Objevte krásy Dolomiti Alta Badia

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.

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 Pralongiá II ski lift is, together with the Pralongiá I ski lift, among the first ski lifts in the Alta Badia ski area.The lift which starts just above Corvara connects Corvara with the Pralongià ski area and with San Cassiano via wide, easy and perfectly prepared slopes.

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

On this easy hike through forests and fields, you can experience the magic of winter in the Dolomites at close quarters.
The Cherz Plateau, between the villages of Corvara, La Villa and S.Cassiano, offers a 360° panoramic view over the surrounding Dolomites. It also an outstanding viewpoint for the Marmolada glacier.

Before heading out on the hike check the weather forecast and the avalanche report http://www.arpa.veneto.it/neve_valanghe/it/pdf/dolomiti_nevevalanghe.pdf.

The La Brancia chairlift, from winter 2020 – 2021 a 6-seater chairlift, serves several blue slopes on the Piz Sorega - Piz La Ila - Col Alto plateau in the ski area Alta Badia.

The 8-seater chairlift Costoratta departing from Campolongo Pass is an important connection in the Sellaronda, the most famous ski excursion in the Dolomites. The Costoratta lift is taken to complete the turn counterclockwise (green). From the Campolongo pass it takes skiers to the slopes of the Boé area.

The first moments of the morning at the top of a peak, when the shy rays of the sun illuminate the surrounding rocks, making them glow a warm orange-gold colour: breathtaking moments that will remain engraved in your heart forever.
Just outside Colfosco, on the bends of the Gardena pass, you can enjoy the inimitable spectacle of the Dolomite sunrise as you climb the peaks of the Cir group. Of all the possible climbs, that to the summit of the Gran Cir is the least difficult.

The Ferata Gran Risa in La Villa is the funicular that connects the end of the legendary Gran Risa slope to the Piz La Ila cableway.

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.

The 6-seater chairlift on the Piz Sorega plateau was designed to be used also by beginners and children. The area along the chair lift, with easy and wide slopes (blue slopes), is the ideal school camp for the San Cassiano ski school. Given the size of the area, one of the best equipped snow parks in the area has been created alongside the Ciampai chair lift. In the Alta Badia Snowpark with various Boxes, Rails and Kickers, even the most demanding freestylers can indulge themselves.

The Forcelles four-seater chairlift takes you to the top of the promontory of the same name, from which you can enjoy a spectacular view of the Alta Badia mountains, first of all the Sella group and the Sassongher. A beautiful red slope descends from the chair lift and passes through Val Stella Alpina to Colfosco to connect with the Sellaronda slopes.

The Sodlisia chairlift in Colfosco village serves two blue slopes suitable for beginners. Along of one of the slopes the ski lift company Colfosco have installed the "Kids Funpark Colfosco", a park designed for younger skiers. Here, amid arches, jumps, tunnels and obstacles, they will learn to skiing and snowboarding in an easy and safe way. And, not to be forgotten, a lot of fun is guaranteed.

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.

Adventure, adrenalin and breath-taking views: all this lies store for you in the exciting "4 Peaks Alta Badia" Challenge. The aim of this challenge is to conquer the four summits Sas dla Crusc - Santa Croce 2,907m, Piza dales Diesc - Cima Dieci 3,026m, Lavarela 3,055m and Conturines 3,064m, on the edge of the Fanes-Sennes-Prags Nature Park in the Dolomites UNESCO World Heritage site.

The ascent of these four mountains is to be attempted only by experienced climbers, as these peaks cannot be reached just on easy well-sign-posted pahts, but also via routes with some very exposed sections.

To take part in the "4 Peaks Alta Badia" Challenge you will need to register online at www.4peaks.it.

As proof of your achievement you will have a pass which must be stamped every time you reach one of the four summits. All those who manage to complete the challenge in two or more days will have the title “Alta Badia Finisher” conferred upon them.

If you manage to complete the ascent of all four summits in one day you will be crowned with the coveted and highly deserved title of “Alta Badia Mountaineer”. Both as a Finisher and as a Mountaineer, you will then take a place of honour in the "Wall of Fame", which can be viewed online.

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 Capanna Nera ski lift starts right above the village of Corvara in the direction of Passo Campolongo. A light (blue) slope runs down next to the ski lift, which is particularly suitable for children and beginners. On the side of the piste you will also find a speed check course with time measurement. Since it is without poles and gates and has a minimal incline, it can be mastered absolute safely. It's a lot of fun skiing down as fast as you can and measuring your own time like a ski champion.

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.

The 8-seater Boé gondola lift, which leads from Corvara to the foot of the Sella massif, offers cutting-edge service in terms of technological innovation, safety and comfort.

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

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

 

The small ski lift on the Piz Sorega plateau, 426 meters long and with a vertical drop of only 75 meters, is especially suitable for beginner skiers. The ski instructors of the San Cassiano ski school hold their ski courses on the blue slopes along the ski lift.

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

 

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

 

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

The 4-seater chairlift and the homonymous slope connect the La Crusc/Santa Croce ski area with the rest of the Alta Badia ski area and, passing through Corvara and Colfosco, with the Sellaronda.

The red Sponata slope also leads to the departure of the ski bus to  Kronplatz/Plan de Corones.