Holidays in Corvara & Colfosco

On an Inghams walking holiday, you have the freedom to explore the area at your own pace. Make each day a new adventure, with as much or as little walking as you like.

Why we love walking in Corvara & Colfosco

When you’re up in the Dolomite mountains, everywhere you look is absolutely incredible – from walking at sunrise or sunset and catching the famous 'enrosadira', when the sun hits the peaks in such away that they emanate a pinky-orange glow, to stopping off for a typical Tyrolean lunch in a rustic mountain hut. Whether you’re new to walking, and just love strolling through the sublime mountain setting, taking in the gravity of nature, or you’re an expert hiker looking to scale challenging peaks and push yourself to the limit in pursuit of a rare viewpoint, Corvara & Colfosco have got you covered. It’s this variety of landscapes, trails and rich food that makes us come back to this area again and again.

Cable Cars

All of our hotels are within walking distance to a nearby cable car, all but one within a five minute walk away, making it easy to head up into the mountains and start walking straight away. In the summer, most lifts open from mid-June until early October. The Alta Badia official website has the most up to date information about the opening times of the main lifts in the area.

Bus

The buses are a useful and affordable way of hopping from place to place in the Alta Badia. To get from Corvara to Colfosco, all you have to do is take the no. 460 bus which takes under 10 minutes, or if you’re a foodie then head slightly further to the resort of San Cassiano on the 465 bus which takes around 25 minutes.

Cascate del Pisciadu

Walking from Corvara to Colfosco through grassy meadows, which are lovely underfoot and through shaded woodlands. You’ll cross bridges over streams and listen to the gentle trickling of the water as you head to the bottom of the dominating Sella Massif, the Dolomite mountain range that towers above you, in contrast to the gentle meadows and streams you’ll pass on the way! This is where you’ll find the Pisciadú waterfall which rushes down over the mountain rocks. This is a gentle walk, ideal for families, or just a relaxed moment to enjoy the nature surrounding you.

• Grade: Easy
• Distance: 3.7km (walking time approx. 1 hour 10 minutes)
• Ascent and descent: 204 metres (ascent) 14 metres (descent)
• Terrain: asphalt surfaces, woodland, meadows

Sass da Ciampac Circumnavigation

See the Dolomites from a totally different perspective on this circular walk. Not as the lush green coated mountain range that you see in pictures but from the top you’ll experience the striking, rocky side of this mountain range; almost as if you’ve hopped on a space shuttle and landed on the moon! This is a great walk if you want to experience the ‘Dolomite Giants’, the Sella Group, the Mittag Valley, Puez Group, Sassongher, Sasso Croce Group, Lavarella, Conturines, Lagazuoi and Val Gardena and Val Badia. See how the landscape changes as you head from the grassy meadows of Corvara and the Gardena Pass and up to the Sass da Ciampac, down into the picturesque Edelweiss Valley.

• Grade: Challenging
• Distance: 13km (walking time approx. 5 hours 30 mins)
• Ascent and descent: 950 metres
• Terrain: dirt tracks, forested paths, curated paths, roads
• Getting there: Taking a taxi to the starting point of the walk at the Passo Gardena takes approx. 15 minutes

Lake Crespeina

Walk all the way up to the Crespeina Plateau at 2,370 metres to visit the Crespeina lake which puddles between Val Gardena and Val Badia. The lake has a legendary past and in Ladin folklore is believed to have been the place where a dragon unleashed his wrath on the lake and surrounding area. You’ll also come across another lake during this walk, Lake Ciampaise. On a good day, the lake will be full of crystal clear mountain water, but it does have periods where it dries out – so it’ll be a matter of luck!

• Grade: Moderate-Challenging
• Distance: 9km (walking time approx. 4 hours)
• Ascent and descent: 450 metres (ascent) 930 metres (decent)
• Terrain: dirt tracks, forested paths, natural paths, curated paths, asphalt surfaces
• Getting there: Taking a taxi to the starting point of the walk at the Passo Gardena Car Park takes approx. 15 minutes

Recommended equipment

Suitable walking shoes with good grip, appropriate clothing, sun cream, sun glasses, rain jacket, a warmer layer, rucksack, at least a litre of water, a snack and cash for mountain huts/transport. You may find walking poles useful for some trails.

Walking maps

For an idea of the walking trails in the area check out this digital walking trail map from the Alta Badia official website.

Hiking guidelines

The mountains are a natural paradise, with lots to explore and discover. To help it stay that way, and remain an enjoyable and safe place for everyone, we recommend following our little list of do's and don'ts:

• Plan your route well and don't over-estimate yourself
• Check the weather forecast
• Tell someone where you're planning to walk and what time you're expecting to be back
• Take all the recommended equipment
• Make a note of emergency numbers:
  • Italian Emergency Services: 112
• Don't leave the marked trails or go onto a glacier without a guide
• Let nature stay wild by not picking flowers (it's illegal in some places) or getting close to/making contact with wild animals
• Always leave gates as you found them
• Leave no trace