Objevte krásy Dolomiti Alta Badia

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: the playground in La Val is located in the "Gnates" park.                                           

The Puez-Odle Nature Park, which has been part of the Dolomites UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2009, boasts a fascinating geology. All the rock strata typical of the Dolomites can be found there. The hike, which starts in Colfosco at the southern edge of the Puez-Odle Nature Park, takes you via the Stella Alpina valley and the Puez Plateau right into the heart of the Nature Park. It offers both views of, and insight into, the landscape and history of the Dolomites.

Along the trail, you will immerse yourself in the sounds of nature, including birds, the rustling of leaves and the whispering of the wind through the trees. In addition, along the trail, you will find informative signposts providing details of the surrounding flora and fauna, adding to the charm of the experience.

The gentle hike through the Dolomites winter landscape winds at the foot of the majestic peaks Sella, Cir and Sassongher.

Walking along the Pisciadú river, crossing snow-covered meadows and silent woods you arrive at the foot of Pisciadú waterfalls. In winter the waterfalls form a spectacular ice fall.

The "Tru di lersc" nature and educational trail extends for approximately 5.1 km, winding through larch forests and alpine meadows along the edges of the Fanes-Senes-Braies Natural Park, between the villages of Rü and Rüdeferia.

At the Rüdeferia farmhouse, you can admire a characteristic water mill, recently restored and now fully operational. Along the trail, designed by the Office of Natural Parks of the Province of Bolzano, you will encounter traditional features such as alpine fences and dry stone walls, as well as informational panels on the area's flora, fauna, and geology.

History does not have to be boring; it can be experienced in person. Thus the panoramic ski circuit on the Lagazuoi Mountain can provide an exciting timetrip through the history of the World War 1 in the Dolomites.

On this varied ski circuit, you ski from Corvara, Colfosco, La Villa or Badia on the pistes of Alta Badia as far as San Cassiano/Armentarola. From there, shuttle taxis (not included in the ski pass price) take you to the Falzarego Pass (2,105 m) from where the Lagazuoi tour starts in earnest. You can, of course, also get to the Falzarego Pass directly by using local buses (fare not included in the skipass) The Lagazuoi cable car takes you to the eponymous mountain (2,778 m). To warm up, we would recommend the descent on the Lagazuoi piste.

The red run goes back to the pass and to the valley station of the cable car. After a short ascent, the Armentarola piste, 7.5 km long, awaits you. This is one of the most impressive downhill tracks in the Alps and you will be afforded a memorable view of the legendary Fanes valley. The piste leads you through a charming valley with craggy mountain faces and steep ice falls down towards Sas Dlacia.

In Sas Dlacia the well-known Noriker horse carriage awaits the skiers to take them to the Armentarola ski lift, the entrance to the ski area of Alta Badia. The horse of the mountain race Noriker is a heavy draft horse, strong and long-lived, native of the Alpine valleys between Italy and Austria. Originally used by our farmers in agricultural activities, the Noriker are strong, sociable and friendly animals. Each coachman in Sas Dlacia has a minimum of 3 horses, so that the pulling is done in rotation and does not tire the animals.

Starting from the slopes in Alta Badia it will take you approximately half a day to complete the ski circuit. Whilst enjoying your adventure on skis around the Lagazuoi, you may also branch off to explore the winter sports resort of Cinque Torri which you can reach on skis from the Falzarego Pass. The excursion to Lagazuoi is unique both for the beauty of the landscape and for the numerous historical testimonies that you encounter along the way.

The characteristic rural landscapes of the valley will envelop you during the entire route. You will be immersed in the tranquillity of the area: as you look around you will be able to observe some of the most characteristic "viles" of Val Badia. Viles are the typical widespread rural settlements, composed of several farmhouses.

Continuing along the path, you will reach the Corn plateau, one of the few panoramic points from where you can see the village of San Vigilio on one side, and San Martin with the Pütia mountain in the background, on the other one.

Walk, breathe, gather and learn

Alta Badia, in collaboration with Etifor, has identified the Masisti Forest at Passo Campolongo as the ideal location for creating the Food Forest. Thanks to the WOWnature project, the reforestation process began in 2020 after the damage caused by the Vaia storm. In this forest, which is open to visitors during the summer months, a rich biodiversity has developed, and you can now find delightful surprises, including blueberries, raspberries, wild strawberries, juniper berries, and elderberries. Visitors can create their own self-guided paths to discover what Mother Nature has to offer. Along the trail, informational panels reveal the secrets of the forest and provide tips on how the herbs and fruits gathered are used in traditional Ladin cuisine.

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The Sella massif, in all its grandeur, also offers numerous hiking routes for those who wish to experience the mountains at a relatively high altitude but without necessarily having to tackle via ferrata or overly technical sections. You will start this excursion from the scenic Vallon area at an altitude of more than 2500 metres, from which you will enjoy recognizing the majestic surrounding peaks. As you descend, you will cross both stretches of grassland and slabs of stone and scree. Of course, you will not be able to pass up a stop at Lake Lech de Boé to admire its unique turquoise waters. In the final part of the route, you will reach the cool forest near the stream, before reaching the villages at the bottom of the valley.

The circuit crosses the 4 Dolomite passes - Campolongo, Pordoi, Sella and Gardena - and 5 famous resorts: Corvara and Colfosco in Alta Badia, Arabba, Canazei and Selva di Val Gardena. In 2020, the Sellaronda was awarded the title of 'best ski tour' by the portal skiresort.de. Alta Badia is the ideal starting point to begin the tour, which can be done clockwise or anticlockwise: either way, you will cross 40 km of beauty and enchantment, surrounded by the extraordinary Dolomite landscapes. Clockwise the signs are orange, anticlockwise green.  The slopes are suitable for skiers of average experience in good physical condition. For those who wish to dare more, there are some 'disgressions', such as the Gran Risa giant slalom slope in La Villa in Alta Badia or the Saslong descent in Santa Cristina in Val Gardena.  To complete the Sellaronda, one must calculate about 6 hours between descents, ascents and breaks included.

Some data:

• Total length: 40 km (lifts and slopes)
• Slopes: 26 km
• Ascent time on the lifts: approx. 2 hours - calculate that waiting times are possible
• Average duration of descents: approx. 1.5 hours

Walk in an unspoilt landscape, through thick woods and deep green meadows under the walls of the Gherdenacia plateau.

The trail brings you from Badia to the idyllic Lech Dlá Lunch and Lech da Sompunt lakes, shimmering emerald green.

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 Colfosco there is one by the pine wood and another one by the farmhouse park.

This easy circular hike between La Villa and Badia goes just a short distance along the floor of the valley, partly through meadows, partly through woodland, from farm to farm, with little variation in altitude and lovely views of the beautiful "viles" of Alta Badia.

The "viles" are settlements that were built in the form of a circle so that each settlement was surrounded by its farmland.

This panoramic toboggan run plunges visitors into an unspoiled winter wonderland. The Rit meadows, which in summer delight hikers with their lush and varied flowers, are popular in winter for their snow-covered alpine slopes.

The Piz Boé, at 3,152 m, is the highest peak in the Sella massif. The shortest and easiest way to reach it is to cross the Sella massif from the Sass Pordoi.

The Pezzei ski lift serves the practice slope of the Colfosco ski school. On the extensive area near the ski lift the "Kids Funpark Colfosco" was also built. Here, children can spend a fun and exciting time on their skis and snowboards playing between jumps, arches, tunnels and interactive obstacles.

Relaxing walk by the refreshing waters of the Gadera stream and through shady conifer woods, sloping gently uphill from La Villa to the enchanting village of San Cassiano at the feet of the Lavarela and Conturines peaks.

The "Tru di artisć", as the path of the artists is called in Ladin, is an open-air gallery that was inaugurated in summer 2011 and is regularly enriched with artworks by various artists from the Ladin valleys. The starting point of the exhibition is in La Villa in the neighbourhood of Altin. The approximately 3.5 km long path is closed to motorised traffic and winds along the Gadera River to the Museum Ladin Ursus ladinicus in San Cassiano.

As among the various artistic forms, poetry plays an essential role in addition to sculpture several panels have been erected along the path in this regard, presenting verses in Ladin language.

An easy ski mountaineering tour on a groomed path, initially along a nice trail through the woods which then leads to a wonderful panoramic point: a stop is a must here to admire the charm of nature covered in a beautiful white mantle. Once you have reached your destination, from the refuge located at the foot of the splendid Pralongiá plateau, you can admire the Sassongher and the Sella Group.

The Dolomites, with the mountains of Sas dla Crusc on one side and the Pütia on the other one, provide the frame for the snow-covered meadows, old barns and farmsteads with the gardens of the 'viles', the traditional rural settlements in the oldest part of La Val. During this simple walk through the old farmsteads of the village, you will feel enveloped by the still living tradition and culture of the village. In addition, on your way you will see the little church of St. Barbara, the symbol of the village, and the bell tower of the old church of La Val.

Along the trail, there are two agritourisms, 'Ciablun' and 'Lüch de Survisc', where you can stop to savour the authentic and genuine dishes of the Ladin cuisine.

The Alta Badia Alpine Ridgeway (Alta Via dell'Alta Badia, roughly 80 km in length) enables hikers to experience the Alta Badia Alpine valley from above.

The route offers a breathtaking unspoiled scenery of the UNESCO-protected Puez-Odle and Fanes-Senes-Braies Nature Parks, as well as the Sella massif.

This multi-day circular hike for expert hikers takes about seven days and passes through the villages of Corvara, Colfosco and La Villa. You can start in any village along the route and hike clockwise as well as anti-clockwise.

The Abrusé ski lift in Corvara is located near the ski school and near the Boé gondola.The short lift, with little difference in height, is suitable for beginners.

The ski tour through the Mezdí Valley is one of the classics among the off-piste itineraries in the Dolomites. The tour runs from south to north and is characterized by a short crossing of the Sella massif with only little difference in height, and by a steep and technical descent to Colfosco, through this narrow valley in the middle of the rocks.

Caution:

• The tour is classified as moderate, but it should not be underestimated, as it can be very demanding in case of wind or icy snow.
• It is recommended that you go accompanied by a local alpine guide and to always check the conditions.

The Sassongher Mountain is the symbol of Corvara. This moderately difficult alpine tour, some of which is secured with cables, leads to one of the finest panoramic points in our valley. At 2,665 m, the summit terrace of the Sassongher offers a 360° view of the Dolomites.

The destination of the hike, the white Rit meadows, within the Fanes-Senes-Braies Nature Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, are an expression of intact nature, peace and tranquillity, where you can enjoy the silence of nature.

After a two-hour walk, you will reach the Crusc da Rit cross, where a breathtaking panorama will open up before you, stretching from the Sas dla Crusc massif to the Pütia mountain. From this point you will be able to distinguish the three churches of La Val.

Our village of La Val, known as the "Hiking Village," offers numerous hiking opportunities. One of the most scenic is the trail that leads to Pares Peak.

During this hike, you'll immerse yourself in the green, fragrant meadows of Rit, which overlook the village of La Val. After about two hours of walking, you'll reach the Crusc da Rit cross, where a breathtaking panorama unfolds before you, stretching from the Sas dla Crusc massif to the Pütia mountain. From this point, you can spot the three churches of La Val.

The hike continues with the ascent to Pares Peak, where you'll enjoy an even broader view of the valley.

A demanding hike with an ascent to the Ju de Sant Antone pass, with a total altitude difference of 932 m. The excursion starts with an easy walk, which gradually becomes steeper as you approach the beautiful pastures on the edge of La Val. The forest, which has accompanied the walk so far, also comes to an end, to make way for pine trees and the typical vegetation of the Fanes valley. The descent to Fanes is easy.

The circuit crosses the 4 Dolomite passes - Campolongo, Pordoi, Sella and Gardena - and 5 famous resorts: Corvara and Colfosco in Alta Badia, Arabba, Canazei and Selva di Val Gardena. In 2020, the Sellaronda was awarded the title of 'best ski tour' by the portal skiresort.de. Alta Badia is the ideal starting point to begin the tour, which can be done clockwise or anticlockwise: either way, you will cross 40 km of beauty and enchantment, surrounded by the extraordinary Dolomite landscapes. Clockwise the signs are orange, anticlockwise green.  The slopes are suitable for skiers of average experience in good physical condition. For those who wish to dare more, there are some 'disgressions', such as the Gran Risa giant slalom slope in La Villa in Alta Badia or the Saslong descent in Santa Cristina in Val Gardena.  To complete the Sellaronda, one must calculate about 6 hours between descents, ascents and breaks included.

Some data:

• Total length: 40 km (lifts and slopes)
• Slopes: 26 km
• Ascent time on the lifts: approx. 2 hours - calculate that waiting times are possible
• Average duration of descents: approx. 1.5 hours

In Alta Badia you encounter the oldest culture in South Tyrol and during your excursions it is easy to meet traces of typical cultural assets such as the "viles", the ancient rural settlements with their classic Ladin architecture.

This leisurely circuit leads through meadows and forests slightly above the valley floor, along some of the typical Ladin farmsteads.

The height difference of this walk is small, so the route is recommended even for less experienced and trained hikers.

This relaxing winter hike starts at the parking place of Spëscia. During this hike you can enjoy the fresh air of the forest up to the Hospice Santa Croce, from where you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the peaks of the Dolomites.