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Idyllic Villages in Spectacular Alpine Settings |
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Situated between the well
known resorts of Selva Gardena to the west and Cortina to the east,
the Val Livinallongo and the Val Badia combine to make a paradise
for low, medium and high level walkers; for painters, photographers
and wildflower enthusiasts; for Via Ferrata-ists and climbers; indeed,
anyone with a passion for mountains and alpine valleys. |
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| Collett's offers
an excellent range of half-board, Bed & Breakfast and self catering
accommodation in three enchanting villages:Arabba (1602m), Corvara
(1537m) and Pedraces (1324m). In each of these, we offer access
to Organised Walks, Flower Walks,Via Ferrata, Painting, Cooking,
Ideas & Information, Route Laminates etc., |
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| The people of Arabba, Corvara
and Pedraces are helpful and friendly. Although few speak good English,
most will have a go. Amongst themselves, they use a centuries-old
Ladin dialect but otherwise Italian prevails (and German too, notably
in the Val Badia). We at Collett’s have a special rapport with many
local people based on years of mutual respect and friendship. This
will have positive repercussions for you and you will soon feel
at home here. |
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Original farm buildings in
the heart of Arabba. |
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At the same time,
this area retains its own character and is not overwhelmed by the
tourism it attracts. In the bars and cafes, you are just as likely
to find local people playing cards or taking a break from their
work, as you are to see walkers stopping for refreshment on their
way through. |
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| These villages
boast strategically superb locations with excellent access to numerous
walks,Via Ferratas and local places of interest that punctuate the
surrounding great outdoors. So you can make a dramatic exit to your
chosen destination by cable car,
car, bus, chairlift or on foot.Whatever you do, you'll soon be glad
you came. |
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| Arabba (1602m) sits right at
the end of Val Livinallongo close to some of the area’s most impressive
peaks, including the ‘Queen of the Dolomites’, the Marmolada. The
striking dominance of the Sella, which towers gloriously behind
this picturesque village, will stay with you forever. |
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| Arabba’s location is strategically
superb. Access to walks, Via Ferratas and neighbouring valleys is
excellent. It lies on the old ‘Dolomites Road’ (Strada dei Dolomiti),
which meanders west/east through magnificent scenery, culminating
in a breathtaking descent into Cortina. |
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celebrated ‘Four Passes’ (Quattro Passi), a breathtaking circumnavigation
of the Sella Massif via the Campolongo, Gardena, Sella and Pordoi
passes. |
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| Relaxing
outside Café Peter in Arabba after a long days walk. |
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Chalet Karin is situated
in the centre of Arabba at the foot of the Sella Maassif and
Piz Boé, which rises to£3352m above. |
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| Being in the Veneto (just),
Arabba is a little more Italian in character than its South Tyrolean
neighbours to the north. It lies on the old 'Dolomites Road' (Strada
dei Dolomiti), which meanders through breathtaking scenery to and
from Arabba. Like Corvara, it is a key village on the celebrated
'Four Passes' (Quattro Passi), a spectacular circumnavigation of
the Sella Massif by road via the Campolongo, Gardena, Sella and
Pordoi passes. As a springboard, its location is excellent with
good access to some of the area’s most exciting walks and
Via Ferratas, as well as the Alta Badia and renowned high level
areas such as Sass Pordoi, the Marmolada, the summit plateau of
the Sella and Lagazuoi above the Falzarego Pass. |
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| At 1602m, Arabba is the highest
of our villages. It lies just to the north of the area’s highest
peak and only glacier, the Marmolada (3343m), 'Queen of the Dolomites.'
Yet it is the striking dominance of the Sella, which towers gloriously
behind this cosy and picturesque alpine village, that will stay
with you forever. |
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At the heart of the village
opposite the church is Café Peter where we invite you each
early evening to join us for a drink and a chat about walks, Via
Ferratas and other itineraries. (See ’Office Hour’).
For those staying at the top of the village, an Office Hour takes
place in the hospitable atmosphere of the bar at Chalet Barbara.
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| At the height of summer, Arabba
is a hive of activity. The village festival is in August and lasts
for three days, and there are other occasions when marquees are
erected, local costumes worn, bands play music and beer is served.
Thanks to a local hotelier with a passion for cars, vintage car
rallies pass through and occasionally prestige cars park overnight
in the village square. As for the great outdoors, which surrounds
the village, you can make a dramatic exit to your chosen destination
by cable car, car, bus or on foot. Whatever you do, you’ll soon
be glad you came. |
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Villages of Corvara and Pedraces in the Val Badia |
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| Relaxing
outside Café Peter in Arabba after a long days walk. |
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Covara is nestled at the
head of the Val Badia, at the foot of Sassonger (2665m), at
the junction with Passo Campolungo and Passo Gardena. |
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Just 5kms north of Arabba
is the Val Badia. Our love of this beautiful valley brought us to
Haus Valentin in Pedraces six years ago and we are now especially
delighted to offer accommodation in Corvara (Chalet Verena), the
largest of the five Ladin villages that constitute the majestic
'Alta Badia'. Like Pedraces 6kms down the road, Corvara is a South
Tyrolean gem and a superb springboard and base for a mountain holiday. |
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The delightful
pastoral scenery that surrounds Corvara and Pedraces characterises
the abundance of gentle and medium level walks that can be accessed
from the doorsteps of Haus Valentin, Chalet Verena and our various
self catering properties. But there is also outstanding access and
choice for the higher level walker. Trails leave both villages for
the rocky reaches of the Puez Odle National Park and the extensive
network of paths in the magnificent Fanes National Park, which spectacularly
dominates the eastern flank of the valley. Corvara also provides
superb access (on foot or by gondola) to the towering north and
eastern walls of the Sella Massif with their exhilarating high trails
and Via Ferrata options. The chairlift at Pedraces is a ‘must.’
It is an idyllic and peaceful ride over upland pastures to a beautiful
spot. The views up here are spellbinding and you can relax on the
sun terrace of a rifugio, or start one of several delightful walks
back to the village, or venture into the high terrain of the Fanes
National Park. |
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evening ‘Enrosadira’ on the Fanes. The church
of Santa Croce 700m above Pedraces is accessed by chairlift
from the village. |
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Pedraces. |
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| Moderate level walk between
Corvara and Pedraces. |
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The Santa Croce chairlift
leaving Pedraces. |
| Pedraces is about the same
size as Arabba and along with San Leonardo (a charming satellite village,
which is effectively part of it), it has an almost identical range
of shops, banks, restaurants, bars etc. The chairlift is a ‘must’,
as it takes you on an idyllic and peaceful ascent out of the village
to a beautiful spot, where the views are spellbinding and where you
can either spend a few hours relaxing on the sun terrace of a rifugio
or start one of several delightful walks back to the village. |
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| Flower
meadows above Corvara. |
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Leaving Pedraces
for Santa Croce and the Fanes National Park. |
| Our base here is
Haus Valentin and ‘Office Hour’ takes place each evening in the
warm and hospitable atmosphere of the bar. |
| Where to stay? Accommodation
in Arabba, Corvara & Pedraces |
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| where
in the dolomites are collett's based? |
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| At the
heart of the Dolomites just south of the Austrian border and
not far north of Venice, two stunning valleys wend their way
below spectacular mountains to their terminus at the foot
of Monte Sella, a vast and glorious massif, and one of the
seven great Dolomite peaks that exceed 3000m. |
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Choose
between the three enchanting villages of Arabba, Corvara and
Pedraces, each one set in magnificent mountain landscapes,
each one an ideal springboard for the area. Click here
for an area map. |
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| Situated between the well known
resorts of Selva Gardena to the west and Cortina to the east,
the Val Livinallongo and the Val Badia combine to make a paradise
for low, medium and high level walkers; for painters, photographers
and wildflower enthusiasts; for Via Ferrata-ists and climbers;
indeed, anyone with a passion for mountains and alpine valleys. |
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Collett’s offers an
excellent range of half-board, B&B and self catering accommodation
in three charming villages, Arabba in the
Val Livinallongo, Corvara and Pedraces,
a few miles up the road in the Val Badia. Both villages are
in idyllic settings, enhanced by a startling backdrop of majestic
peaks, which glow rose pink at sunrise and sunset. This is
the enrosadira and it brings a magical air to the valleys |
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| For further information on how to get here: Travel
& Insurance |
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| Arabba
is a besutiful rustic town, nestled under the stunning cliffs
of the Sella Massif & Piz Boé which stands 3,152m
above the Livinallungo Valley. |
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Sassonger stands at 2665
metres above Corvara. |
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