Alta Badia
Weather at Alta Badia
Low: -2.7°C / High: 2.2°C
Wind: SE 10 km/h
Recent Snowfall
24 hours: 0 cm
7 days: 9 cm
Snow Depth
Base: 35 cm
Season Total: 9 cm
Resort Status
Resort Overview
Michael Fulton
45+ resortsMelbourne-based ski expert with 45+ resorts across 5 continents. Specialises in Australian skiing and riding and international resort comparisons.
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Alta Badia delivers 130 kilometres of meticulously groomed slopes across a spectacular section of the Dolomites, where dramatic limestone peaks tower above six authentic Ladin villages. With elevations spanning 1,324 to 2,778 metres, the resort combines reliable snow conditions with exceptional intermediate terrain featuring long, flowing descents across sun-drenched plateaus. The area forms a crucial section of the famous Sellaronda circuit whilst serving as a regular World Cup venue, hosting the challenging Gran Risa giant slalom course each December.
Approximately 90% of the local population still speaks Ladin as their first language, creating an authentic cultural atmosphere rarely found in such highly developed ski destinations. The UNESCO-protected Dolomite landscape provides a breathtaking backdrop to world-class ski infrastructure serving all ability levels.
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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 efficiently connecting all sectors and villages across the resort's varied terrain. The system features predominantly high-speed detachable chairlifts and gondolas, with approximately 80% of lifts being chairs or gondolas rather than surface lifts. Key installations include the Piz Boè gondola delivering skiers from Corvara to 2,368 metres, whilst the Piz La Ila cable car provides access to the legendary Gran Risa slope.
Recent infrastructure improvements have introduced RFID ticketing technology, heated seats on select chairlifts, and enhanced capacity management systems effectively eliminating queues even during peak Christmas and February periods. The network seamlessly integrates with the broader Dolomiti Superski area, providing direct access to the Sellaronda circuit and neighbouring valleys including Val Gardena and Arabba.
Lifts
Total Lifts
61
Lift Types
8
Lift Breakdown
Location & Getting There
Situated in South Tyrol's Val Badia, Alta Badia spans approximately 16 kilometres across six villages—Corvara, Colfosco, La Villa, San Cassiano, Badia, and La Val—each retaining distinctive Ladin heritage through architecture, cuisine, and daily life. The valley sits 75 kilometres east of Bolzano and 200 kilometres north of Venice, occupying a sheltered position that protects against harsh weather systems whilst maintaining exceptional snow preservation.
International access is convenient via airports in Innsbruck (135 kilometres, 2 hours), Venice (175 kilometres, 2.5 hours), and Verona (250 kilometres, 3 hours), with efficient shuttle services and generous parking facilities for self-drive visitors. The area's position within the Dolomiti Superski network provides seamless connections to neighbouring valleys, whilst bus services link all villages efficiently throughout winter.
Alta Badia
, italy