How big is Alta Badia?
Alta Badia has 130 pistes served by 53 lifts — 18th for pistes of the 30 resorts we track in Italy. On lifts it ranks 10th of the 30.
Alta Badia resort guide
South Tyrol, Italy
Gourmet skiing with Michelin-starred mountain restaurants
Alta Badia at a glance
130
Pistes
53
Lifts
2,778m
Top
1,318m
Base
1,460m
Vertical
BZO
Nearest airport, 46 km
40% beginner45% intermediate15% advanced
Alta Badia combines excellent skiing with world-class dining, offering Michelin-starred restaurants on the slopes and authentic Ladin culture.
Your questions about Alta Badia, answered
How high is Alta Badia?
The lifts run from 1318m at the base to 2778m at the top, a vertical of 1460m. Of the 30 resorts we track in Italy, that is the 14th highest, with the 7th biggest vertical.
Is Alta Badia good for beginners or experts?
The pistes at Alta Badia split 40% beginner, 45% intermediate and 15% advanced, against an average of 32% beginner and 24% advanced across the resorts we track in Italy.
On those numbers it suits beginners and intermediates.
When is the ski season at Alta Badia?
Over the last ten winters Alta Badia has typically held skiable snow at mid-mountain from around 2 December to 16 May, about 167 days.
March is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 107cm, 49cm of new snow and 2.3 bluebird days.
Month-by-month snow history →What is the nearest airport to Alta Badia?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Bolzano (BZO), 46km away in a straight line. Innsbruck (INN), Austria is 87km, Treviso (TSF) is 106km. Road distances are longer, often much longer in the mountains, and the nearest airport is not always the one with the most flights.
How much is a lift pass at Alta Badia?
A 6-day adult Dolomiti Superski costs €453 for 2026/27, or €76 a day. For value it ranks 3rd of the 30 resorts we price in Italy.
Full lift pass prices and history →Airports near Alta Badia
Airports with scheduled flights, nearest first. Distances are straight-line; by road they are longer, and in the mountains often much longer.
- BolzanoBZO46 km
- InnsbruckINN87 km · major airport
- TrevisoTSF106 km · major airport
Travel time to Alta Badia
Pick the airport you fly from for an estimate of the journey to the resort.
- Fly to Bolzano (BZO)Quickest
- Flight
- 1h 55m · 1,023 km
- Transfer by road
- 55m · 62 km
- Total
- ≈ 2h 50m
- Fly to Innsbruck (INN)
- Flight
- 1h 50m · 973 km
- Transfer by road
- 1h 50m · 117 km
- Total
- ≈ 3h 40m
- Fly to Treviso (TSF)
- Flight
- 2h 5m · 1,132 km
- Transfer by road
- 2h 10m · 143 km
- Total
- ≈ 4h 15m
Estimates from straight-line distances, not timetables: flights at typical cruising speed plus taxi and climb, transfers at an average 65 km/h by road. They leave out check-in and baggage time, and mountain roads in snow can take much longer. Check with airlines and transfer companies before booking.
Alta Badia lift pass 2026/27
€4536-day adult Dolomiti Superski · ≈£389
€76 per day · 15.9 km of piste per € · #3 of 30 for value in Italy
99value scoreOutstanding value
Alta Badia piste map
We publish a piste map only once we have checked it against the lift company's own file, and we do not yet have a verified map for Alta Badia. Most resorts release the new season's map between October and December, so this page will fill in as winter approaches. In the meantime, Alta Badia has 130 pistes and 53 lifts, running from 1,318m to 2,778m.
Why go to Alta Badia
- Stunning Dolomite scenery
- Excellent for all skill levels
- Great for families
- Beautiful mountain views
- Modern lift infrastructure
- Good value for money
Things to know
- Can get crowded during peak season
- Limited nightlife
- Weather dependent
- Limited tree skiing
- Can be windy
- Limited challenging terrain
Skiing and snowboarding Alta Badia by ability
Beginners
Alta Badia is excellent for beginners! The resort has dedicated beginner areas with gentle slopes, excellent ski schools, and modern lifts.
Intermediates
Perfect for intermediate skiers! Alta Badia offers a great variety of intermediate terrain with well-groomed pistes and modern lifts.
Advanced
Advanced skiers will find some challenging terrain at Alta Badia, but the resort is primarily known for its beginner and intermediate skiing.
Our take on Alta Badia
Food & dining
Après-ski
Price level
Mid-range
Facilities
Official resort website: altabadia.it
More on Alta Badia
- Alta Badia snow reportLive conditions, snow depth and the 7-day forecast by elevation
- Alta Badia snow historyTen seasons of snowfall, snow depth, powder days and when the season ends
- Alta Badia lift pass pricesDay and week pass prices, how they have changed, and value for money
- Ski resorts in ItalyLive snow reports and a map of resorts, cities and airports in Italy
Ski resorts near Alta Badia
- Selva di Val Gardena12 km
- Santa Cristina15 km
- Canazei16 km
- Val Gardena18 km
- Ortisei18 km
- Cortina d'Ampezzo19 km
Distances are straight-line, not by road.