Objevte krásy Dolomiti Alta Badia

Walk from Corvara along the river Rü Tort to La Villa, easy walk through the woods. 

The first lift that brought from La Villa to Piz La Ila was built in 1966. Today you can reach the plateau with a 15-person gondola, from which you have a great view of the surrounding mountains and the legendary Gran Risa slope.

At the mountain station of the gondola lift, several hiking trails and MTB routes start. They are also suitable for families. A detour to Active Park Movimënt Piz La Ila is sure to be a welcome entertainment for children.

The Piz La Ila Lift is undoubtedly particularly popular with ski lovers. It is the connection lift between La Villa and the Alta Badia ski area and the slopes of the Sellaronda. And not to forget, Piz La Ila is the brings you to the most legendary ski slope in the area, the Gran Risa slope, where two races of the male Alpine Ski World Cup take place every year.

The Gardenacia plateau, on the edge of the Puez - Odle Natural Park, is a typical alpine mountain landscape that offers panoramas of rare beauty. It can be reached both in summer and in winter with the homonymous chairlift starting from La Villa.

In the summer, a freeride MTB track descends from the Gardenacia highplane and numerous excursions leave near the chairlift, some of which are also suitable for families with children. A few minutes from the base station of the chair lift there is also the attack of the via ferrata Les Cordes, a via ferrata restored along an ancient path which was used until a few decades ago by the farmers of the area to bring the animals to the pasture on the Gardenacia highlands.

In winter, the area around the Gardenaccia chair lift is much loved by both locals and guests in the area. The plateau, immersed in its snow blanket, is ideal for ski mountaineering and snowshoeing and from the chair lift two perfectly prepared slopes descend (one blue and one red) connecting the area with the La Crusc ski area in Badia.

A ski mountaineering excursion of medium difficulty but extremely scenic on a groomed trail, in the presence of the most beautiful Dolomite mountain groups. Initially, the route climbs through a beautiful forest of fir and larch trees, offering unique views through the trees, and then along the vast meadows of Störes, an open prairie interrupted here and there by a few characteristic wooden huts. Once you have reached the summit, your effort will be amply rewarded by the splendid 360 degree panoramic view of the Marmolada, the Sella Group, Sassongher, Conturines, Lagazuoi, Fanes and further on to Pütia.

The slope is prearranged as agonistic and training area through the beautiful woods of San Cassiano.

Challenging hike in the Fanes group with start in San Cassiano. The Conturines peak is the highest peak of the Fanes group and offers a breathtaking view over the whole Val Badia valley.

The hike, perfect for keen mountaineers, requires safety, climbing skills and a good orientation skills.

This easy hike starts in San Cassiano and takes you through a winter wonderland of magical beauty.

The view from the Pralongiá plateau is unique, with a 360° panorama of some of the most beautiful peaks in the Dolomites: from the Marmolada glacier to the Sella massif, from the Fanes group to the peaks on the southern edge of the Puez-Odle Natural Park, such as the Sassongher and Sass de Pütia.

This easy hike starts in San Cassiano and goes through snow-covered meadows, pastureland and woods, passes along the feet of the Sas dla Crusc and presents wonderful views of the Marmolada, Sella massif, Puez and Sass de Putia.

The unspoiled scenery and glimpses of game such as chamois and roe deer make this hike an unforgettable experience.

The Piz Sorega gondola lift starting from San Cassiano leads to the plateau of the same name that connects Corvara, La Villa and San Cassiano, in the Alta Badia ski and hiking area.

A few years ago, next to the top station, the Bear Park Movimënt was created. Here children and adults can spend time of pure fun learning and discovering many interesting things about the magical world of nature. So, for example, you can visit a real bear cave dedicated to the Ladin bear of the Conturines grotto. Outside the cave you will find a minigolf circuit, always dedicated to the bear, a zip line, water games, a special beehive shaped slide and many other games for children of all ages.

In winter the slopes that leave from Piz Sorega lead to La Villa and Corvara and in Corvara you are on the Sellaronda. In addition to the slopes that connect with the entire area, two slopes start from the mountain station of Piz Sorega, one red and one blue, which lead down to San Cassiano. Finally, the natural toboggan run "Tru Liösa Foram" also descends from the valley station of the Piz La Ila.

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 slope is prearranged as agonistic and training area through the beautiful woods of San Cassiano.

The slope is prearranged as agonistic and training area through the beautiful woods of San Cassiano.

The slope is prearranged as agonistic and training area through the beautiful woods of San Cassiano.

 

A ski mountaineering excursion on an easy and fascinating route, ideal for those approaching off-piste skiing for the first time. Passo Valparola, situated in a spectacular position with a splendid view of Lagazuoi, Sass de Stria, Setsas, Lavarela and Conturines, can be reached by car, bus or taxi (minibuses for 8-9 people) from Armentarola.

The 8-seater gondola lift from the sunny Stella Alpina valley Colfosco serves several slopes, many of which are suitable for beginners.

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.

The Braia Fraida 4-seater chairlift connects Corvara with La Villa and San Cassiano. In winter you can access a number of sunny and medium difficulty slopes and in summer some soft hiking path. The lift is also suitable for bicycle transport.

The La Fraina chairlift facilitates the connection between the villages of Corvara, La Villa and San Cassiano both in winter and in summer.

In summer, easy and well-marked paths leave from the chair lift, also suitable for families with children and strollers.For mountain bikers, thanks to the bike transport, it will be even easier to move on the Piz Sorega - Piz La Ila - Pralongiá plateau.

In winter, wide and sunny slopes, always perfectly prepared as usual in Alta Badia, connect the villages of Corvara, La Villa and San Cassiano and with a short skiing the Movimënt Snowpark Alta Badia and the Movimënt Funslope Biok.

Plans is the name of the first part of the Plans-Frara gondola lift that from Colfosco takes you up to the Gardena pass at the foot of Mount Cir, on the edge of the Puez - Odle natural park. In addition to being a particularly important connection system for the Sellaronda, both in winter for skiers and in summer for mountain bikers, the gondola lift takes you to a first-rate panoramic point: right at the arrival of the system you can see the peaks del Cir and on the opposite side the majestic Sella Group. Easy trails start from the mountain station of the Plans gondola.

Varied mountain hike in the Nature Park Fanes-Senes-Braies starting from San Cassiano. Admire the stunning views from the Forcela dl Lech notch, looking north over the entire Fanes mountain range. Turn your gaze westwards to the imposing Conturines peak. East lie the rock faces of the Fanis group and to the south the Lagazuoi plateau and the homonymous lake.

The Tru dla liösa Foram natural sledging trail starts on the Piz Sorega (2,003 m) and goes across fields and through woods beneath the Piz Sorega gondola lift to San Cassiano (1,537 m). The scenery along the route is quite enchanting: from the snowy Alpine pastures of the high plateau, you reach the Foram forest before a final spurt takes you down into the valley.

The average gradient on the sledging trail is about 10 to 15%. To keep sledging fans safe, 2.3 km of the sledging track has been protected with legally compliant timber edging.

The start of the trail can be reached by the Piz Sorega gondola lift from San Cassiano.

The climb up to Sas de Stria starting from Valparola pass – start is near the museum Forte Tre Sassi - is a relatively easy hike, though a very interesting one. Here you find a great combination of unique landscapes and historical evidences.

During the moderately easy ascent, you have the possibility to follow the traces of the First World War, including trenches and a tunnel - Sas de Stria was a strategic position for the Austro-Hungarian troops. The summit of the Sas de Stria is than a great panoramic point over the Dolomite mountains.

The Pré dai Corf chairlift on the Piz La Ila - Col Alto plateau in the basin between Corvara and La Villa is connected by a ring of lifts and slopes to the villages in Alta Badia.

From the chair lift a series of sunny and perfectly prepared slopes lead towards Corvara, La Villa and San Cassiano. For passionate skiers an experience not to be missed is the Parallel Slalom Pré dai Corf with two giant slalom lines where you can challenge your friends. Just try and you will see, once you exit the gates, you will feel like real champions.

At the practice slope of the Cross-Country Centre Alta Badia in San Cassiano, everyone can take their first steps in cross-country skiing.

The slope is prearranged as agonistic and training area through the beautiful woods of San Cassiano.

 

The Dolomites, which many people regard as the most beautiful mountains in the world, are an awesome challenge that climbers and mountaineers shouldn't miss. Vertical rock faces and steep towers guarantee plenty of climbing challenges. Doubtless, one of the most famous fixed-rope routes in the Dolomites is the via ferrata Pisciadú (also known as the Via Ferrata Tridentina) in the Sella massif. The via ferrata, easily reachable from Colfosco, has some intriguing vertical sections and a suspension bridge.

The Pralongiá chairlift connects the Planac area just outside Corvara in the direction of the Campolongo pass with Corvara and San Cassiano.
In summer, the meadows of the Pralongiá plateau are rich in alpine flowers. A soft, coloured carpet as far as the eye can see, in the midst of which paths for hikers and trails for mountain bikers wind. From the mountain station of the chair lift, with a walk of about half an hour, you reach the Movimënt Spaghettino Park Pralongià The park is dedicated to the discovery of the numerous insects and other creatures that inhabit the green plains of Pralongiá.
In winter, the sunny and panoramic slopes of the Pralongiá area lead to Corvara, San Cassiano and Cherz.

The 8-seater gondola lift connects the town of Corvara, in winter as well as in summer, with the homonymous hill above the town.

It was 1938 when a carriage for skiers was built in Corvara towards Col Alto, a sledge lift. The sledge lift was replaced in 1946 by a chair lift. It was the first chairlift in Italy. Improvements and renovations have been made several times over the years. Most recently, the chairlift was replaced by the current 8-seater gondola lift.

From the valley station of the gondola lift, hiking trails and MTB trails connect with the Piz La Ila - Piz Sorega - Pralongiá plateau. At the mountain station of the gondola lift, there is also an e-mtb sharing point in which you can rent an electric mountain bike which can be delivered to one of the other participating rental points.

In winter, the sunny and perfectly prepared Col Alto slopes connect Corvara to the Alta Badia ski area. On one of the slopes that descends from the Col Alto, cameras have been installed on the slopes. They will record your descent upon request. The video can then be downloaded.

Climbing up to the historic church of La Crusc / Santa Croce has become even more comfortable with the La Crusc 2 cable car. Now, even with uncertain weather, you can reach the iconic sanctuary while remaining dry and warm. And, thanks to the panoramic windows, you can admire the surrounding mountains. The La Crusc 2 cable car also allows the transport of bikes and, particularly important for families, strollers.

In winter, the La Crusc ski area is part of the Dolomiti Superski carousel, the largest ski carousel in the Alps.