Holidays in the Dolomites Region Alta Badia

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 pleasant and family-friendly hike in Badia, leads along the trail Tru di tiers following the traces of the wild animals.

Along the whole itinerary sculptures of wild animals are placed, for example: an eagle, an owl, or a bear. The sculptures were carved from larch and pine wood with a chainsaw by a local artist.

The impressively steep and rocky tooth of the Sassongher rises directly before us, while far to the south we see the imposing and majestic northwest wall of the Civetta. Merely crossing the plateau on which the Puez Hut is located represents a unique experience for mountaineers without vast geological knowledge, with bizarre rock formations that only a whim of nature could create. The Pralongiá plateau offers a breathtaking view of the largest glacier in the Dolomites, the north face of the Marmolada.

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A lovely hike in Badia through a varied landscape of woods, meadows and pasture land. On the way, you pass an idyllic lake and Alpine pastures.

During the hike, you can enjoy magnificent views of the face of the Sas dla Crusc, the Sella massif and the Sassongher peak with the Gardenaccia plateau.

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.

The Arlara chairlift leads from Corvara - neighbourhood Arlara - to the slopes of the Col Alto - Arlara area.The slopes in this area are medium-easy and always sunny.

The Roby 6-seater chairlift is an important junction in the connection between the Piz La Ila ski area with Corvara and San Cassiano.

It also speeds up the connection to the Sellaronda by taking skiers from La Villa and San Cassiano towards Corvara. Another important feature, the lift was designed to be a family friendly one: the padded seats and the automatic bar guarantee comfort and safety even for the little ones.

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.

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 8-seater Col Pradat cabin lift takes you from Colfsco to the hill of the same name at the foot of Sassongher mountain.From here you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the Sella Group in both winter and summer.Two slopes descend from the top of Col Pradat: one easy and one more difficult.

The Incisa ski lift on the slopes of the Campolongo Pass il a connection lift for the anticlockwise Sellaronda.

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.

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 4-seater chairlift Costes da l'Ega serves as a link between the two ski areas of Corvara. The Boé ski area and the slopes of the Col Alto - Arlara area.

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 Pralongiá I ski lift, together with the ski lift Pralongiá II, is among the first ski lifts in the Alta Badia ski area.It connects the town of Corvara with the Pralongià ski area and with San Cassiano.

Embark on a four-hour hike from Colfosco to Passo Gardena, and you will find yourself in the footsteps of the Salvan, the mythical little man of the forest who lived on the border with the Val Gardena.

Discover the whole legend in the book: "Walking through an enchanted land" available in the tourist offices.

One of the most beautiful hikes in Alta Badia and the Dolomites.

Untouched nature, vertical walls soaring skywards that turn red at sunset, and a breathtaking view extending over the green valley of Badia on one side and the legendary landscape of the Fanes Alp on the other. The characteristic Dolomite flora, along with marmots and chamois goats, all combine to make this a truly unforgettable walk.

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

This trail has been certified by 'Europäisches Wandergütesiegel' (European Certification for hiking trails).

Once you have left the village centre, you will understand why La Val is called the village of Alpine meadows: green, well-kept meadows will constantly surround you during this hike. The man-made landscape between 1300 and 2000 metres above sea level developed through the hard work of our farming ancestors, which today is facilitated by the use of agricultural machinery. 

As the altitude increases, so does the consistency of the meadows: from meagre meadows to the larch meadows of Armentara. Along the route you will find wonderful viewpoints, a sulphurous water spring at Al Bagn and several refreshment points where you can refresh yourself with some of the delicious Ladin specialities that can satisfy every palate: try the typical bales (dumplings) or snack on a well-earned slice of strudel.

Every year, the non-competitive half-marathon 'Tru di pra' takes place on this route.

The Colz 4-seater chairlift serves as a link from the Piz La Ila valley station to the Doninz chairlift.

The Dolomites High Route no. 2 was among the first of 10 “official” Dolomites High Routes to be described and signposted. The High Route is also known as the "way of the legends" as it passes through Dolomites mountains and valleys rich in myths and legends: for example the Odle group and the Sella group with the legends of the Ladin people or Feltre with the tales of ogres and witches. The multi-day excursion can be completed in several stages going from north to south. Starting point is Bressanone/Brixen, the quaint town of South Tyrol, rich in history. Arrival is the town of Feltre with the river Piave, witness of some of the tragic events of World War I. The route crosses three provinces, Bolzano, Trento and Belluno and 10 mountain groups (Plose, Pütia/Peitlerkofel, Odle/Geisler, Puez, Sella, Padon, Marmolada, Bocche, Pala, Feltre group), among which Plose, Padon and the Lusia-Bocche group are not part of the Dolomites. The Dolomites High Route no. 2 offers a nice variety of hiking and climbing and the chance to discover art and culture. So, for example, it is worth a visit the city of Bressanone with its museums and works of art and, not to forget, the many historical sites of World War I that you meet along the way.

The La Crusc 1 four-seater chairlift brings you from the village of Badia to a sunny clearing at the foot of the majestic Sas dla Crusc. Not far from the top station of the chairlift, the La Crusc 2 cable car departs, leading to the hospice and the La Crusc church.
From the top station of the La Crusc 1 chairlift there are several easy paths suitable also for families, including the thematic path "In the footsteps of wild animals" along which sculptures of wild animals carved in larch and pine wood by a local artist have been installed.
Olso ideal for children is the SummerPark La Crusc with games and fun activities.

In winter, the La Crusc ski area is particularly popular with more relaxed skiers and families with children. The slopes leading down to the valley are easy, wide and sunny. Don't miss a trip to the Kids Fun Line La Crusc, with obstacles and adventures, such as the Fun Line Rainbow Bridge, a kicker ramp, a smiley to say hello or a Speed Booster, which sounds when you slide over

The Pre Ciablun four-seater chairlift is a purely winter facility. The lift, only 360 meters long, acts as a link between the Arlara chair lift and the Braia Fraida chair lift.

The La Para ski lift on the Piz Sorega - Piz La Ila plateau serves a blue slope and, above all, brings the most adrenaline-loving skiers to one of the two entrances of the Movimënt Funcross trail with dynamic parabolic curves that allow a completely new flow experience.

This easy hike through flower-filled meadows, pastureland and woods between San Cassiano and Badia, passes along the feet of the Sas dla Crusc and presents wonderful views of the Marmolada, Sella massif, Puez and Sass de Pütia.

The unspoiled scenery, unique flora of the Dolomites and glimpses of game such as chamois and roe deer make this hike an unforgettable experience.