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Three Winter Resorts
Arabba, Corvara & Pedraces Badia
Vibrant, charming and pretty, set against awe-inspiring mountain backdrops
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.
Situated between the Val Gardena to the west and Cortina to the east, Val Livinallongo (Arabba) and Val Badia (Pedraces Badia & Corvara) combine to make a winter paradise for skiers of all levels, snowshoers, winter walkers - indeed, anyone with a passion for mountains and idyllic alpine valleys. These villages boast strategically superb locations with doorstep access to the vast Dolomiti Superski network, as well as the remote snowfields and woodland, which are so attractive for snowshoers and winter walkers.
These villages are in magical settings, each enhanced by a startling backdrop of majestic peaks, which glow rose pink at sunrise and sunset; this is the enrosadira and it brings a mystical air to the valleys. The panoramas will absorb you for hours, as you gaze up to a seemingly unbroken rim of remarkable massifs, which dramatically pierce the gentle landscapes of the valleys, which, in turn, are characterised by Tyrolean hamlets, where traditional farm buildings and alpine chalets huddle around the spires of their picturesque churches.
The people here are helpful and friendly. Few speak good English, but most have a go. Amongst themselves, they use a centuries-old Ladin dialect but otherwise Italian (and German) prevail. 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 soon feel at home here.
The villages themselves are a charming mixture of modern mountain resort and tranquil step back in time. Attractive modern chalets and hotels are interspersed with rustic alpine dwellings and timbered farm buildings. They have equipped themselves well for the holidaymaker without compromising their unquestionable charm. There are banks with cashpoints, supermarkets, shops (including some excellent winter sports shops), delightful restaurants, cafes, bars and pizzerias. Life is unhurried and easygoing.
on Route 3 above Corvara
above Pedraces
after a long days Snowshoeing
Corvara
The ultimate winter resort
Nestled spectacularly under the vast and dramatic walls of the Sella massif, Corvara is a beautiful alpine resort for both skiers and winter walkers. It is the largest of the Val Badia's six villages and provides outstanding access to the slopes for skiers and to the snowfields and winter trails for walkers and snowshoers. Our Chalet Verena has a prime location just a few yards away from both the village centre and the ski fields.
At 1537m, Corvara is the second highest village on the Dolomiti Superski network and a key resort on the celebrated Sella Ronda ski circuit. It lies in between Arabba and Pedraces beneath the towering Sella Massif and Sassongher.
Pedraces Badia
simply enchanting
Pedraces is a gem and encapsulates the overwhelming beauty of the Val Badia. Here the valley opens up dramatically into a landscape of gentle snowfields, woodland and Tyrolean hamlets. The village itself is stunningly set below the vast wall of the Fanes Massif, which towers impressively above. Pedraces Badia is a tyrolean gem in a picture postcard setting. It is a superb springboard for snowshoers and winter walkers. Skiers enjoy excellent access to Corvara, the Pralongia Plateau, the Hidden Valley, the Sella Ronda, Arabba and the Val Gardena.
Arabba
a first class ski resort
At 1602m, Arabba is one of the highest ski resorts in the Dolomites. 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.
Being in the Veneto (just), Arabba is a little more Italian in character than its South Tyrolean neighbours. Its location is unrivalled, especially for the downhill skier. It is a key village on the celebrated Sella Ronda ski circuits and is the gateway to the Marmolada Glacier. Its labyrinth of north facing red and black runs remain in excellent condition well into April and yet it is on the doorstep of a whole network of more intermediate pistes for the less ambitious skiers.
Collett's has had a presence in Arabba for many years; we 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.
