Alta Badia ski schools Group & private ski lessons, off-piste and ski touring lessons in Alta Badia
There are several Alta Badia Ski Schools and High Mountain Guide companies in the resorts with the Alta Badia valley each offering a comprehensive ranges of group and private lessons for all ages and abilities, for both skiing and snow boarding.
Alta Badia is one of the 3 valleys that flows from the Sella Massif in the Ladin part of the Italian Dolomites and is a great place to learn to ski and snowboard as the pistes, whilst at high altitude, offer progressive terrain especially around the gentle slopes above the village. Alta Badia also offers some amazing steeps, fantastic intermediate and advanced on-piste trails and with its direct access in to the famous 24km Sella Ronda circuit, Alta Badia provides lift-linked access to over 12 fantastic resorts around the Dolomites. From novice to expert, the ski schools in Alta Badia and guided off-piste tours will ensure you get to experience the best of the Italian Dolomites.
Private ski instructors in Alta Badia
If you prefer your ski or snowboarding lessons in Alta Badia to be with a private instructor then you can book lessons online with our partner, Maison Sport. Private lessons in Alta Badia offer a bespoke experience, whether it’s just you in the lesson or some friends or family are joining you, the lesson can be tailored to your needs. Group lessons provide a sociable environment, where you will join a group with others of a similar ability level, generally run from Sunday or Monday to Friday.
Off-Piste ski guiding & ski touring
To experience the full extent of what Alta Badia and the neighbouring valleys around the Sella Ronda have to offer, why not try some off-piste touring. Expert local guides will navigate you around the high mountain trails in safety taking you on an adventure over the magical glaciers around the Marmolada and steeps in the Arabba area.
In addition to improving your on-piste technique, the ski schools typically offer powder courses, off-piste clinics and avalanche awareness workshops which are invaluable.
Sella Ronda
One of the best known ski tours in Europe, the Sella Ronda is a 26km circuit around the Sella Massif and can be skiied clockwise or anti-clockwise by intermediate skiers and above. Set amongst breathtaking scenery, the tour takes you through the four Ladin valleys of Val Gardena, Alta Badia, Val di Fassa and Arabba.
Marmolada
The Marmolada is the highest mountain in the Dolomites reaching up to 3343m and is easily accessed from Canazei via Arabba. It takes about 40 minutes to ski to the base cable car from Arabba and it takes a further 2 to get to the top. The best known run is the Bellunese from Punta Rocca at 3300m down to Malga Ciapela, a vertical drop of 1800m and 12km long - truly amazing and stunning scenery all the way - one of the best 1 day ski tours on offer.
Summer activities
Some of the ski schools and mountain guides in Alta Badia operate during the warm summer months. Although there is no summer skiing in Alta Badia, there are plenty of other activities for all ages such as....
White water rafting
Canyoning
Guided via ferrata climbing
Mountain climbing
Hiking tours
Glacier walks
