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Alta Badia Walking Holidays

7 days / 6 nights

Spend a week hiking across the green alpine meadows, discovering mountain streams, and enjoying astonishing views in the heart of the Dolomites.

Starting point

Corvara

Finish point

Corvara

Season

From June to September

Technical level

3/5

Fitness level

3/5

Tour type

Center-Based

Spend a week hiking across the green alpine meadows, discovering mountain streams, and enjoying astonishing views in the heart of the Dolomites.

Starting point

Corvara

Finish point

Corvara

Season

From June to September

Technical level

3/5

Fitness level

3/5

Tour type

Center-Based

Visit one of the most picturesque valleys in the Dolomites – Val Badia
Embrace the Ladin culture and their luscious dishes
Hike up to viewpoints above 2000 meters
Witness Mt. Marmolada in all its glory
Walk through the authentic alpine villages of Badia, La Villa, La Val, and Corvara

Itinerary of the trip

On your first day, you will have enough time to get comfortable at your accommodation and explore the idyllic town of Corvara in the scenic Val Badia valley. Make sure you get enough rest for the upcoming days of walking.

Accommodation

Hotel Col Alto

Note: This accommodation is an example of the type and level you will stay in.

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Upon waking up and enjoying a nutritious breakfast, you will catch a bus from Corvara to the Valparola pass. That is where your today’s adventure begins, taking you across the green meadows and past alpine lakes back to Corvara. As you hike below the Setsas mountain peak, you will be able to delight in the views surrounding you. After seeing enough of the Val Badia valley from above, you will descend back down for a night of rest.

Hiking

16 km and 240 m of elevation gain / 840 m of elevation loss

Accommodation

Hotel Col Alto

Note: This accommodation is an example of the type and level you will stay in.

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Following a tiresome day of walking, a less challenging stage awaits you. The Piz Boe cable car will take you to an altitude of 2200 meters. After that, you will follow a balcony path around the Col de Stagn peak while admiring its steep rock faces. The view opens up towards Marmolada, the highest peak in the Dolomites. You can have lunch at the Franz Kostner hut, taking advantage of their delicious Ladin dishes. The trail then rounds back towards the upper Boe cable car station, but in case you feel too tired, you can ride a chairlift before switching to the cable car.

Hiking

10 km and 500 m of elevation gain / 1170 m of elevation loss

Accommodation

Franz Kostner hut

Note: This accommodation is an example of the type and level you will stay in.

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Today is time for another slightly longer stage, starting with a short transfer to the Gardena mountain pass. The walking begins with a climb, but the route soon levels out, and you will reach the Clampei mountain pass upon a relatively straight rocky path. Here, you can either strike towards the Puez hut and return upon the same trail or start descending to Corvara immediately by the Edelweiss hut and village of Colfosco.

Hiking

14 km and 520 m of elevation gain / 1080 m of elevation loss

Accommodation

Hotel Col Alto

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Starting in Corvara, you will begin walking toward La Villa alongside the main road at the foot of the mountains. As you ascend above La Villa, the views will get more striking with every step until you reach the Gardenaccia cable car station. You will descend to Badia past the Sponata lake and loop back to Corvara on the other side of the valley, passing traditional mountain lodges and other monuments of the Ladin culture.

Hiking

20 km and 750 m of elevation gain/loss

Accommodation

Hotel Col Alto

Note: This accommodation is an example of the type and level you will stay in.

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Your last active day begins with a quick bus ride to the village of Badia, where you will take the La Crusc cable car up the mountain. After that, you will follow an up-and-down path toward the Rit mountain hut. Then you only have to descend to the La Val village, which preserved its traditional spirit, giving you a feeling of calmness and authenticity when walking its streets. Here, you will catch a bus back to Corvara to spend your final night in the Dolomites.

Hiking

15 km and 500 m of elevation gain / 1200 m of elevation loss

Accommodation

Hotel Col Alto

Note: This accommodation is an example of the type and level you will stay in.

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Every fairytale has its ending, and even your story in the Dolomites will conclude. But before that, you can still enjoy your final day in Corvara, depending on when you have a flight to catch.

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What’s included in the price?

Self-guided

6 nights in a 3-star hotel with breakfast

Digital guidebook with itinerary, route instructions, and practical information

GPS navigation with an easy-to-use app

Tour design and organization

Service and support during your hike

NOT INCLUDED

Tourist tax

OPTIONAL EXTRAS

Airport transfer

Extra nights

Hotel upgrades

Single supplement

What to bring to the tour

Hiking shoes/boots
25 to 45-liter backpack
Base layer
Sports T-shirts
Hiking shorts
Hiking water-repellent pants
Waterproof jacket
Midlayer
Sports socks and underwear
Leisurewear for evenings
Down jacket
Gloves
Shade hat/cap

Warm headwear
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Headlamp
Hiking poles
ID card or passport
Snacks
Cash
Water bottles or hydration pack
Sleeping liner
Toiletries
Toilet paper
Small first aid kit

The Badia valley is vastly renowned for its ski slopes, but summer holidays in the Dolomites will leave you with just as many (if not more) memorable moments and fresh experiences. And the authentic alpine village of Corvara, surrounded by the towering Dolomites mountain peaks, is the perfect place for them!

As there are so many noteworthy walking trails around Corvara, these holidays include a significant amount of daily hiking. Although paths can be rocky at certain sections, they are technically undemanding and offer escape routes, including chair lifts and cable cars.

You will visit the scenic mountain passes, such as Passo Valparola and Passo Gardena, before finding your way back to the valley along panoramic trails, astonished by the views of the Marmolada, Civetta, and Pelmo mountain peaks in the distance.

We will ensure that comfortable accommodations will be waiting for you when you return to the valley fatigued but full of new memories. You will also receive a GPS navigation for every hike, expanded upon in our booklet with a detailed itinerary and essential information about the surroundings.

We even include some culinary recommendations so that you can fully immerse in the Ladin culture, from learning about their tradition to eating authentic dishes, especially their homemade dairy products.

Frequently Asked Questions

Although hiking in light rain is manageable as long as proper attire is worn, it is crucial to note that hiking during a storm can be extremely dangerous. It is recommended to schedule hikes early in the day during the summer months to avoid thunderstorms. However, if the forecast predicts severe weather, it is best to reschedule, or we can advise you on a different tour option.

It depends on the tour, as some routes run well above 2000 or even 2500 meters of elevation. Therefore, they are impassable in snowy conditions, limiting the visiting season to the summer and early autumn days between late June and early October.

However, some of our holidays keep to lower elevations, so hiking in early spring or late autumn is still possible. You can read more extensively about it on our subpage about the Dolomites.

All the accommodations offer vegetarian and vegan options for breakfast. You also will not have any trouble finding such menus at restaurants. When you eat at mountain huts, though, they might not serve vegan meals. In such cases, it is best to bring your own food.

Our hiking holidays are suitable for children as long as they are prepared physically and sure-footed. To ensure the safety and enjoyment of young participants, we recommend that they be at least eight years old to join the tours.

While our tours are designed to suit a wide range of people, some days can include long distances with substantial elevation gain. We try to keep this to a minimum while preserving the overall quality of your experience, but you should be used to walking for 4-6 hours while overcoming around 600 meters of elevation.

We also try to route our walks in the vicinity of cable cars and chairlifts to shorten your climbs or help you descend in case of fatigue.

Shoes are an essential piece of equipment when walking in the Dolomites. We suggest you wear sturdy hiking shoes with ankle support for all our tours, as the ground in the Dolomites is uneven, sometimes rocky, and slippery. Therefore, you risk a severe injury if you wear sneakers, especially if you are not used to hiking on such terrain.

The car might offer you slightly more flexibility and freedom, but it is not necessary to come by car, as public transport is well-organized in the Dolomites and the entire Alps. Even traveling across different countries is very convenient. Be it by bus or train — you can reach virtually any destination in the Dolomites using public transport.

Additionally, you will promote sustainable tourism by reducing your carbon footprint, and we are all for keeping the environment of the Dolomites as untouched as possible.

Keep in mind that the Dolomites are one of the most popular tourist destinations all year round, and all accommodations are subject to availability. Therefore, early booking is crucial to ensure the housing you desire, but we will always do our best to get you the optimal lodging based on your preferences.

Ratings & Reviews

5.0 average rating

Kristin Stone

Verified customer · 11 months ago

1) Stunningly beautiful places with perfect weather! Good balance of countryside and old city walking. 2) The Trip App was incredible!!! 5 stars! Loved the write ups on each location. The links to all restaurants, hotels, attractions, tickets! The GPS app also worked. 3) PERFECTLY located hotels and rooms with two beds and thoughtful staff! Loved being right in the old towns with amazing views. I did not mind carrying bags up or down in order to have the locations but much appreciated when we did have help with this 4) Breakfast being included with the rooms (even though there was a mix up the first morning). I don't like to have to plan breakfast spots and the buffets were incredible. 5) The kindness and promptness of the drivers, Nice transport vehicles and easy drop off and pick up points. Plus help with our bags. 6) The Walking Holidays Croatia team was helpful and easy to work with. We appreciate all they did to customize out trip.

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Ann Swainson

Verified customer

Thank you so much for a fantastic trip. It was absolutely stunning, well organised, and a brilliant trip. Special thanks to Jan for his kindness & support on what was a personally challenging trek.

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