About the San Luis Valley
In the distance an elk's bugling pierces the silence. Rising to 14,345', Mt. Blanca can clearly be seen for miles on a typical sunny day. The clear air, the blue sky... Unbelievable!
Spanning 8,000 square miles, the San Luis Valley is the world’s largest alpine valley. The average altitude is 7,500 feet. Everywhere you go here, majestic mountains surround the many attractions and provide the ultimate environment for the outdoor enthusiast.
With attractions like the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the Great Sand Dunes National Park, the Alamosa and Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuges, the Gold Medal fishing waters of the Rio Grande, Penitente Canyon, Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Narrow Gauge Railroad, and numerous natural hot springs (including the Colorado Gator Farm), San Luis Valley has a bit of something for everyone.
The abundant wildlife of the San Luis Valley.
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Shrine of the Stations of the Cross in San Luis, CO
Built in as an act of faith and love for the parishioners of the Sangre de Cristo Parish in San Luis, Colorado.
The Great Sand Dunes National Park
Just 40 miles from San Luis, CO explore the tallest sand dunes in North America! The Great Sand Dunes are a unique wilderness area protected for all to enjoy.