Santa Caterina Valfurva, Italian Alps
Italian Alps

Santa Caterina Valfurva

A snow-sure little village at 1738 m on the edge of the Stelvio Park, Santa Caterina Valfurva is the quieter half of the Alta Valtellina pass with Bormio. Hometown of Olympic champion Deborah Compagnoni.

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Altitude
1,738 - 2,725 m
Vertical drop
987 m
Pistes
35 km
Lifts
9
Snow score
84/100
Season
Dec 7 โ†’ Apr 14

Pistes and lifts

What you can ski here
AlpineSnowboardSnowpark
35 marked runs
Blue
8
Red
18
Black
9
Average snow by month
120cm
Dec
170cm
Jan
215cm
Feb
205cm
Mar
130cm
Apr

Run counts and piste kilometres are indicative. Green runs only exist in France, Spain and Andorra; Italy, Austria and Switzerland start at blue. Indicative average snow depth near the top of the resort, in cm.

Where to stay

A handful of well-rated hotels in and around the resort. Pick one, then compare live prices across Booking, Expedia and Hotels.com.

Hotel Residence 3 Signori
4.61.2k reviews
โ‚ฌ105
โ˜… Top pick

Hotel Residence 3 Signori

Excellent ยท 1.2k reviews

Why we like it

Strong value for Santa Caterina Valfurva, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.

Guests rate this hotel as excellent (4.6/5 from 1,224 reviews). It sits about 850 m from the slopes. A budget-friendly option for Santa Caterina Valfurva, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.

โ‰ˆ 850 m to the slopesBudget-friendly
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โ‚ฌ105/ night
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Hotel Vedig
4.9634 reviews
โ‚ฌ150

Hotel Vedig

Excellent ยท 634 reviews

Why we like it

One of the highest-rated places to stay in Santa Caterina Valfurva, with guests singling out the service and comfort.

โ‰ˆ 850 m to the slopesMid-range
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โ‚ฌ150/ night
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Hotel Trinite'
4.9261 reviews
โ‚ฌ135

Hotel Trinite'

Excellent ยท 261 reviews

Why we like it

One of the highest-rated places to stay in Santa Caterina Valfurva, with guests singling out the service and comfort.

โ‰ˆ 650 m to the slopesMid-range
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โ‚ฌ135/ night
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Hotel Abete Blu
4.8242 reviews
โ‚ฌ135

Hotel Abete Blu

Excellent ยท 242 reviews

Why we like it

One of the highest-rated places to stay in Santa Caterina Valfurva, with guests singling out the service and comfort.

โ‰ˆ 750 m to the slopesMid-range
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โ‚ฌ135/ night
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Pedranzini
4.7232 reviews
โ‚ฌ110

Pedranzini

Excellent ยท 232 reviews

Why we like it

One of the highest-rated places to stay in Santa Caterina Valfurva, with guests singling out the service and comfort.

โ‰ˆ 850 m to the slopesMid-range
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โ‚ฌ110/ night
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Compagnoni
4.7192 reviews
โ‚ฌ130

Compagnoni

Excellent ยท 192 reviews

Why we like it

One of the highest-rated places to stay in Santa Caterina Valfurva, with guests singling out the service and comfort.

โ‰ˆ 850 m to the slopesMid-range
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โ‚ฌ130/ night
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Hotel Nordik
4.6196 reviews
โ‚ฌ105

Hotel Nordik

Excellent ยท 196 reviews

Why we like it

Strong value for Santa Caterina Valfurva, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.

โ‰ˆ 750 m to the slopesBudget-friendly
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โ‚ฌ105/ night
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Hotel Cevedale
4.6189 reviews
โ‚ฌ110

Hotel Cevedale

Excellent ยท 189 reviews

Why we like it

Strong value for Santa Caterina Valfurva, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.

โ‰ˆ 1.6 km to the slopesMid-range
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โ‚ฌ110/ night
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Hotel Baita Fiorita
4.6189 reviews
โ‚ฌ120

Hotel Baita Fiorita

Excellent ยท 189 reviews

Why we like it

Strong value for Santa Caterina Valfurva, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.

โ‰ˆ 850 m to the slopesMid-range
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โ‚ฌ120/ night
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Albergo Confinale
4.4241 reviews
โ‚ฌ100

Albergo Confinale

Very good ยท 241 reviews

Why we like it

Strong value for Santa Caterina Valfurva, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.

โ‰ˆ 700 m to the slopesBudget-friendly
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โ‚ฌ100/ night
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Hotel Adler - Rooms&Mountain Apartments
4.4203 reviews
โ‚ฌ110

Hotel Adler - Rooms&Mountain Apartments

Very good ยท 203 reviews

Why we like it

Strong value for Santa Caterina Valfurva, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.

โ‰ˆ 850 m to the slopesMid-range
From
โ‚ฌ110/ night
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Hotel Sport
4.1278 reviews
โ‚ฌ105

Hotel Sport

Great ยท 278 reviews

Why we like it

A dependable, well-reviewed choice for a stay in Santa Caterina Valfurva.

โ‰ˆ 900 m to the slopesBudget-friendly
From
โ‚ฌ105/ night
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Ratings from Google, prices indicative per night. Live availability and rates via our booking partners.

Ski-in/ski-out

Santa Caterina is a tiny stone-built village at 1738 m; most hotels are a short walk from the snow-front on the edge of the Stelvio National Park.

Get to know the resort

Santa Caterina Valfurva sits at 1738 m at the head of a quiet side valley off the road to the Stelvio Pass, the snowy little hometown of Olympic champion Deborah Compagnoni. Its own 35 km of piste are wide, snow-sure and skewed to red and black, with the Bormio-Cima Bianca World Cup heritage just up the slope. The Alta Valtellina lift pass links it with much larger Bormio for around 115 km in all, a quiet, sporty base on the doorstep of the Stelvio National Park.

Santa Caterina Valfurva, Italian Alps
Santa Caterina Valfurva, Italian Alps

Hotels in Santa Caterina Valfurva

Hotels and apartments around the lifts. Compare prices on Booking, Expedia and Hotels.com.

Plan your trip

Frequently asked questions

Is Santa Caterina Valfurva good for beginners?+

Santa Caterina Valfurva offers 35 km of pistes across 9 lifts, from 1,738 m to 2,725 m. Whether it suits beginners depends on the dedicated learner zones at the base of the slopes, so check the local ski-school options for green and blue run access.

When is the best time to ski Santa Caterina Valfurva?+

The season runs from Dec 7 to Apr 14, with a snow score of 84/100. The best conditions are usually from late January through February, while spring skiing in March and April brings longer days and softer afternoons.

Where should I stay for true ski-in/ski-out?+

Santa Caterina is a tiny stone-built village at 1738 m; most hotels are a short walk from the snow-front on the edge of the Stelvio National Park.

How big is the Santa Caterina Valfurva ski area?+

Santa Caterina Valfurva has 35 km of marked pistes served by 9 lifts, between 1,738 m and 2,725 m of altitude.

Is Santa Caterina Valfurva more for beginners or experts?+

Santa Caterina Valfurva counts about 35 marked runs in total. The colour breakdown above shows how they split by difficulty, a good guide to whether the resort fits your level.