Corvara is the quintessential alpine village, set, picturesquely, amongst the snow-capped peaks of the Dolomites, at the foot of Sassongher Mountain, and is a fabulous holiday destination come summer or winter. As a ski resort, Corvara is a good match for beginners and intermediate skiers looking for charming surrounds, and in the summer Corvara glows green with life, beckoning hikers and bikers and outdoors folk. Our recommendations for the best places to stay in Corvara are a collection of charming chalet-style hotels, in a range of sizes and price-brackets that work equally well in either winter or summer.
Skiers will want to know that the resort has around twenty lifts, and about 44kms worth of piste, but it’s also part of the wider Alta Badia region, which increases the piste access to 130kms. And once you add in the Dolomiti Superski region you’re up to more than eleven hundred kilometres worth of skiing terrain, with not too much faffing around with travel in between. Around Corvara itself are good downhill blue and red runs, with just a few black runs, so we recommend the best places to stay in Corvara to families, and skiers who’re more about spectacular surrounds than serious challenges. Corvara’s apres ski scene is ’delightful’ rather than lively, perfect if you’re a fan of cosy pubs, elegant cocktail bars and cuisine that takes itself seriously. If you’re looking for lively, Selva is just a short distance away.
Of the six villages on and around the Sellaronda ski route, Corvara has one of the most spectacular positions, in an often sunny valley under a granite massif. It is purpose built for visitors, offering a great range of accommodation and lots of choice when it come to dining, and enjoying yourself in the great outdoors — expect tennis courts, an indoor ice rink, a golf course and a picturesque bathing lake. And that’s on top of the kilometres upon kilometres of hiking and biking trails. The best places to say in Corvara are ideal for active couples, groups, or families in every season, really.