Vallter 2000
Vallter 2000 ski resort
Vallter 2000 ski resort
Nearest major citySetcases, Catalonia (Spain)
Coordinates42°25′37″N 2°15′54″E / 42.42694°N 2.26500°E / 42.42694; 2.26500
Top elevation2,535 metres (8,317 ft)
Base elevation2,000 metres (6,600 ft)
Runs  Red: 6
  Blue: 4
  Green: 3
13 Total (13,9 km)[1]
Longest run1,752
Lift system11 Total (2 Chairlift , 5 Platter lift, 3 Carpets, 1 rope tow)
Terrain parksSnowpark, Freeride
Websitehttps://www.vallter.cat/en/

Vallter 2000 is a ski resort located in the eastern Pyrenees close to Setcases, Girona, Catalonia (Spain). It is located near the river source of the Ter River, surrounded by Bastiments, Gra de Fajol and Pic de la Dona.

The ski area ranges between 2000 metres and 2535 metres in altitude, although the main buildings are located at an elevation of 2200 meters. Besides alpine skiing, the area is also popular for a range of off-mountain activities, including backcountry skiing, snowshoeing, ice climbing, and hiking.

Cycling

Vallter 2000 is the highest road climb in Catalonia and has hosted several road bicycle racing stage finishes in the Volta a Catalunya due to its 12.2km climb at an average gradient of 7.8% from Setcases.[2]

Stage winners at Volta a Catalunya
YearRider
1986 Juan Fernández Martín (ESP)
1992 Tony Rominger (SUI)
2013 Nairo Quintana (COL)
2014 Tejay Van Garderen (USA)
2019 Adam Yates (GBR)
2021 Adam Yates (GBR)
2023 Giulio Ciccone (ITA)

References

  1. "The resort - Vallter - Winter". Vallter official website. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
  2. "Vallter 2000 - Col collection - The Col Collective - Cycling Inspiration and Education". The Col Collective. Retrieved January 15, 2023.

See also

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