Our Solos skiers love Santa Caterina. Join us once again in this picturesque, high altitude resort with an exemplary snow record, where queues for the lifts are virtually unheard of, ensuring more time on the slopes and less time waiting. Experience the tranquil beauty and superb skiing conditions that make Santa Caterina a favourite destination year after year.
Suitable for all skiers
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Santa Caterina is a hidden gem nestled at 1,700 meters above sea level. With predominantly north-facing slopes, this charming resort boasts an excellent season-long snow record, making it a reliable destination for skiers. The picturesque village, surrounded by breath-taking alpine scenery, offers a serene and authentic atmosphere, perfect for both novice and experienced skiers seeking a tranquil yet thrilling skiing experience. Additionally, the resort features well-maintained runs, modern lift systems, and a range of après-ski activities, ensuring a memorable visit for all.
Santa Caterina offers a range of slopes for skiers of all abilities. There’s a well-placed beginner’s area at the mid station where novice skiers can quickly progress to the summit of the resort, and the Santa Caterina Sun Bowl offers spectacular blue and red runs in an amazing landscape. Together with Bormio the venue for the 2005 Alpine World Ski Championships, includes a run named after its local heroine Deborah Compagnoni, a triple Olympic gold medal winter. This piste is also floodlit at night once a week for anyone wanting some picturesque night skiing!
Santa Catarina offers two ski passes – Bormio Valley & Alta Valtellina.
The Bormio Valley pass gives access to Santa Caterina and the nearby resorts of Bormio and Olga/Cima Piazzi, all reachable by ski bus.
The Alta Valtellina ski pass includes these three resorts plus Livigno, offering a wider range of slopes and facilities for all skill levels.
With the resort situated at a high altitude, skiing back to the village is typically possible for most of the season.
Nestled at one end of the Stelvio Pass in the majestic Italian Alps, Santa Caterina maintains its charm as a traditional ski resort, characterized by cobbled streets and minimal traffic. Its serene and compact layout ensures that everything is conveniently within walking distance. Despite its intimate size, the resort boasts a variety of facilities and après-ski options, catering to visitors seeking both relaxation and adventure.
This comfortable, family-run hotel enjoys a peaceful setting in the resort with beautiful views of the Alps. It lies just 150 metres from the Paradiso chairlift and 600 metres from the resort’s new 8-seater gondola which can be reached using the resort’s ski bus.
Hotel facilities include a restaurant, a cosy bar and a wellness/beauty centre with sauna, solarium and hammam.
All the comfortable rooms feature satellite TV, safe, hairdryer and free Wi-Fi connection.
Frequently Asked Questions
The transfer from Milan Airport to the hotel is approximately 3.5-4 hours, depending on weather and traffic.
You may either take group ski lessons, private ski lessons or form groups to enjoy exploring the slopes together. Whatever you preference your Tour Leader will be available to help organise your skiing.
Ski Hire
Poor piste conditions can be hazardous to ski equipment as uncovered rocks and stones can easily scratch and damage skis and snowboards. We strongly recommend you inspect your ski hire equipment at the start of your holiday and agree the state of their condition with the ski hire suppliers, as clients are responsible for the care of their hired equipment and should this equipment be damaged the ski hire suppliers are within their rights to ask for a compensation payment.
Ski Equipment
This can be hired in the resort where you will be advised about the most suitable equipment for your standard of skiing. It is very important to have ski boots that are comfortable and fit well, so do not be afraid to keep going back and changing your boots until you get a good fit. For your safety, we advise that you wear a ski helmet wherever possible
Adult ski pass from £245
Ski, Boots, Poles & Helmet – £150
*prices are estimated and based on 6 days
On a skiing holiday, dress is generally very informal, the emphasis being on comfort and warmth. We recommend that you pack a pair of skiing trousers and warm ski jacket or a waterproof shell and separate fleece lining or an all-in-one ski suit. Thermal or silk underwear is recommended. Cotton/cotton mix roll necks, T-shirts or sweat shirts; several thin layers are better than one thick layer. Ski socks, ski gloves or mitts and a hat or headband are suggested. Where temperatures are expected to be well below zero, take a facemask or balaclava. Moon boots or waterproof walking shoes are a “must”. Suntan cream (high protective factor), lip salve, sunglasses and/or goggles are all very useful items to pack. Casual clothes are ideal for the evenings; it is unusual on skiing holidays to dress formally in the evenings.
We suggest a Group Collection to cover transfer drivers, and hotel staff of €25.00 per person. Your Tour Leader will collect this on your behalf and distribute it accordingly, thus relieving you of the burden of who, when and how much to tip. The tipping of housekeeping will be left to your individual discretion (a small amount left in your room on departure should cover this and would be much appreciated). As is customary, ‘the hat’ will be passed around for the driver and guide on all optional excursions. For any meals that are not included in your itinerary, or taxi fares, your Tour Leader can advise of an appropriate % to add on. If you choose to have ski lessons, you may also like to thank your ski instructor at the end of the week with a token of appreciation.
To enter Italy your passport must meet 2 requirements. It must be:
less than 10 years old on the day you enter (check the ‘date of issue’)
valid for at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave (check the ‘expiry date’)
Check both the issue date and the expiry date in your passport. If you renewed your passport early, extra months may have been added to its expiry date. This could affect the requirement for your passport to be less than 10 years old.
A visa is not required by holders of passports endorsed “British Citizen” for stays of upto 90 days in any 180-day period. Please note that stays in other EU countries counts towards this 90 day period.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the correct visa, a valid passport and any other travel documents for your holiday. All information provided relates to British citizens who hold or are entitled to apply for a British passport. For the most up-to-date visa information please visit; Travel Health Italy
Compulsory vaccinations: None.
All clients are responsible for acquainting themselves with up to date health information of the countries being visited and where necessary take the required precautions. We recommend that you check with your doctor prior to departure as this information can change. You can also visit the travel health website for more information; Travel Health Italy
A reasonable level of fitness is required
Tourist tax of €2 per day is payable locally
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Average Temperatures
| Month(s) | Highest temperature | Lowest temperature |
|---|---|---|
| January | -1 °C | -11 °C |
| February | °C | -10 °C |
| March | 4 °C | -6 °C |
| April | 8 °C | -3 °C |
| May | 12 °C | 1 °C |
| June | 16 °C | 4 °C |
| July - August | 17 °C | 6 °C |
| September | 13 °C | 2 °C |
| October | 9 °C | -1 °C |
| November | 3 °C | -6 °C |
| December | °C | -9 °C |
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