Pista Valtellina in Santa Caterina Valfurva, Cross-Country Skiing in the Snowy Forest

Cross-country skiing for all. In Santa Caterina Valfurva the cross-country skiing pistes are loved by all, from enthusiasts to professionals. Just imagine skiing along trails where the snow is perfect from November to March, in the captivating and snow-filled Stelvio National Park. So invigorating!

The cross-country skiing pistes in Santa Caterina Valfurva are a fairytale location for skiers. As well as being set in the beautiful pine forests of the Stelvio National Park, the Pista Valtellina in Santa Caterina Valfurva offers outstanding trails to suit your level of fitness.

The slope is open

The training piste

 If you are an experienced cross-country skier, you will love the 5 km and 10 km loops featuring 190 m and 390 m of ascent/descent on the competition course. Thanks to the special climate of Santa Caterina Valfurva, these pistes are in perfect condition from November to the end of March. Remember that we are up at altitude, between 1,740 m and 1,820 m!

Interesting facts
Did you know that the Pista Valtellina hosted the cross-country skiing World Cup finals? Once in 2001 and again in 2008. It has also hosted the first race of the Coppa Italia for more than 30 years! The competition course has been honed over the years by the capable hands of Benito Moriconi, the coach of great Italian skier Manuela Di Centa who used this piste for training in preparation for her many victories.

The piste for pleasure

If, on the other hand, you are a newcomer to cross-country skiing, the tourist course with 2, 3 and 5km loops is for you.
The easy loop winds its way across the Santa Caterina Valfurva plateau. Everyone loves this loop through this dense pine forest covered in a thick blanket of snow, especially children! And to round it all off, in the centre of the ski arena there is a well-equipped beginners’ area which is open to all, where you can have your first go in safety and at your own pace.

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Cross-country skiing in Bormio

The Pista Valtellina in Santa Caterina Valfurva is one of three cross-country skiing areas in the Bormio region. Why not also try the Pista Viola in Valdidentro and the Pista Alute in Bormio.