| 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. |