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Ski resort in Catalonia, Spain
Vallter 2000
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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 m (8,317 ft)
Base elevation2,000 m (6,600 ft)
Trails  Red: 6
  Blue: 4
  Green: 3
13 Total (13,9 km)
Longest run1,752
Lift system11 Total (2 Chairlift, 5 Platter lift, 3 Carpets, 1 rope tow)
Terrain parksSnowpark, Freeride
Websitewww.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.

Stage winners at Volta a Catalunya
Year Rider
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)
2024  Tadej Pogačar (SLO)

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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Ski areas and resorts in Catalonia
Alpine skiing
Nordic skiing
Closed resorts
Ski resorts in Spain
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