CAMPITELLO IN VAL DI FASSA IN THE HEART OF THE DOLOMITES

Campitello di Fassa (1448m) is at the foot of imposing Sassolungo and Col Rodella, one of the most famous towns in the Fassa valley with some of the most beautiful views in the world.

Just 3 km from Campitello, Canazei (1460 m) is another important Val di Fassa tourist town. At the foot of Mt. Belvedere and Mt. Marmolada, Canazei offers beautiful views characteristic of the enchanting Dolomites.

An approximately 5 minute car journey from Campitello di Fassa takes you to Mazzin, a Fassa valley town of historical importance. The remains of a fort and utensils dating to the historic Reti people, from whom Ladin culture derives, were found here near the Avisio stream. This small village is also famous for its ‘pitores’, decorative artisans who sent hand painted postcards home of the places they emigrated to.

Pozza di Fassa (1320 m) is less than 8 km from Campitello di Fassa, a straightforward 10 minute car journey. Access to Ski Area Buffaure with its snowpark is easy from here. Pozza di Fassa is a famous tourist town with the Trentino region’s only sulphurous water spring with its spa baths including the new QC Terme Dolomiti spa centre.

Vigo di Fassa (1382 m), less than 15 minutes from Campitello, is home to Museo Ladin de Fascia whose Istitut Cultural Ladin Majon di fascegn represents and safeguards Ladin culture. Vigo di Fassa hosts traditional Ladin events in both summer and winter: food and wine tasting evenings, cultural activities and the Prejepies sui Festii fountain nativity scenes exhibition.

Approximately 20 minutes from Campitello, Soraga (1210 m) is another oasis of peace and quiet for those looking to get away from the stress of daily life. Soraga has Nordic skiing circuits and mountain bike itineraries.