Alta Badia

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Slopes

130 km
Advanced
Green
14.1 km 5 pistas
Blue
39.6 km 14 pistas
Red
48 km 17 pistas
Black
28.3 km 10 pistas

Season 2025/2026

Previous

December 5, 2025

April 6, 2026

Community Scores

Media 5 /5
Snow quality
5
Grooming
5
No queues
5

Information & Sources

Data Source Official Website
Required level
Beginners Mixed Advanced
Combined ski passes

Dolomiti Superski

Updated Jul 16, 2026
Altitude
Máxima 2778m
Mínima 1324m
Vertical drop
1454 m
Desnivel

Ski Map

FORFAIT PASS
Precio/Día

74.00€

Resort website

Weather

Updated: Aug 2, 2026, 10:23 AM
Week outlook Check the detailed forecast
Storm risk Up to 30 mm of precipitation
Sun, Aug 2 Today

20° 11°

Storm risk
Wind 20 km/h
Precipitation 4 mm
Snowfall 0 cm
Mon, Aug 3

22° 14°

Storm risk
Wind 12 km/h
Precipitation 11 mm
Snowfall 0 cm
Tue, Aug 4

21° 13°

Wind 10 km/h
Precipitation 1 mm
Snowfall 0 cm
Wed, Aug 5

21° 12°

Wind 8 km/h
Precipitation 0 mm
Snowfall 0 cm
Thu, Aug 6

20° 12°

Wind 9 km/h
Precipitation 2 mm
Snowfall 0 cm
Fri, Aug 7

15° 11°

Storm risk
Wind 5 km/h
Precipitation 30 mm
Snowfall 0 cm
Sat, Aug 8

17° 10°

Wind 10 km/h
Precipitation 0 mm
Snowfall 0 cm

Source: Open-Meteo

About the resort

🏔️ History
A pioneer of Dolomites winter tourism, Alta Badia saw Italy's first chairlift built in Corvara in 1947 using salvaged WWII equipment. Today, it is celebrated for its crucial link in the Sella Ronda circuit, world-class slope-side gastronomy, and the fearsome "Gran Risa" World Cup run.

☀️ Best days
Late February through March. Longer, sunnier days provide perfect conditions for enjoying the renowned mountain huts (rifugi), while the slopes are slightly less congested.

🚫 Days to avoid
Christmas, New Year's, and February half-term holidays. The Sella Ronda circuit and main hubs around Corvara become massive bottlenecks during these periods.

💡 Community tip
Alta Badia is an intermediate skier's and foodie's paradise. Start early to stay ahead of the Sella Ronda traffic. Consider staying in San Cassiano or La Val for a quieter vibe than Corvara, and don't miss the spectacular "Hidden Valley" (Lagazuoi) run.

Nearest Airports

Bolzano Airport

BZO
100 km
100 min drive 180 min by train

Innsbruck Airport

INN
130 km
120 min drive 180 min by train

Venice Marco Polo Airport

VCE
170 km
150 min drive 240 min by train

Train Stations

Bruneck / Brunico

Direct transfer available
35 km
50 min drive transfer

🚗 Main access: Alta Badia (Corvara, La Villa, San Cassiano) is in the heart of the Dolomites (South Tyrol). The fastest route from the north (Innsbruck) or south (Verona) is via the Brenner Autobahn (A22). Take the "Bressanone/Val Pusteria" exit and drive along the SS49 to San Lorenzo (near Brunico). From there, head south on the SS244 (Val Badia road), which leads directly to the resort villages after about 30 km.

⚠️ Winter driving: The SS244 climbs the valley steadily without crossing major high-alpine passes (unless coming from other Dolomite valleys). Winter tires and carrying snow chains are legally required in Italy from November to April. Note: If approaching from Venice or Cortina, you must cross mountain passes (like Passo Campolongo or Passo Gardena) which are often snow-covered and can close temporarily.

Local Tips

💡 Sella Ronda connection: One of the biggest perks of Alta Badia is being directly ski-connected to the famous Sella Ronda. You can ski from Corvara to Val Gardena, Arabba, or Val di Fassa without ever taking off your skis or catching a bus.

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