Alta Badia: more than ski

Other Winter activities

For those who are not fancy to skiing, or those who are looking for a quieter alternative, Alta Badia offers infinite chances to have fun on the snow. Sportsmen, families and children will find here everything they have always asked for.

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Cross country skiing

In Alta Badia you will find two centers for ski cross-country, both including tracks for the classic style and the skating. The most important is located in the village Sarè/Armentarola at a 3km distance from San Cassiano and present a 26 km of tracks among fields and woods in a location of extraordinary beauty at the feet of the Conturines, Lavarella and Settsass. Other 5km of tracks can be found in the ski cross-country zone between Corvara and Colfosco.

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Sledding

A sport that has no age, able to entertain adults and children. Among the slopes particularly prepared in Alta Badia the is the sleigh track "Foram" that starts from the Piz Sorega, accessible with the chair lift. The itinerary is long 3,5 km and develops itself in front of a sublime landscape. The plateau of Cherz can be reached by the chair lift "Pralongià" or with a pleasant one and a half hour promenade and presents a slopes for the sleigh of 2 km with a 300 mt. of altitude. Another slope for the sleigh can be found from La Val in direction of the meadows of the Armentara.

Ice skating

Ice skating

Another activity that allows you to have fun, even after a day on the ski is ice-skating. In Alta Badia you can practice it also in Summer at our Ice-rink in Corvara or on the iced lake Sompunt in Badia. Both the facilities present a rental service to get your equipment and there is also a restaurant point.

Fat bike

Fatbike

A new Winter discipline, that combines passion for the snow to the one for bikes. The fatbikes present big tyres that can guarantee an equilibrium also on the snow. Hotel Gardenazza organizes guided tours on the the most suitable paths of this fascinating Winter sport.

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More top tips for your winter break in Badia

In winter, Alta Badia is the go-to mountain destination. Lovers of outdoor activities and snow can try out new winter sports and all types of experiences. In Alta Badia, winter is all about discovery and fun!

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4.8 / 100+ reviews

We have just spent a week in this splendid hotel, excellent cuisine and refinement in presenting the dishes. Excellent cleanliness, staff always friendly and helpful, recommended to everyone.

Diego Severgnini / Google

Amazing Find, Food & Service. The hotel runs like a Swiss watch with a staff dedicated to delivering a great experience. Oskar provides advice for cyclists if needed. A really fantastic experience.

Joe M / Tripadvisor

Hotel Gardenazza is perfect for those who want to enter the heart of Val Badia. The helpfulness of the managers, Mirjam and Oskar, and the waiters know how to pamper you perfectly and make you feel at home.

Luca Colombo / Google

I wanted to relax, I wanted to play sports and I wanted to feel good. All perfect. High level breakfasts and dinners, other than 3 stars, 4-5 star standards.

Oapax / Tripadvisor

We stayed for 4 nights at the Hotel Gardenazza. It was a perfect holiday: Mirjam and Oskar are excellent hosts, always available and smiling, as are the dining room staff

Alfredo S / Tripadvisor

Hospitality at its best, what a gem! This is a family business with really nice people, passionate about what they do and no matter what, they do it with a genuine smile all the time.

Michelle / Tripadvisor

Design boutique hotel for food aficionados! Hotel is great and very modern. Rooms are very clean with all facilities. Cuisine was amazing, only local and fresh products.

Gregory Z / Tripadvisor

Miriam and Oskar are the kindest hosts and their warmth was reflected in our experience at their hotel. From the moment we arrived to the day we left, everyday was a terrific experience.

Lanny S / Tripadvisor

A very pleasant ski week with a stay in a facility that lived up to our expectations. A very well run hotel with excellent value for money. It is definitely recommended!!

Domenico Mazzocca / Google

Three days in a cycling paradise. This hotel is PERFECT - Miriam is a great front of house host and Oskar is a superb chef. Great location too - handy for Giau and Sellaronda (or Maratona dles Dolomites).

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