Alta Badia Ski Resort Guide
Alta Badia, Italy
Rated: 4/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 130km |
| Highest Lift | 2,750m |
| Resort Height | 1,324m |
| Nearest Airports | Bolzano and Treviso |
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Alta Badia
The ski area of Alta Badia is in the Italian Dolomites at an altitude of 1,324m, with 130km of marked runs.
Summary
Alta Badia is part of the Dolomiti Superski area with access to 1,420km of downhill skiing, with 668 marked pistes, served by a total of 488 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Alta Badia itself (130km of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Dolomiti Superski ski resorts of Alpe di Siusi/Seiser Alm, Alta Pusteria, Arabba, Bruneck-Kronplatz, Civetta, Cortina d'Ampezzo, Marmolada, Obereggen, Predazzo, San Martino di Castrozza, San Vito di Cadore, Val Gardena, Val di Fassa, Val di Fiemme and Valle Isarco.
Alta Badia comprises the villages of Colfosco and Corvara.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Alta Badia is highly rated by Snowboarders and there is a Snow Park in Alta Badia.
Notable Ski Runs
The most difficult run is the 'Gran Risa'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Alta Badia?
The next notable snow forecast is 3cm, expected on 22 December.
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Snow this week
| Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to 1,489m |
Ski Area Stats
Alta Badia Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 5 | 8km |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 30 | 52km |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 68 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 130km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 35km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 52 | |
Dolomiti Superski Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 72 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 274 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 306 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 16 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 1,420km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 488 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Alta Badia Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,750m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,350m |
| Resort Altitude (Alta Badia) | 1,324m |
| Max Vertical | 1,426m |
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
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| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in Alta Badia
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Alta Badia Ski Schools and Alta Badia Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is Alta Badia?
This ski resort is in the Italian Dolomites in Corvara, South Tyrol.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Alta Badia is Bolzano, 120 minutes drive away.
Treviso, Venice, Verona, Trieste and Innsbruck Airport airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 52 ski lifts are able to uplift 78,100 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 110km of ski runs,.
Season Dates
When is Alta Badia open?
Opened (since 5 December 2024).
Closes : 6 April 2025.
Usual opening is late November (May open last weekend of November or first weekend of December depending on how year falls), and usual closing is Early April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
