Alta Badia: majestic summits, breathtaking descents
Sellaronda, Lagazuoi, Gardenaccia, Sas dla Crusc: Alta Badia and the wonders of skiing
There is an ultimate common denominator that unites beginners, children as well as experienced skiers: the overwhelming beauty of Alta Badia's Dolomites. The Sella massif, Piz Boé and Lagazuoi with its First World War Ski Tour, the Gardenaccia, Sas dla Crusc - Santa Croce and the world-renowned slope of the Ski World Cup, the Gran Risa. Not to mention the valley called Val Stella Alpina. A glistening white heaven on earth that boasts 500 kilometres of interconnected slopes, state-of-the-art and safe lift facilities as well as that widespread sense of hospitality which is so distinctive of Alta Badia. Indeed, this is where pure joy of skiing and ski touring resides.
Sellaronda, the world's most beautiful ski circuit
Thirty kilometres of sheer spectacle. The four mountain passes of the Dolomites - the Gardena Pass, Sella Pass, Pordoi Pass and Campolongo Pass - linked by efficient lift facilities. A four-hour adrenalin rush blended with astonishment. For the beauty of this landscape is awe-inspiring. The Sellaronda can be run both clockwise and counterclockwise. And if you start from Alta Badia, you can complete it without crossing the same location twice. Remember that the tour requires good physical condition and experience and that you must set off early in the morning to master the tour before the ski lifts are closed. Ready? Go!
The First World War Ski Tour, skiing in the Dolomites between history, nature and remembrance
Eighty slope kilometres and the Col di Lana as a landmark of this marvellous ski tour that retraces an undeletable and unforgotten history. Nestled amidst a remarkably spectacular landscape, to say the least, one can still detect the signs of a preposterous war, as senseless as all wars are. Starting from Alta Badia, the itinerary leads from Corvara to the Campolongo Pass and to the locality of Arabba in the Province of Belluno. Subsequently you head to the ski destinations of Porta Vescovo and Malga Ciapela at the foot of the Marmolada. After that, you complete the loop proceeding towards the mountains called Civetta and Croda Negra to the Falzarego Pass and eventually the Lagazuoi massif. It takes a total of eight hours to complete the tour, which means that starting early in the morning is highly recommended.
Lagazuoi, the deep breath of the Dolomites
Even though these spectacular Dolomites once used to be a stage of war, it’s all peace and quiet up here. The Lagazuoi is a stunning panorama terrace that overlooks the rocky mountains, right where the landscape morphs into the heavenly. You can sense the sigh of this captivating nature, which shelters the souls of thousands of young men who were sent to their deaths by those in power in that era. Beyond remembrance, the Tour of the Lagazuoi is an exceptional and scenic ski tour, an immersion into the nature and culture of the Ladin Dolomites.
Alta Badia and Cortina, as close as ever
Alta Badia, Armentarola, Falzarego and Lagazuoi. Then again the Five Towers, Tofane and on to Cortina. A legendary itinerary that embraces beauty and history, nature and fascination. With one big highlight: the Cortina Skyline, which is also designed for summer transport departing from the Falzarego Pass, allows you to reach Cortina without the need for a car. A clean method of cutting traffic in favour of a more environmentally friendly public transport. And the Dolomites are grateful.
Alta Badia, Plan de Corones: interconnected ski areas
Courtesy of the Dolomiti Superski, which offers a cost-free ski shuttle, it is possible to reach the ski area of Plan de Corones from Alta Badia. Departing from the valley station of the Sponata chairlift in Sompunt, Badia, the bus takes you in only 20 minutes to the Piculin cable car in the locality of San Martino in Badia. From there, a red slope links the locality of San Vigilio di Marebbe with the Plan de Corones ski area. Returning to the bus stop of the ski shuttle accompanying you back to Alta Badia can either be made via the Piculin cable car or - for the more experienced skiers - by descending the black slope. A true spectacle.
