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The opening period of the Pozza-Buffaure gondola lift
will be reduced compared to normal summer seasons: from June 20th to August 30th, 2026.
Dear Guest,
For the Buffaure hiking area, summer 2026 will be a season of great change: the Buffaure-Col de Valvacin chairlift, built in 1997, will be replaced with a modern 10-passenger gondola lift, featuring more efficient performance and cutting-edge technology. Due to this replacement work, which stems from the need to perfect the tourist offer by improving user comfort and safety, the opening period of the Pozza-Buffaure gondola lift will be reduced compared to normal summer seasons: from June 20th to August 30th, 2026.
This major investment will improve high-altitude mobility, allowing all guests of this beautiful area at 2,000 meters to reach the Col de Valvacin panoramic viewpoint (2,354 meters) in the shortest possible time. The decision is mainly due to the needs of the winter season, where numbers require a lift with higher performance and shorter ascent times. To meet these needs, the lift will increase its hourly capacity from 1,800 p/h to 2,600 p/h, significantly reducing waiting times. Travel times will also be reduced from the current 7’15” minutes to 3’49” minutes, encouraging reuse of this lift.
The new lift, designed to reduce visual impact on the environment and the surrounding landscape, will feature an underground valley station and will be integrated into its surroundings, paying special attention to the scenic integration of the work and preserving the beauty of the area. The analysis of spaces, local morphology, and lastly, the management needs of the ski area has also led to the choice of concentrating a series of functions at the valley station while keeping the mountain station building to a minimum.
Another important aspect concerns the lift line, which will be modified compared to the current one. The new configuration aims to achieve a safer and more functional flow management, reducing wind exposure and therefore the likelihood of lift closures, while adapting the lift capacity to current flows.
This renovation project will thus improve the appeal of the lift and user management, also leading to an architectural and landscape redevelopment of the area.
Due to this high-altitude construction site, Buffaure’s summer offer will be reduced this season. It will not be possible to discover our beautiful thematic trails or play with the fun games that usually brighten the basin. However, it will be possible to take part in the weekly activities offered by Malga Jumela, which you can find described HERE.
As for hiking, it will be possible to reach the Buffaure basin via the gondola lift from Pozza di Fassa for peaceful high-altitude walks and delicious breaks at the mountain huts. However, the area will be almost entirely affected by the construction site, and there will be no way to reach Col de Valvacin comfortably by lift. We therefore recommend accessing the panoramic ridges from Alba di Canazei, reaching the Ciampac hiking area. From the highest point of Ciampac, Sella Brunech (2,428 m), you can head towards Col Bel, or hike the Lino Pederiva equipped trail to Passo San Nicolò, then descend along the picturesque Val San Nicolò or return to Alba via Val Contrin. From Sella Brunech, you can also walk along the panoramic ridges that lead to Col de Valvacin, passing through the Sass d’Adam viewpoint. Right along this ridge, which offers a 360-degree view, you will find the curious art installations by Marco Nones that make up “The Seated Path” (Il Sentiero Seduto).
We also recommend discovering the other wonderful hiking areas of Val di Fassa: in addition to Ciampac, the Catinaccio Rosengarten hiking centre is definitely worth a visit, with its wide range of easy walks, panoramic hikes, and family offer, as well as the Col Rodella area at the foot of Sassolungo, and the Belvedere area in Canazei, with its bike park and the Col dei Rossi panoramic viewpoint (2,380 m).
For more information or specific requests, you can contact Catinaccio Buffaure S.p.A. Soc. Benefit at the following contact details:
Catinaccio Buffaure S.p.A. Soc. Benefit
Strada de Col de Mé, 10 – Vigo di Fassa – 38036 San Giovanni di Fassa/Sen Jan, (TN)
Tel: +39 0462 763242
Email: info@catinacciobuffaure.it
Pec: spa@pec.catinacciobuffaure.it
Experiences
What to do on Buffaure
SLURP! HOW DELICIOUS IS ALPINE CHEESE!
Thursday A mountain pasture experience to discover the secrets of cheesemaking and the farm animals. Lucia will lead you into the barn to brush the cows and practice milking. Afterwards, it’s the chickens’ turn to collect fresh eggs to make delicious fritters. Activity organized by the managers of Malga Jumela. The Malga Jumela mountain pasture can be reached with an easy downhill walk from the Buffaure valley in about 40 minutes (return uphill).
THE TASTE OF BUTTER
Wednesday We’ll forage for aromatic Alpine herbs and learn how to prepare them. We’ll then make butter and flavor it, creating unique and original flavors. The activity will conclude with a moment of sharing, enjoying “strauben,” traditional sweet fritters. Activity organized by the managers of Malga Jumela. The Malga Jumela mountain hut can be reached with an easy downhill walk from the Buffaure basin in about 40 minutes (return uphill).
LOOKING IN THE WOODS: TRACES, ANIMALS, AND PHOTOGRAPHY
Tuesday An experiential workshop on a mountain pasture to discover mountain wildlife. Participants will be guided on a short exploration of the surrounding area, observing the forest with binoculars, recognizing animal tracks and learning to enjoy nature with respect. The experience continues with a sensory experience, touching various natural elements such as antlers, feathers, and artifacts. The activity concludes with a brief introduction to nature photography. An engaging activity that combines nature, discovery, and creativity, led by the managers of Malga Jumela. The Malga Jumela mountain hut can be reached with an easy downhill walk from the Buffaure basin in about 40 minutes (return uphill).
Art at high altitude
Land Art Works at Buffaure How many forms can wood take? Find it out on an easy route where you can meet a majestic eagle, a pack of wolves and the imposing “Bregostana”, but also funny thrones and really curious benches. The Buffaure area boasts numerous wooden works of art created by the artist Francesco Avancini, a Trentino artist who has been active for over twenty years with countless spectacular creations under his belt, and by Marco Nones, another artist who lives and works in Val di Fiemme, a performer and exponent of environmental art. As soon as you reach the Buffaure plain you will see how the incredible works in wood and natural materials come to life in front of the most beautiful views of the Dolomites. The first you will encounter, after getting out of the gondola, will be the guardians of the Buffaure: a pack of five giant wolves that observe the basin from the side of the mountain. Continuing on, you can take the lift that will take you to an altitude of 2,400 metres, to an incredible panoramic viewpoint. Just below the arrival you will find the butterfly-shaped bench with […]
Panorama Pass Val di Fassa
Summer Ski Pass
Panorama Pass, your “passport” to the Dolomites in summer! This pass gives you access to all the lifts open during the summer season in Val di Fassa. It is a unique opportunity to discover and explore the Dolomites by easily traveling to high altitudes. From there, you can hike along numerous trails of varying difficulty, or simply enjoy the most enchanting views while relaxing on the terrace of one of the many mountain huts.
In addition to the seasonal pass for the entire summer, three different options are available for purchase: three days out of six, six days out of six, and seven days out of thirteen, with no daily limits. This multi-day card allows you to use multiple lifts on the same day without any access restrictions.
The Panorama Pass can be purchased online, at the lift ticket offices and automatic ticket machines, as well as at the APT Val di Fassa tourist offices.
