Holiday · Alta Badia · Ladin Dolomites · 105 minutes from Bolzano Airport
A valley where Ladin is an official language and farmsteads have stood in the same spot for centuries. Above it the Dolomites; within it several Michelin stars in just a few kilometres.
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Direct flight on the SkyAlps network to Bolzano (1–2 hours) + hotel in Alta Badia + 105-minute transfer. This high Ladin valley sits at 1,300 to 1,700 metres between the Sella, Puez and Fanes Dolomite groups — a hiking area in summer, part of the Sellaronda ski circuit in winter, and remarkably rich in Michelin stars year-round.
- Direct flight to Bolzano
- Best price guarantee
- EU-protected package holiday
- Just 105 minutes' transfer from Bolzano
Why Alta Badia?
What makes Alta Badia special?
Alta Badia is a high Ladin valley at 1,300 to 1,700 metres in the heart of the UNESCO Dolomites, with an unusually high concentration of starred restaurants.
Alta Badia is the upper Val Badia, with the villages of Corvara, Colfosco, La Villa, San Cassiano, Badia and La Val. Around it stand the Sella, Puez and Fanes groups, all part of the UNESCO World Heritage Dolomites. The official languages are Ladin, German and Italian — an unusual constellation you'll notice in every road sign, menu and conversation.
In summer the mountain cable cars lift you effortlessly to 2,000–2,500 metres, from where many trails run almost level. The surrounding Dolomite passes — Passo Gardena, Passo Campolongo, Passo Valparola — can be driven or cycled, and each one opens up a new view of the massifs. In autumn, September and October offer the clearest skies of the year.
In winter the Sellaronda ski circuit starts in Corvara — the classic tour around the Sella massif through four valleys. And in the evenings: in the Michelin Guide 2026, 25 stars go to South Tyrol, several of them to this valley. Alongside them stand traditional taverns with Ladin cuisine — Schlutzkrapfen ravioli, Turtres cakes, barley soup and game — the two ends of the same table.
1,300 – 1,700 m
altitude of the villages
UNESCO
World Heritage Dolomites
Ladin
the third official language of the valley
What is there to do in Alta Badia?
Alta Badia has two full seasons and quiet weeks in between. In summer, cable cars, mountain huts and passes are open; in winter, the ski operation connects to Dolomiti Superski. The cuisine is remarkable in both seasons, from Ladin farm inns to Michelin-starred kitchens. The three official languages you'll hear along the way are part of the character — nowhere else in the Dolomites is Ladin culture as visible and lived as here.
Corvara and Colfosco
Location1,568 – 1,645 m
ScopeMain villages, most hotels
LevelYear-round
Suited toHikers, skiers, gourmet travellers
Directly at the foot of the Sella massif, entry point to the Sellaronda
San Cassiano and La Villa
Location1,363 – 1,537 m
ScopeQuieter villages, gourmet addresses
LevelYear-round
Suited toQuiet-seekers, food lovers
Close to the Fanes-Sennes-Braies Nature Park
Which flights are available to South Tyrol (Bolzano)?
SkyAlps flies direct to Bolzano from Berlin, Hamburg, Düsseldorf, Copenhagen, Warsaw and London — flight time 1h 15min – 2h. All prices are per person and include return flights plus nights at the booked hotel.
When is the best time to visit Alta Badia?
Alta Badia has two clearly separated seasons. Summer runs from mid-June to early October — cable cars run, passes open; June and September have the most stable weather and the lowest prices, July and August are peak season. Winter runs from early December to early April, with reliable snow thanks to the altitude. In November and May the valley shuts down almost entirely, and many hotels close.
May
Shoulder season, much closed
Jun
Cable cars open
Jul
Warm, well visited
Aug
Peak season
Sep
Clear views, quiet
Oct
Cool, end of season
Nov
Shoulder season, much closed
Dec
Winter season begins
Jan
Best snow
Feb
Best snow
Mar
Sunny skiing
Apr
End of season
Peak season
Recommended
Possible
No skiing
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Ladin is an independent Romance language spoken in Alta Badia, Val Gardena and a handful of neighbouring valleys by roughly 30,000 people in total.
In Alta Badia it is an official language alongside German and Italian, and it is taught in schools. You'll notice it on all road signs, in menus and in the everyday exchanges of locals with each other. Cultural traditions such as Ladin cuisine (Schlutzkrapfen, Turtres, Cajincí), music and craftsmanship are still very much alive today — visible especially at village festivals and in the museums along the valley.
Ready for your Alta Badia holiday?
Direct flight to Bolzano, a hotel in Alta Badia and the transfer – all in one booking. Book online now, securely, flexibly and at the best price.