Objevte krásy Dolomiti Alta Badia

The Sassongher mountain, 2665 m high, located on the south-eastern border of the Puez-Geisler Nature Park, UNESCO World Heritage, is the mountain which most represents the town of Corvara. From its summit you can enjoy a 360° view of the Dolomites.

The imposing massif overlooking Corvara is particularly attractive seen from the Campolongo pass.

For some years now, a bench and a large wooden panel with the writing Corvara, have been on the first curves of the pass where there is a particularly beautiful viewpoint.

Locals and tourists love to sit here and admire this Dolomite giant. Of course, many photos and selfies are shot.

The Funslope at Biok is dedicated to adults and children, a slope between parabolic jumps, vortex tunnels and snow tunnels. 
It is a giant playground with over 20 items and an overall length of 900 m.

This park has become very popular because it is suitable for all, and is used primarily by the ski schools who will find here the perfect area to offer really creative lessons.

The park can be reached by chairlift Biok, located in basin between Corvara, San Cassiano and La Villa.

La Spezialité was founded in 2020 from our idea. We are Patrick and Sylvia, husband and wife. Combining our food knowledge, we personally and sustainably seek out authentic and genuine products offered by the farms and small producers of South Tyrol. La Spezialité offers a complete food proposal, with a wine selection, homemade desserts, and a section for artisanal cosmetics.

One of our goals is to introduce our customers to the taste and tradition of our valleys.

Our passion for the region is what sets us apart.

Would you like to share the magic of the Armentara meadows with your loved ones back home? Why not do it in a romantic and old-fashioned way, by sending an illustrated postcard? We have prepared a special box in which we collect postcards that will be sent twice a year: with the first snowflakes and in early summer, with the first blossom. You don't even have to think about the postage stamp, we post it ourselves!

The project "Respect the mountains" aims to raise awareness of environmentally friendly conduct among visitors, locals and tourism professionals in the Dolomites, UNESCO World Heritage. It seeks to encourage everyone to act respectfully and responsibly in the mountains as well as in everyday life. Its key topics are potable water and waste prevention.

South Tyrolean tap water is potable and of a high quality. But water, including our drinking water, is a rare and precious commodity.
The project "Respect the mountains" teaches tourism professionals, locals and guests about the high quality of our potable tap water and how to use it carefully and respectfully.
Marked refill spots are available in the villages and on the walking trails for visitors and locals to refill their own water bottles.

In addition to stationery, you can find educational games, hobby and drawing materials, and paints to decorate and freshen up the inside and outside of your home. And if you can't find what you're looking for, you can order many other items from our catalogues, which you can browse in our shop.

"Much more than just a stationery shop!"

The Santa Barbara church, built in the late Gothic style, was built in the 15th century on a panoramic hill just outside the village of La Val.

Historical evidence indicates that the church built in honor of Santa Barbara, patron saint of miners, is the work of the miners of Valparola, who worked the iron minerals extracted from Monte Pore.

The painting on the outside wall depictings a crucifixion in the open countryside and various mural paintings inside are of particular historical value.

The Santa Barbara church can be reached with just a half-hour walk from the village centre of La Val along the "Memento Vivere" meditation path, consisting of the stations "Birth", "Childhood", "Youth", "Adults age" and "Old age".

Indoor climbing hall and boulder

The climbing area is 10 m heigh.

You have the possibility to rent the climbing equipment directly in the hotel.

Booking required. 

Yoga Studio Dolomites - the first yoga studio in Alta Badia!

YOGA STUDIO DOLOMITES offers Iyengar® Yoga classes with the certified teacher Alexandra E Din. The specific characteristic of the Iyengar® style, compared to other styles, includes a clear demonstration of the asanas (postures) by the teacher, great attention paid to limb alignment and the progressive improvement of each individual position. This precision allows you to create space in tight and contracted areas, and brings awareness throughout the body.

Iyengar® Yoga is for everyone, from absolute beginners to expert students. It is for every age, body type and physical shape.

Improving physical health, strength, greater flexibility, balance, higher energy levels, greater mental stability, concentration and awareness are just some of the benefits of Iyengar® Yoga.

IYENGAR® used with the permission of Geeta S. Iyengar and Prashant S. Iyengar, brand owners. 

From 31st August to 3rd September 2023:
RELAXATION AND WELLNESS IN THE DOLOMITES - END OF SUMMER YOGA HOLIDAY IN ALTA BADIA
A weekend of wellness and relaxation in the heart of the Dolomites. Yoga and pranayama classes, gong baths and sound healing with Alexandra Din and Ilaria Zinzani, certified yoga teachers of the Iyengar® method.

BALANCE EXPERIENCES IN ALTA BADIA
Stop for a moment, look around, take care of yourself, regenerate, rebalance.

Our base is between La Villa and San Cassiano, in Alta Badia, where since June 2017 - the year we organised the first Wellness Festival of Body Mind and Spirit Alta Badia Balance - we have been offering courses, events, workshops, and seminars of all kinds on health, wellness, and contact with nature on the stage of the Dolomites.

A shop nestled in the beauty of the Dolomites, where personalized compositions are created to capture the essence of nature.

Our shop is located in Pederoa on the main road. Cut flowers, plants, gift ideas and houseplants. Each arrangement is unique. Flowers for any event. Home delivery.

"Flowers are the smile of the world, let's give them away."

The project "Respect the mountains" aims to raise awareness of environmentally friendly conduct among visitors, locals and tourism professionals in the Dolomites, UNESCO World Heritage. It seeks to encourage everyone to act respectfully and responsibly in the mountains as well as in everyday life. Its key topics are potable water and waste prevention.

South Tyrolean tap water is potable and of a high quality. But water, including our drinking water, is a rare and precious commodity.
The project "Respect the mountains" teaches tourism professionals, locals and guests about the high quality of our potable tap water and how to use it carefully and respectfully.
Marked refill spots are available in the villages and on the walking trails for visitors and locals to refill their own water bottles.

The Hotel Gran Paradiso offers one red clay court for tennis players.

Emerging from a passion for innovation and flawless service, we provide a wide array of services at our prime location in the heart of Alta Badia, ranging from equipment rentals to personalized holiday assistance. Rooted in a philosophy of excellence and customer satisfaction, we guarantee unforgettable experiences. Our meticulously curated selection boasts only the finest products, tailored to meet the needs of every customer. Comprised of industry experts, our team is dedicated to sharing their expertise and delivering courteous, professional service at all times.

"Customer satisfaction is our passion. Every interaction is an opportunity to create a positive experience in a warm and familial environment."

The parish church Saint Catherine of Alexandria, mentioned in 1347 and consecrated in 1452, is the first church of Corvara. In the small church, built in late gothic style, you can admire some admirable works of art.

For example, there are some frescoes and a winged altar dating back to 1520, the only well-preserved winged altar in the Val Badia valley. The altar was realized by the workshop of Ruprecht Potsch and was restored in 1975. The legend tells, that the landscape paintings on the two panels of the altar are by the famous painter Titian, who was probably in Corvara for a short time. Art experts attribute the work to an artist from the so-called Danube School, Albrecht Altdorfer.

Around the church there is, as usual in our alpine area, the town cemetery.

In the winter playground, Snowy Adventure, located on the slope near the Baby La Crusc ski lift in Badia, the youngest children can have fun in a park designed specifically for their needs. Here they can slide down on snow discs or tubes, or enjoy riding on fun inflatable animals.

For parents, comfortable benches have been set up at the edge of the park, where they can keep an eye on their little ones while relaxing in the warm afternoon sun.

The "Kids Funpark Colfosco", situated by the ski school camp next to the Pezzei skilift, is equipped with arches, jumps, tunnels and interactive osbtacles. The park gives the children the opportunity to learn the ski and/or snowboard basis, with lots of fun. Give me five!

I would be happy to accompany you along many different mountain adventures, experiencing together many magical moments, in close contact with nature and helping you to appreciate the mountains in all of its expressions.

Sunny Rides in the Dolomites at the Ciampai slope

Are you an enthusiastic snowboarder or freerider? Your passion are aerials and moguls, jumps and bumps? Then you will love the snowpark Alta Badia at the Piz Sorega plateau between the slopes La Fraina and Ciampai .

The Snowpark Alta Badia offers all enthusiasts a worthy home base surrounded by the mighty Dolomites: snowboarders and freeskiers can choose from five areas and 34 obstacles for their creative combos and lines.

Depending on one’s skill level, freeskiers and snowboarders can shred over boxes, rails and kickers and refine their tricks and style.
At the easy area you can try your first simple slides and tricks on the butter boxes and small kickers.
More experienced riders shred over different rails and creative jibs on the medium jib line or they test the medium kicker line. Furthermore, the top section provides some fine multi jibs for even more creative action.
The advanced area holds ready big kickers and a spine for all airtime-seeking freestylers.

If you want to relax or soak up some sun in between your runs, take a seat at the cozy chill area of the park!

The snowpark can be reached with the chairlift Ciampai - n. 9

Gaining speed on snow waves, keeping the knee muscles active and carving through banked curves with loads of flow. Is not the giant slalom on the Gran Risa slope in Alta Badia but the speed alternative for every ski enthusiast: the Funcross La Para!
The funcross track is a home to skilled carvers as well as speed-enthusiastic racers thanks to its two starting points.
The first of them sends motivated winter athletes over high-speed snow waves, whereas the other one challenges skiers and snowboarders with banked curves and directional changes. Either way - the flow is guaranteed both ways which expand over 600 meters in total.

It is time to start! Take one last breath after the exit from the chairlift Biok and GO!
You generate speed before even hitting the first four snow waves thanks to a powerful start. Slack knees and a compact posture definitely help preparing for rapid waves and the first banked curve. After this, you are facing two more waves and a banked turn chicane followed by a jump that is best handled Dominik-Paris-style before getting back into position. Now, this part merges with the second Funcross part of La Para. Dash across the last waves, banked curves and a final jump before finishing with slightly burning legs.
Nevertheless, your Funcross La Para experience has not come to an end yet. Take the t-bar lift La Para and head over to the second starting point of the Funcross where carving fans finally find their satisfaction: Taking on dynamic banked curves, you will experience a flow of different kind. And of course, a final jump must not be missed before both compartments merge. One Funcross. Double Experience. This is the Funcross La Para. Double the flow!

So, what are you waiting for? This unique race experience is accessible via the Piz Sorega lift, the Biok chairlift and La Para t-bar lift.

At the foot of the rocky walls of the "Grup dl Sela" or Sella Group, the most imposing massif of the Dolomites, you can admire the suggestive “cascades de Pisciadú”. The waterfalls, which can be reached from Colfosco with an easy walk through a large clearing, are particularly impressive in spring, when thanks to the thaw they are rich in water.

 

Alta Badia, also known as the Gourmet Valley in the Dolomites, has been awarded for years by the leading gastronomy guides. And indeed, in Alta Badia you can find four Michelin stars on just 15 square kilometers.

And the best thing is: Good food is not only to be found in top-class restaurants. For years, high-quality gastronomy has been one of the most important aspects of Alta Badia's tourist offer so you will be able to satisfy the joys of the palate both, in the valley as well as at the top of the mountain and on the ski slopes.

On the site of a small workshop that was to be demolished, next to the existing barn, a larger studio and garage were to be built. The site was to change as little as possible; the new building was to enlarge the existing structure of the farm and its size integrated into the surroundings. The entrance is under the barn bridge, which is on the same level as the new studio’s gallery and thus establishes a link between the two buildings. The garage below is equally unseen from the street, as is the entire height of the studio − both of which are accessible from the courtyard below. The new structures were built of concrete, with an insulated outer shell made of vertical larch cladding. The roof is likewise made of larch wood and has a large studio window on the northern side. The interior of the workshop has been kept white and decorated with light-colored wood.

An innovative Action & Fun Area is presented under the umbrella brand “Funzone Edelweiss”, which combines a speed track, a kids slopestyle and a funline. While the Funline guarantees a new action experience for everyone with its steep curves, waves tracks, jumps and other obstacles, the Kids Slopestyle offers a snow park concept especially designed for children and beginners. On the staged slopestyle course with jumps and different rail geometries, winter athletes of all skill levels can get a taste of the “freestyle world” and train different types of jumps.

In winter, the Edelweiss Valley is especially popular for leisurely skiers and families.

In summer, one of the most popular entrances to the Nature Park is the Edelweiss Valley in Colfosco. The rustic-romantic valley is destination and start point of many hikes. The views from every point of the valley are simply unique, but the view from the Col Pradat hill on the Sella massif and the Val de Mesdí Valley is especially worth mentioning. The mountain seems close enough to touch them!

Situated in the sports area in La Villa.

Equipped with 2 synthetic red clay courts.

The Museum Ladin Ursus ladinicus tells the fascinating story of the cave bear that lived over 50,000 years ago in the Dolomites and was discovered in the Conturines cave, considered the highest-altitude site in the world where the remains of the cave bear and cave lion have been found. Visitors can also explore the geological history of the Dolomites, beautifully narrated through stunning fossils.

The Museum Ladin Ursus ladinicus, an annex of the Museum Ladin Ciastel de Tor in San Martino in Badia, is spread over three floors.

On the top floor, the formation of the Dolomites is illustrated with unique fossils of great scientific interest, typical of the area surrounding San Cassiano.

Next is the section dedicated to the formation of the cave, its discovery, and the excavations that unearthed thousands of bones. All the essential aspects of the cave bear's life and its environment are explained through the Ursus ladinicus remains, dating back more than 50,000 years.

On the ground floor, visitors can explore a reconstruction of the bear's cave, where they can admire "the mother bear in eternal hibernation with her cub."

Accessible for people with disabilities: The Museum Ladin Ursus ladinicus is fully wheelchair accessible.

The idyllic mountain lake, situated at 2252 metres above sea level, lies in a deep natural basin surrounded by the rugged cliffs of the Sella Group. The lake can be reached from the top station of the Boé cable car in just 20 minutes on an easy footpath. Those who want to walk a little longer can reach the Franz Kostner hut on the Vallon from Lake Boé on path no. 638.

The late Gothic church of Colfosco, with the Sella Massif in the background, is a popular photo motif of the Dolomites.

The parish church of St. Vigil was first mentioned in 1419. In the following years it was restored and expanded several times.

Particularly interesting are the neo-Gothic lobby on the outer facade with a grooved and beveled pointed arch portal, the bulbous spire and the church altar. This dates from the late 19th century and is from the local artist Johann Valentin - Badia. In the middle niche of the altar there is an 18th century picture of the Virgin Mary and on the sides there are the statues of St. Vigilius and St. Kassian. For safety reasons, the valuable statue of St. Vigilius has been replaced with a copy.

"La Roda", the giant wooden bicycle, can be seen in the meadows at the finish area of the Maratona dles Dolomites cycle marathon. The artwork, created by a local artist in 2016 on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the cycling marathon, has become a symbol of the passion for cycling that can be felt everywhere in Alta Badia.

Bicycle events in Alta Badia:

• Sellaronda Bike Day - 07.06.2025 and 13.09.2025
• Dolomites Bike Day - 21.06.2025 
• Maratona dles Dolomites - 06.07.2025