| Santa Caterina Valfurva | ||
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| State | Italy | |
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| Region | Lombardy | |
| Territory | Upper Valtellina | |
| Altitude | 1,7378 m a.s.l. | |
| Inhabitants | 204 (estimate) | |
| Name inhabitants | furvesi or furucci | |
| Prefix tel | 39 0342 | |
| POSTAL CODE | 23030 | |
| Time zone | UTC 1 | |
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Santa Caterina Valfurva is a city of Lombardy, part of the municipality of Valfurva.
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To know
The town, located in the Stelvio National Park, is located 13 km from Bormio, 70 km from Malles Venosta, 78 km from Sondrio and 202 km from Milan. It is an important winter ski resort of the Valtellina.
When to go
Being located in the bottom of the valley of a typical alpine valley, the climate of Santa Caterina is of an alpine type (Alpine climate). Temperatures in the winter months can reach −30 ° C while in the summer they reach 25 ° C.
How to orient yourself
Santa Caterina Valfurva: full screen map.How to get
By plane
The closest airports to Bormio are the following:
- 1 Bergamo-Orio al Serio Airport (the Caravaggio), Via Aeroporto 13, Orio al Serio (about 2 h and 30 min), ☎ 39 035 326323.
- 2 Brescia-Montichiari Airport (Gabriele D'Annunzio), Via Aeroporto, 34, Montichiari (BS) (just under 3 hours), ☎ 39 030 9656599, fax: 39 030 9656514. Charter only
- 3 Bolzano airport, Via Francesco Baracca Airport 1 Bolzano (about 3 hours away), ☎ 39 0471 255 255, fax: 39 0471 255 202.
By car
Santa Caterina can only be reached by road from Bormio; in summer it can also be reached via the Gavia Pass, which connects the Valtellina to Camonica Valley.
How to get around
What see
- 1 Stelvio National Park.
- 2 Val Zebrù.
- 3 Valley of the Forni. Ideal starting point for numerous walks and crossings at high altitude.
Events and parties
- Winter ski races.
What to do
In summer
- 1 Forni glaciological path (For experienced hikers.). the path, through two characteristic Tibetan bridges, leads to the presence of the imposing Forni Glacier.
- 2 Excursion to the Forni Refuge (Refuge at the Forni glacier) (at 2,200 m. At 5 km. from Santa Caterina, reachable in summer also by car.).
from March to September. At the heart of the Ortles-Cevedale Group. Find out first about the opening of the road for transit. During peak tourist periods, only an alternative shuttle service will be available. - 3 Excursion to the Pizzini Frattola Refuge (at 2,706 m. For experienced hikers.). From March to September. In Stelvio National Park.
- 4 Excursion to the Quinto Alpini Refuge (at 2,877 m. For experienced hikers.). From mid-June to mid-September. In the heart of the Stelvio National Park.
- 5 Excursion to the Cesare Branca Refuge (at 2,487 m. For experienced hikers.). March-May and June-September.
from March to September. At the heart of the Ortles-Cevedale Group. Find out first about the opening of the road for transit. During peak tourist periods, only an alternative shuttle service will be available.In winter
- Alpine skiing and cross-country skiing.
Shopping
How to have fun
Where to eat
Where stay
Moderate prices
- Hotel Zebrù, Via Gleira, 15 - Sant'Antonio Valfurva.
- Hotel Park.
Average prices
- Cevedale hotels.
- Sport Hotel.
High prices
- Hotel Baita Fiorita.
Safety
Hiking equipment (hiking boots, poles, backpack, windbreaker, goggles, hat, gloves, etc.) for high altitude ascents.
How to keep in touch
Around
Itineraries
- [1]Bernina railway The Bernina Railway leaves from Tirano and arrives in Sankt Moritz for a total of about 65 km and about 3 hours of travel. This itinerary is carried out with the Bernina Red Train.
An accurate list of the stops that this train carries out: Tirano, Campocologno, Campascio, Brusio, Le Prese, Poschiavo, Cavaglia, Alp Grüm, Ospizio Bernina, Bernina Lagalb, Bernina Diavolezza, Morteratsch, Pontresina, St Moritz.
- Road of Wine and Flavors of Valtellina, a path of food and wine tourism promotion, about 200 kilometers long and recognized by the Lombardy Region, which winds through Sondriese Valtellina on a territory of 78 municipalities, including: Tirano, Montespluga, Madesimo, Chiavenna, Colico, Lecco, Morbegno, Ardenno, Postalesio, Church in Valmalenco, Teglio, Aprica, Sondrio, Grosio, Bormio is Livigno.
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