Alta Badia

Alta Badia

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Today at Alta Badia

🌧️Rain

Low: 2.6°C / High: 3.2°C

Wind: SE 4 km/h

Recent Snowfall

24 hours: 6 cm

7 days: 9 cm

Snow Depth

Base: 0 cm

Season Total

9 cm

Last Updated: Apr 13, 2025View Full Report →

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.

Live Alta Badia Webcams

Live stream Corvara/Piz Arlara

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Elevation: 2040m / 6693ft

This Alta Badia cam at Live stream Corvara/Piz Arlara provides sweeping views of the surrounding slopes.

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.

Alta Badia Lift System
Total Ski Lifts = 61
Aerial Tram
1
Aerial Tram
Gondola
10
Gondola
8-Person Chair
10
8-Person Chair
6-Person Chair
11
6-Person Chair
Quad Chair
14
Quad Chair
Double Chair
4
Double Chair
T-Bar
10
T-Bar
Surface Lift
1
Surface Lift

Alta Badia Resort Elevation

9114ft2778mResort Summit4770ft1454mVertical Drop4344ft1324mResort Base
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Trails

Total Runs

114

Total Area

130km

80.8 miles

Difficulty Distribution

Beginner
57%
Intermediate
36%
Advanced
7%
Expert
0%
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Location

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

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Season Info

The winter season in Alta Badia typically runs from early December through mid-April, with optimal conditions from late December through March. The area receives approximately 4 metres of natural snowfall annually, supported by an extensive snowmaking system covering 90% of all marked runs. Early season operations begin on north-facing slopes before expanding across the entire network by Christmas week. March brings classic spring skiing with longer daylight hours, while April typically maintains excellent conditions on higher elevation sectors. The calendar features numerous events, including December's World Cup races and March's food-focused culinary competitions.

Current Season

2024 - 2025

Opening Day

12/1/2024

Closing Day

4/15/2025

Days Open

136

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Annual Snowfall

Metric

3.5m

350cm

Imperial

11.5ft

138in

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