In the Dolomites, winter begins not only with fresh snow and perfect slopes, but also with an event that gourmets await every year. The Gourmet Skisafari in Alta Badia has long become a true classic and the official opening of the culinary winter season.
This is a unique format where guests travel from hut to hut on skis, and between the slopes they taste signature dishes from Michelin-starred chefs.
A journey of flavors among the Dolomites
As part of the project “A taste for skiing”, five famous chefs create exclusive dishes especially for this event. Each of them is served in different mountain restaurants of Alta Badia and is accompanied by carefully selected wines from South Tyrol.
A special atmosphere is created by the fact that some of the chefs are personally present on the route, so guests can not only taste their work, but also chat with the authors of the dishes.
Gourmet Skisafari Route: 5 huts, 5 chefs, 5 wine pairings
Ütia Bioch
Massimiliano Alajmo ★★★ (Le Calandre, Rubano) Tortellini in a double beef and chicken consommé with delicate notes of incense and lime. Wine pairing: Alto Adige DOC S. Maddalena Classico Annver 2023, Pfannenstielhof
Ütia Pralongiá
Simone Cantafio ★ (La Stüa de Michil, Corvara) Stewed venison ossobucco, celery root pancakes, crispy salad and gremolata. Wine pairing: Alto Adige DOC Pinot Noir Riserva Vigna Kofl 2022, Peter Zemmer
Club Moritzino (2100 m)
Tomaž Kavčič ★ (Gostilna Pri Lojzetu, Slovenia) Gnocchi "From Slovenia to Alta Badia": bacon and shrimp. Wine pairing: Alto Adige Valle Isarco DOC Sylvaner Aristos 2024, Cantina Valle Isarco
Ütia I Tablá
Alessandro Dal Degan ★ + Green Star (La Tana Gourmet, Asiago) Crispy meatballs, sweet and sour onions and cream cheese. Wine pairing: Alto Adige DOC Sauvignon Blanc Schliff 2022, Cantina Sankt Pauls
Piz Boé Alpine Lounge
Chicco & Bobo Cerea ★★★ (Da Vittorio, Brusaporto) Fusilloni with hare stew, chocolate and egg yolk caramel cream. Wine pairing: Alto Adige DOC Lagrein Riserva Abtei Muri 2022, Muri-Gries
Ski, wine and Michelin — in one day
Gourmet Skisafari — is not just a gastronomic event. This is a day that combines the best of the Dolomites:
skiing on the Sellaronda slopes;
panoramic views of the UNESCO Dolomites;
Michelin haute cuisine;
local Alto Adige wines;
the atmosphere of a true Alpine holiday.
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How to get to the event
With a special voucher, tickets can be obtained:
at the Alta Badia tourist offices;
or directly at the mountain huts on the day of the event.
The SS244 Val Badia road leads to Alta Badia. The organizers also encourage guests to choose environmentally friendly transport and public transport, supporting the principles of sustainabletourism in the Dolomites.
