Summer for kids: check out this advantageous promotion for families

summer for kids 220.06.2009-18.07.2009

22.08.2009-05.09.2009

The Posta Zirm Hotel and the Sporthotel Panorama adhere to this special offer for children during the mentioned periods.

Up to the age of 6, your kid will enjoy free half board accomodation while children between 6 and 12 will have 50% discount on the half board price.

The only condition is a minimum stay of one week.

Take the chance to bring your children back to nature, the tourist office of Corvara has prepared a varied weekly programme that includes sports activities, games, treasure hunts, tournaments, adventure parcourses, excursions to get to know the local fauna and drawing contests.

For sure there won't be time to get bored!

 

Saint Leonhard Horse Parade: A truly folkloristic event with ancient roots

horse parade 1Sunday 8 November 2009

This event will for sure make every horse lover's heart beat faster! The parade is organized by the Val Badia Horse Association and it is a great chance to see the local, traditional costumes worn by the inhabitants of the 5 different Ladin valleys.

The parade offers spectators a glimpse into past traditions and for those participating, it is a chance to show off their beautifully decorated turnouts as well as meet up with fellow enthusiasts.

Every valley has got particular decorations to their dresses and horses that distinguish them from their neighbours. The village bands of Corvara, Badia and La Val will entertain the onlookers with traditional tyrolean hymns while the gastronomic stand will be serving fresh and delightful Ladin specialties.

This parade is a great chance to migle with locals as the main touristic season is over and most of the people attending will be residents in a party mood.

 

jazz festival 2008Val Badia Jazz Festival: Exclusive event for live music fans!!

July and August 2009

 

Italian and international artists are to be seen live during the Alta Badia Jazz Festival, an event that has become more and more popular over the years.

Depending on the ensemble, the gigs will be held in restaurants, hotels, castles, cocktail bars and pubs around Alta Badia. It goes by itself that the result will be beyond assisting to a formal concert. The chosen venue will be the melting pot of those who have a passion fin common, great music!

The event is organized with big effort by Christian Pescosta in collaboration with the Uniun Musicala Y Culturala Ladina.

 
Sellaronda Bike Day: Cycle around the Sella massif without traffic!

sella ronda bike daySunday 12 July 2009

This is a unique opportunity for all human-powered vehicle aficionados that will have the
chance to conquer the four Dolomite passes around the Sella massif without cars, busses or motorbikes in their way!
You will be free to enjoy the silence and the total lack of fumes on your adventure.

Restaurants and Rifugios in proximity of the road will be offering a “bicyclist dish” in order to restore your strenght while your thirst will be quenched by personalized “Sella Ronda Bike Day” energy drinks sponsored and distributed by Enervit along the way.
While stock lasts, you will be given a “Sella Ronda Bike Day” t-shirt at each Restaurant on your way, a nice reminder of a beautiful day spent on a healthy activity in the Dolomites.

The event is free, non competitive and open to everyone.