San Martino di Castrozza has won the name of an alpine capital because it has the atmosphere and charm of a lively and elegant resort. It is set in a vast plain with green meadows and thick alpine forest, while the magnificient views are dominated by the Pale San Martino mountain range, a group of fantastic and singular peaks that have inspired a number of legends. The emotions of your skiing holiday are guaranteed by thick snow and exciting skiing. The resort offers as well wonderful shopping opportunities, typical Italian restaurants
and inns, and many events you can find in a big lively city. The landscape of the Dolomites, the elegance of a tourist resort of quality, the charm of a historical centre of ancient traditions, the rooted tradition of hospitality, the wealth of the Natural Park, the rich program of events and activities: all this makes St. Martin of Castrozza a famous destination for quality vacations all year long and a place where the beauty of the unique mountains may be rediscovered. St. Martin of Castrozza is situated at an altitude of 1450 m, and is a town typically abandoned in the mountain in beautiful lawns and surrounded by a thick forest of conifers in a sunny position.
Around San Martino di Castrozza people can reach the ski-lifitng system, which takes them to the 45 km long trails, part of Colverde and Malghe carousel. A series of cross-country ski rings have been designed on Pra’ delle Nasse in San Martino. The ski area of San Martino is excellent for beginners and intermediate skiers. It is one of the 12 valleys of the Dolomiti Superski at an altitude between 1400 to 2400 m with ski runs of over 60 km length. They are served by 25 ski lifts, 2 coupling cabin lifts, 1 cable car, 15 chair lifts and 7 drag lifts. They guarantee short waiting times because the lifting capacity is 30 thousand people per hour. The ski area is always in perfect skiing condition because there are artificial snow making facilities. Set at an altitude of 1980 m. Passo Role is a ski pass, which connects San Martino with the rest valleys in the Dolomites and is a point of start for a number of excursions, climbing activities and mountain bike rides.
Primiero, a neighbour of San Martino, is set at an altitude of 750 m and is a vast valley at the foot of Pale. There are six villages situated there - all historic localities with a charm of history dating back to centuries ago and with a tradition in hospitality. These villages are connected by large fields and routes for cyclists and walkers, offering relaxing and easy walks. These valleys, and valle del Vanoi ad Val Canali in particular, are great places for adventures and excursions in the countryside. They can be reached for 15 minutes from San Martino by ski bus and are a locality home of 4 hotels, several cafes and restaurants, ski rental and souvenir shops. In Siror, Mezzano, Imer, Tonadico and Fiera di Primiero people can discover a historical heritage of frescos and ancient buildings, old crafts, the tradition of woodworking and churches of extraordinary beauty. A skiing holiday in San Martino and Primiero is very special because of the enchanting beauty of nature; the splendid views of Pale di San Martino, the vast Lagorai mountain range lacking human presence, the abundance of fauna and flora, and the Natural Park, which has preserved this natural beauty for more than thirthy years and offers various ways to enjoy this place.
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