Alta Badia

Located in the southern part of the Val Badia, a side valley of the Puster Valley, the area impresses with its immense cultural wealth and the breathtaking natural landscape of the Dolomites, which the famous architect Le Corbusier described as "the most beautiful natural architecture in the world".

The Dolomites, also known as the “pale mountains”, are made of limestone. A very special experience is the alpenglow, called "Enrosadira" in Ladin. Then the mountains around Alta Badia glow in all shades of red. For example, the Santa Croce, in front of which the hospice of the same name stands, offers a unique spectacle of colors and lights in the evening hours.

Outdoor tourism in Alta Badia began in the 19th century, with the first mountaineers coming to climb the Dolomites. Over time, a network of more than 400 km of hiking trails has developed, offering something for everyone, from families with children to ambitious mountaineers.

Alta Badia is also considered a paradise for road bikers, who are familiar with the names of Passo Sella, Passo Giau or Passo Pordoi. The Alta Badia area has also been awarded the "Bike Friendly" seal and, throughout the year, hosts several renowned cycling events, such as Dolomites Bike Day, Sellaronda Bike Day or the Maratona dles Dolomites.

Starting December, launch yourself into the snow and whiz down the more than 130 km of slopes in Alta Badia! Start with the lifts directly from some of the main centers such as Corvara, Colfosco, La Villa, San Cassiano and Badia or move even higher up and start skiing - safely - from the Falzarego, Gardena and Campolongo passes.

Not only alpine skiing, but also cross-country skiing, ski touring, winter hiking, snowshoeing or sledding at the foot of the Dolomites - the possibilities seem endless! And once you've immersed yourself in the unspoiled nature, enjoyed the snow glistening in the sun and the views from the mountain peaks, one thing is certain: you won't wait to come back here!

High-altitude adrenaline: alongside "traditional skiing," there are several special experiences to be had on the snow, such as speed skiing or the jumps and turns of the Movimënt snowparks scattered throughout the Alta Badia ski area.

Ladin, a Rhaeto-Romanic language and one of South Tyrol's three national languages, is still spoken in Val Badia. Until the early 19th century, Val Badia was difficult to reach because of its geographical location, so the language, traditions and and culture have remained deeply rooted in the valley to this day.