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Skiing with taste returns to Alta Badia for the 2026/27 winter season with a new edition dedicated to the world of plants. Combining ski slopes, panoramic mountain huts and excellent restaurants, this unique initiative brings together skiing and gastronomy for an unforgettable experience in the heart of the Dolomites.
Alta Badia, a renowned ski destination in South Tyrol, is also a must-visit region for lovers of mountain cuisine and fine dining. Every winter, the Skiing with taste project transforms the valley into a stage for culinary discoveries, where chefs and restaurateurs reinterpret local ingredients with creativity and seasonal products.
Skiing with taste 2026/27: the plant world is the theme
For the 2026/27 winter season, the plant world is the central theme of Skiing with taste. Aromatic herbs, roots, vegetables, flowers, seeds and fruits inspire the chefs involved in the project.
These plant-based ingredients are transformed into creative dishes served in mountain huts and restaurants across Alta Badia, bringing together Alpine culinary traditions and contemporary gastronomy.
From December to April, skiers and food lovers can enjoy gourmet dishes, wine tastings and culinary events celebrating the flavours of South Tyrol. It is the perfect opportunity to take a gourmet break during a day on the slopes, surrounded by the spectacular scenery of the Dolomites.
The official opening of the ski season in Alta Badia is scheduled for 4 December 2026. With Skiing with taste, winter promises a delicious selection of experiences to discover.
The Skiing with taste programme in Alta Badia
Sommelier in pista: wine tasting on the slopes
Spend an afternoon skiing from one mountain hut to another in the company of local sommeliers and a ski instructor. Along the way, participants will enjoy wine tastings and discover the characteristics, qualities and secrets of some of the finest wines from South Tyrol.
- When: Every Tuesday from 15 December 2026 to 30 March 2027
- Time: 1:45 pm–4:00 pm
An ideal experience for combining skiing in Alta Badia with the discovery of South Tyrolean wines.
De dl vin: Wine Skisafari
A wine-tasting experience featuring a selection of excellent South Tyrolean wines and sparkling wines at mountain huts across the valley.
- Date: 21 March 2027
- Time: 10:00 am–3:30 pm
Discover the flavours of South Tyrol while exploring the mountain huts of Alta Badia on skis.
Gourmet Skisafari: fine dining in the Dolomites
The Gourmet Skisafari brings the culinary season to the ski slopes of Alta Badia, giving skiers the opportunity to taste exquisite dishes prepared by Michelin-starred chefs at selected mountain huts.
An exclusive combination of skiing, mountain scenery and fine dining in the Dolomites.
- Date: 13 December 2026
- Time: 11:00 am–3:00 pm
Roda dles Saus: a week of traditional flavours
A week dedicated to authentic mountain flavours, traditional recipes and culinary heritage. These are the flavours born in the mountains, shaped by skilled hands and recipes passed down from one generation to the next.
During Roda dles Saus – A Week of Flavours, participating mountain huts and restaurants celebrate local cuisine with dishes that speak for themselves through their aromas, ingredients and authentic taste.
Dates and times:
- Sunday, 14 March 2027 | 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Monday, 15 March 2027 | 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Tuesday, 16 March 2027 | 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Wednesday, 17 March 2027 | 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Thursday, 18 March 2027 | 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Friday, 19 March 2027 | 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Saturday, 20 March 2027 | 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Sunday, 21 March 2027 | 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
SunRisa: skiing at sunrise
On the occasion of the Alpine Ski World Cup races on the Gran Risa slope in Alta Badia, SunRisa offers a special early-morning experience. Enjoy freshly groomed slopes, breathtaking mountain scenery and a delicious breakfast featuring regional ingredients.
An unforgettable way to experience skiing in the Dolomites at sunrise, combining outdoor adventure with the flavours of South Tyrol.
- Date: 21 December 2026
- Time: 7:15 am–12:00 pm
Skiing and Gourmet Food in Alta Badia
Skiing with taste offers the perfect opportunity to discover Alta Badia through two of its greatest attractions: skiing in the Dolomites and high-quality gastronomy.
From South Tyrolean wine tastings and gourmet events in mountain huts to traditional recipes and creative dishes by renowned chefs, the 2026/27 programme invites visitors to experience winter with all their senses.
For information
Alta Badia Brand
Str. Planmurin 5
39036 La Villa
Tel. +39 0471 095895
info @ altabadia.org
