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1738 m - 2880 m
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Test report Santa Caterina Valfurva
Skiresort.info Test of the ski resort Santa Caterina Valfurva
Total result: 3.2 out of 5 stars
Test Santa Caterina Valfurva
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In detail: Test report for ski resort Santa Caterina Valfurva
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With 35 kilometres of slopes, Santa Caterina Valfurva is considered to be a medium-sized ski resort.
Runs/slopes
Altitude difference
1142 m (Valley 1738 m - Mountain 2880 m )
Lifts/ cable cars
8
Number of lifts to get from one end of the ski resort to the other
→ 3 ← 1
Number of lifts to get from one end of the ski resort to the other
→ 3 ← 1
There are runs of all difficulty levels, but the majority are intermediate runs. Nightskiing on the Deborah Compagnoni slope is very popular.
Runs/slopes
Total 35 km
Easy
2 km
(6 %)Intermediate
27 km
(77 %)Difficult
6 km
(17 %)
Longest run
7 km
Run location
above tree line, under tree line
Worth knowing
- Valley run available
A modern 8 person gondola lift brings guests up (in two sections) to the Valfurva ski resort. The Valle dell´Alpe is accessed with a modern 4 person chair lift with bubbles. Otherwise, there is an older double chair lift as well as j-bar lifts.
Number of ski lifts
8
Total capacity
11900 Passengers / hour
Length of all lifts
9.3 km Total
Lifts and cable cars
2
2
4
Additional
2
Due to the altitude and the complete snow-making capability, the ski resort is very snow reliable.
Worth knowing
- Artificial snow-making
100 % of the slopes have snow-making capabilities
- The valley run is open most of the time.
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The slope preparation is very good.
Tip: By new snow, an optimal slope prepartion is not always possible, even with a large effort. In addition, the new snow can not combine with the snow lying underneath and moguls are created quickly. For safety reasons, usually no slope preparation is possible during operating times.
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Further evaluation criteria
From the North, access to the resort is only possible over Switzerland, the Ofen Pass, Livigno and Bormio. You must pay 30 EUR toll at the Munt la Schera tunnel before Livigno for the way to and from the resort. Please note the passage times for the tunnel as it is only one lane and on Saturdays, the tunnel is only open going in one direction.
Access via A12 Inntal-Autobahn, Ausfahrt Reschen
- La Fontem-Le Priore (Paradiso) (Valfurva), Entry suitable for day visitors
Distance: 140 km · approx. 136 Minutes driving time
Roads: Side road, Mountain pass road, with significant incline
Parking spaces: usually enough available, Stone parking lot, free of charge
- Telecabina S. Caterina-Plaghera (Santa Caterina Valfurva), Ideal entry for day visitors
Distance: 164 km · approx. 169 Minutes driving time
Roads: Side road, Mountain road, Mountain pass road, with significant incline
Parking spaces: usually enough available, Car park, Tarred parking lot, free of charge
Access via Brenner-Autobahn, Ausfahrt San Michele all´Adige
- La Fontem-Le Priore (Paradiso) (Valfurva), Entry suitable for day visitors
Distance: 110 km · approx. 125 Minutes driving time
Roads: Side road, Mountain road, Mountain pass road, with significant incline
Parking spaces: usually enough available, Stone parking lot, free of charge - Telecabina S. Caterina-Plaghera (Santa Caterina Valfurva), Ideal entry for day visitors
Distance: 165 km · approx. 172 Minutes driving time
Roads: Mountain road, Mountain pass road, with significant incline
Parking spaces: usually enough available, Car park, Tarred parking lot, free of charge
Access via A4 Autobahn Milano-Brescia, Ausfahrt Palazzolo
- La Fontem-Le Priore (Paradiso) (Valfurva), Entry suitable for day visitors
Distance: 155 km · approx. 172 Minutes driving time
Roads: Side road, Mountain road, Mountain pass road, with significant incline
Parking spaces: usually enough available, Stone parking lot, free of charge - Telecabina S. Caterina-Plaghera (Santa Caterina Valfurva), Ideal entry for day visitors
Distance: 155 km · approx. 172 Minutes driving time
Roads: Side road, Mountain road, with significant incline
Parking spaces: usually enough available, Car park, Tarred parking lot, free of charge
Winter Closure
The Stilfser Joch Pass and the Gavia Pass are closed in the winter. Due to the geographical location, please inform yourself about the road conditions beforehand, as passes in the vicinity can also close spontaneously.
The Stilfser Joch Pass and the Gavia Pass are closed in the winter. Due to the geographical location, please inform yourself about the road conditions beforehand, as passes in the vicinity can also close spontaneously.
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Trail map and overview maps:
The trail map depicts the ski resort well. All of the slopes and lifts are recognizable. The font is relatively small in the description on the trail map and there is no altitude indicated.
The trail map depicts the ski resort well. All of the slopes and lifts are recognizable. The font is relatively small in the description on the trail map and there is no altitude indicated.
Information boards and sign-postings on the slopes:
There are information boards at the important points, but more signs could be added.
There are information boards at the important points, but more signs could be added.
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A high priority is placed on environmental protection at Santa Caterina Valfurva. Since 2008, Santa Caterina Valfurva is heated exclusively via a heating power station powered by biomass. Local products are mainly served in the ski huts and ski buses bring the skiers to the ski lifts.
Public transportation/ on-site mobility
- No direct train connection
- Ski busses
- Scheduled busses
There are cozy huts distributed throughout the ski resort. The main focus is on local specialties. The highlight is the Sunny Valley Kelo Resort at the mountain station of the gondola lift in Valle Dell´Alpe.
7 Mountain restaurants & Ski huts
Gastronomy tip
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Sunny Valley Kelo Resort
In Valle dell´Alpe, at the mountain station of the gondola lift.
The Sunny Valley Kelo Resort is the highlight amongst the dining possibilities in the Santa Caterina Valfurva ski resort. In addition to the excellent Steak House, there is also a restaurant with wait service and a bar area with a fireplace.
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Après-Ski is a bit toned down in Santa Caterina Valfurva. You can enjoy a drink on the sun terrace before heading down the mountain.
There are a few on-slope accommodations at the valley stations.
Ski-in/Ski-out
There are only a few accommodations with direct access to the slopes and to lifts (Ski-in/Ski-out)
Towns/villages
- Santa Caterina Valfurva
Distance to ski resort fewer than 0.5 km
Guest beds 1100
Note: For the evaluation, only the accommodations which are located directly on the slopes and lifts, or have very easy access to the ski resort have been considered.
Evaluation criteria for special interests
The ski resort provides a magic carpet for children both in the base area and at the mountain station of the 8 person gondola lift. Families with children that can already ski can manage the entire ski resort. The very little ones should stay in the children's area however, as there are some slopes that are not suitable for small children.
Information for families and children
- Kid's Land/ separated area for children
- People mover
- Beginner's lifts in ski resort directly at the feeder lift
- Ski school for children
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The ski resort features a majority of intermediate and difficult slopes. Beginners will find easy slopes only at the mountain station of the double chair lift at the Tresero j-bar lift. Beginners can also practice at the people mover in the children's area. There is no easy valley run.
Information for beginners
- Wide slopes
- Beginner's area
- Beginner's lifts in ski resort directly at the feeder lift
Ski schools on-site
There are two steep runs below the 8 person gondola lift that are available for experts. When the snow conditions are good, you can explore the deep snow. The long, intermediate runs (almost 1000 altitude metres) are also very interesting.
Information for advanced skiers, freeriders
- few freeride/ deep snow areas
- few mogul slopes
Slope offering advanced skiers
Runs/slopes
Total 35 km
Difficult
6 km
(17 %)Most difficult run
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Adler (L) run · Length 2 km · Altitude difference 600 m
Note: Always mind the avalanche warnings and barriers, please. Never ski into a closed and unsecured area.
Photos
There is no snowpark or halfpipe.
Information for Snowboarders
- few cat tracks
- no runs with ascent
- few freeride/ deep snow areas
Offering snow parks
- No snow park/ fun park
- No halfpipe
- Cross-country trail offering
Total trail length: 15 km
There are tracks of all difficulty levels at snow-reliable altitudes. The day pass for the cross-country tracks costs 7.00 Euros.
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Conclusion
Wide slopes, panorama view, Sunny Valley Kelo Resort
Old Paradiso chair lift in the ski resort
Test Report issued on 2011-12-20
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