EXCURSION TO THE ALPINE PASTURE

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Friday

A simple hike for families to discover the animals and activities of the “malghe”, the typical mountain huts located in the alpine pastures. We’ll depart from Ciampedie and head to one of the mountain pastures in the Catinaccio Rosengarten. Here, the adventure begins: we’ll discover the animals that live in a “malga”, what it’s like to work and spend the summer at high altitude, and the activities carried out there. After the visit, we’ll return to Ciampedie, always accompanied by a mountain guide.

  • When: every Friday from June 19 to September 11, 2026
  • Target audience: adults and children aged 6 and over
  • Difficulty: easy
  • Time and meeting point: 10:00 AM at the top station of the Vigo-Catinaccio cable car
  • Duration: approx. 3 hours. Return scheduled for 12:00 PM, with the possibility of staying at the hut for lunch and returning independently.
  • Price: free activity
  • Booking required: click here
  • Maximum number of participants: 35 people
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THE MARMOTS OF GARDECCIA

Tuesday Did you know that Gardeccia is the favourite habitat of countless marmots? Walking in this valley, with spectacular views of the Catinaccio Rosengarten Group, it’s very easy to spot these charming high-mountain animals. Join us every Tuesday for a simple high-altitude walk to discover the marmots of Gardeccia! Guided hike with a Mountain Guide

Family

The Catinaccio Rosengarten area is a paradise for families! The vast Ciampedie plateau is the perfect destination for a day at high altitude with your children. At an altitude of 2,000 meters, you will find a green expanse to run and play, along with cozy mountain huts for a short break or a traditional lunch. In addition to its network of trails, panoramic hikes, and simple walks suitable for young children, the area offers a rich calendar of weekly activities. It starts on Mondays with a medium-difficulty hike to the Christomannos Eagle, a large bronze eagle in a panoramic position at the slopes of Majarè and Roda de Vael. On Tuesdays, visitors go “hunting” for marmots along an easy guided walk. Wednesdays and Thursdays feature slow-paced walks with alpacas to make friends with these gentle animals and discover local history, facts, and legends. Fridays are dedicated to a family walk to discover mountain dairy farm animals and their daily activities. Finally, Sunday walks focus on forest animals, their dens, tracks, and characteristics. But that is not all! In the Catinaccio area, you can also “fly” on the exciting Fly Line – an 1,100-meter-long suspended wire route to glide above the […]

ON THE TRACKS OF WOODLAND ANIMALS

Sunday The perfect way to spend an unforgettable family Sunday outdoors: Hike up to Ciampedie, in the heart of the Catinaccio massif, and set off in search of woodland animals! A simple walk across the Ciampedie plain to discover mountain animals, their tracks, and their characteristics. Guided hike with a mountain guide

EXCURSION TO THE ALPINE PASTURE

Friday A simple hike for families to discover the animals and activities of the “malghe”, the typical mountain huts located in the alpine pastures. We’ll depart from Ciampedie and head to one of the mountain pastures in the Catinaccio Rosengarten. Here, the adventure begins: we’ll discover the animals that live in a “malga”, what it’s like to work and spend the summer at high altitude, and the activities carried out there. After the visit, we’ll return to Ciampedie, always accompanied by a mountain guide.

YOGA & BRUNCH

Thursday A morning of well-being and peace in nature, guided by a holistic instructor. The program includes brief meditation sessions along the trail before reaching Prà Martin, the hike’s final destination. Here, a relaxing high-altitude yoga class will be offered, followed by a delicious brunch at the Baita Prà Martin: just what you need to start the day full of energy.

DOLO-MYTHIC TREKKING WITH ALPACAS

Wednesday and Thursday Have you ever walked with an alpaca? In Val di Fassa, you can! Every Wednesday and Thursday, in the beautiful Ciampedie plain, you can take a relaxing walk lasting about an hour in the company of these animals, known for being very docile and curious. Three hikes are scheduled per day, both in the morning and in the afternoon.

HIKE TO THE CHRISTOMANNOS EAGLE

Monday A medium-difficulty hike to discover the beautiful Roda de Vael area, reaching the large bronze eagle, a monument dedicated to Theodor Christomannos and located in a panoramic position on the slopes of Majaré and Roda de Vael. Optional lunch at the Roda de Vael refuge or the Marino Pederiva hut. Guided hike with a mountain guide. Maximum number of participants: 20 people

Fly Line

The Catinaccio Rosengarten Fly Line is an aerial path, unique in Trentino, built in 2015 in Vigo di Fassa. It is an 1,100-meter-long wire route suspended in the woods and anchored to the trees. The descent takes place on a controlled-speed pulley, with participants safely secured in a comfortable seated harness. This six-minute descent offers a unique experience, immersed in nature with breathtaking views of the Catinaccio Group. The Fly Line is suitable for everyone weighing between 15 and 120 kg (both adults and children). The system was installed without civil engineering works, fully respecting the mountain environment and vegetation. The Fly Line is anchored to the trees without damaging them or obstructing their natural growth. This is achieved through wooden protections that ensure long-term preservation, without driving bolts or nails into the trunks. When: Every day from 20th June to 13th September 2026 For who: Adults and children (weight between 15 and 120 kg) How to reach the Fly Line starting point: Please note: The Fly Line ticket includes the chairlift ride back up to the start. It does not include the cost of the lifts to reach the Ciampedie locality (Vigo-Ciampedie cable car or Vajolet 1 + Vajolet […]

Kinderpark Ciampedie

The Kinderpark is a playground at an altitude of 2,000 meters in Ciampedie, located in the beautiful “rose garden” in the heart of the Catinaccio. The park can be reached by taking the Catinaccio cable car from the village of Vigo di Fassa or the chairlifts from Pera di Fassa. For parents who wish to go on more challenging hikes without any worries, the playground provides a supervised childcare service with entertainers for children aged four and up. This service is available for one hour, half a day, or a full day. Various educational activities are also offered.   CIAMPEDIE KINDERPARK ACTIVITIES LAURIN THE FARMER A special creative workshop for children. The young participants will become real farmers for a day: they will plant a seed, place it in their own little pot, and learn how to take care of it. Each child can take their plant home as a souvenir of their mountain holiday. A simple, educational, and fun activity to discover nature through play!   FACE PAINTING A time for play and imagination. This is a fun activity where children can transform themselves with simple […]