Objevte krásy Dolomiti Alta Badia

The project "Respect the mountains" aims to raise awareness of environmentally friendly conduct among visitors, locals and tourism professionals in the Dolomites, UNESCO World Heritage. It seeks to encourage everyone to act respectfully and responsibly in the mountains as well as in everyday life. Its key topics are drinking water and waste prevention.

South Tyrolean tap water is drinkable and of a high quality. But water, including our drinking water, is a rare and precious commodity.
The project "Respect the mountains" teaches tourism professionals, locals and guests about the high quality of our tap water and how to use it carefully and respectfully.
Marked refill spots are available in the villages and on the walking trails for visitors and locals to refill their own water bottles.

In our shop you will find the leading brands in sports and fashion, and the best cycling and skiing equipment available to buy and rent.
Strollers and child carrier backpacks are also available.

Emerging from a passion for innovation and flawless service, we provide a wide array of services at our prime location in the heart of Alta Badia, ranging from equipment rentals to personalized holiday assistance. Rooted in a philosophy of excellence and customer satisfaction, we guarantee unforgettable experiences. Our meticulously curated selection boasts only the finest products, tailored to meet the needs of every customer. Comprised of industry experts, our team is dedicated to sharing their expertise and delivering courteous, professional service at all times.

"Customer satisfaction is our passion. Every interaction is an opportunity to create a positive experience in a warm and familial environment."

Les Erbes dl Salvan – Alpine excellence. The highest herbal shop in the Dolomites and Europe, specialized in supplements and cosmetics made with mountain herbs. Production and distribution of the plant species with the highest Omega content in the world: Sacha Inchi.

The whole Alta Badia region is one big playground in the summer with its meadows and woods. But this, for us in Alta Badia, wasn’t enough: The beautiful nature was the basis for the design of enjoyable game parks.

Each of the six towns of Alta Badia has therefore at least one game park for children: in Badia there is one by the Sompunt lake, one by the deer park and one by the sports field.

The late Gothic church of Colfosco, with the Sella Massif in the background, is a popular photo motif of the Dolomites.

The parish church of St. Vigil was first mentioned in 1419. In the following years it was restored and expanded several times.

Particularly interesting are the neo-Gothic lobby on the outer facade with a grooved and beveled pointed arch portal, the bulbous spire and the church altar. This dates from the late 19th century and is from the local artist Johann Valentin - Badia. In the middle niche of the altar there is an 18th century picture of the Virgin Mary and on the sides there are the statues of St. Vigilius and St. Kassian. For safety reasons, the valuable statue of St. Vigilius has been replaced with a copy.

Indoor climbing hall and boulder

The climbing area is 10 m heigh.

You have the possibility to rent climbing shoes on arrival.

Booking required. 

Alta Badia is a true treasure trove of wonders, containing masterpieces sculpted by Nature itself—from the most majestic, shaped over millennia, to the more delicate and ephemeral ones, yet persistent due to their cyclical nature. Among these stands out the snow cave, located at the foot of Cima Dieci, inviting you to discover a natural phenomenon of icy and pristine beauty, revealing the frozen heart of a cave adorned with impressive wavy walls, patiently sculpted season after season.

The cave continues to grow in size in the summer: the narrow hollow carved out by the stream is filled with cold air which is denser and therefore heavier than the summer air outside. This in turn sets off an inverted chimney effect: the heavy cold air sinks down to the bottom of the cave, giving rise to a strong draught from the top to the bottom of the snow cave. Warm summer air is now drawn into the cave from the upper openings, causing the cave to melt from within.

In the meantime, the warm is cooled by the ice and thus flows out through the lower opening as heavy air. This effect can continue for months, melting an ever larger cavity in the ice.

Access to the cave is officially prohibited. You may approach the entrance to take photos, but be cautious of the risk of falling rocks.

The Alta Badia Valley, which spreads over 16 km in the southeastern part of Südtirol/Alto Adige, lies in a sunny basin surrounded by imposing Dolomite peaks and framed by two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Puez - Odle Nature Park and the Fanes - Senes – Braies Nature Park.

The Puez-Odle natural park, measures 10,722 hectares and spreads across the municipalities of Corvara and Badia in Alta Badia, Ortisei, St Christina and Selva in Val Gardena as well as San Martino in Badia and Funes.

Part of the natural park are the mountains of the Odle group, the Pütia group and the high-plateau-like Puez group with the Sassongher mountain.

The Dolomite High Route no. 2, known as the "high route of legends" leads through the area of the Puez natural park.

From a geological perspective, Puez-Odle natural park is particularly interesting since all the rock strata typical of the Dolomites can be found here, such as Gröden limestone, Bellerophon strata, Wengen and St Cassian strata, Schlern dolomite, Raibler strata, Dachstein dolomite as well as Jurassic and Cretaceous rocks.

The Dolomite massif which splits off from the orographic core of the Sella and turns north in the Puez and Geisler group, has its outermost branch in the Peitlerkofel. Beyond that, the quartz foothills form the Lüsen caldera and the Plose elevation, whereas the Porphyr massif splits off from the Raschötz in the west.

This difference of geological structures result in this zone's diversity of shapes and landscapes. The grey and uniform Puez plateau's typical, tabular structure forms a contrast to the slim and bold shapes of the Cir and Geisler peaks, the Sassongher and the Peitlerkofel. This groups' sceneries are characterised by recessed, cliffy and austere shapes. Kilometre by kilometre, the eyes wander over deep solitude, a sort of moon landscape whose rough waves, grey pebble fields and white rock ledges which embody a harsh sterility.

"Camminapietre"
The “Camminapietre” are stones from the Dolomites, decorated and beautified by children. They symbolize nature’s generous gift, which offers us so much and which we should take with respect and then return. If you come across one on your path, don’t take it home, but keep it carefully and hide it in a new spot so someone else can discover it. Observe the landscape around you closely and find your colorful stone.

Dolomite-Stamps
The Dolomite Stamps are back at the FUNzone Edelweiss! This summer, embark on an unforgettable adventure in the Dolomites: stop by the “Colfosco” lift to pick up your map and start the legendary hunt for the 7 stamps scattered throughout the FUNzone Edelweiss. Whether you choose to explore on foot or take the lifts, each stop will bring you closer to winning the amazing DOLOMITIC T-SHIRT. Once you’ve collected all the stamps, return to the “Colfosco” lift to claim your prize and don’t miss the chance to experience the magic of the Dolomites while taking home a truly special memory!

Non-prescription medicines, food supplements, cosmetics, sanitary articles, first aid.

The leisure program for a dream vacation is called Bike-Hike Alta Badia. The Dolomites offer breathtaking views and unforgettable experiences, and our project provides guided road bike, mountain bike, e-mtb and hiking tours to explore this stunning nature. Our local, certified guides will accompany you to discover the most beautiful places and landscapes. Your safety and enjoyment are our top priorities. From group tours to share these experiences with others, to private tours for personalized adventures, we are committed to offering these opportunities to anyone seeking them.

The whole Alta Badia region is one big playground in the summer with its meadows and woods. But this, for us in Alta Badia, wasn’t enough: The beautiful nature was the basis for the design of enjoyable game parks.

Each of the six towns of Alta Badia has therefore at least one game park for children: in Badia there is one by the Sompunt lake, one by the deer park and one by the sports field.

Tranrüs Golf Course is located only 3 kilometres above the town centre of Corvara and is encircled by the gorgeous peaks of the Dolomites.

Good to know:
Holes: 9
Par: 72
High: 1.700 m

Open from June until the end of September.

The area around the Lagazuoi mountain offers a combination of hiking, skiing, culture and world history, in one of the most beautiful landscapes in the world, the Dolomites. The mountains of the  Lagazuoi - 5 Torri area bear traces of one of the most tragic events of the twentieth century, the First World War.

Do not miss: in winter, at the end of an impressive 8.5 km descent, the most ecological taxi in the Alps awaits you. A heard of horses pulls the skiers from Sas Dlacia to the Armentarola ski lift to get back to the Skicarosello ski area which connects all the villages of Alta Badia.

On the site of a small workshop that was to be demolished, next to the existing barn, a larger studio and garage were to be built. The site was to change as little as possible; the new building was to enlarge the existing structure of the farm and its size integrated into the surroundings. The entrance is under the barn bridge, which is on the same level as the new studio’s gallery and thus establishes a link between the two buildings. The garage below is equally unseen from the street, as is the entire height of the studio − both of which are accessible from the courtyard below. The new structures were built of concrete, with an insulated outer shell made of vertical larch cladding. The roof is likewise made of larch wood and has a large studio window on the northern side. The interior of the workshop has been kept white and decorated with light-colored wood.

The shop / rental offers the following services:

MTB, road bike rental and kids' bike rental; MTB and road bike parts and accessories; specialised workshop and food supplements

The Piz La Ila Active Park is suitable for the whole family with games and activities for children and adults.

In the Piz La Ila Movimënt park, easily accessible by the cable car from La Villa to Piz La Ila, you will find just the right balance between physical effort and peace of mind. There are areas dedicated to sports and entertainment combined with relaxation and reflexology areas, you will not want to leave this delightful plateau of Alta Badia.

Then there is the area set up to prepare for the winter season, where you can run between the posts and use the fitness equipment to strengthen your legs and abs.

In the middle of the park there is a slackline zone, a game of balance that is catching on all over the world, with varying degrees of difficulty and height.

At Piz La Ila Active Park you can't miss the large relaxation area with a small lake and a waterfall as well as Kneipp reflexology paths. Relax and listen to the nature that is all round the Movimënt park.

From the Piz La Ila park you can quickly and easily reach the other Movimënt parks at Piz Sorega on foot or by e-bike.

The whole Alta Badia region is one big playground in the summer with its meadows and woods. But this, for us in Alta Badia, wasn’t enough: The beautiful nature was the basis for the design of enjoyable game parks.

Each of the six towns of Alta Badia has therefore at least one game park for children: in La Villa there is one by the sports field, one by the grill, one by the Boscdaplan street and one by the Ninz street.

The whole Alta Badia region is one big playground in the summer with its meadows and woods. But this, for us in Alta Badia, wasn’t enough: The beautiful nature was the basis for the design of enjoyable game parks.

Each of the six towns of Alta Badia has therefore at least one game park for children: in La Villa there is one by the sports field, one by the grill, one by the Boscdaplan street and one by the Ninz street.

Our riding stable Badia is set in the heart of the Dolomites and welcomes you to Alta Badia.

You will feel among friends, that the horses are safe and well cared-for, and that you can progress at your own pace.

Evelyn and Davide offer lessons for adults and children in our stable or having nice trips on the numerous paths of our valley for experts only. The riding stable is open all year round.

You can also reach us with your own horse. We will offer you shelter and fodder.

At the foot of the rocky walls of the "Grup dl Sela" or Sella Group, the most imposing massif of the Dolomites, you can admire the evocative “cascades de Pisciadú”. The waterfalls, which can be reached from Colfosco with an easy walk through a large clearing, are particularly impressive in spring when, thanks to the thaw, they are rich in water.

 

How about a real racing experience?

On the Movie Slalom course on the Col Alto slope, cameras film your slalom run from the start to the finish and measure your time.
The Movie Slalom is accessible with the Col Alto cable car starting from Corvara.

The use of the slalom course is free with a valid ski pass.

With your ski pass number you can review the video and download it from the internet site www.skiline.cc.

 

In the centre of Corvara: Winter ski rental: your wishes and needs are the focus of our work!

The whole Alta Badia region is one big playground in the summer with its meadows and woods. But this, for us in Alta Badia, wasn’t enough: The beautiful nature was the basis for the design of enjoyable game parks.

Each of the six towns of Alta Badia has therefore at least one game park for children: in La Villa there is one by the sports field, one by the grill, one by the Boscdaplan street and one by the Ninz street.

La Sbinga
The new highlight of this summer is “La Sbinga,” a Ladin word meaning swing: a special spot to sit and enjoy the simple pleasure of swinging while admiring the majestic Sella group. Located above the Plans-Frara lift station, La Sbinga will take you back to childhood, leaving you enchanted by the magic of the landscape.

Le Banch
At the summit of Col Pradat, you’ll find Le Banch, a giant bench whose name means “bench” in Ladin. Crafted from larch wood and adorned with edelweiss carved from fragrant Swiss pine, it measures 2 meters high and 3.5 meters long. It invites you to sit and soak in a view that completely surrounds you. From here, your gaze drifts across the mountains, leaving you feeling embraced by a breathtaking wonder.

The whole Alta Badia region is one big playground in the summer with its meadows and woods. But this, for us in Alta Badia, wasn’t enough: The beautiful nature was the basis for the design of enjoyable game parks.

Each of the six towns of Alta Badia has therefore at least one game park for children: in La Villa there is one by the sports field, one by the grill, one by the Boscdaplan street and one by the Ninz street.

E-MTB hire station with possibility to return it to any of the hiring points.

 

Many centuries ago, when Alta Badia was still largely uninhabited, La Crusc (Holy Cross) seems to have been a pagan place of worship. It was probably the unfavourable living conditions of the area that led the first Christians to construct a sanctuary here.

Around 1010 the monks built a chapel at La Crusc where a small church was erected in the 15th century. At the end of the 17th century the church was deconsecrated by the then Austrian Emperor and was subsequently left to decay. Pilgrims and valley dwellers rescued the little church by partially rebuilding it, and some years later in the middle of the 18th century it was enlarged and embellished with a bell tower.

For a long time the existence of La Crusc as a place of pilgrimage had been established on the basis of documents from the year 1511. And then two further parchment documents emerged with evidence pointing to an earlier existence. The first mentioned a church consecration; the second contained the story of “Morellus de Caninis” who made a pilgrimage to Rome in 1500 in order to seek favours for the La Crusc church.

Numerous relics are preserved in the altar of the church, such as those of St Leonhard (to whom the parish church of San Leonardo/Badia is dedicated), St Hippolitus, St Virgilius (Bishop of Salzburg), St Mary Magdalena, St Agnes and St Barbara.

Nowadays there are several processions to the church during the summer season, and there is an important service on the first Sunday in June.

The Funslope at Biok is dedicated to adults and children, a slope between parabolic jumps, vortex tunnels and snow tunnels. 
It is a giant playground with over 20 items and an overall length of 900 m.

This park has become very popular because it is suitable for all, and is used by the ski schools who find it the perfect area to offer really creative lessons.

The park can be reached by chairlift Biok, located on the plateau between Corvara, San Cassiano and La Villa.