Despite it's name, Sport Tony in La Villa also offers books, newspapers and a good little…read moresupermarket. The supermarket is reasonably priced although not huge and has pretty much everything you'd need for a weeks stay in the area. The book section is also good and comprehensive but the main section is taken up with fashion and sport clothing and equipment. The fashion clothing is clearly an Italian ting as the choice is terrible but the sports section is better and they have a good range of technical jackets and under layers. The sports hardware (bags, poles, skis etc) is also good and the staff in there speak good English and seem to know their stuff.

Sport and Tradition Griesser is located just down the street from Piazza Kraus and was a handy…read moreplace for Gayle to buy a nice fleece jacket (on sale) for the chilly hikes ahead and above within the nearby Seiser Alm. The store offers a nice selection of both sports-related and traditional attire found within the South Tyrol.

This is the only mobile phone shop and general electrical goods shop in the valley so really has…read morethe market cornered. It is right next to the Hotel Posta Zirm in the upper centre of Corvara although it is set back a little from the road so you'll have to look for it. Inside they have a great range of mobile phones from all the bug brands and pay as you or contract deals. The main advantage of the phones from there though are that they aren't locked to a network so you can bring them back to the UK and use them here. They also have a good range of other electricals such as TV's, kettles and pretty much everything else and they are always helpful and eager to please.

The Stock Shop is a technical sports clothing store akin to TkMaxx in the UK. It has good summer…read moreand winter clothing, both outer layers and fashion wear which are one or two seasons old and are generally being sold at 40 50% off their original price. The store is quite large and has a good range of men's and women's clothing and they have a good selection of sizes. If possible it is good to go there early on in the summer or winter season though as obviously once the stock is gone there isn't any more so it's first come, first served on most items. It isn't that easy to find the shop either as it's tucked under a building over the road from Sport Kostner but there is a sign from the main road directing you to it so keep your eyes open.

This Atlas was just a short walk from the Cavallino d'Oro/Goldenes Rössl, where Gayle and I were…read morestaying. This is a newsstand, book stop, stationary supply, tobacconist and more, all rolled into one. I ended up buying a few office supplies and wishing I would have paid more attention to the calendars, maps, and what the locals might be talking about.