ATOL protected holidays
Alta Badia
Summer holidays here are great for...
Walking
Cycling
Mountain biking
Lakes
Swimming
Where Dolomites summer dreams come true. A place of verdant valleys, villages and vistas. La dolce vita at its alpine finest, with perfect pasta on tap.
- Dolomite delights and ancient alpine charm
- Mountain hikes, nature parks, and peace
- Welcoming, unpretentious, rejuvenating
Alta Badia is a place where you hike between cheese huts, sip espresso at altitude, and watch the clouds brush limestone peaks like it’s no big deal. Nestled in the Italian Dolomites, this sun-kissed valley blends Tyrolean warmth with Mediterranean flair. The scenery? Jaw-dropping. The vibe? Calm and cultured. The food? Oh, the food… this is one of the best regions in the Dolomites for gastronomy, even including Michelin-starred meals.
In summer, Alta Badia transforms into an alpine activity buffet for hikers, bikers, and paragliders alike - with a side of cowbells and wildflower meadows. Several small towns and villages are spread out along the valley, all connected by roads, trails, and lifts. Each has its own flavour, from chic San Cassiano to the rugged charm of Corvara and Colfosco. Whether you're chasing summits or your next gelato, Alta Badia offers a mix of adventure, heritage, and relaxation - all against a backdrop of some of the most beautiful mountains on Earth.
Getting around is car-free and easy, thanks to two useful summer tourist passes. The South Tyrol Guest Pass offers free public transport throughout South Tyrol and is complimentary for guests staying at participating accommodations (which is nearly all of them), plus free or discounted entry to around 90 attractions region-wide. Then there’s the Alta Badia Summer Card, an unlimited lift pass you can purchase to access all summer gondolas and chairlifts.
- Dolomite delights and ancient alpine charm
- Mountain hikes, nature parks, and peace
- Welcoming, unpretentious, rejuvenating
Alta Badia is a place where you hike between cheese huts, sip espresso at altitude, and watch the clouds brush limestone peaks like it’s no big deal. Nestled in the Italian Dolomites, this sun-kissed valley blends Tyrolean warmth with Mediterranean flair. The scenery? Jaw-dropping. The vibe? Calm and cultured. The food? Oh, the food… this is one of the best regions in the Dolomites for gastronomy, even including Michelin-starred meals.
In summer, Alta Badia transforms into an alpine activity buffet for hikers, bikers, and paragliders alike - with a side of cowbells and wildflower meadows. Several small towns and villages are spread out along the valley, all connected by roads, trails, and lifts. Each has its own flavour, from chic San Cassiano to the rugged charm of Corvara and Colfosco. Whether you're chasing summits or your next gelato, Alta Badia offers a mix of adventure, heritage, and relaxation - all against a backdrop of some of the most beautiful mountains on Earth.
Getting around is car-free and easy, thanks to two useful summer tourist passes. The South Tyrol Guest Pass offers free public transport throughout South Tyrol and is complimentary for guests staying at participating accommodations (which is nearly all of them), plus free or discounted entry to around 90 attractions region-wide. Then there’s the Alta Badia Summer Card, an unlimited lift pass you can purchase to access all summer gondolas and chairlifts.
Alta Badia 
Activities
Hiking & Walking
For walkers who like their scenery epic and their lunch stops hearty, Alta Badia’s trails are a dream come true. With over 400km of marked paths suitable for all abilities, you can amble through meadows or march across jagged ridgelines with (or without) a guide. Every trail seems to end with a mountain hut and a dumpling.
- Armentara Meadows - Gentle beauty and wildflowers galore. Great for families and photographers.
- Santa Croce Chapel Hike - A peaceful walk to a historic pilgrimage church. Best for culture-curious ramblers.
- Puez-Odle Nature Park Trail - Dramatic limestone peaks and high-alpine terrain. For experienced hikers with good boots.
For walkers who like their scenery epic and their lunch stops hearty, Alta Badia’s trails are a dream come true. With over 400km of marked paths suitable for all abilities, you can amble through meadows or march across jagged ridgelines with (or without) a guide. Every trail seems to end with a mountain hut and a dumpling.
- Armentara Meadows - Gentle beauty and wildflowers galore. Great for families and photographers.
- Santa Croce Chapel Hike - A peaceful walk to a historic pilgrimage church. Best for culture-curious ramblers.
- Puez-Odle Nature Park Trail - Dramatic limestone peaks and high-alpine terrain. For experienced hikers with good boots.
Cycling & Mountain biking
This is bucket-list territory for cyclists. Road riders can climb iconic Dolomite passes, mountain bikers get flowing trails, and e-bikers can cruise up to viewpoints without breaking a sweat. High-quality bike rentals are available in every village and lifts are bike-accessible with the Alta Badia Summer Card. Choose your route and off you go!
- Sellaronda Loop - Legendary road circuit over multiple passes. Ideal for seasoned roadies who love an adrenaline-fuelled descent.
- Pralongià Bike Park - Family-friendly flow trails and skill zones at 2,000m. Perfect for new riders and kids.
- Campolongo Pass Ascent - Smooth switchbacks and stunning views. Great intro climb for ambitious beginners.
This is bucket-list territory for cyclists. Road riders can climb iconic Dolomite passes, mountain bikers get flowing trails, and e-bikers can cruise up to viewpoints without breaking a sweat. High-quality bike rentals are available in every village and lifts are bike-accessible with the Alta Badia Summer Card. Choose your route and off you go!
- Sellaronda Loop - Legendary road circuit over multiple passes. Ideal for seasoned roadies who love an adrenaline-fuelled descent.
- Pralongià Bike Park - Family-friendly flow trails and skill zones at 2,000m. Perfect for new riders and kids.
- Campolongo Pass Ascent - Smooth switchbacks and stunning views. Great intro climb for ambitious beginners.
Other things to do
This isn’t just a sporty paradise. As well as hiking and biking, Alta Badia’s got lakes, zip lines, horses, adventure parks, and spas aplenty:
- Colfosco Adventure Park - Ziplines, wobbly bridges, and high-rope fun suspended in the trees. Suits families and grown-up kids.
- Biotope Lake in Corvara - Paddle, picnic, or just doze in the sun. Best for rest days and light sleepers.
- Guided horse trekking - Explore alpine trails and mosey through wildflower fields on horseback. Cowboy hat optional (but encouraged).
This isn’t just a sporty paradise. As well as hiking and biking, Alta Badia’s got lakes, zip lines, horses, adventure parks, and spas aplenty:
- Colfosco Adventure Park - Ziplines, wobbly bridges, and high-rope fun suspended in the trees. Suits families and grown-up kids.
- Biotope Lake in Corvara - Paddle, picnic, or just doze in the sun. Best for rest days and light sleepers.
- Guided horse trekking - Explore alpine trails and mosey through wildflower fields on horseback. Cowboy hat optional (but encouraged).
Where to eat and drink
The cuisine in Alta Badia is as layered as the mountains. Ladin, Italian and Tyrolean traditions blend into a menu of hearty barley soup, handmade pasta and pizza, mountain cheese and show-stopping strudel. All served up with alpine panoramas on tap:
- St. Hubertus (in San Cassiano) - Michelin-starred magic with local soul. For foodies who pack a dinner shirt.
- Ütia de Bioch Hut (in Badia) - Alpine hut dining at over 2,000m with proper portions and an impressive wine list. Great for hungry hikers.
- Hotel La Perla Wine Cellar (in Corvara) - South Tyrolean wines in a cellar you’ll want to move into. Romantic, refined, unforgettable.
The cuisine in Alta Badia is as layered as the mountains. Ladin, Italian and Tyrolean traditions blend into a menu of hearty barley soup, handmade pasta and pizza, mountain cheese and show-stopping strudel. All served up with alpine panoramas on tap:
- St. Hubertus (in San Cassiano) - Michelin-starred magic with local soul. For foodies who pack a dinner shirt.
- Ütia de Bioch Hut (in Badia) - Alpine hut dining at over 2,000m with proper portions and an impressive wine list. Great for hungry hikers.
- Hotel La Perla Wine Cellar (in Corvara) - South Tyrolean wines in a cellar you’ll want to move into. Romantic, refined, unforgettable.
Alta Badia
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Alta Badia
Weather average
Average daily high
May
23°C
tempJun
27°C
tempJul
29°C
tempAug
29°C
tempSep
25°C
tempOct
21°C
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