Insider tips and outdoor adventures
Explore the magical world of Alta Badia
Badia, a place where history comes alive. The Dolomites of Alta Badia (the upper part of the Val Badia) form part of the UNESCO World Natural Heritage site. The landscape in this area is known for its extraordinary variety, as is the local culture. This includes many carefully preserved customs and traditions, but also the Ladin language with its very particular resonance. “Bëgnodü” is what the people of Badia say as they welcome guests: people who come from near and far to explore the many aspects of Alta Badia …
Are you keen to go on a special hike or cycle ride, preferably in an unspoiled natural setting?
Urban will offer the ideal suggestion!
Forget about Google and all the apps, Urban is the only hiking guide you need.
He knows Alta Badia like the back of his hand; he knows all the most attractive hidden places, and has hundreds of tips about the best hiking and cycling trips …
Summer adventures
- La Crusc and the Armentara Meadows | Our favourite places!
One of the iconic images of Alta Badia is the Church of Santa Croce (La Crusc), which looks particularly impressive set against the Sasso Santa Croce. Another unforgettable sight are the Armentara Meadows! Just take the chairlift to the top and enjoy the amazing view… - Barbecue at a mountain hut
Urban will take you up to one of the many private mountain huts, travelling either on foot, by chairlift or in the shuttle bus. Here you can enjoy the delights of tasty grilled meat and vegetables, apple strudel, delectable aperitifs and grappa. - Visit to the Fanes-Senes-Braies Nature Park
Starting from San Cassiano, path no. 11 takes you through the spruce woods of Plan de Furcia and the rocks of the Fanes Group up to Col de Locia, where you then continue on level ground across the Fanes pastures to Malga Gran Fanes. You walk on from here to Lake Limo, where it is well worth stopping for a while. The attraction of this hike is the extraordinary landscape, which has featured in many stories and legends. - “Tru di Lec” lake trail
Are you looking for a cool and easy summer hike? This path takes you by the walls of the Gardenacia plateau, and through shady woods and green meadows, to the beautiful lakes known as Lech Dlá Lunch and Lech da Sompunt. - Towards the sun
Watching the sun rise in the mountains is always a magical experience. The best place to enjoy this is the Sas de Stria in San Cassiano. N.B.: would you like to go on a hike at sunset as well? Then hike up to the Gran Cir at the Gardena Pass.
Winter adventures
Skiing in the Alta Badia ski area
Up in the Badia ski lift, and you’re ready to go:
130 km of beautifully groomed slopes, direct access to the Sellaronda and the best location on the world’s largest ski carousel (the Dolomiti Superski). N.B.: a single ski pass gives you access to 12 ski areas, 450 ski lifts and 1,200 km of slopes. So, have you already booked your skiing holiday?
Ski touring day in Alta Badia
If you want to combine sport with pleasure, try the La Crusc ski tour. You start right below the Santa Croce massif and then follow some wide trails – ideal for families or beginners. Anyone interested in retracing the history of the last century can go ski touring on Mount Lagazuoi, a place of pivotal importance in the First World War. However, you won’t want to miss one of the world’s best-known ski circuits: the Sellaronda. It’s easy to reach, you can get there straight from the Alta Badia ski area.
Cross-country skiing in Alta Badia
The Armentarola di San Cassiano cross-country skiing centre offers about 26 km of cross-country trails, divided into various stages. The well-groomed trails are suited to both classic and skating styles.
Fam. Irsara . Via Pantansarè 35 .
I-39036 Badia . Alta Badia . South Tyrol
+39 0471 844 129 . info@ciasaurban.it
