Winter hikes at Catinaccio

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AT THE FOOT OF THE CATINACCIO AT A SLOW PACE

Not just skiing: Ciampedie is a winter paradise to be discovered on foot as well. Put on your snowshoes or microspikes and let yourself be carried away by a rejuvenating experience for body and mind, amplified by the extraordinary spectacle of the snow-covered Catinaccio Group.

Two wonderful high-altitude itineraries await you:

  • Ciampedie Plateau Ruote: an easy loop trail through the woods offering panoramic views of the Val di Fassa and the Dolomites, perfect for a walk suitable even for families with children.
  • Ciampedie-Gardeccia: a charming trail that leads into the heart of the basin, where alpine huts await you with traditional flavors. You head down to the Pian Pecei area, either following the trail through the woods or taking the Pian Pecei-Ciampedie chairlift (included in the cable car return ticket). Continue to the Gardeccia basin, a unique natural amphitheater far from the ski slopes, where you will find four mountain huts open during the winter as well. From here, conditions permitting, it is possible to continue towards the Vajolet and Preuss huts and further up to the Passo Principe. From Gardeccia onwards, the walk becomes more demanding, and it is recommended to hire a mountain guide and check the trail conditions in advance.

GUIDED HIKES

Would you like to get to know Val di Fassa a little better? Join the guided excursions with a Mid-Mountain Local Guide. Born and raised here, your guide will reveal the secrets of the alpine environment, the local stories, and the curiosities that make this valley unique.

Choose the excursion that suits you best!

  • CIAMPEDIE LOOP: a simple yet charming high-altitude walk, immersed in the woods surrounding the Ciampedie plateau with spectacular views of the Dolomites. Perfect for spending a morning or an afternoon in the open air, even for children and families.
    • When: every Sunday from 6 December, 2026 to 28 March, 2027
    • Duration: 2/3 hours
    • Time and meeting point: 10:00 AM at the top station of the Ciampedie cable car (should the maximum number of participants be reached in the morning, a second session will be organized in the afternoon, with meeting time at 2:00 PM)
    • Price: €20.00 per person (€10.00 for children and teenagers up to 14 years old). Lift ticket cost is extra or included in the ski pass/Panorama Pass. Snowshoe/microspike rental is included in the price.
    • Booking: available soon
  • CIAMPEDIE-GARDECCIA WALK: From the Ciampedie plateau, the guide will lead you through the woods into a wonderful basin in the heart of the Catinaccio. At Gardeccia, a mountain hut awaits you to soak up the mountain atmosphere and sip a nice hot tea before returning. This walk, suitable for everyone, is organized every Tuesday.
    • When: every Tuesday from 8 December, 2026 to 23 March, 2027
    • Duration: 4/5 hours (walking time approx. 3 hours)
    • Time and meeting point: 9:00 AM at the top station of the Ciampedie cable car
    • Price: €20.00 per person (€10.00 for children and teenagers up to 14 years old). Lift ticket cost is extra or included in the ski pass/Panorama Pass. Snowshoe/microspike rental is included in the price.
    • Booking: available soon

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Trentino Ski Sunrise

With Trentino Ski Sunrise in Val di Fassa, the ski lifts open exceptionally early just as daylight breaks, offering you a spectacle reserved for a select few.

Kinderpark Ciampedie in Winter

Managed directly by the Vigo Ski School, the park combines fun on the snow with educational activities and entertainment.

Ski Room & Rental Catinaccio

ALL IN ONE PLACE Located right at the departure station of the Vigo-Catinaccio cable car, inside the same building, Sport Edy Rent & Go offers rental, ski service, and storage. Specifically, you can turn to Sport Edy for: The ideal place to rent your equipment and take the cable car right away to spend an incredible day skiing at high altitude. But that’s not all! At the end of the day, you can also leave your equipment in one of their ski rooms and find it dry and ready the next morning, set for another day of skiing in the heart of the Catinaccio Rosengarten. The 3 Sport Edy storage locations in Vigo and Pozza di Fassa: And for everyone who rents equipment at one of the Sport Edy shops, a 40% discount on storage is granted! For further info: www.sportedy.com T. 0462 763550 info@sportedy.com

Catinaccio Thematic routes in Winter

Discover the themed trails in the heart of the Rosengarten! THE BLUE RAVEN AND THE MAGIC WORD This new and exciting thematic route for families is available in winter too! Thanks to the illustrated booklet, this path will introduce both adults and children to the story of the Blue Raven, the guardian of the mountain who lost a magic word that once illuminated the Dolomites. Along the nine-stage trail, you’ll rediscover the ancient value of Val di Fassa’s legends, bringing their symbolic characters to light and listening to the silent voice of nature. Stage by stage, children will help the Blue Raven find the letters lost in the woods to reconstruct the magic word and give voice to the characters of ancient legends such as the Salvan, Vivana, Stria, Krampus, and King Laurin. A self-guided route featuring an easy walk around the Ciampedie basin, accessible in winter by chairlift from Pian Pecei or by cable car from Vigo di Fassa.

Catinaccio mountain refuges in winter

The vast Ciampedie plateau boasts a rich gastronomic offering that satisfies every palate. Right next to the arrival station of the Vigo-Catinaccio cable car, there are no fewer than four mountain huts to choose from, all featuring breathtaking views of the Catinaccio and the surrounding Dolomites. On the right is Rifugio Bellavista, with its large sun terrace, while in a fairly central position we find Rifugio Ciampedie, the classic alpine hut where you can still breathe in the authentic mountain atmosphere. On the left, instead, are Rifugio La Zondra, which offers traditional local dishes, and Baita Checco, featuring delicious reinterpretations of ancient Ladin and Trentino recipes by Chef Matthias. A little further along is Rifugio Negritella, also well-known for its high-quality cuisine and panoramic rooms overlooking the Catinaccio Group. For those staying overnight, a small but well-equipped wellness centre is also available for moments of pure relaxation at high altitude. On skis, you can also reach the Baita Prà Martin mountain hut, set in a panoramic location with a rich culinary offering just waiting to be discovered! Finally, there are the mountain huts in the Gardeccia area, some of which are also open in winter and can be reached on […]

Winter hikes at Catinaccio

AT THE FOOT OF THE CATINACCIO AT A SLOW PACE Not just skiing: Ciampedie is a winter paradise to be discovered on foot as well. Put on your snowshoes or microspikes and let yourself be carried away by a rejuvenating experience for body and mind, amplified by the extraordinary spectacle of the snow-covered Catinaccio Group. Two wonderful high-altitude itineraries await you: GUIDED HIKES Would you like to get to know Val di Fassa a little better? Join the guided excursions with a Mid-Mountain Local Guide. Born and raised here, your guide will reveal the secrets of the alpine environment, the local stories, and the curiosities that make this valley unique. Choose the excursion that suits you best!

Ski School and Ski School area Catinaccio

HIGH ALTITUDE SKI SCHOOL AREA Learning to ski has never been this fun! Whether you are an absolute beginner or a little champion looking to improve your technique, Ciampedie is your perfect destination. Incredibly easy to reach, the Vigo Ski School area is located just a few steps from the exit of the Vigo-Catinaccio cable car, making it the perfect spot to take your first steps on skis. Right next to the beginners’ slope, you will also find the Kinderpark—an oasis of pure snowy fun for the little ones. There are then the blue slopes Cigolade, Ciampedie-Pian Pecei, Vajolet 1, and Vajolet 2, ideal for practicing and enjoying a wonderful day of skiing in the Dolomites through King Laurin’s woods. The ski area also features thrilling red runs like the Thoeni, and the legendary Alberto Tomba black slope, offering a total of 14 km of perfectly groomed trails. SKI SCHOOL VIGO Since 1970, the Vigo Ski School has been blending tradition with innovation, offering group courses and private lessons for every skill level. Today, a team of 60 professional instructors is ready to teach you skiing and snowboarding with a secret ingredient: fun! The ski school dedicates extraordinary care to […]

High-altitude maze at Buffaure

BUFFY’S LAIR It is called ‘Buffy’s Lair‘ and it is a massive wooden maze. And massive it truly is! Its dimensions are genuinely impressive: it covers a remarkable 400 square meters, divided into many small corridors. The maze was created by Trentino artist Franz Avancini, using mostly wood and natural materials. A true work of art, just like the ones this artist has long accustomed us to. Buffy’s lair is situated next to the Buffaure Refuge, just a few steps from the arrival of the cable car. This is an original project designed for children, but one that will certainly intrigue and thrill adults as well. Everyone can venture inside the wooden corridors in search of Buffy the rabbit’s lair. Along the way, you might stumble upon three hidden alcoves containing various surprises. In short, it will be fun for all ages to find yourself momentarily lost among games and optical illusions, such as the hilarious upside-down room. A fun and engaging way to forget about the world “outside” and get back to your childhood. Finally, hidden at the center of the maze is the most anticipated surprise: a giant sculpture made of woven branches depicting Buffy the rabbit itself. […]

Artwork on the slopes at Buffaure

At Buffaure, you don’t just ski; you immerse yourself in a perfect blend of slopes, dreamy snow-covered landscapes, and artworks that make the experience even more magical. Next to the ski runs, in fact, you can admire a majestic eagle, a pack of wolves, as well as charming thrones and truly curious seating installations. The Buffaure ski area hosts numerous wooden artworks created by Franz Avancini—a Trentino artist who has been on the scene for over twenty years with countless spectacular creations to his credit—and Marco Nones, another artist who lives and works in Val di Fiemme, known as a performer and exponent of environmental art. The artworks by Marco Nones that make up ‘The Seated Path’ are only visible in summer, as they are positioned along the panoramic ridges connecting Col de Valvacin to Sella Brunech. THE PACK OF WOLVES Skiing down from Col de Valvacin toward the Buffaure plateau, just below Baita Cuz, you will come across five highly impressive wolves—six meters long and nearly two meters high—covered in a weave of branches gathered from the local forest floor. A true wonder created by artist Francesco Franz Avancini. ‘For each wolf,’ Avancini explains, ‘my collaborators Igor and Simone […]

Panorama Ski Tour

The Ski Tour Panorama winds along a remarkable seventy kilometers of perfectly groomed slopes, offering skiers breathtaking views of the most iconic Dolomite peaks in Val di Fassa.

Ski school and Ski school area Buffaure

HIGH ALTITUDE SKI SCHOOL AREA The Buffaure area also features the ‘Salvan’ blue slope, named after the legendary character who inhabits these woods. This easy slope completes the resort’s offering alongside the more challenging red slopes, including the highly popular ‘Panorama’, and the daring ‘Vulcano’. With its peak gradients of 38%, a vertical drop of 566 meters, and a total length of 2.5 km, the ‘Vulcano’ has always attracted countless enthusiasts to the circuit in search of a moment of pure adrenaline. The 1650 meters long slope is served by the ‘Buffaure di Sotto’ lift. It allows the little ones and the less experienced (included those who arrive from the connected Sellaronda circuit), to ski downhill in one of the most scenic areas of the Fassa valley, with an incredible view that especially in the first part of the track, embraces the main peaks of the Dolomites: from Sassolungo to Sassopiatto, from Catinaccio to Sella Group and Marmolada. The ski school practice area is situated uphill, in the Buffaure basin. Three magic carpets will help the less experienced to become confident with skiing and snowboarding, among tunnels, skittles and the silhouettes of the Salvan characters. You can also rely on […]

Buffaure mountain refuges in winter

Experience pure high-altitude flavours in the stunning setting of the Buffaure Ski Area, where authentic Alpine hospitality meets the breathtaking panorama of the Val di Fassa Dolomites. Here, five exceptional mountain huts are ready to delight your senses, blending the flavours of ancient Ladin and Trentino traditions with refined culinary creations, all prepared with care and passion. Once you reach the Buffaure basin, you can choose between the modern, finely renovated Chalet la Bolp and the warm welcome of Rifugio Buffaure, famous for its spectacular, sun-drenched terrace. If you want to touch the sky with your fingertips, take the modern Buffaure-Col de Valvacin cable car to reach an altitude of 2,354 meters. Awaiting you up there is Rifugio El Zedron, which offers a spectacular view of the Marmolada to admire while savouring high-altitude delicacies. For those seeking a rejuvenating stop along the slopes, Baita Cuz proves to be a true oasis of peace nestled in the heart of the mountain. In addition to excellent cuisine, this lodge offers exclusive panoramic suites, ideal for treating yourself to the dream of falling asleep and waking up surrounded by the silence of the peaks. Finally, descending towards Pozza di Fassa, right at the […]

Ski Room & Rental Buffaure

AT BUFFAURE YOU FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED Tired of carrying your heavy and bulky ski equipment, which sometimes makes your car dirty, back and forth from the hotel? In Buffaure there is the solution that suits you! The heated ski room where you can leave your equipment in total safety and find it the next day perfectly dry and ready for a new day on the snow. The ski room which opens directly onto the free car park at the departure point of the “Pozza- Buffaure” cable car is equipped with 200 lockers that can accomodate up to 400 pairs of skis or snowboards and related boots. And in order to provide total comfort, at the end of the day you can access it directly from the door at the end of the track, right where you finish. The ski room is open every day from 8 am to 7 pm non- stop. It also offers a ski service both for the following day and on demand, so it is available for a short pit stop for waxing or other needs. The ski room offers the possibility of renting skis for all ages, for a carefree experience on the slopes. […]