Alta Badia - Alta Badia in the Dolomites
Corvara - Colfosco - La Villa - S. Cassiano - Pedraces

Corvara

Located in a wide, sunny basin at the foot of the Sassongher mountain and at 1568 m above sea-level, Corvara could reasonably be defined as the heart of tourism in Alta Badia. Already by the second half of the 18th century locals began to climb the surrounding mountains and lead the first tourists - at that time known as “foreigners”. With the inauguration of the first ski school after the First World War and the construction of the Col Alto cable way in 1938 (substituted by the first chair lift in Italy in 1947) the green light was given to winter tourism. Establishments offering accommodation and recreation of a very high level and tour operators of a high professionalism have helped to make Corvara one of the most sought after tourist centres in the Alps. Not to be forgotten the magnificent landscape that you can enjoy from the Pralongià plateau: from the Marmolada glacier to the Austrian Alps.

Tourist offices Corvara: Tel.+39 0471 836176 - Fax +39 0471 836540

Colfosco

Protected by the imposing Sella mountain and the Sassongher mountain, Colfosco, situated in the extreme south of the Puez – Odle National Park, is the highest inhabited place in the Alta Badia at 1645 m. Characteristics of this enchanting village is its picturesque Gothic church, which has become a classic in photos of the Dolomite area. The particular atmosphere of a high alpine village is linked with avant-garde tourist facilities which makes Colfosco an attractive destination in both summer and winter.

Tourist offices Colfosco: Tel.+39 0471 8361450 - Fax +39 471 836744

La Villa

This is the most central of the villages in the Alta Badia, located at the foot of the Gardenazza and the Piz La Villa, dominated by “Ciastel Colz”, an old manor house in the old part of the village where the church can also be found. For over 10 years La Villa has been the centre of attention following its holding of the Ski World Cup event on the “Gran Risa” slope which makes up part of the “classic” events on the white circuit. Every year around mid-December the caravan of Alpine skiing arrives in La Villa where an atmosphere of festivity and joy is created for a couple of days, which is typical of an international sporting event. With the conclusion of the event, La Villa returns to its natural state of calm.

Tourist offices La Villa: Tel. +39 0471 847037 - Fax :+39 0471 847277

San Cassiano

In this little village at the foot of the majestic walls of the Conturines, La Varella, the Settsass and the Lagazuoi the mountainous environment has managed to adapt to the demands of the holidaymaker. S. Cassiano boasts a long tradition of accommodating tourists with a high number of 4 star hotels. Immersed in the beautiful scenery of the Dolomites, S. Cassiano is a much loved tourist centre in both the winter and the summer. Very charming is the area Armentarola - in the winter it is a paradise for cross country skiers and in summer a departure point for walks in the middle of the green beauty.

Tourist offices San Cassiano: Tel. +39 0471 849422 - Fax: +39 0471 849249

Pedraces

The village is situated at the foot of the “Sasso S. Croce” mountain that is tinged with pink when the sun sets. This phenomenon is known as the “Enrosadira”. The village, which is small and thus very charming and quiet, is the ideal destination for those of you who prefer staying in a family environment with a simple yet appetising cuisine that harks back to yesteryear. Pedraces is known for its beautiful nature walks and its romantic atmosphere and so is ideal for a winter and a summer holiday. The “Photographic Emblem” of the village is the S. Croce chapel, a place of pilgrimage that dates back to the 16th century.

Tourist offices Pedraces: Tel. +39 0471 839695 - Fax: +39 0471 839573

La Val

There is nothing better than spending a day with the family or with friends, in direct contact with the natural environment. Alta Badia offers various opportunities. The perhaps smaller and quieter place in Alta Badia is La Val. Here you can wander up surrounded by fields and woods and this is the ideal environment for a very relaxing holiday. There is a good choice of accommodation on offer including “agriturismo” (farm holidays), at very interesting prices..

Tourist offices La Val: Tel. +39 0471 843072 - Fax: +39 0471 843277