Experiences — Alta Badia in Every Season

Alta Badia has the power to move you in every season — a natural stage unlike any other in the world, where the UNESCO World Heritage Dolomites meet pristine natural parks, world-class ski resorts, breathtaking Alpine trails and a Ladin culture that still lives in the traditions, language and flavours of the land.

In winter, snow transforms Alta Badia into one of the most beautiful and famous ski resorts in Europe: the Dolomiti Superski with over 1,200 km of connected pistes, the legendary Sellaronda, cross-country skiing at Armentarola and evening snowshoe walks through the stone pine forest. In summer, those same mountains dress in green: panoramic trails in the Fanes-Senes-Braies and Puez-Odle Natural Parks, road cycling and MTB tours on the Dolomite passes, via ferrata climbs and long days on the alpine pastures with views of the Tre Cime.

From Hotel & Residence La Villa in La Villa, all the main experiences of Alta Badia are within easy reach — on foot, by bike or by ski bus. Here are some of the most beautiful and authentic experiences this extraordinary land has to offer.

Activities and Sport in Alta Badia

Alta Badia is one of Europe's most complete outdoor destinations. In winter the Dolomiti Superski slopes cater to skiers of every level — beginners, families, experts and off-piste enthusiasts alike. The Sellaronda — the most famous ski tour in the Dolomites — and the resorts of Arabba, Cortina and Val Gardena are all reachable in a day trip. For those who prefer quiet snow, the Armentarola cross-country trails and evening snowshoe walks through the stone pine forest offer a more intimate and meditative mountain experience.

In summer, Alta Badia transforms into a paradise for hikers, cyclists and mountaineers: hundreds of kilometres of marked trails, equipped via ferrata routes, mountain huts with traditional malga cuisine, road cycling tours on the legendary passes — Gardena, Campolongo, Pordoi, Sella, Falzarego — and MTB routes for every level. All set within the incomparable beauty of the Dolomites.

Fanes-Senes-Braies Natural Park — UNESCO Jewel

15,680 hectares of UNESCO Dolomites landscape: alpine lakes, waterfalls, mountain huts and the legend of Rëgn de Fanes — visible every day from the hotel.

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Sellaronda — Around the Sella Group

40 km of pistes, 4 Dolomite passes and UNESCO panoramas: the Sellaronda is the most iconic ski experience in the Alps, reachable in minutes from the hotel

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Via Ferrata Les Cordes — Gardenaccia

An ancient shepherd's trail turned via ferrata: 400 m of secured climbing with spectacular views of Sass dla Crusc, Conturines and Lavarela — UNESCO heritage

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Ladin Culture — Traditions, Art and History

Alta Badia is not just mountains and sport: it is also the beating heart of Ladin culture, one of the oldest and most fascinating linguistic minorities in the Alps. The Ladins have inhabited these valleys for centuries, passing from generation to generation a language, an oral tradition, customs, music and a craft heritage that still lives with authenticity in the day-to-day life of the villages.

In La Villa and the surrounding hamlets, the Ladin Museum and numerous cultural events throughout the year offer a precious window into this unique Alpine civilisation. The Baroque churches scattered across the villages — such as the one in San Cassiano and the Church of the Assumption in La Villa — tell centuries of history, art and faith. Christmas markets and traditional costume processions during Ladin festivals are unrepeatable opportunities to experience local culture from the inside, not merely as a tourist.

At the table too, Ladin culture expresses itself powerfully: the ancient flavours of canederli dumplings, fried crafuns and malga soups tell of a simple yet generous cuisine tied to the cycle of the seasons and the life of shepherds. An intangible heritage of extraordinary beauty, to be discovered with curiosity and respect.

The Ancient Mills of Val di Morins

Eight restored water mills along the Seres stream: a 2-km walk through Ladin history and unspoilt nature, far from the tourist crowds.

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The Open-Air Museum of Lagazuoi

WWI galleries, trenches and trails on the Falzarego Pass. Forte Tre Sassi houses the Great War Museum with original wartime artefacts and memorabilia.

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Alta Badia with the Family — Adventures for All Ages

Alta Badia is a destination designed for the whole family in every season. In winter, the Dolomiti Superski slopes offer snow parks, ski schools for children from the age of 3, educational snow trails and sledging runs on dedicated pistes — safe thrills and fun for young and old alike. The Piz La Ila gondola and the Gardenaccia chairlift also allow non-skiers to enjoy the winter mountain with ease.

In summer, Alta Badia transforms into one vast natural playground: easy walks through flowering alpine meadows and mountain huts where children can meet farm animals up close, forest adventure courses, mountain bike rides on forest roads and trips to alpine lakes such as Lé Vërt and Lake Limo. The Fanes-Senes-Braies Natural Park becomes a living fairy tale through the legend of the Rëgn de Fanes — a story to live out along the hiking trails while exploring the park together with children.

Hotel & Residence La Villa welcomes families with spacious apartments, cots and high chairs available on request, and a kitchen that pays close attention to children's tastes and dietary needs too. Staying here with children means having everything within reach: nature, adventure, culture and the warmth of a family-run property that truly understands what it means to travel as a family.