The Overview
Michael Fulton
Melbourne-based skier and snowboarder with 50+ resorts across 5 continents. Specialises in Australian resorts and international resort comparisons.
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.
1454m
Vertical
114
Runs
130 km
Piste
4m
Annual snow
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The Terrain
114 runs across 130 km of piste
Alta Badia spreads 114 runs across 130 km of piste of terrain. It leans beginner at 57%, with 65 beginner runs to find your feet and 8 advanced or expert runs when you want to push.
Terrain split
114
runs
114 runs across 4 grades
Beginner65 runs · 57%
Intermediate41 runs · 36%
Advanced8 runs · 7%
Expert0 runs · 0%
Time it right
When to visit Alta Badia
The winter season in Alta Badia typically operates from early December through mid-April, with optimal conditions prevailing from late December through March. The resort receives approximately 3.5 metres of natural snowfall annually, complemented by an extensive snowmaking system covering nearly 100% of marked runs.
The predominantly high-altitude terrain above 1,800 metres ensures cold temperatures throughout winter, maintaining excellent snow quality even when lower resorts struggle. Most slopes benefit from quality sunshine exposure whilst the north-facing Gran Risa preserves icy race conditions throughout the season. December brings the annual World Cup races attracting thousands of spectators, whilst March offers classic spring skiing with extended daylight hours and consistently reliable coverage on upper elevation sectors.
Season 2025-2026
4 Dec 2025
Opens
6 Apr 2026
Closes
123
Days open
4 m
Annual snow
Getting there
Getting to Alta Badia, and where to stay
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.
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Latest News
From the SnowStash desk
FIS Weighs Holding World Championships in Almost Every Winter, Starting 2032
The International Ski and Snowboard Federation is looking at a major shake-up to its title events calendar. From 2032, World Championships could run not just in odd-numbered years but in every non-Olympic winter too, effectively putting a global title event on the calendar almost every season. The FIS Council has approved the concept following a feasibility study, though an accelerated rollout as early as 2028 is also under consideration.
4 Sept 2026
Mount Buller Becomes Latest Australian Resort to Call Time Early on 2026
Mount Buller closes out its 2026 season this Sunday, joining Falls Creek, Hotham and Charlotte Pass in a cluster of closures landing almost simultaneously and roughly a month ahead of schedule. The culprit is stark: Spencers Creek's benchmark snow depth hit 31.2cm on 3 September, just 18% of the 73-year average and an all-time low for this point in the season. Six of Victoria and NSW's best-known resorts will have shut their lifts early within a span of about two and a half weeks.
4 Sept 2026
Tremblant to Add New Timber Summit Ski Sector for 2027/28 Season
Tremblant has confirmed a major expansion of its Quebec ski area, with a new Timber Summit sector adding 62 acres of terrain, eight trails and a high-speed quad chairlift for winter 2027/28. It's part of a CAD 42.5 million investment that also includes a new beginner learning zone at Versant Soleil opening this coming season. The project has grown considerably since it was first announced back in 2020, when it carried a far smaller budget and an opening date that never eventuated.
2 Sept 2026
Mount Hotham to Close for the 2026 Season on Sunday, September 6
We knew when the Bird Bath Pond Skim showed up on Hotham's Instagram that the season was on its way out. It's been a rough one - I only managed two days on snow all year, at Falls Creek - and now Baw Baw, Selwyn and Hotham have all called it, possibly the worst Australian season I've seen in a decade. Hotham's last day of lift operations is Sunday, 6 September, with a Retro Day, Father's Day après and closing sales before the lifts stop turning for good.
1 Sept 2026
Thredbo to Replace Ageing Gunbarrel Quad With New Six-Seat Chairlift for 2028
Thredbo Alpine Resort has confirmed plans to replace its 37-year-old Gunbarrel quad chairlift with a new six-seat Doppelmayr D-Line, targeting winter 2028. The AUD 35 million project will keep travel time roughly the same but lift capacity from 2,800 to 3,000 skiers per hour. It's part of a broader investment push that also includes doubled snowmaking capacity at Friday Flat for 2027, with the ageing Kosciuszko Express now flagged as the resort's next major lift replacement after Gunbarrel.
31 Aug 2026
Aerial Tram Collides With Crane at Alpe d'Huez: 23 Injured
An aerial tram carrying around fifty passengers struck the boom of a construction crane on the route to Pic Blanc at Alpe d'Huez on Wednesday morning, injuring 23 people, three seriously. The cabin tipped on impact before the operator reversed it to right the car. Most of the injured were treated on site, with five taken to hospital in Grenoble, including a pregnant woman assessed as a precaution.
28 Aug 2026
Why Glaciers Are Collapsing - And What Happens When They Do
A deadly flood on the Nepal-China border, a decade-old tragedy on Italy's Marmolada, and an unstable glacier right now above a village near Zermatt - three very different mountain ranges, the same underlying story. Warming ice is destabilising terrain that was considered settled for generations, and the results range from catastrophic floods to slow-motion monitoring situations that could go either way.
27 Aug 2026
Pitztal Glacier Set to Reopen for the 2026/27 Ski Season on 26 September
Tyrol's highest ski area is gearing up to open a full month ahead of most of the Alps. The Pitztal Glacier is scheduled to start its 2026/27 season on Saturday 26 September, running through to 2 May 2027, with the lower-altitude Rifflsee area following in December. High-altitude terrain up to 3,440 metres gives the glacier a head start on snow, though as always, the actual opening extent will depend on how September's weather plays out. Early online ski pass bookings can save up to 30%.
26 Aug 2026
Alta Badia Webcams
11 live angles across the mountain. Tap any camera to go full-screen.
About Alta Badia's live webcams
Check live conditions across Alta Badia with 11 real-time webcams showing snow, weather, and lift operations, updated every 10 minutes. Check high-elevation cams for powder visibility and base-area cams for crowd levels before you head up.
Camera guide
- Corvara - Piz Arlara2040m
- Experience sweeping 360-degree panoramas through this commanding Alta Badia webcam positioned at Piz Arlara at 2040 meters elevation above Corvara village. This strategic live cam captures dramatic views of the iconic Sassongher massif and Sas dla Crusc peaks while monitoring snow conditions across intermediate terrain. Perfect for assessing visibility on the famous Sellaronda circuit, this Alta Badia live cam showcases the UNESCO World Heritage Dolomites landscape where traditional Ladin culture meets world-class skiing infrastructure.
- Colfosco - Passo Gardena2122m
- Monitor conditions at the gateway to the Sella Ronda through this essential Alta Badia webcam positioned at Passo Gardena at 2122 meters elevation. This live cam reveals sweeping views across the mountain pass connecting Colfosco to Val Gardena, capturing the Cir peaks and mighty Sella massif. Essential for skiers planning the famous circular tour, this Alta Badia cam provides real-time visibility updates across terrain that defines this UNESCO-protected Dolomites skiing destination.
- Corvara - Boé2224m
- Witness spectacular high-altitude perspectives through this elevated Alta Badia live cam positioned at Piz Boè summit station at 2224 meters elevation. This commanding webcam captures panoramic views toward Sassongher, Sas dla Crusc, and the Austrian Alps in the distance while monitoring upper mountain conditions. Perfect for experienced skiers assessing the challenging Vallon-Boè descent, this Alta Badia webcam showcases the dramatic limestone peaks that earned this region World Heritage status.
- La Villa - Piz La Ila2077m
- Capture the essence of Alta Badia's high plateau skiing through this strategic webcam positioned at Piz La Ila at 2077 meters elevation above La Villa. This live cam provides panoramic views across the expansive upper terrain where the legendary Gran Risa World Cup giant slalom course attracts elite racers each December. Monitor snow quality and visibility through this Alta Badia live cam while planning your descent through terrain that challenges the world's best skiers.
- San Cassiano - Piz Sorega2003m
- Experience breathtaking Dolomite vistas through this spectacular Alta Badia webcam positioned at Piz Sorega high plateau at 2003 meters elevation. This live cam captures sweeping views of the Sella group and Marmolada glacier while revealing current conditions across San Cassiano's varied terrain. Perfect for intermediate skiers assessing trail conditions, this Alta Badia cam showcases the dramatic mountain scenery that defines skiing in the UNESCO-protected South Tyrolean Dolomites.
- Badia II - Piz La Ila Moritzino2100m
- Monitor upper mountain conditions through this elevated Alta Badia live cam positioned at Club Moritzino at 2100 meters elevation. This strategic webcam reveals snow coverage and visibility across the high plateau terrain connecting multiple valleys within the resort. Essential for navigating Alta Badia's extensive 130-kilometer trail network, this live cam provides crucial visibility updates across terrain flowing toward the famous Sellaronda circuit.
- Colfosco - Forcelles2121m
- Track real-time skiing conditions through this central Alta Badia webcam positioned at Forcelles at 2121 meters elevation above Colfosco village. This live cam shows popular intermediate trails and lift operations where skiers access varied terrain spanning from gentle runs to challenging descents. Monitor current snow quality through this Alta Badia cam while exploring the traditional Ladin mountain village that serves as a gateway to the legendary Sella Ronda tour.
- La Val - Coz1574m
- Discover the tranquil beauty of Alta Badia's quietest valley through this scenic webcam positioned at Coz at 1574 meters elevation. This live cam captures the authentic Ladin village atmosphere where traditional wooden architecture meets pristine alpine meadows. Perfect for families seeking peaceful skiing away from busier sectors, this Alta Badia live cam reveals conditions in the valley where local culture remains most authentically preserved.
- Badia - La Crusc2062m
- Experience spiritual mountain perspectives through this elevated Alta Badia webcam positioned at La Crusc sanctuary at 2062 meters elevation. This commanding live cam captures the Gherdenacia Plateau with the historic La Crusc Church and mountain hut in the foreground against dramatic Dolomite peaks. Monitor upper mountain visibility through this Alta Badia cam at one of the region's most iconic locations where pilgrimage tradition meets world-class skiing.
- Alta Badia - Club Moritzino
- Witness panoramic high-plateau perspectives through this sophisticated Panomax Alta Badia webcam positioned at Club Moritzino. This interactive 360-degree live cam delivers comprehensive views across the resort's upper terrain where multiple valleys converge. Essential for comprehensive mountain assessment, this high-resolution Alta Badia live cam helps skiers navigate the extensive trail network that makes this UNESCO Dolomites destination perfect for all ability levels.
- Alta Badia - Rifugio Ütia de Bioch
- Capture authentic Ladin mountain culture through this scenic Alta Badia webcam positioned at Rifugio Ütia de Bioch hut. This live cam showcases the traditional mountain refuge atmosphere where skiers pause for local cuisine amid spectacular Dolomite scenery. Monitor mid-mountain conditions through this Alta Badia live cam at a location that perfectly embodies the region's unique blend of world-class skiing infrastructure and centuries-old cultural traditions.
Alta Badia snow cams FAQ
How often do Alta Badia snow cams update?
All Alta Badia snow cams and webcams update every 10 minutes with fresh images showing current mountain conditions. This frequent update schedule ensures you have access to near real-time conditions for planning your ski day at Alta Badia.
Which Alta Badia webcam shows the best powder conditions?
The high-elevation Corvara - Boé webcam at 2,224m provides the clearest view of powder conditions and snowfall. These Alta Badia webcams capture fresh snow accumulation and visibility better than base area cameras.
Can I see Alta Badia lift queues on the webcams?
Yes. Multiple Alta Badia snow cams specifically show lift queue areas and chairlift operations, helping you time your arrival and avoid peak queue periods.
When is the best time to check Alta Badia snow cams?
Check Alta Badia webcams early morning (7-8am) for overnight snowfall assessment, and mid-afternoon for current crowd levels and weather. The live cams are most useful after storm events to assess fresh powder.
How can I check current conditions before buying Alta Badia lift tickets?
Use our Alta Badia webcams alongside the live snow report to assess conditions before purchasing lift tickets. The webcams show real-time visibility, snow quality, and operational status.
Do Alta Badia webcams work on mobile devices?
Yes. All Alta Badia snow cams and webcams are optimized for mobile viewing, so you can check live conditions from anywhere using your phone or tablet.
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