Why Alta Badia is Highly Rated

Alta Badia has captured the gold award for Best Overall Ski Resort - Europe 2025 with an impressive 4.70/5.00 rating, a testament to its exceptional all-round excellence. The resort's perfectly balanced offering begins with its remarkable terrain variety – from what one Snomad user called "intermediate paradise" to what Philip, an advanced skier, described as "great access to wide choice of quality off-piste terrain and routes." The facilities receive consistent praise, with Jakub noting that "all is well maintained and most of the lifts are new-ish," while Dee, another advanced skier, is "always impressed by how well groomed and well organised everything is." The snow quality stands out too – Kate mentions that "the region's snow-making facilities are world class," ensuring excellent conditions even early in the season, and several users highlight the impeccable slope maintenance.

Service and value combine to elevate Alta Badia above other European destinations. A user named Kamile describes it as "one of the best resorts around Europe on a good budget," while Simon was impressed with "lots of food and drink options on the slopes, all great value and good character." Jamie, an advanced skier, simply states "Great food, unbelievable views, friendly Italian locals." The mountain restaurants receive particular praise, with Alyssa noting they are "affordable and food is great." What truly completes Alta Badia's winning formula is the seamless access to the wider Dolomiti Superski area and the legendary Sella Ronda circuit – as Scott puts it, it's "a well connected resort across the Dolomiti Superski area. Something for everyone."

If Italy's premier food, culture and skiing isn't enough to persuade you to ski here this season - find out more about its lift prices, stats, and more rankings across 20 categories, on Alta Badia's bespoke resort guide