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Corvara

Alta Badia's gourmet heart, Michelin mountain huts under the Sella.

Corvara is the main village of Alta Badia, a polished, Ladin-speaking corner of the Dolomites beneath the Sella towers and the pyramid of the Sassongher. It's quietly upscale and famous for one thing above all: the best mountain-hut dining in the Alps, where rifugi run serious kitchens and a hiking lunch becomes the highlight of the trip.

How it scores

Scenery
Food scene
Romance
Family-friendly
Hiking
Value for money

Best for

  • Food lovers
  • Couples
  • Skiers
  • Comfort seekers

Who should skip it

  • Tight budgets
  • Train travelers

Signature experiences

  • A gourmet lunch on a high rifugio terrace in the Pralongià meadows
  • The Sella Ronda lift circuit straight from the village
  • Sunrise on the Sassongher pyramid above town

Biggest mistake

Not booking the marquee mountain-hut tables. Alta Badia's best rifugi fill days ahead.

Worth the splurge

A tasting menu at one of the valley's Michelin-starred mountain restaurants.

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