Santa Caterina Snow conditions

The Italian ski resort of Santa Caterina lies in the Valfurva Valley in the Lombardy region, close to the Swiss border. It is located in the middle of the Stelvio National Park, and sits at an altitude of 1,700m, offering skiing up to 2,762m. A reliable and snow-sure resort, Santa Caterina enjoys a long ski season from December to April, and being a popular family destination, gets busy during the school holidays. 

 

Santa Caterina, together with Bormio and Livigno, is part of the Alta Valtellina ski area, and offers skiing over 40km, with 11 runs mainly catering for intermediate skiers. The slopes are north-facing, helping to maintain the good snow base throughout the season, and retain optimum conditions. Thanks to the resorts' vertical drop of over 1,000m, the village has enjoyed a long ski racing history and produced many champions, as well as hosting World Cup events. The vertical descent is accessed by gondola, and offers 3 black runs incorporating 15km of terrain. There are long cruising runs to enjoy here, many through scenic woodlands, and an enclosed nursery area for beginners. Santa Caterina is also a major centre for cross-country skiing.

 

Upper slopes averages in Santa Caterina reached 132cm in 2007, with previous years seeing highs of over 200cm. Although it has great natural snow throughout the season, the best snow is usually seen in either January or February. Santa Caterina has snowmaking over 70% of its terrain, mainly on the lower slopes, with 12 snow guns in operation.