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Alta Badia, in the heart of the Dolomites—a UNESCO World Heritage site—is truly extraordinary. Its breathtaking landscape, with iconic peaks and charming Ladin villages like Corvara, Colfosco, La Villa, San Cassiano, and Badia, makes it a dream destination. Add-in gourmet cuisine, a state-of-the-art ski area, and genuinely wonderful locals, and it’s impossible not to fall in love. I organized one of my first group trips there in winter, and this year I returned “as a tourist” in late spring—and I can’t wait to go back!
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Let’s start with the fact that I don’t ski myself. I planned the trip for the very end of March—the last weekend of the ski season—so those who wanted to ski could fully enjoy the slopes. But it’s just as easy for non-skiers. In just three days, we had the chance to truly savor everything this incredible region has to offer.
On the first full day, we hiked Trail No. 15, winding through forests and meadows to reach San Cassiano. We were guided by a UIAA-certified mountain expert, whose knowledge of the mountains, nature, and local history added so much to the experience. Before the hike, we had a light lunch at Rifugio Santa Croce, which we reached from the charming village of San Cassiano via the Sass d’la Crusc chairlift. After the hike, it was pure bliss to relax in the Fanes hotel’s spa and enjoy a dinner of typical local specialties.
The next day, we set out for another unforgettable hike—this time to Lagazuoi, along the historic World War I trails. Lunch was at Rifugio Lagazuoi. Reaching the hut at 2,752 meters in just three minutes by cable car from Passo Falzarego was impressive, though for the adventurous, you could also hike it in about two hours along Trail 402/401 or explore the tunnels carved during the Great War.
Last spring, we returned to San Cassiano to explore the trails of the Parco Naturale Fanes-Senes-Braies. With a wonderful local guide, we even made the climb to Lago Lagazuoi—absolutely breathtaking and a memory I’ll never forget.
Getting there
Getting to Alta Badia from Milan is quick by car—around 4 hours via the A4 and A22 highways—or by a combination of train (to Bolzano or Brunico) and bus. From nearby airports like Venice/Treviso, Verona, or Innsbruck, the easiest way is by rental car or private transfer/shuttle, taking roughly 2–3 hours.
Dolomites scenery
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