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So much great information on this site, thank you to all. I've just read the recent Dolomite trip reports and thinking of next year. We based in Ortisei this year and very much enjoyed it, especially since we relied on trains/buses/taxis to arrive there. For next year we've been advised by local friends that we should stay in the Corvara area. Next year is also shaping up to be a big family and friends reunion with a mix of ages and skier ability. Looks like getting to Corvara from Bolzano will be about 1+ hour with bus and taxi. How is staying in Corvara without a vehicle? Seems like for those who want to take a day or two off to sightsee or who are not really skiers, it's a long way to get to a train. Any insight would be appreciated. Thanks
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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you don't need a car if you're skiing for a week or two but it opens up some more possibilities and it's usually cheaper to hire than get transfers (this year was a bit odd re rental prices as they were quite expensive but normally it's cheaper). Driving in that area is simple, roads are fairly quiet, it's pretty relaxed and not the stereotypical Italian driving experience so do consider renting a car (or two).
During winter there isn't much in Corvara for non skiers except walking etc. there isn't anything to sightsee except nature and most of that is under snow 
It obviously depends where/what you want to sightsee but IIRC the nearest train stations are ca an hour away (Brunico in the North, Ponte nelle alpi-polpet in the south). Brunico is probably the nearest sightseeing but we've not been there so can't advise.
Allow more than an hour from Bolzano to Corvara, it's ca 30-40 mins drive from Ortisei over a very twisty pass. If you're going from the UK consider flying into Venice/Treviso you can then either rent, private transfer or use the Cortina Express bus. Train wise the nearest station is Brunico and the route from there doesn't involve any passes so is more reliable.
We love that area but TBH it's not the best place for non-skiers unless they're happy in a spa or like walking. It's much smaller than Ortisei and doesn't have that nice small town feel, no town square etc. You could consider Cortina which would probably be better for a mixed group as it's a proper town, it's beautiful but (IMHO) the ski areas aren't well integrated, you can get ski/taxi to Alta Badia/SR for the day though.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Have you considered Kronplatz? ; it is not on the Sella Ronda, but is next door to Brunico and it's railway station. If you go for Corvara, there is a bus service to Brunico
Last edited by Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see? on Thu 7-04-22 16:17; edited 1 time in total
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@albob, makes a good suggestion for a mixed group. You can even get a train from Brunico to a Gondola station. Skiing not on the same level as Corvara/Alta Badia but it's a definitely worth considering as a compromise.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Thank you both. This is good information to know.
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