Lonely PlanetOct 5The Best Places for an Italian Ski TripWhether you want to explore in Alta Badia or check out volcanic views at Mt Etna, Italy offers top spots for skiers and snowboarders.village less connected to main ski area20 things in this storySaslongTrailheaded the Legendary 8 list of runsOrtiseiNeighborhoodvillage less connected to main ski areaSanta CristinaNeighborhoodSelvaNeighborhoodElsewhereDolomitesSightAlta Badia, Italymountain range stretching along northern borderDolomiti SuperskiSightAlta Badia, Italyski area with 1200km of slopes across 3000 sq kmSella RondaTrailAlta Badia, Italyintermediate-friendly circular route around Gruppo del SellaGruppo del SellaSightAlta Badia, Italymountains forming a circular routeVal GardenaSightAlta Badia, ItalyIt is best known as a tourist skiing, rock climbing, and woodcarving area.CorvaraNeighborhoodAlta Badia, Italyheart of Alta Badia, sophisticated diningLa Stüa de MichilRestaurantAlta Badia, ItalyMichelin-starred restaurant in CorvaraMont BlancSightCourmayeur, ItalyWestern Europe's highest peakMont Blanc Unlimited passPlaceCourmayeur, Italyaccess to Courmayeur, Chamonix, Crans-MontanaVal di FassaSightAlta Badia, ItalyArabbaSightAlta Badia, ItalyVerrandNeighborhoodCourmayeur, ItalyDolonneNeighborhoodCourmayeur, ItalyEntrèvesNeighborhoodCourmayeur, ItalyChamonixSightCourmayeur, ItalyCrans-MontanaSightCourmayeur, ItalyRead the full piece at Lonely Planet →