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ItalyS. CATERINA VALFURVATOURIST OFFICE LOMBARDYThis charming ski resort in the central Alps-Tresero range, lies about 12 km south-east of Bormio. S. Caterina gained international attention when it hosted the Womens Downhill Race in the 1985 Alpine World Championships. Elevation: Base/Village: 1,738 m (5,699 ft); Top: 2,725 m (8,938 ft) Vertical: 987 m (3,237 ft) Terrain: 39 km (24 mi) of prepared runs. Reliable snow; terrain for all levels of skier ability, good for beginners to intermediates Skiing Circus: Alta Valtellina Ski Pass valid for the lifts of: S. Caterina, Bormio, Livigno, Valdidento, Val Di Sotto Lifts: 10 Types: Two 8-passenger gondolas, 1 chairlift, 7 surface Lift Capacity: 12,000 p/h Ski Season: December-April Summer Skiing: May-November at Passo Stelvio 30 km (19 mi) Cross Country: 18 km (11 mi) of trails, good high mountain touring; good cross country facilities Ski School: One school-50 instructors Mountain Restaurants: Five Other Winter Activities: Hiking; ice skating/natural; indoor swimming; sauna; sleigh riding; ice hockey Après-Ski: Bars, discos, night clubs/bands Shopping/Services: First-Aid, shops Credit Cards: AE, MC, VISA; most major credit cards honored Lodging: 1,933 beds in 23 hotels and pensions plus additional 12 Holiday Houses with 534 beds Transportation: Gateway Airport: Milan Closest Provincial City: Sondrio 76 km (47 mi) By Auto from airport: 190 km (118 mi); Milan-Lecco-Colico-Sondrio-S. Caterina Highway By Train from Milan: Milan-Sondrio-Tirano By Bus from Tirano: Tirano-Bormio-S. Caterina Best Deal: Ski circus; Bormios skiing is close; convenient bus service between the two resorts Other Information: Long lasting snow on the mainly north facing slopes Rates: See Rates section | |||
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