A region in the Dolomites where fun happens: World Cup slopes, Ladin traditions and gourmet-restaurants for a dream holiday.
The Sassongher, Kreuzkofel and Sella massifs tower over quaint mountain villages and their snow-capped peaks are fascinating for winter enthusiasts. Brimming with rustic ski huts and gourmet restaurants, Alta Badia is the perfect destination if you want to fill your holiday in South Tyrol with authentic culinary pleasures. Taste the Ladin cuisine. Discover the Ladin culture and listen to the melody of the Ladin language.
Retrace the history of the Ladin culture while wandering through the valley. Be blown away by the beauty of the landscape. Explore Alta Badia's mountain ranges on skis or during a snowshoe hike. Listen to the legends of the Dolomites and discover the mystical places of their protagonists.
Two days celebrating alpine skiing in a meeting place for ski stars and fans
Thrills and sporting excellence down to the last hundredth of a second, followed by applause and the enthusiasm of the audience. At the AUDI FIS Ski World Cup Alta Badia from December 16 to 18, 2023, you can join one of the most exciting races of the season. The Gran Risa slope is challeging for every skier competing in the giant slalom. Two alpine skiing legends, Alberto Tomba and Marcel Hirscher, have already brought the crowd to its feet on this slope after spectacular victories.
The imposing Dolomites attract people from all over the world in every season: people who want to set foot in a UNESCO World Heritage Site and hit the slopes to ski or take winter hikes in a white-covered landscape. Are you longing for wide turns down top-prepared slopes? The ski rentals in Alta Badia provide you with the latest skis of the season. And if you wish to improve your technique or even ski for the first time, you can rely on the ski schools in Alta Badia. Non-skiers likewise, can experience the mind-blowing atmosphere of the cold season. Glittering ski runs, boundless snow-covered landscapes, spur you to take the first steps in the soft and fresh snow. Breathe the clear winter air and take advantage of the silence of nature, while hiking on quiet trails. Make time for you family on sled runs or in ice-skating rinks and collect unforgettable memories.
Ski on the Gran Risa slope or admire closely the white giants near the Sellaronda. Hike in the fascinating Dolomites UNESCO World Heritage Site. Alta Badia stands out as region for gourmands: you can choose between recipes of the Ladin cuisine, refined Mediterranean dishes or creative creations. Ski slopes are flanked by ski huts, where a culinary break is highly recommended. Some of them have even earned a name as gourmet huts. Don't let the opportunity of a top food holiday in the Dolomites go.
There's only one certainty in life: in the Ladin valleys, you'll never stay on an empty stomach. In the kitchens of Val Gardena, Alta Badia and Kronplatz, there's always a pot on the stove and mouth-watering smells that remind of grandmothers. A traditional dish called "Panicia" is a barley soup with vegetables and meat served with slight variants across South Tyrol. But the Ladin cuisine offers far more delicacies: the local dumplings "Bales" , potato dumplings "Gnoch" and fritters filled with spinach and ricotta cheese "Turtres". You can also try a popular dish known as "Grestl", roasted potatoes and veal cut into pieces or "Fortaies", spiral fried pancakes. Besides tasting delicious, the "Jufa", a kind of milk pudding that is traditionally eaten in a pot and with a spoon, is likewise an authentic experience.
Would you like a piece of strong-flavored goat cheese? A spicy salami processed in a farm? Or a hand-woven scarf? You will find a wide range of local, high-quality foods and handcrafted articles for daily use and art at the Dolomites Region Alta Badia, as in the rest of South Tyrol. Many producers sell directly from the farm, where you can taste the delicacies and meet the producers
With a bit of luck, you can take a stroll through the village and look over the shoulders of the craftsmen as they create hand-woven textiles or wooden sculptures.
Check out the weather forecast in Alta Badia and planning your holiday in South Tyrol will be easier. And if you want to head up to the mountains, our weather forecast informs you about visibility, sunrise, sunset and zero-degree isotherm.
For a comfortable and environmentally friendly travel to the Dolomites Region Alta Badia, find here the most relevant information. Buses, trains or cable cars drop you off at your accommodation or hiking destination.
You can reach the villages in Alta Badia from Franzensfeste/Fortezza or Lienz with the regional train to Bruneck. Once you board off, you can get on a bus, in a taxi or in the "Südtirol Transfer" shuttle.
Once you get to your accommodation in the Dolomites Region Alta Badia, the Südtirol Guest Pass gives you unlimited access to the public transport across South Tyrol. Choose a different and evironmentally-friendly holiday.
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