Alta Badia
Weather at Alta Badia
Low: -0.6°C / High: -0.6°C
Wind: SE 3 km/h
Recent Snowfall
24 hours: 1 cm
7 days: 69 cm
Snow Depth
Base: 0 cm
Season Total: 78 cm
Resort Status
Resort Overview
Alta Badia delivers 130 kilometres of meticulously maintained slopes across a stunning section of the Dolomites, where distinctive limestone peaks create a UNESCO-protected landscape. The resort's six villages, including Corvara and La Villa, maintain authentic Ladin culture amidst world-class ski infrastructure. With elevations from 1,400 to 2,700 metres, Alta Badia offers reliable snow conditions and exceptional intermediate terrain featuring long, flowing descents. The area forms a crucial section of the famous Sella Ronda circuit and serves as a regular World Cup venue, hosting the challenging Gran Risa giant slalom course, while simultaneously catering brilliantly to less experienced skiers.
Trails & Terrain
Trails
Total Runs
114
Total Area
130km
80.8 miles
Alta Badia Lift System
Alta Badia's sophisticated lift network comprises 53 modern installations that efficiently connect all sectors and villages within the resort. High-speed, detachable chairlifts featuring weather protection bubbles predominate, complemented by several gondola systems providing valley access. The network includes key connections like the Boè gondola, which delivers skiers from Corvara to the 2,368-metre Piz Boè summit, opening access to the Sella Ronda route. Recent upgrades have introduced RFID ticketing technology, heated seats on select lifts, and improved capacity management systems that effectively eliminate queues even during peak periods.
Lifts
Total Lifts
61
Lift Types
8
Lift Breakdown
Location & Getting There
Set in South Tyrol's Val Badia, Alta Badia sits 40 kilometres east of Bolzano and 150 kilometres north of Venice. The area encompasses six principal villages – Corvara, Colfosco, La Villa, San Cassiano, Badia, and La Val – each retaining distinctive Ladin heritage in architecture, cuisine, and culture. The valley's sheltered position provides protection from harsh weather systems while maintaining excellent snow preservation. Well-connected to Italy's transport network, Alta Badia is accessible via airports in Innsbruck (2 hours), Venice, and Verona (3 hours), with efficient bus transfers and generous parking facilities for self-drive visitors.
Alta Badia
, italy