How big is Alta Badia?
Alta Badia has 130 trails served by 53 lifts — 18th for trails 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
Trails
53
Lifts
9,114ft
Top
4,324ft
Base
4,790ft
Vertical
BZO
Nearest airport, 33 mi
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 4,324ft at the base to 9,114ft at the top, a vertical of 4,790ft. 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 trails 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 December 2 to May 16, about 167 days.
March is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 42in, 19in 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), 33 mi away in a straight line. Innsbruck (INN), Austria is 55 mi, Treviso (TSF) is 66 mi. 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 ticket 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 ticket 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.
- BolzanoBZO33 mi
- InnsbruckINN55 mi · major airport
- TrevisoTSF66 mi · 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
- 8h 45m · 4,069 mi
- Ground transfer
- 1h 5m · 45 mi
- Total
- ≈ 12h 20m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
- Fly to Innsbruck (INN)
- Flight
- 8h 40m · 4,044 mi
- Ground transfer
- 1h 50m · 74 mi
- Total
- ≈ 13h
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
- Fly to Treviso (TSF)
- Flight
- 8h 55m · 4,132 mi
- Ground transfer
- 2h 15m · 89 mi
- Total
- ≈ 13h 40m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
Estimates from straight-line distances, not timetables: flights at typical cruising speed plus taxi and climb, ground transfers at an average 40 mph. 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 ticket 2026/27
€4536-day adult Dolomiti Superski · ≈$519
€76 per day · 15.9 km of trails per € · #3 of 30 for value in Italy
99value scoreOutstanding value
Alta Badia trail map
We publish a trail map only once we have checked it against the resort'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 trails and 53 lifts, running from 4,324ft to 9,114ft.
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 level
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 ticket pricesDay and multi-day ticket 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
- Cortina d'Ampezzo9 mi
- Selva di Val Gardena12 mi
- Santa Cristina14 mi
- Canazei14 mi
- Val Gardena15 mi
- Ortisei15 mi
Distances are straight-line, not by road.