Bright winter sun is exactly what many ski resorts lack, and in Italy you can have as much sun as you want. In this post I will tell you about the Italian ski resort Val di Fassa, which can be considered the Italian Sochi. The Val di Fassa valley is considered one of the best places in all of Italy, there are excellent hotels, the resort has good technical equipment of the slopes and excellent quality of service.
Italy's Fassa Valley is known throughout Europe for its magnificent views and small Tyrolean-style villages. Legend says that it was in this valley that good spirits lived - the Selvans. Descendants of the indigenous people, the Ladins, still live in this area; they have preserved their special language, customs and traditions. A very colorful place.
A special feature of the region is the presence of the so-called “Sella Ronda Circumnavigation”. Sella Ronda is a mountain range around which there are ski slopes, descents into valleys to towns, etc. You can go around the entire circle (both clockwise and counterclockwise) without taking off your skis, in just 4 hours.
How to get to the resort
In the immediate vicinity of the ski resort there is a small Bolzano airport, but international flights do not fly there. As for local airlines, the flight schedule If you get to Bolzano, then the Val di Fassa valley is only 50 kilometers away. But in most cases, tourists arrive at major airports in Italy and nearby countries.
List of nearest airports and distance to them:
- Bolzano - 50 km;
- Verona - 200 km;
- Venice - 206 km;
- Treviso - 190 km;
- Milan - 363 km;
- Bergamo - 280 km;
- Innsbruck (Austria) - 140 km.
By car (the most convenient option)
Information for those traveling by car along the Brennero autobahn (A22) to Val di Fassa:
Transfer at the airport (optimal for a large group)
If there are a lot of you, you can use an individual transfer. Everything is very convenient, civilized and reasonable for the money, especially if you break the amount down for the entire company. You will be met at the airport exit, all your skis and snowboards will be loaded into the trunk and taken to the resort.
By bus, train and again by bus (cheap and inconvenient)
Traveling this route with all your ski equipment is very difficult and inconvenient. But if you travel light (rent equipment right on the spot), then this route is worth a try.
You should take any transport from the airport to the nearest city, or rather to the railway station. As a rule, this route costs approximately 10 Euros per person.
If you arrive at a convenient time, you won’t have to wait long for the train. The approximate cost of a train trip from Milan to Trento is 30 Euros per person.
The closest train stations to Val di Fassa are in Ora, Bolzano and Trento. Accordingly, you need to get to these cities.
Intercity buses from Trentino Trasporti and SAD operate throughout the valley and between major cities. Tickets can be purchased directly on the bus. The price of the trip is approximately 10 Euros per person.
As a result, for such a trip with several transfers you will pay only 50 Euros per person.
Group transfer Fly ski shuttle
There is an alternative option, but it is not suitable for all tourists. Fly ski shuttle is a seasonal service for group transfers from Italian airports to ski resorts. The service can be convenient, but there are a few things you should be aware of.
Fly ski shuttle operates like a regular intercity bus, with the only difference that it picks up tourists directly from the airport. It is for this reason that there may be significant delays in the departure of buses, because tourists from different flights can travel on the same bus. The price for this transfer starts from 35 Euros and depends on many factors.
Where to live in Val di Fassa
The choice of a resort should be taken very seriously; a lot of things depend on it, including your memories of your vacation. You should choose housing based on your goals, i.e. if you want to ski on the crowded Sella Ronda and need an evening promenade, then the best option for you would be the resorts of Canazei or Compitello.
If you are a beginner skier, you do not yet need a wide variety of slopes, or you do not want to travel along congested slopes, then you can choose a hotel in Vigo di Fasso, or Moena.
If you don’t need evening action, but want to be able to get to the Around the World without taking off your skis, then a hotel in Pozza will be the best option.
Here is a short list of the best hotels in different cities of the Val di Fassa:
If you are traveling to the Dolomites for the first time, specifically to the Dolomiti Superski region, then you have the problem of choosing a resort. Here I understand you perfectly. :) In this part of the post I’ll tell you where the resort itself is, where the best places to stay are, and what to look for when choosing a locality to stay.
The first thing to understand is that Val di Fassa is one of the valleys adjacent to the famous Sella Ronda highway, which is accordingly part of the Italian region of Trentino. It is better known among skiers as the Dolomiti Superski ski area; there are a total of more than 1,200 kilometers of slopes. Val di Fassa is not a city, nor a settlement, but a valley, 20 kilometers long, with a total length of trails of 200 kilometers.
The resort/valley Val di Fassa unites several localities:
- Canazei
- Campitello di Fassa
- Pozza di Fassa
- Vigo di Fassa
- Alba di Canazei
- Moena
This is an approximate list of the largest settlements; besides them, there are also smaller villages, but the infrastructure there is poorer. For example, there is no bus service, or there are no shops and spa complexes.
It is in these settlements (see list) that skiers and other tourists are accommodated. By the way, the Dolomites are beautiful at any time of the year, most resorts have an all-season opening schedule, and it’s just as beautiful here in the summer.
The most convenient, popular and party towns are Canazei and Campitello; other places are more calm and even boring. When choosing a location, you should take into account the possibility (without using transport) to climb the Sella Ronda circle, if, of course, you want to go there.
It should be said that the Italians are trying to unite all the towns in the resort and neighboring valleys with a system of lifts. This makes it possible to travel around the entire region without taking off your skis. At the moment, most of the valleys have already been united into a huge skiing cluster with a single skipass. But there are several towns (Vigo di Fassa and Moena) that are still cut off from this single system of ski slopes. However, you can use a special ski bus and get to the nearest ski lift in 10-15 minutes.
What resorts are nearby and how to get there
As I said earlier, the Val di Fassa resort is part of the Dolomiti Superski ski area, which has more than 1,200 kilometers of ski slopes. There are only 200 kilometers of pistes in Val di Fassa, but thanks to the Sella Ronda you can ski on more than 500 kilometers. There is one single ski pass for the entire region, but it is simply unrealistic to travel around all the slopes in a short rest.
Here is the exact list of resorts included in the Dolomiti Superski cluster:
- Val di Fassa/Carezza;
- Val di Fiemme/Oberegen;
- Val Gardena/Alpe di Siusi;
- Cortina d'Ampezzo;
- Arabba/Marmolada (glacier);
- Kronplatz;
- Alta Badia;
- 3 Sinner Dolomites/Alta Pusteria;
- San Martino di Castrozza/Passo Rolle;
- Valle Isarco;
- Trevalli Moena/San Pellegrino/Falcade;
- Civetta.
Map of Val di Fassa and surrounding area
To figure out what, where, and most importantly, at what distance, I drew a simple diagram map and marked the main ski areas on it. This way you can understand the approximate time spent on the ride and the return journey.
The figure shows that if you live in the Val di Fassa valley, then there are several ski areas nearby, namely: Val Gardena, Alta Badia, Arabba (there is a path to the Marmolada glacier). These regions make up the so-called Sella Ronda circumnavigation, and are separate resorts with their own local routes where you can hang out for half a day or more.
It should be understood that the Sella Ronda is just a circular track, i.e. if you drive the entire circle, you cannot claim that you have visited all the resorts (Val Gardena, Alta Badia, Arabba). You just glanced at them briefly and moved on. In good weather and a fast pace, the Sella Ronda circuit can be completed in 3.5 hours. If you stop in each region and ride along all the routes, then in a day you will be able to travel around no more than two regions.
How to get from your accommodation to the slopes
Here you should decide for yourself whether you want to ride the Sella Ronda Circumnavigation, or whether your home region will suit you. Both the price of the ski pass and transport will depend on your decision.
If you need a “Round the World” trip, then it’s better if you stay in Canazei, Campitello, or at worst in Pozza. In this case, you do not need any transport; there are lifts in the indicated towns. In this case, you should purchase a Dolomiti Superski ski pass.
The only thing is that in Pozza the lift is not to the “Round the World”, but to the “Panorama”, but after driving several quite comfortable slopes, you will find yourself on the Sella Ronda.
If you want to ride the Sella Ronda Circumnavigation, but live in Vigo di Fassa or Moena, there are two transport options. Rent a car (it is advisable to do this at the airport, since there are not many rental resorts), or use Skibus (a special bus for skiers). The price of a weekly bus ticket is from 6 Euro.
There is another option - to ride in your region, but this is suitable either for beginners or for pros and off-piste skiing. In our hotel located in Vigo di Fasso there lived an Italian pensioner who, instead of riding the mega-busy Sella Ronda, chose the freer Moena and Carezza. Spa passes for individual ski areas are a little cheaper, but have a limited selection of pistes. For example, a day ski pass for Dolomites Superski costs 59 Euros, and for one of the regions of Carezza it can cost 50 Euros.
Have a nice holiday in the Dalomite Alps.
Personal impressions and description of the ski resort Val di Fassa in the Dolomites.
general information
Ski Valley Val di Fassa located a little apart from the circumnavigation. It’s as if she’s behind the mountain from her. To start skiing, you need to go up the mountain in the cabins. And then take the chairlifts again to descend the slopes.
There are two ski lifts from Val di Fassa to Sella Ronda. From Campitello And Canazei. If you live Not in close proximity to the ski lifts, you can get to them by buses plying around the city.
Due to the above, the price for tours or accommodation in Val di Fassa is lower than in other Sella Ronda valleys.
In the Val di Fassa ski valley, in addition to Canazei and Campitello, there are other villages with their own slopes, but in terms of the number of slopes they are all inferior to Sella Ronda. And it’s a long way to get to Sella Ronda from there. It’s difficult to imagine who is there and why they should settle there. Prices there are naturally even lower.
Photos of Val di Fassa
On one of the tops of the Val di Fassa slope in very snowy weather.
On the ski slopes of Val di Fassa. A kind of crossroads of directions: down to Canazei or Campitello or up towards the valleys. As well as lifts exclusively for skiing in Val di Fassa.
Skiers passing by
On a lift
On one of the peaks of Val di Fassa.
The rest of the photos below are of the descent and pistes towards the Arabba ski valley.
View towards the Val di Fassa from the area adjacent to Arabba.
Lift towards Arabba.
At the top of Val di Fassa.
Catering restaurant at the top of the slope
The Val di Fassa includes about 10 different ski centers. This is a relatively new ski resort, but it has become popular quite quickly. Today Val di Fassa is considered one of the busiest resorts in the Dolomites, especially crowded here in the high season. The secrets to its popularity are simple: convenient location, beautiful scenery, good infrastructure and reasonable prices.
The local population, the Ladins, gives this resort a special flavor. They live in local villages, are very cheerful and hospitable, carefully preserve their culture and speak the Ladin dialect, which is more than 2000 years old.
How to get there
The nearest airports are Bolzano (45 km), Innsbruck (190 km), Verona (180 km), Venice (295 km) and Milan (325 km). The villages of Val di Fassa can be reached by bus from Trento (all year round), as well as from Bolzano and Val Gardena (by SAD buses from June to mid-September; ski bus is free during the ski season).
The easiest way to get around the villages is on foot, by taxi (only in winter and summer, they don’t run in the off-season) and by bus (they don’t run in the evening).
Search for flights to Bolzano (closest airport to Val di Fasse)
By train
The nearest train stations to Val di Fassa are Ora, Trento and Bolzano. Near the train stations, as a rule, there are bus stops running to the ski villages of the valley.
By car
Before heading to the valley in your own car in winter, you should make sure that the weather has been good in recent days and the roads are in good condition. Otherwise, the dizzying views from the icy slope can lead to gray hair appearing prematurely.
The most commonly used is the Brennero Autobahn (A22), from which there are two exits into the valley:
- Enya/Ora - SS48 along the route Dolomites - Passo San Lugano - Val di Fiemme - Val di Fassa, distance about 45 km
- Bolzano Nord - SS241 along the route Via Dolomiti - Passo Carezza - Val di Fassa/Val di Fiemme, distance about 37 km.
In addition, you can take the SS 346 from Passo San Pelegrino to Moena, the SS 641 from Passo Fedaia to Canazei, the SS 48 from Passo Pordoi to Canazei, and the SS 242 from Passo Sella to Canazei.
Weather in Val di Fassa
Ski areas
There are three main ski areas in the region. The first covers the area above the resorts of Campitello and Canazei (including Alba di Canazei and Penia), forming part of the Sella Ronda "circumnavigation". This is the most prestigious and lively part of the resort.
The second part offers skiing in the Tre Valli area, which unites the ski areas of Alpa di Lusia, Passo San Pellegrino and Falcade, as well as the resort towns of Moena and Passo San Pellegrino.
The third includes the resort towns of Pozza di Fassa, Vigo di Fassa and Pera di Fassa.
The first and second zones have a common ski-pass, the third has its own subscription. But all three zones are covered by the same “Dolomite Super Ski”.
Trails of Val di Fassa
The resort towns of Poza di Fassa and Vigo di Fassa are located in the center of the Fassa Valley, with easy access to other ski areas. Directly above them is the ski area Catinaccio - Rosengarten. Of particular note is the high-quality track directly above Pozza: it can be skied at night. The region is connected by ski lifts to Campitello di Fassa.
There are few difficult trails for professionals, but there are conditions for off-piste skiing: the slopes are very wide, and you can go to virgin lands from almost anywhere. The best slopes for virgin skiing lie on both sides of the Belvedere peak (2425 m). There are also good places on the slopes of Col-Rodella (Col-Rodella, 2485 m), but there are fewer of them and many of them are avalanche dangerous.
For intermediate skiers, the resort has many interesting slopes: the stadium between Col Rodella and Passo Sella (Passo Sella, 2214 m) with many long, wide slopes served by ski lifts. Other interesting trails are located under the Belvedere.
For beginners and intermediate skiers, almost all the main slopes of Val di Fassa, located in the intermountain saddle between the Passo Sella pass, the peaks of Col Rodella and Belvedere, are suitable. In terms of difficulty level, they can be called “blue-red”, although on the map they are almost all “red”. All trails are well maintained and always have good snow.
Hotels in Val di Fassa
The Fassa Valley consists of a dozen small and fairly large resorts, so there should be no problems with accommodation here. So, for example, there are more than 200 certified hotels from 1 to 4 stars here, and this is not to mention all kinds of apartments, garni, boarding houses, and b&b.
The most popular villages for accommodation traditionally remain Canazei and Campitello, due to the convenient location of hotels and lower ski lift stations. Also, hotels in Alba di Canazei, Pozza di Fassa and Vigo di Fassa (which also have a lower lift station), and in Moena, and then all the others fill up the fastest. Accordingly, the cost of accommodation in them is higher than the average in the valley.
"Treshki" in the valley is the most popular accommodation offering the best price/quality ratio.
There are no five-star hotels in Val di Fassa, but there is no shortage of comfortable and luxurious four-star hotels. Almost each of them offers a spa center with a sauna, a private pool, and half board meals - breakfast and dinner. "Treshki" in the valley is the most popular accommodation offering the best price/quality ratio. They also most often offer half board, and many boast their own sauna.
Ski schools
There are six ski schools in the Val di Fassa: in Canazei, Campitello, Pozza di Fassa, Vigo di Fassa and two schools in Moena. In Alba di Canazei there is a branch of the school from Canazei, and in Pera there is a branch from Pozza. In addition, Canazei has a cross-country ski school and a snowboard school. Qualified, often Russian-speaking instructors, as well as an abundance of sites and slopes for beginners, are their main advantage.
3D slope map of Val di Fassa
Entertainment and attractions
Outdoor skating rink, cross-country ski trails, dog sledding and snowmobiling. Canazei has a modern sports complex with a swimming pool, sauna and massage room. Numerous shops, bars, restaurants and discos.
The attractions are the fabulous nature of the Fassa Valley, as well as the cozy center of the villages: with parish churches, narrow streets, tiled roofs in the snow. However, you can also relax and spend half a day/day off the slopes here, for example in Trento or Bolzano. In addition, you can see the Andrea Soraperra gallery in Canazei, where the works of this sculptor and great toy maker are presented. You can not only enjoy the process of creating traditional wooden and other dolls, but also purchase your favorite pieces in the store at the gallery. Address: Canazei, Via Dolomites 109.
Every year in February-March, the Fassano Carnival is held in Val di Fassa, in which the same dolls of the famous master Andrea take part.
3 km from Canazei is the ancient sawmill La Sia from the 16th century. You can get there via the S641 highway, address: Via Pian Trevisan Penia, telephone: 0462 60 23 23, opening hours: 9:00-12:00 and from 15:00-18:00 Mon-Fri mid-March - mid-December.
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Val di Fassa is a fairly vast area, which is located on the border between Trentino and Veneto. Val di Fassa is located south of the Sella Ronda ski region. This area is surrounded on all sides by the peaks of the Dolomites, among which the Sella, Marmolada, Catinaccio and Sassolunga are especially beautiful.
The Val di Fassa resort is located near the largest airport in Milan, so getting there is not difficult.
Climate Val di Fassa
The climate in this zone is more suitable for winter holidays than any other. Snow falls already in early November. Sometimes it snows, and they fall at different heights.
As soon as snow falls, the temperature becomes consistently subzero. The temperature drops to -20 degrees, in some months the temperature can drop even lower. Temperature directly depends on altitude: the higher you rise, the lower the thermometer pointer. The coldest months are December, January and February.
It should be noted that in Val di Fassa the cold is relatively easy to bear. This is due to the fact that at high as well as at medium altitudes, humidity is at a low level. Temperatures of -10 degrees can be compared to -1 degrees in Venice or Milan.
Historical information about Val di Fasse
The history of the resort town of Val di Fassa is connected with the history of a small town called Moena.
There is one very beautiful legend associated with this city.
Once upon a time there lived a dwarf king, Laurino, who had a most magnificent garden. He was in the Dolomites. And in that garden, magical roses grew and bloomed. The fairy Sitleb gave roses to the king.
The king one fine day fell in love with the beautiful Moena. He had to kidnap her and lock her in his rose garden. Finally, the beauty reciprocated the king's feelings and gave him three heirs.
However, the fairy told this whole story to Moena’s father, and he decided to defend his daughter’s honor in a fair duel with the king. Moena's father killed the king and took over the garden, but the rose garden turned into the peaks of mountain peaks. Since then, all former roses have been painted pink.
Everyone who comes here on vacation will recognize this legend. All tourists note that the spirit of magic and fairy tales reigns in Val di Fasse. See for yourself.
Sights, excursions and entertainment in Val di Fasse
The Fassa Valley, which has a length of 20 kilometers, is known throughout Europe for the stunning views that open from its height. Any guide will tell you that in this valley live the descendants of the local population - the Ladins, who to this day retain their special language, unique and incomparable traditions and customs.
Val di Fassa is part of the Dolomiti Superski system. This resort area is ideal for family holidays and youth pastime. You will surely enjoy bustling cities where you can experience real fun and have a good rest without worrying about your affairs at work or at home. The fruits of nightlife can be tasted in the cities of Canazei and Campitello.
The ski season in Val di Fasse begins in December and ends at the end of April. Mostly, tourists go to this fabulous, charming town to spend an unforgettable New Year and Christmas holiday.
In the Val di Fassa there are three ski areas: Sella Ronda, which includes the cities of Canazei, Campitello, Alba and Pena, Tre Vali. The central zone unites the resort towns of Pozza, Vigo and Pera di Fassa.
The ski area above the cities of Canazei and Campitello is about 66 kilometers of slopes. There's plenty of room to roam, isn't there? Here you will find opportunities for a varied pastime. The trails between Rodella and the Sella Pass are especially good.
This is explained by the fact that the trails run along sunny slopes. You can get here by cable car. Its cabin can support the weight of 120 people. From the upper station you have the opportunity to get to another wonderful ski area - Belvedere. Here, all the mountain slopes are dotted with numerous trails, which are also very popular among many skiers.
More challenging, professional trails can be found in Pista Col dei Rossi. Here, venerable masters of sports will feel at ease. Riding on the ridge of Pordoi will give you an incredible experience. They will intensify after the snowfall passes in the mountains.
At the highest points of the Belvedere and Passo Sella peaks there are lifts that can take you on an exciting excursion around the Sella mountains. Don’t forget to take a camera with you – the pictures will turn out great and you’ll have something to show off to your friends.
Snowboarders can compete with each other in the art of riding in the snowboard park or on the Halfpipe. You will have enough impressions for the whole coming year.
Many Russian people vacationing in Val di Fasse prefer sledding or sledding, which is considered a real Russian pastime.
Fans of other sports will also be able to find entertainment to their liking: in Val di Fasse there is a large, modern sports center equipped with the latest technology. It has a wonderful Olympic-sized swimming pool, in which both professional and amateur swimmers can feel confident.
The sports center also houses a fitness complex, saunas and, of course, massage rooms, where it is so pleasant to relax after grueling descents or snowboarding.
Not far from Val di Fassa there is another interesting place - the resort of Vigo di Fassa. This place is interesting for its attractions, among which a prominent place is occupied by a museum that introduces you to the history and traditions of the inhabitants of the valley.
If you come here at Christmas or during the carnival, you can not only admire, but also take part in games and dances that have their roots in the distant past. Local residents perform them in colorful ancient costumes.
In Val di Fasse you can also exercise on treadmills and skate. You will have a great opportunity to play hockey with friends or compete in the indoor pool.
Cross-country skiing enthusiasts will be able to run along 66 kilometers of trails adapted for this purpose. You will also enjoy paragliding, rock climbing, ice polo, skijoring (skiing behind a horse) or dog biking (mountain biking behind a dog).
While vacationing in Val di Fasse, you can visit the largest city in Italy – Milan. And this is not only the center of world fashion and the abode of shopaholics from all over the world, this city is the center of the most beautiful architectural monuments.
You will surely love the Milan Cathedral. It is located in the administrative center of the Lombardy region. The cathedral is dedicated to St. Mary Nascente. By the way, this cathedral is the fourth largest church in the world. The cathedral is located in the very center of Milan and is the symbol of this year.
This is truly a miracle, built in the late Gothic style. The cathedral building is dotted with a whole forest of spiers, sculptures, towers, and columns. All this seems to be woven into a weightless web that hovers above all the mundane life boiling somewhere below.
The spectacle is truly stunning and grandiose. Above the altar in the cathedral is a nail that is said to have been removed from the Savior's crucifixion. The heart of the cathedral is the golden statue of the patroness of Milan - Madonna.
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Campitello. Canazei. Alba di Canazei. Pozza. Vigo di Fassa. Moena
Val di Fassa- one of the most popular ski areas in Italy, suitable for lovers of varied skiing and frequent changes of slopes. Families with children, young groups, and skiers with different levels of experience feel comfortable here. Thanks to the huge number of snow cannons, even in winters with little snow there is always snow here. Prices for services here are low, and riding opportunities are extensive.
The valley is suitable for all categories of skiers: families, large groups, lovers of large and varied ski areas, lovers of nature, the Alpine (Tyrolean) atmosphere, good cuisine and additional excursions.
There are about 80 modern lifts and 220 kilometers of slopes, of which 20% are for “beginners”, 56% are of average difficulty, 24% are difficult.
This is one of four ski areas that make up the Sella Ronda region. By purchasing a single Dolomiti Superski ski pass, guests of Val di Fassa have the opportunity to ski at 12 resorts included in the Dolomiti Superski ski region. The ski lifts leading to the Sella Ronda ski area are located in Campitello and Canazei.
Val di Fassa is divided into three main ski areas:
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the ski area above the resorts of Campitello and Canazei, which is part of the famous Sella Ronda area;
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the towns of Pozza/Vigo di Fassa and Alba di Canazei;
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the Moena/Three Valleys area, which includes the areas of Alpa di Luzia, Passo San Pellegrino and Falcade.
The Val di Fassa ski area is one of the best in Italy in terms of the level of hotels, technical equipment and quality of service. Hotels here range from 2* to 4*super. Most hotels are 3* and apartments. Prices are average. There are many ski schools here with highly professional instructors. In addition to skiing and snowboarding, the valley has all the opportunities for active recreation and other winter sports.
Canazei, Campitello and Alba
The ski area, which includes the resorts of Campitello, Canazei and Alba, is considered one of the most prestigious and sought-after in the Val di Fassa. Wide blue-red trails predominate here, and there are many long, gentle slopes for beginners. From almost any place on the route you can drive down onto the virgin snow and return to it at the lift. For intermediate skiers, many trails start at the top with steep descents. Professionals prefer to explore the breathtaking trails around the towns of Alba and Penia di Canazei. The rapid descent from the top of Ciampac to Alba is one of the most difficult sections in the Dolomites. European Cup contenders often train here.
On the wide and gentle slope of Belvedere, as well as above Campitello on the descent from the top of Col Rodella, there are parks for lovers of snowboarding and freestyle, which have everything necessary for practicing these sports - jumps, half-pipe and boardcross. Fans of off-piste skiing will have plenty of room to turn around, especially on both sides of the Belvedere peak.
Pozza and Vigo di Fassa
Another ski area in Val di Fassa, Skitour Panorama, is the combined area of Pozza/Vigo di Fassa and Alba di Canazei.
Above the resort towns of Pozza and Vigo di Fassa is the Catinaccio-Rosengarten ski area, which has red, blue and black slopes with a total length of 40 kilometers, a funicular, one gondola, eight chairlifts and three rope tows. There are several good sites for lovers of snowboarding and paragliding.
Directly above the Pozza resort is the Tomba track (in honor of the famous Italian skier Alberto Tomba), where World Cup competitions are held. This slope is illuminated and you can ride it even in the evening.
The resorts of the combined zone are suitable for both professional skiers and beginners and families with small children. For the little ones, a specialized kindergarten with a separate ski area is open in Vigo di Fassa.
Apres ski. Sports and entertainment
The resorts of Val di Fassa provide good conditions for playing hockey, skating and cross-country skiing (66 km of trails). Here you can also go paragliding, rock climbing, skijoring (behind a horse on skis) and dog biking (mountain biking behind a dog), dog sledding and snowmobiling.
The resort of Canazei has a modern wellness center "Eghes": two indoor swimming pools, including a children's pool, thalassotherapy, aromatherapy, relaxation area, Finnish sauna, Turkish bath, jacuzzi, massage room and beauty salon. In the town of Campitello there is an ice skating rink and a sports club equipped with the most modern exercise equipment, and in Alba di Canazei there is an Ice Palace.
In the resort centers of Val di Fassa there are many restaurants, bars, including karaoke, discos, cafes and pizzerias. In Canazei you can visit the entertainment complex, where exhibitions, cabarets and night shows are held, conferences are held, there is a dance hall, a games room and a cinema. Alba di Canazei has a games room and bowling alley. And for shopping, it is best to go to the shopping centers of Canazei and Campitello.
Various events also take place in the valley, the most notable of which are the Ladin costume carnival and the legendary 70-kilometer Marchalonga ski marathon, which is organized along the route Moena - Canazei - Val di Fiemme.
The resorts of the valley did not forget about children. There are parks for the little ones in Canazei and Pozza, and a kindergarten in Campitello.
Inquisitive tourists will be interested in group excursion programs accompanied by a Russian-speaking guide to Venice, Verona, Trento (shopping), Cortina D’Ampezzo (skating), as well as individual ones to Innsbruck.
In addition, Vigo di Fassa has a very remarkable museum, which provides an opportunity to get acquainted with the traditions and history of the people of the valley.
