Residence Ciasa Vedla
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Full kitchen · 43–55 m² · Sleeps 5
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Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Badia
10 stays · 3 aparthotels and 7 serviced apartments
Aparthotels and serviced apartments suit Badia, the Ladin-speaking municipality at the heart of Alta Badia in the South Tyrol Dolomites, because stays here are usually built around skiing, walking or cycling days. A kitchen is useful for early breakfasts and packed lunches, and a separate living area gives a family somewhere to dry kit and spread out. To compare formats, see aparthotel vs hotel.
10 stays
Where to stay in Badia
Pedraces
- skiing
- families
- quiet stays
Pedraces is one of the two villages that make up Badia proper, according to Wikipedia, on one side of the Gran Ega river. It is a natural base for visitors who want a smaller settlement within Alta Badia rather than one of the larger ski hubs such as Corvara. Check bus stops and lift access against your exact address.
Stays in or near Pedraces
- Residence Ciasa Mirasas · about 200 m away
- Ciasa Nene Franzl · in the area
- Garni Ciasa Urban · about 200 m away
- Guesthouse Rungg · about 300 m away
San Leonardo
- walking
- quiet stays
- families
San Leonardo (San Linêrt in Ladin) is the second village of Badia proper, facing Pedraces across the Gran Ega river, according to Wikipedia. Its position next to Pedraces means the two are best treated as a single base: ask which side of the river a property sits on and how far the nearest bus stop is.
Stays in or near San Leonardo
- Residence Ciasa Mirasas · about 600 m away
- Apartments Chalet Maria · about 200 m away
- Residence Lersc · about 200 m away
- Appartamenti Residence Pars · about 200 m away
La Villa
- skiing
- ski racing
- events
La Villa (La Ila in Ladin, Stern in German) is the southern district of the municipality. Wikipedia says the Maratona dles Dolomites cycling event begins in La Ila, and the German Wikipedia says it starts in Stern on the first July weekend. The German article also says the Gran Risa slope hosts a giant slalom race of the Alpine Ski World Cup each mid-December. Check the event calendar if you plan to stay around those dates.
Stays in or near La Villa
- Residence Rosarela · about 1 km away
Corvara
- ski circuits
- bus links
- longer stays
Corvara in Badia lies south of Badia and, according to Wikipedia, is one of the three municipalities in Alta Badia alongside Badia and La Val. If you are choosing between several villages, compare Corvara with Badia on distance to the lifts you plan to use and on the bus connections the tourist board describes. See the Corvara in Badia page for stays there.
Getting around Badia
The Alta Badia tourist board says the nearest train stations are Brunico-Bruneck, 30 km away and connected by bus several times a day, Bressanone-Brixen, 65 km away, and Bolzano-Bozen, also 65 km away via the Gardena Pass. All three have buses, shuttle services and taxis for the last stage. The board lists Bolzano Airport as the closest airport, with Venice, Milan, Treviso, Verona, Bergamo, Innsbruck and Munich as other options, reached by taxi, shuttle or public transport.
Within the valley, the tourist board says the South Tyrol Guest Pass allows free travel on the region's public transport network for visitors, and that taxi companies belonging to the Alta Badia tourist board operate in the valley. It also says a free shuttle runs between Corvara and Colfosco every thirty minutes in summer. Plan the mix of local buses and your own car around where your accommodation is relative to the lifts.
Living in Badia for longer
Longer stays work well in Badia if you want a quieter alternative to the larger resorts. The German Wikipedia says tourism drives the local economy and that the municipality belongs to the Alta Badia tourism association. A kitchen makes it easy to self-cater, and the Ladin-speaking character of the villages is part of the appeal. Visit the what's included in a serviced apartment guide to check basics such as laundry and linen before you book.
The tourist board describes Alta Badia as spanning 16 km between the Val Pusteria and Val Gardena, which makes it a base for several valleys. Wikipedia describes two nature parks nearby, Fanes-Sennes-Prags and Puez-Geisler, with peaks above 3,000 metres. Autumn is promoted separately by the tourist board, with guided hikes and a trail-running event.
When to visit Badia
Winter and summer are both main seasons. Wikipedia says the Alta Badia ski area has about 130 km of terrain, 51 lifts and a 1,226 metre vertical drop with summit elevation of 2,550 metres, and that snowmaking covers most of the runs. The Gran Risa giant slalom is held in mid-December, which is a busy period for the area.
In summer the tourist board's mobility page mentions cycling access, and its autumn page says summer lifts keep running into early October for high-altitude access. The Maratona dles Dolomites cycling event starts in La Villa on the first weekend of July, according to the German Wikipedia, so expect busy roads and high demand for accommodation around then. The tourist board's autumn page also lists guided hikes and a trail-running event through larch forests during the autumn colours.
Wikipedia says Badia covers 82 square kilometres at 1,315 metres in the Dolomites, and that 91.67 per cent of residents speak Ladin as a first language. It names three main frazioni: La Ila (La Villa), San Ciascian (San Cassiano) and Badia proper, which consists of Pedraces and San Linêrt (San Leonardo) on either side of the Gran Ega river. The German Wikipedia article uses the name Abtei and lists the same districts as Abtei proper, Stern and St. Cassian. Next door, San Cassiano and Corvara in Badia have their own pages.
Long-stay tips for Badia
Of the 10 properties here, 8 offer an in-apartment washing machine, 2 include some form of housekeeping and 1 have a 24-hour front desk. For longer stays, the facts box on each property page shows exactly what the apartments include.
8 properties list a full kitchen and 2 only a kitchenette, so check the room type if you plan to cook more than simple meals.
Where room sizes are published, the median apartment here is 42 m².
Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.
Other cities in Italy
Comparing destinations? See aparthotels in Rimini, Milan, Rome, Florence, Trieste, Riva del Garda, Naples and Vieste.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best area to stay in Badia?
Pedraces and San Leonardo make up Badia proper and suit quiet stays in the middle of the valley, while La Villa is the district associated with the Gran Risa slope and event weekends.
How do I get to Badia by train?
The tourist board says the nearest station is Brunico-Bruneck, 30 km from Alta Badia, with buses several times a day. Bressanone-Brixen and Bolzano-Bozen are 65 km away.
Which airport is closest to Badia?
The Alta Badia tourist board lists Bolzano Airport as the closest, with Venice, Milan, Treviso, Verona, Bergamo, Innsbruck and Munich as other options.
What is the South Tyrol Guest Pass?
The tourist board says it allows visitors free travel on the public transport network of South Tyrol. Check with your accommodation how it is issued.
What language do people speak in Badia?
Wikipedia says 91.67 per cent of residents speak Ladin as a first language, with the rest speaking Italian or German.
How many aparthotels are there in Badia?
We currently list 10 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Badia.
Do aparthotels in Badia have kitchens?
10 of the 10 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.
Which aparthotels in Badia have a washing machine?
8 properties list an in-apartment washing machine. Use the facts box on each property page to check.
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