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. One Michelin and several gourmet restaurants, will give you culinary pleasures while locals fascinate you with Ladin, the oldest language of the Alpine region.
Retrace the history of the Ladin culture while wandering through the valley. Be blown away by the beauty of the landscape. Explore mountain ranges on skis or by bike. Visit the Ursus Ladinicus Museum and be told the history of the Conturines bear, found in 1987.
During your holidays in Alta Badia you'll dream with your eyes open. The imposing Dolomite massifs Sassongher, Cima di Santa Croce and Sella tower over the quaint mountain villages. The old farmsteads in rural villages known as "viles" are flanked by structures having modern features. In the early days of mountaineering, Alta Badia was already one of the most attractive destinations for climbing pioneers. And if you're fond of sports and international sports - like the World Cup ski race on the Gran Risa or the Maratona dles Dolomites bike race - Alta Badia doesn't stop being a sought-after place. Moreover, if you are a gourmand, the traditional Ladin food and exclusive restaurants, will delight you with all the region's specialties. Can you plan anything else? Living new experiences in the silence of nature. There are countless of opportunities. Put your skis on and explore the Sellaronda ski circuit. Hop on a bike. Hike to the the Armentara meadows. Or unwind with the mind-blowing views of places like La Crusc.
The Ranger programme it's suitable both for children and adults. You can bet on it! With fun and adventure activities, the whole family will take a deeper look into the beauty of the world's natural wonders and profit from the knowledge of an expert. The Ranger programme is designed for families with children aged between 7 and 12.
There is one sure thing: in the Ladin valleys, you'll never stay on an empty stomach. In the kitchens of Gröden/Val Gardena, Alta Badia and Kronplatz, there's always a pot on the stove and mouth-watering smells that remind you of your 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 slice of delicate goat cheese ? A spicy salami made from the farm's own meat? 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 from local shops or directly from the farm, where you can taste the delicacies and meet the producers. In this way, you will experience moments of delicious flavour as well as gaining exciting insider knowledge about the cultivation and processing.
If you are lucky, you can take a stroll through the village and look over the shoulders of the craftsmen in the artistic textiles and woodwork. Hand craftsmanship has a long-standing tradition in South Tyrol High quality and durability are the primary factors, which are achieved through the use of proprietary manufacturing techniques and high-quality raw materials . This allows us to create products that are only available here.
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For a relaxed and environmentally friendly journey to the Dolomites Region Alta Badia, it is best to switch from road to rail. On site, bus, train or cable car will take you to your accommodation or excursion destination.
You can reach the villages in Alta Badia from Franzensfeste or Lienz by taking the regional railway in the direction of Bruneck. Public buses, taxis or the "Südtirol Transfer" shuttle will take you from there directly to your holiday accommodation.
Once you arrive at your accommodation in the Dolomites Region Alta Badia, the Südtirol Guest Pass gives you unlimited use of all public transport throughout South Tyrol. For a varied and environmentally friendly holiday.
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