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What to do

Corvara has a variety of fun activities for families, couples and singles - both day and night.

Places to eat

• Rosticeria

  • A rosticeria is essentially an Italian take away - except the food is very good. You can buy lasagne, BBQ chickens, deserts and many other dishes. You can also stop here for a snack. It is best to order chickens in the morning for pick up in the evening as they get sold out quickly. Located on the main road at the intersection with Via Rodella.

• Cantinetta - Phone: + 39 0462750405

  • The Cantinetta is a well known restaurant/bar in the valley specialising in Pizza and pasta, although there is a very good menu of other dishes. It is generall wise to make a booking, especially in high season. Dinner and Lunch. Located towards the end of Via Pent de Sera Phone number: 0462750405

• Mini Restaurant - Phone: + 39 0462750168

  • The Mini Restaurant is the place to go for that special night out. Typical ladin food in a very cosy environment.
    The restaurant is small and bookings are always essential. We would highly recommend that you try to eat here at least one night. The restaurant is located 150m along Via Morandin Phone number: + 39 0462750168

• Olympic Restaurant - Phone: + 39 0462750196

  • The Olympic Restaurant has some of the best pizzas in Campitello. The restaurant is large and family friendly and is popular with locals for Sunday night family pizza. The restaurant is located on the main road, 200m towards Canazei. Bookings recommended in high season. Phone number: + 39 0462750196

• Tobia - Phone: + 39 0462750339

  • Located next to the supermarket, the Tobia is a family friendly bar and restaurant with plenty of room to mingle. The restaurant is very good and prices are reasonable. We can recommend the pepper steak. Bookings recommended, but you can walk in and have a drink while you wait for a table. Phone number: + 39 0462750339

• Kamerloy - Phone: + 39 0462750322

  • The Kamerloy Restaurant has great pizzas and other dishes. David (the owner) is has stayed in Australia and is always keen to practice his english. Phone number: + 39 0462750322

Places to go

• Bolzano Christmas markets and shopping

  • The Christmas markets are in Bolzano form the 27th Nov to 23rd Dec. The markets are a very European tradition and well worth a look. Bolzano also boasts some very glamerous shops with the post chirstmas sales running through January. There is a convenient parking station under Bolzano's main piazza. See the tourist information in Campitello for the details on getting there.

• Cortina

  • Cortina is one of the most famous of all Italian ski resorts and is well worth a visit for the skiing, shopping and people watching. Cortina is a picturesque 90 min drive from Campitello, with several ski areas along the way which are covered by your superski pass - just stop, have a ski and continue on. The easiest way to get there is by car car. There is a Budget Car Rental franchise in Campitello (see below). Don't forget to mention that you are Australian.
    For something more adventurous, try the Ski Safari to Lagazoui/Cortina. You can stay for a night or two on the mountain and get the free ski bus down to Cortina and back each day.

• Venice

  • This is an option but you will need at least 3 hours to get there by car. A better option is to organise a stay in Venice before or after your stay in Campitello. There are direct bus transfers to and from Piazzale Roma in Venice and the Marco Polo airport to Campitello and Canazei on Saturdays, or you can book a taxi (mini van) to meet you. (See the taxi details below on our Getting There page)

Things to do

• Swimming Pool / Wellness Centre (Canazei)

  • A 25m pool with a wellness centre is located in Canazei. The wellness centre has a number of thermal and water cures, sauna's and massage.
    Eghes Wellness Centre
    There is also a wellness centre in Campitello located in the Gran Chalet Soreghes (0462 750 060)

• Ice hockey

  • If you have been to a football game in Australia, you will have some idea of what an ice hockey game in Italy is like. Games are regularly played at the ice hockey stadium in Alba. Check with the tourist information office for details. There are no buses in the evening, however organise a group and take a taxi - you can organise to be picked up after the game as well (see taxi details below).

• Sleigh rides

  • These can be organised in Campitello. You can book directly with local identity Adriano - he is often in the Piazza in Campitello with his horse and sleigh, or call by the tourist information to make a booking.

• Snow shoeing

  • If you are not into skiing or want to take a day off to try something different, we can recommend this. Trips go to the back country areas in the upper valleys, away from the main ski areas. For more information ask at the tourist information office.

• X-Country Skiing

  • There are a series of trails up and down the valley from Campitello. All trails start acroos from the bottom of the car park at the cable car station. You can easily x-country ski into Canazei or Vigo. The trails are well groomed and you can stop for a coffee and cake when you get there. There are also regulare buses back to Campitello. X-country skis can be hired from any of the ski shops in town.

Bars

• Da Gulio

  • This is a great bar for after skiing drinks off the slope or late in the night after the other bars have closed. If you like it loud and rocking, this is for you. The Bar is easily spotted on your way back from the cable car station near the main road. Just listen for the music.

• Tobia

  • Located next to the supermarket, the Tobia is a family friendly bar and restaurant with plenty of room to mingle. The restaurant is very good but prices are not over the top - bookings recommended. Most Australians in town tend to gravitate to the bar at some time during their stay. Most people arrive from 6.30pm onwards

• Cantinetta

  • The Cantinetta is a well known restaurant/bar in the valley specialising in Pizza and pasta, although there is a very good menu of other dishes - except in low season, bookings are essential. The Tomato club is the night club under the bar and kicks off after 10pm.

• Hotel Medil

  • This 4 star hotel has a piano bar where the public are welcome to come in a have a drink. Check with the hotel for the times for live music.

• Col Rodella

  • Rifugio des Alpes a the top of the cable car is one of the best places for a drink after skiing. You can watch the sunset and chat or head into the round bar for loud music and wild times. This is an especially good spot to wait if there is a bit of a queue down at the cable car. The police will come and round everybody up for the last ride down, so you don't have to worry about missing the last ride down.

Getting Around

• Taxi Felix - Phone: +39 336356961

  • We recommend Taxi Felix in Campitello and Canazei. Taxis can be organised for trips around the valley as well as transfers to Bolzano or Venice. Call Enrico on + 39 336356961 to book

• Car hire - Budget Campitello

  • There is a Budget car hire franchise in Campitello, located on the main road near Via Roma. Call Andrea on 0462750202 or just drop in.

• Local ski buses

  • It is a good idea to pick up a timetable for the ski buses from the tourist information office. All the bus stops usually have a timetable on them. Don't expect the buses to be on time, especially in peak periods in the afternoon. Ski buses are free.

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