Appartamenti La Sajun & Les Viles
9.6 out of 10 from 46 reviewsLa Villa
Kitchenette · 45–80 m² · Sleeps 6
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Aparthotels & serviced apartments in La Villa
8 stays · 5 aparthotels and 3 serviced apartments
Aparthotels and serviced apartments suit La Villa because stays in the Dolomites are usually built around skiing, hiking or cycling days, and a kitchen and separate living area help with early starts, packed lunches and drying kit. To compare formats, see aparthotels versus hotels.
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Where to stay in La Villa
La Villa village
- skiing
- hiking
- first-time visitors
The official Alta Badia site says the core of the village consists of the Ciastel Colz castle and a parish church built in 1516 and dedicated to Saint Mary of the Assumption. It adds that a Ski World Cup race is held on the Gran Risa slope in December, and that in summer the village is the starting point of the Maratona dles Dolomites.
Stays in or near La Villa village
- Appartamenti La Sajun & Les Viles · about 1 km away
- Sportony Mountain Lodges · about 600 m away
- La Bercia Alpine Lodge & Spa · about 900 m away
- Appartamenti Loretta · in the area
Pedraces
- skiing
- valley base
Wikipedia names Pedraces as part of Badia proper, and says Alta Badia's overall vertical drop of 1,226 metres runs down to Pedraces. Wikipedia describes Badia as lying on the Gran Ega river in the southern, upper part of the Val Badia.
Corvara
- ski lifts
- summer lifts
Wikipedia says the Alta Badia ski area is centred on Corvara, with the lift-served summit on the Sella group. The official Alta Badia site lists summer lifts and a Summer Card among its pages for getting around in summer.
San Cassiano
- Ladin culture
- museum
Wikipedia names San Cassiano as one of the frazioni of Badia, with a parish church consecrated in 1782 and a small museum covering Ladin history that exhibits the skeleton of a cave bear. The official Alta Badia site lists it as one of the villages of the area.
Getting around La Villa
The official Alta Badia site says the nearest railway station is Brunico, a little over 30 kilometres from Alta Badia and connected by bus. Bressanone and Bolzano stations are 65 kilometres away, and the closest airports are Bolzano, Verona, Venice and Treviso. It also lists a bus transfer service connecting northern Italy with some international airports, and taxis.
Wikipedia says the valley road runs up to three mountain passes, Valparola, Campolongo and Gardena, and that all pass roads may be temporarily closed during harsh winter conditions. The official site describes an integrated mobility system of public and private transport, shuttles and taxis, and promotes the South Tyrol Guest Pass for travelling on South Tyrol's public transport.
Living in La Villa for longer
The official Alta Badia site lists tourist offices, shops and services, and describes accommodation that includes apartments, farmhouses, B&Bs and rooms. It also lists ski schools, ski and snowboard rental and bike rentals among its services, so equipment can be arranged locally.
Wikipedia says tourism is the most important contributor to Badia's economy. The official site lists cooking classes, Ladin restaurants and alpine huts among its food and wine pages.
When to visit La Villa
The official Alta Badia site and Wikipedia both place a Ski World Cup race on the Gran Risa slope in December, and Wikipedia describes the World Cup stop as usually in mid-December. In summer the official site promotes hiking, summer lifts, cycling and the Maratona dles Dolomites, and it also has an Autumn in Alta Badia hiking page.
The official site also lists cross-country skiing, the Sellaronda ski tours and spring skiing among its winter pages.
La Villa, also called La Ila or Stern, is a village in the municipality of Badia in South Tyrol, in the Alta Badia area of the Dolomites. The official Alta Badia site places it at an altitude of 1,433 metres, between the Puez-Odle and Fanes-Senes-Braies nature parks. Badia is one of the five Ladin-speaking communities of the Val Badia. See the neighbouring hubs for Corvara in Badia and San Cassiano, or browse Italy.
Long-stay tips for La Villa
Of the 8 properties here, 2 offer an in-apartment washing machine, 5 include some form of housekeeping and 3 have a 24-hour front desk. For longer stays, the facts box on each property page shows exactly what the apartments include.
5 properties list a full kitchen and 3 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 45 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
Where is La Villa?
La Villa, also called La Ila or Stern, is a frazione of Badia in South Tyrol, in the Alta Badia area. The official Alta Badia site places it at an altitude of 1,433 metres.
What is the nearest train station to La Villa?
The official Alta Badia site says the nearest station is Brunico, a little over 30 kilometres from Alta Badia and connected by bus.
Which airports serve Alta Badia?
The official Alta Badia site names Bolzano, Verona, Venice and Treviso as the closest airports, and mentions a bus transfer service from northern Italy and some international airports.
What is La Villa known for?
The official site says the Gran Risa slope hosts a Ski World Cup race in December, and that the village is the starting point of the Maratona dles Dolomites in summer.
How many aparthotels are there in La Villa?
We currently list 8 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in La Villa.
Do aparthotels in La Villa have kitchens?
8 of the 8 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.
Which aparthotels in La Villa have a washing machine?
2 properties list an in-apartment washing machine. Use the facts box on each property page to check.
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