Santa Caterina Ski Resort Guide
Santa Caterina, Italy
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| Recommended For | Intermediates and Snowfall. |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 35km 22 miles |
| Highest Lift | 2,890m 9,482ft |
| Resort Height | 1,740m 5,709ft |
| Nearest Airports | Bari and Innsbruck Airport |
| Save on Ski Hire | Save up to 50%  |
Santa Caterina
The ski area of Santa Caterina is in the Italian Alps at an altitude of 1,740m 5,709ft , with 35km 22 miles of marked runs.
Summary
Santa Caterina is part of the Alta Valtellina ski area with access to 184km 114 miles of downhill skiing, with 112 marked pistes, served by a total of 62 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Santa Caterina itself ( 35km 22 miles of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Alta Valtellina ski resorts of Bormio and Livigno.
The ski resort itself is at 1,740m 5,709ft , so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 2,890m 9,482ft , skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
Santa Caterina offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate skiers.
Snowboarding
Santa Caterina offers some good boarding.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Santa Caterina is 5km 3 miles long and the most difficult run is the 'Bucaneve'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Santa Caterina?
The next notable snow forecast is 4cm 2in , expected on 8 July.
See our long-range Snow Forecast for the latest update.
Snow this week
| Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to 2,179m 7,149ft |
Ski Area Stats
Santa Caterina Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 2 | 6km 4 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 12 | 27km 17 miles |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 2 | 2km 1 miles |
| Downhill Total Length | 35km 22 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 18km 11 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 7 | |
Alta Valtellina Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 57 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 39 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 184km 114 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 62 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Santa Caterina Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,890m 9,482ft |
|---|---|
| Resort Altitude (Santa Caterina) | 1,740m 5,709ft |
| Lowest Piste | 1,720m 5,643ft |
| Max Vertical | 1,170m 3,839ft |
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
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| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in Santa Caterina
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Santa Caterina Ski Schools and Santa Caterina Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is Santa Caterina?
This ski resort is in the Italian Alps in Valfurva, Province of Sondrio.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Santa Caterina is Bari, 79 minutes drive away.
Innsbruck Airport airport is also within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The seven ski lifts are able to uplift 7,065 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 28km 17 miles of ski runs, with 12 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Santa Caterina open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is early December, and usual closing is Mid April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
