The ski area
Alta Badia’s own slopes total 130 km, split into 74 km of blue, 47 km of red and 9 km of black, with 54 lifts between 1,324 and 2,778 m. The terrain is a high, sunny plateau above Corvara, San Cassiano and La Villa, with long, gentle runs that are a joy for anyone still building confidence. The one serious test is the Gran Risa World Cup slope above La Villa.
From Corvara and Colfosco you join the Sellaronda, the famous circuit around the Sella massif that links Val Gardena, Arabba and Val di Fassa; the tourist board reckons around 500 km are reachable on skis. The Dolomiti Superski pass covers 1,200 km and 450 lifts across 12 areas. The 2026/2027 season runs from 4 December 2026 to 4 April 2027.
Who is Alta Badia for?
Alta Badia is for beginners, families and intermediates who want scenery and good living more than steep slopes. Children’s areas are excellent, the ski schools are patient and the mountain huts serve some of the best food in the Alps. Confident skiers use the valley as a base for the Sellaronda and day trips to Arabba and the Marmolada. Après-ski is relaxed: a few lively huts, then dinner. Experts looking for a week of blacks should choose elsewhere.
Practical
The drive from Belgium is long, about 1,030 km and 10.25 hours via the Brenner. Innsbruck airport is about 130 km away. Corvara is the liveliest and most central village; San Cassiano and La Villa are quieter, and La Val is the place for peace. Book early for February, when the Dolomites fill up with Italian and German families.