Nestled at 1,433 meters in the heart of the UNESCO-protected Dolomites, La Villa (also known as Stern) is a quintessential Alpine village in the Alta Badia region. It beautifully balances its quiet, traditional Ladin charm with a reputation for hosting one of the most thrilling events in alpine skiing: the Men's Giant Slalom World Cup on the fearsome Gran Risa piste. Beyond its world-class racing pedigree, La Villa is widely celebrated as a gastronomic paradise, offering an exceptional concentration of high-end mountain huts and Michelin-starred dining nearby. The village itself features traditional Tyrolean architecture, cozy family-run hotels, and breathtaking vistas of the Sella Massif and Gardenaccia mountains. Skiers flock here for the seamless integration into the vast Dolomiti Superski network. The local Alta Badia area provides an abundance of wide, sun-drenched, meticulously groomed cruising slopes, making it a perfect hub for those who want to explore the famous Sella Ronda ski circuit directly from the village.
