When you decide
to do an excursion in Santa Caterina Valfurva, you have an
embarrassingly wide choice. The large mountain territory which hugs
the whole valley gives a many opportunities, for experts and people
who enjoy, simple walking tours. Panoramic ways at high altitudes
between majestic peaks and extensive glaciers, rocky routes of various
difficulties and trekking. Leaving direct from our house,
numerous hiking opportunities lead out into our pristine
countryside.
The occasions
for sport aren' t lacking both in S.Caterina and
in Alta Valle: Bormio, Livigno, Valdidentro and Valdisotto.
This area offers: outdoor gymnasiums, (or life ways), games, tennis
courts, soccer, basketball and volleyball. You will find structures
which allow you to take part in a lot of activities: space for the
archery, golf courses, thermal baths, public swimming pools, horse
riding, rock gymnasiums to exercise and live in security in the mountain.
And more, bicycle
tracks or dirt roads through woods and pastures: this is a biker's
paradise. Exploring Santa Caterina and Alta Valtellina by
bike! Some of the climbs such as Gavia Pass or Stelvio
Pass have contributed to making the sport of cycling legendary
and have held important roles in the history of the "Giro d'Italia". Summer skiing is even possible on the Stelvio
glacier.
After a long
day of intense sport: you can relax in the panoramic
open-air pool at "Bagni Vecchi " in Bormio, or take
part in a conducted tour to get to know popular traditions. Dinner
with tasty dishes, typical of the rich valtellinese cooking. In the
evening, far from the city noises, you will live the true silence
of the mountains. |