Best Runs in Alta Badia

Alta Badia offers some seriously varied terrain across the Dolomites, and the piste selection here is all about long cruisers, stunning scenery, and some proper challenging descents when you want them. Here's what stands out:

• Piz Sorega (Blue): A wide, sweeping blue that drops from the top of the gondola with spectacular Dolomite views and perfect piste grooming for building confidence.

• Gran Risa (Black): The infamous World Cup downhill course that's steep, relentlessly technical, and only for strong skiers who fancy a proper leg-burn.

• Vallon (Blue): A gorgeous tree-lined cruiser through the forest with consistent pitch and excellent snow retention even when lower slopes get sketchy.

• Gardenissima (Blue): A ridiculously long blue run stretching from La Crusc down to Corvara, ideal for intermediate skiers wanting to clock up the vertical.

• Boè (Red): A challenging red that snakes down from the Boè summit with varied terrain, steeper sections, and breathtaking panoramic views across the Alta Badia valley.

• Piz La Ila (Blue): A rolling, confidence-building blue run that's wide enough for carving practice and usually quiet enough to avoid the crowds.

• Pralongiá (Red): A fast, open red run across the plateau with long sweeping turns and consistent pitch, perfect for intermediate skiers wanting to open up their turns.

• I Tablá (Red): A sustained intermediate run with excellent grooming and enough pitch to keep things interesting without being intimidating.