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Arabba vs Livigno vs Santa Caterina Valfurva: at a glance

Side-by-side comparison of Arabba, Livigno and Santa Caterina Valfurva based on Alpe Match data: ski area, altitude, size, prices and access.

ArabbaLivignoSanta Caterina Valfurva
CountryItalyItalyItaly
RegionDolomitesLombardiaValtellina valley
Price level–€€€–
Best forFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellers
Car-free centrePartlyPartlyNo
Nearest airportsBolzano (BZO) - approx. 100 km; Innsbruck (INN) - approx. 140 kmMilan Bergamo (BGY) - approx. 180 km (3.5-4 hours by car); Milan Malpensa (MXP) - approx. 220 km (4-4.5 hours by car)Milan Malpensa (MXP) (~230 km); Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio (BGY) (~180 km)
Ski area63 km115 km35 km
Blue slopes24 km32 km2 km
Red slopes30 km63 km27 km
Black slopes9 km20 km6 km
Ski lifts263210
Village altitude1,600 m1,816 m1,738 m
Maximum altitude3,343 m2,900 m2,880 m
Hiking trails120 km1,500 km–
Population2756,807204
Accommodation beds3,50013,0003,000

Key differences

  • Livigno has the largest ski area: 115 km, compared with Arabba (63 km) and Santa Caterina Valfurva (35 km).
  • Livigno has the most black slopes: 20 km, compared with Arabba (9 km) and Santa Caterina Valfurva (6 km).
  • Livigno has the most ski lifts: 32, compared with Arabba (26) and Santa Caterina Valfurva (10).
  • Livigno has the highest village: 1,816 m, compared with Santa Caterina Valfurva (1,738 m) and Arabba (1,600 m).
  • Arabba has the highest top altitude: 3,343 m, compared with Livigno (2,900 m) and Santa Caterina Valfurva (2,880 m).
  • Livigno has the most hiking trails: 1,500 km, compared with Arabba (120 km).
  • Livigno has the largest accommodation capacity: 13,000, compared with Arabba (3,500) and Santa Caterina Valfurva (3,000).

Arabba

Arabba is a premier hub for the Sellaronda and Great War ski tours, offering direct access to the Marmolada glacier and some of the most technical black runs in the Dolomites.

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Livigno

World-class ski resort with duty-free shopping status and host of the freestyle and snowboard events for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.

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Santa Caterina Valfurva

Renowned for its high-altitude snow reliability and the 'Deborah Compagnoni' World Cup slope, this village offers a peaceful alpine atmosphere within the Stelvio National Park.

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