Skiing in Alta Badia in the Dolomiti Superski

Alta Badia is one of the most renowned destinations in the Dolomites, thanks to its perfectly prepared slopes, modern ski lifts, and the wide range of accommodation, restaurants, and mountain huts. Each year, the area attracts thousands of enthusiasts of skiing, snowboarding, and winter sports, with peak attendance during the winter season.

Located in the heart of Dolomiti Superski, the largest ski carousel in Italy, Alta Badia is part of a ski area that includes 1,200 km of slopes across 12 ski zones, all accessible with a single ski pass. The ski area extends between 1,300 and 2,700 meters in altitude, offering spectacular panoramas and wide, sunny slopes, ideal for both intermediate and expert skiers.

With 130 km of slopes served by 54 ski lifts, including cable cars, chairlifts, surface lifts, and gondolas, Alta Badia guarantees a dynamic and complete vacation for all mountain lovers. Among the most famous slopes is the Gran Risa, internationally known as the venue for Alpine Ski World Cup races, attracting champions and enthusiasts from all over the world.

Sellaronda: The Four Passes Circuit

One of the highlights of the area is the Sellaronda, a circular ski route that allows skiers to tour the Sella massif, connecting the valleys of Val Gardena, Alta Badia, Arabba, and Val di Fassa. The itinerary, approximately 40 km long, can be skied clockwise or counterclockwise, offering breathtaking views of the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is directly accessible from Corvara, one of the main centers of Alta Badia, and is ideal for intermediate and expert skiers.

Giro della Grande Guerra

Alta Badia is also one of the starting points of the Giro della Grande Guerra, a challenging ski route suitable for expert skiers. The tour runs for about 80 km around the Col di Lana, a symbol of the First World War. Completing the entire route in one day requires approximately six to eight hours, so an early morning start is recommended. Alternatively, the route can be split over two days, allowing skiers to explore the different ski areas at a more relaxed pace.

Other Winter Activities

In addition to alpine skiing, Alta Badia offers numerous winter activities:

• Cross-country skiing: trails prepared for all levels, such as the San Cassiano center.
• Snowshoeing: routes immersed in nature to explore the mountains with snowshoes.
• Tobogganing: slopes dedicated to family fun, for example at La Crusc.
• Snowmobile excursions: to discover hidden corners of the valley with expert guides.

Gastronomy and Ladin Tradition

Alta Badia is also a center of gastronomic excellence. Ladin cuisine, with its traditional dishes, takes center stage in the numerous mountain huts and restaurants in the valley. Unique experiences such as "ski food" allow visitors to enjoy gourmet dishes directly on the slopes, combining sports and the typical flavors of local tradition.

How to get to Alta Badia

Getting here by car
Alta Badia is close to all main transport routes in South Tyrol, so easily reachable by car.
- From the north take the Brennero motorway, exit Brennero-Val Pusteria. From here continue either on the provincial road of Val Pusteria (SS49) to San Lorenzo, or along the provincial road of Val Badia SS244 up to Alta Badia. | Distance: 53.5 km | time: 59 min
- From the south take the A27 motorway and exit at Belluno. Then take the SS51 towards Cortina d'Ampezzo, Passo Falzarego and Passo Valparola to reach Alta Badia. Alternatively, you can always take the motorway exit for Belluno, but continue along the Agordina road (SS203) crossing Caprile, Arabba and Passo Campolongo up to Alta Badia. | Distance: 99 km | time: 130 min

Getting here by bus
From the major international airports in Italy there are coaches that connect to Alta Badia and the Dolomites. Alta Badia is connected to other cities in Northern Italy via a transport system. Transfers to Alta Badia leave from the airports of Venice Marco Polo (VCE), Venice Treviso (TSF), Verona (VRN), Bergamo (BGY), Milan Linate (LIN), and Milan Malpensa (MXP).

Getting here by train
The railway stations nearest to Alta Badia are: Brunico - 37 Km; Bressanone - 65 Km; Bolzano (via Passo Gardena) - 65 Km; Bolzano (via Brunico) - 100 Km.
For convenience in transfers on public transport, we recommend the Brunico train station.

Getting here by plane
In South Tyrol the Bolzano airport offers charter flights over the weekend with Southern Italy. Alta Badia is also close to airports in: Innsbruck, 130 km; Treviso, 180 km; Venice, 200 km; Milan / Bergamo, 310 km and Milan / Malpensa, 400 km.

Opening period and number of slopes

04/12/25 - 07/04/26

Corvara: 29 blue, 9 red, and 1 black, the Vallon
Colfosco: 13 blue, 2 red, and 1 black, the Col Pradat
La Villa: 11 blue, 6 red, and 1 black, the Gran Risa
San Cassiano: 15 blue and 2 red
Badia: 2 blue and 3 red