Corvara
Traditional family friendly Italian ski resort with some fantastic mountain restaurants
Corvara resort guide - a general overview
The six villages of the Alta Badia region - Corvara, Colfosco, San Cassiano, La Villa, La Val and Badia - are set in some of the most stunning scenery in the South Tyrol. The skiing around these villages is varied and will suit all levels of skiing ability. The position is very central to the Sella Ronda and the valleys of the Dolomite resorts radiate out around you. The Marmolada glacier towers over the surrounding peaks and is easily reached via the resorts of Arabba and the Porto Vescovo cable car. The famous Gran Risa Men's Giant Slalom FIS World Cup run at La Villa is one of the most challenging slalom tracks on the circuit, with 448 metres of vertical.
Corvara is a pretty village situated right in the centre of the Sella Ronda circuit (with over 1,000 kilomtres of pistes). From here you can either ski the Sella Ronda towards Colfosco and the Gardena pass, or Arabba. If you take the Col Alto lift, you can access the local pistes of La Villa and San Cassiano.
Ski holidays in Corvara give you access to the Sella Ronda ski area which is huge, with over 1,000 kilomtres of pistes all covered under just one ski pass.
Photos courtesy of Alta Badia Tourist Office and Paola Finali, Freddy Planinschek, Visual Working, Alex Moling, Roland Haschka and Alex Filz.
Resort stats
433km
1,570m - 2,520m
Level of skiing
- Beginners
- Intermediates
- Experts
- Snow sure
- Off-piste
- Ski area
Qualities
- Charm factor
- Non-skiers
- Nightlife
- Resort layout
- Fine dining
- Short transfer
- Resort value
Airports
- Bolzano
- 45mins
- Verona
- 2hrs 30mins
- Innsbruck
- 2hrs 30mins
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Pros and Cons
Pros
- The incredible scenerey of the Dolomites and superb on-mountain dining
- Pleasant, traditional village that is animated and also family friendly
- Good access to the huge Sella Ronda ski area with over 1,000 km of pistes on one pass
- Great for intermediates looking for a large ski area to cruise about
- Interlinked with San Cassiano and La Villa (the Alta Badia area) and also the Sella Ronda
Cons
- The snow cover is a little erractic especially at either end of the ski season
- Off-piste skiing
Restaurants
Corvara Resort Restaurants
This stunning Italian mountain village has many popular little eateries worth sampling. There are plenty of excellent pizzerias here, but Pizzeria Restaurant Fornella stands out from the crowd. Recommended by locals and visitors alike, it serves excellent pizzas alongside a varied menu of traditional Italian dishes. We've even heard reports that they serve the "best profiteroles in the world"! It's worth booking ahead as the restaurant is often full, although service remains impressively efficient.
Corvara Mountain Restaurants
Corvara is famous for its mountain restaurants and offers some of the best on-mountain dining in the Dolomites, making it difficult to choose where to stop for lunch. Club Moritzino, perched above La Villa on the slopes of Piz La Ila, is an absolute must. Famous for its lively atmosphere, spectacular views and surprisingly excellent seafood, it has long been a favourite with locals, tourists and celebrities alike. For something more traditional, head to Malga Saraghes above San Cassiano, where you'll find homemade pasta, pizzas and classic South Tyrolean dishes served in a beautiful alpine setting.
Corvara Apres Ski
L'Murin is the undisputed centre of Corvara's après ski scene. Expect lively music, Tyrolean boot-stomping dancing and a fun atmosphere that continues well into the evening.
Corvara Nightlife
There is not a huge amount happening after dinner and Corvara is generally more relaxed than some of the larger resorts. Most visitors prefer to enjoy a drink in one of the hotel bars or wine lounges, making the resort ideal for those looking for great food, good wine and a more laid-back evening atmosphere.
Funicular
Cable Car
Gondola
Chair lift
Drag lift
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