Saguache, CO Real Estate — Homes For Sale in Saguache, CO

Just a short distance from the BLM public lands and National Forests, Saguache and the San Luis Valley offer stunning views of the San Juan Mountains, the LaGarita Mountains and a 90 mile view of the Sangre de Cristo Range, from Poncha Pass to New Mexico. Spanning 8,000 square miles, in South Central Colorado, the San Luis Valley lies between the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and the San Juan Mountains (where the Rocky Mountains meet the desert southwest). The Sangre de Cristo Mountains are one of the longest mountain ranges in the world and home to 10 peaks over 14,000 feet high. While high in elevation, the location of the valley provides an inviting climate with an average of over 300 days of sunshine and limited amounts of snow on the valley floor....Just a few miles to the mountains and you will have plenty of snow to play in. With a moderate cost of living, the valley sits on top of one of our country's largest aquifers. Its fertile soil produces a variety of crops, including an abundance of alfalfa. The region is renowned for its spectacular fall colors when the aspens turn red and gold.The valley and surrounding areas have lots of recreational opportunities. The Rio Grande and Arkansas Rivers are home to Gold Metal Fishing. The Rio Grande, Gunnison and San Isabel National Forest are nearby allowing you to bike, hike, horseback ride, four-wheel, fish, hunt etc. (On occasion deer, elk and pronghorn pass through the pasture) The skiing areas of Wolf Creek, Monarch, Taos and Crested Butte are all easy day trips. The spiritual centers of Crestone are just 25 miles east. Russell Lakes State Wildlife area is only 3 miles south and don't forget the Great Sand Dunes National Park is on the east side of the valley. MUCH TO DO IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS !!!!! less