Events, experiences and more: Journey to Olympic venues 'away' from the competitions
In Alta Badia between spectacular nature and gourmet stops
Getting from Alta Badia to Cortina, and back, without ever taking off your boots. Since last winter, this has been possible thanks to the Cortina Skyline gondola lift, which provides a connection between the 5 Torri and the Tofane and between Cortina and Alta Badia. Starting from La Villa, the skitour, between round trip, takes about four hours (we strongly recommend moving when the lifts open). The reverse route from Cortina to Alta Badia means skiing from the top of the Lagazuoi to the beautiful Armentarola slope in a unique setting amidst the incredible icefalls and centuries-old pine trees. It is 8.5 km of piste immersed in the Fanes, Sennes and Braies Natural Park in front of the walls of Cima Scotoni and the majestic Piz dles Conturines. When you reach the bottom, pulled by horses, you will again reach San Cassiano in l'Alta Badia, cradle of a series of events for the most refined palates (Sciare con gusto, Wine SkiSafari, Sommelier in Pista , la Roda dles Saus).Those looking for a gastronomic experience beyond tradition can stop by Enju, Aman Rosa Alpina's new Japanese restaurant (www.aman.com/resorts/aman-rosa-alpina), inspired by the shabu shabu ritual: a sensorial gastronomic experience, a contemporary tale of Japanese tradition in line with the healthy lifestyle promoted by Aman Rosa Alpina, linked to the active exploration of the Dolomites. In Corvara, on the other hand, the mountain is savoured with curiosity and respect, from the field to the table at La Stüa de Michil- Simone Cantafio, 1 Michelin star in the beautiful Hotel La Perla (The Leading hotel of the world, www.casacosta1956.it), which this year awaits guests in a new room dedicated to the Incö experience, with a table built by master craftsmen with supports and furnishings that enrich the mise en place. Il Perla has always celebrated the culture of wine and this year was again awarded the three-star certification of The World of Fine Wine, an acknowledgement for the excellence of its Mahatma Wine cellar and for its commitment to preserving one of Italy's most important wine heritages.
