Alta Badia is located in the northern part of Italy and is part of the province of Bolzano-Bozen. This is one of the most popular ski resorts in the area of the Sella massif. It consists of several villages that have a developed tourist infrastructure and their own skiing areas, connected to each other by a cable car. The high quality of snow, a wide selection of tracks of different levels of difficulty, good topography of the slopes and excellent conditions for all kinds of winter sports are characteristic features of Alta Badia.
The minimum height of the skiing areas is 1400 meters, and the height difference reaches almost one and a half kilometers. The resort areas are home to a number of interesting sights, and in their vicinity there are historical places that are included in the program of excursion routes. The nature of this region is extremely beautiful, and you can admire the surrounding landscapes of the Dolomites here from any height. Also, Alta Badia is one of the areas whose slopes are part of the famous “around the world” Sella Ronda.
Skiing areas
The Korvar skiing area is designed mainly for the average level. Comfortable blue and red slopes are ideal for beginners and families with children, but are of little interest to advanced skiers and snowboarders. In total, Korvara has about 38 tracks with a total length of 40 km.
Neighboring Colfosco, located a little higher at the foot of the Sella massif and the Sassonger mountain, is the last settlement before the ski jump to the pass, beyond which the ski area of Val Gardena begins .
Colfosco is surrounded by forest and not the most difficult sunny slopes that are part of the Sella Ronda. Skiing in many hotels from the doorstep. It is definitely an ideal place for families with children and for beginners thanks to the large number of blue pistes right next to the village.
Alta Badia is located in South Tyrol in the Dolomites at the corner of the Sella mountain range, around which passes the famous Sella Ronda circular route, connected by a system of lifts.
The Alta Badia ski area lies deep in the Val Badia, which stretches fifty kilometers south of the great Pusteria Valley. At La Villa (+1433) the road splits: to the left – to San Cassiano (1537), to the right – to Corvara (1568) and Colfosco (+1645). These four resorts, with their interspersed slopes, lifts and pistes, are Alta Badia.
San Cassian, Pedraches and La Villa are located a little away from the mainstream formed by the Sella Rondo, but connected to it by a network of tracks and lifts. In these villages, life is peaceful, and the local slopes are sparsely populated.
Alta Badia ski resort, Italy
In Alta Badia, trails of medium difficulty prevail. For real “pros”, only the routes in the area of the Pizla Lla station and the descent of Col Prodat – Edelweiss are of real interest, which is not particularly long, but allows you to feel a considerable amount of adrenaline in the blood. Slopes at an altitude of 1,400 meters are intended for beginners and intermediate skiers. Thanks to the low air humidity, the snow in this region is extremely loose, and riding on a smooth and soft surface is a pleasure.
Fans of boardcross and snowboarding usually gather in the Ciampai snow park. Beautifully equipped areas for skiing “snowboarders” are located in the towns of Santa Croce, Stella Alpina and Parchi Naturali. The most exquisite route for skiers in Alta Badia is the Giro della Grande Guerra, where self-confident alpine skiers are offered an unforgettable journey into the heart of the Dolomites, to the battlefields of the First World War. The path runs right through several ski areas, so it is full of dizzying ascents and breathtaking descents. During the route, skiers have to move both on lifts and on a tourist bus, although most of the route runs through the snow tracks of the Dolomites.
It is very popular among skiers who come to Alta Badia, use the tracks in the area of the village of San Cassiano, at an altitude of a little over one and a half thousand meters. The village is surrounded on all sides by high rocks and is a piece of civilization hidden from the rest of the world, carefully covered with snow and well known to all connoisseurs of quiet and carefree rest. From here it is quite easy to use the lift to reach such ski areas as La Ville, Pedracesa, Corvara or Colfosco. All resorts of the ski complex have a wide selection of hotels and have a developed infrastructure. In local restaurants, guests are invited to appreciate the quality of traditional Italian cuisine and try exquisite dishes prepared by local chefs. In addition, in Alta Badia you can have fun at discos, go ice skating under the light of electric lanterns, swim in the pool or do sports,
Those fans of skiing who are not satisfied with the amount of skiing that Alta Badia offers, have the opportunity to multiply the scope of their skiing creativity by purchasing a single “ski pass” that includes the entire Sella Ronda region. Thus, its owner receives in the future several hundred kilometers of snowy slopes and tracks of varying degrees of difficulty. In addition, the owner of the “ski pass” has the right to free use of all lifts within the region and travel on the tourist bus in any direction of the Dolomites.
Dolomiti Superski is the largest ski alliance in the world. Twelve skiing regions united by a common ski pass.
Alta Badia ski area is a wide plateau between S. Cassian and Corvara. The maximum height is slightly more than 2000 m. A coniferous forest grows on the edges. Several dozen “blue” and easy “red” tracks with a total length of about 80 km have been laid, which are mainly served by chairlifts. Skiing is comfortable, ideal conditions for beginners and experienced skiers. Alta Badia has 80 km of prepared hiking trails, 40 km of cross-country skiing and cross-country skiing. Good opportunities for off-piste skiing and ski-touring.
Dolomites Superski
Skiing areas: 12
Number of lifts: 450
Total length of tracks (km): 1,200
Tracks with artificial snow (km): 1,160 (or 97%)
Maximum throughput: 630,000 people/hour
Total area of the Dolomiti Superski region: 3,000 km²
Number of ratraks: 324
Total number of snow guns: 4,600
Number of ski pass sales offices: 56
Categories of ski slopes: blue – 30%, red: 60%, black: 10%
Attractions
The cultural component of the region is of considerable interest. Among the famous sights of Alta Badia , the church of the 15th-century building of Santa Croce, the Ladin Ciastel de Tor museum, located in the ancient castle of Ciastel de Tor, the house dedicated to the first Ladin saint Giuseppe Freinademets, and the parish Church of San Leonardo. In the village of Korvara there is a unique exhibition of paintings by the famous artist Raymond Massner. For connoisseurs of antiquity, in combination with wonderful mountain scenery, an excursion to the nearby city of Bolzano is recommended, which is an important cultural asset and a priceless historical heritage for the whole of Italy. The large international airport of Bolzano Dolomites is also located there.
Today, Alta Badia enjoys a high reputation in Italy and most fans of winter sports prefer to come here, in the north of the country, to enjoy pleasant and safe skiing, surrounded by the picturesque Dolomites. The winter season in the region lasts from the end of November to April, although in the summer Alta Badia is also popular with a significant number of Italians and tourists from other countries, who prefer these places to other Apennine resorts.
Hotels
Hotel Rosa Alpina 5 *
The hotel is located in the north of Italy, in the province of Bolzano, in the resort town of San Cassian, among the Dolomites, at an altitude of 1,537 m above sea level, 80 km from the Bolzano airport, 200 km from the Marco Polo international airport in Venice. Room types: Standard Rooms, South balcony Rooms, Deluxe Rooms, Junior Suites, Suites. Rooms have an individual design, decorated with natural fabrics, wood, marble, decorated with antique objects and exquisite paintings. Single Room de Luxe (27 square meters) – a spacious room with a guest area, built-in wardrobes, a bathroom with a shower. Two rooms of this category overlook the south side; one of the rooms has a fireplace. De Luxe Double Room (30-41 sq.m.) – elegant rooms with a guest area, decorated with antique objects, some rooms have balconies facing the south side. Junior Suite (43-50 sq.m.) – elegant, cozy rooms located in the Engelstrakt part of the hotel. Suite (44-58 square meters) – rooms in which the guest area can be separated from the bedroom. All rooms have a thematic design, with a fireplace or a tiled stove, some rooms are two-level. The rooms have a CD player. Chalet Loft Suite (50 sq.m.) – decor combined with modern style. The rooms consist of a living area with a fireplace, a bedroom, and a bathroom with a shower. hammam and a terrace of 10 sq.m. The rooms consist of a living area with a fireplace, a bedroom, and a bathroom with a shower. hammam and a terrace of 10 sq.m. The rooms consist of a living area with a fireplace, a bedroom, and a bathroom with a shower. hammam and a terrace of 10 sq.m.
In the rooms
Satellite TV; phone; mini-bar; safe; bathroom; hair dryer; robe; slippers
Infrastructure
meeting room; car parking; Taxi; helicopter rental; indoor pool; babysitting services; restaurant St. Hubertus; Cafe Fondue Stube; Wine Bar & Grill restaurant; Limonaia breakfast room.
Sports and leisure
Spa center; massage; envelopment; manicure; pedicure; sauna; even jacuzzi; gym; mountain skiing; snowboard; mountain bike; mountaineering; paragliding; 9-hole golf course nearby.
Hotel La Perla 4 *
An absolutely special, unique hotel located in the heart of South Tyrol. Behind the facade of an alpine chalet hides the wonderful world of an elegant Austrian and stylish Italian family hotel. The hotel is an example of a successful and harmonious combination of traditions. The staff is dressed in national Tyrolean costumes, speaks German (including). Dark and light wood, natural stone, forged metal elements are used in the decoration. There are no two rooms in the hotel with the same design, however, everything is maintained in the same style. In the hotel: 52 rooms (standard, comfort and romance). Located near the ski slopes: “ski-in, ski-out”. The nearest international airport is Innsbruck, 2 hours by car; Venice – 3.5 hours, Verona – 2 hours.
In the rooms
bathroom; toilet; shower; hair dryer; TV
infrastructure
wine cellar; cigar room; 2 restaurants; Parking place; garage; basin.
Sports and leisure
SPA; fitness room; solarium; massage
Hotel Cristallo 4 *
The center of Badia is a 10-minute drive from the hotel. The tourist attraction Brunecker Turm is located ten minutes from the hotel. The trip to Sass de Stria will take about 20 minutes. Travel time in minutes from the hotel to the airport – Bolzano Airport (BZO): 90. The area – San Vigilio di Marebbe, in which the hotel is located, is filled with countless dining options. Arrival after 13.00, departure before 11.00
In the rooms
Room service, high-speed Internet, TV, Internet access (wireless)
Infrastructure
Parking, Elevator, Babysitting/Child Care Services, Non-Smoking Rooms, Multilingual Staff, Free Parking
Sports and leisure
Fitness Centre, Swimming Pool, Massage / Beauty Centre, Sauna, Bicycle Rental, Gym, Massage, Health & Spa, Steam Bath, Pool Indoor, Leisure Games