The Fassa Alpine valley is best known for the Dolomites, which were inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2009. Here you will find the mountains of Sella, Sassolungo and Catinaccio, as well as Marmolada, the most majestic mountain of the Dolomite Alps, at 3343 meters high. By the way, Val di Fassa is the only valley in Trentino where the Ladino language is still spoken.
Fassa Valley in winter
Winter turns Val di Fassa into a real ski paradise. The valley’s ski resorts are part of Dolomiti Superski, the largest association of ski resorts worldwide. Steeped in tradition, the valley has a special atmosphere. The Fassa Valley has many attractions in addition to the ski slopes: outdoor skating rinks, toboggan runs, sports complexes, bars, souvenir stores, stores and clubs. If you vacation in the Fassa Valley, do not forget to get acquainted with the almost forgotten traditions and cultures of the region.
Schools in the Fassa Valley
In Val di Fassa you can try to master all winter sports. Guided ski tours, group courses and private lessons for adults and children in skiing, snowboarding, freeride, freestyle, mountaineering or cross-country skiing, you can learn it all here.
The best resort for holidays with children
Val di Fassa is a limitless playground where kids are the center of attention. Every ski area in the valley has children’s slopes, a ski nursery with moving carpets, amusement parks with giant snowmen, trampolines, slides, snow tunnels and cozy places to relax after a day of skiing and having fun in the snow. Professional instructors and animators keep an eye on the kids, giving parents a chance to have fun all day long. Kids just love it here!
Where to stay in the valley?
As a tourist destination both in summer and winter, Val di Fassa offers not only a wide range of hotels but also apartments, pensions and hostels. Among the 60,000 places offered in Val di Fassa you are sure to find something to your liking! You can stay in rooms with direct access to the slopes or stay in the countryside and do agritourism.
The closer a hotel is to the ski elevators, the higher the prices per night. The average price for a 3-star hotel in Val di Fassa will cost 40-60 euros. You can opt out of staying in a hotel and check into an apartment, paying 50-70 euros for the entire apartment.
Val di Campitello – the first center of ski tourism
At the foot of Mount Col Rodella, in the upper part of the valley of Val di Fassa is the village of Campitello. Here, at 1,450 m above sea level, the first center of alpine tourism in the Dolomite Alps was built.
In winter Campitello offers many ski slopes, all of which belong to the Col Rodella Belvedere ski area. The modern snow facilities guarantee plenty of fun and snow throughout the season. If you buy a Dolomiti Superski ski pass, you will have the opportunity to ski a total of 1,200 km of pistes!
Campitello is a fabulous place for a snow holiday for the whole family. You will find excellent pistes for both beginners and advanced. Campitello pleases tourists with comfortable elevators with heating. You can just warm up and relax on the soft and warm seats after a quick descent!
At the tops of the mountains you can find great restaurants and bars where you will have the opportunity to taste the most delicious mulled wine.
Weather in Val di Fassa
From December to March Val di Fassa turns into a snowy town. From December to February the temperature usually drops to -4, and in March the temperature becomes comfortable for skiing. At the foot of the mountains, the temperature can even reach up to +15 degrees.
How to get to Fassa Valley?
You can reach Fassa Valley by the following modes of transport:
- By car, taking the A22 freeway
- By train to the nearest train stations. After the train you will have to take a cab or bus.
- By plane to one of the nearby airports:
- Bolzano 40 km
- Verona 180 km
- Venice 175 km
- Treviso 160 km
- Innsbruck 190 km
- Munich 32 km
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With our comfortable shuttle service. We offer a comfortable transfer from the airport and to your hotel. Comfortable cars with friendly drivers, free Wi-Fi and comfortable seats allow you to start enjoying your trip from the plane.