Dolomites & Val di Fassa
Sightchaser travel map: Dolomites & Val di Fassa
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Lago di Carezza
One of the most photographed lakes in the Dolomites. The Catinaccio massif reflects perfectly in still morning water. Pro tip: Arrive before 7am to beat crowds and catch glassy reflections.
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Seceda Ridge
Dramatic ridgeline above Val Gardena. Sharp rock fins drop thousands of feet with flower meadows in the foreground. Pro tip: Cable car from Ortisei. Late afternoon light hits the ridge perfectly u2014 stay for sunset.
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Tre Cime di Lavaredo
The Dolomites' most iconic landmark. Three vertical towers rise 3,000m against open sky from every direction. Pro tip: Sunrise is non-negotiable. Camp nearby or drive the toll road before 5am.
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Alpe di Siusi at Dawn
The largest high-altitude Alpine meadow in Europe. Wildflowers in July, snow in winter u2014 cinematic either way. Pro tip: The Sciliar massif turns orange for exactly 10 minutes at sunrise. Don't sleep in.

Cinque Torri
Five eroded rock towers above Cortina. WWI history, dramatic silhouettes, and a short hike from the lift. Pro tip: Best light in late afternoon from the western approach. Hike up from Passo Falzarego.

Lago di Braies
Turquoise glacial lake framed by vertical rockfaces. One of the most shared images in all of the Alps. Pro tip: Get there before 8am u2014 parking fills by 9am all summer and the light is better anyway.

Passo Giau (2,236m)
High mountain pass with sweeping 360u00b0 panoramas. Constantly changing weather makes every frame different. Pro tip: Right after a storm clears is the best moment u2014 dramatic clouds, fresh snow, golden light.

Sass Pordoi Summit (2,950m)
Cable car from Passo Pordoi to the flat summit plateau. 360u00b0 views of the Sella Group, Marmolada, and the entire range. Pro tip: Take the cable car up, walk the rim trail, then hike down to the pass u2014 about 1 hour descent.
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Catinaccio / Rosengarten
The 'Rose Garden of King Laurin.' A wall of pink-red rock that glows at sunset u2014 one of the great Dolomites legends. Pro tip: The high traverse trail along the base of the wall is the money shot. Access from Vigo di Fassa.
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Val Duron Trail
A quiet valley hike starting from Campitello. Dense larch forests open into high alpine meadows with nobody else around. Pro tip: 3u20134 hours round trip to Rifugio Micheluzzi. Start early to have the valley to yourself.
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Passo Sella (2,244m)
The pass connecting four valleys. Views of Sella Group, Sassolungo, and Marmolada from a single spot. Pro tip: Part of the famous Sellaronda route. Hike or bike the loop u2014 either way, stop here.

Marmolada Glacier
The 'Queen of the Dolomites' u2014 the only true glacier in the range. Summit cable car views are extraordinary. Pro tip: Cable car from Malga Ciapela. Go early u2014 afternoon clouds block the view almost every day.

Rifugio Pordoi
Perched at 2,950m at the top of the Sass Pordoi cable car. Goulash, schu00fcttelbrot, and the best lunch view you'll ever earn. Pro tip: The apple strudel here is worth the cable car ticket alone. Seriously.
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Rifugio Scotoni
A classic mountain hut near Lagazuoi with hearty Tyrolean food after a long hike. Always packed u2014 they earn it every day. Pro tip: The Kaiserschmarrn (shredded pancake dessert) is legendary. Order it before you finish your main.
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Rifugio Micheluzzi
End point of the Val Duron trail. Simple, honest food, wooden interior, and exactly the right amount of earned altitude. Pro tip: Cash only. Bring euros. Worth every step to get here.
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Canazei u2014 Enoteca Stu00fca
A proper wine bar in the main village of Val di Fassa. Local Trentino wines, cold cuts, great atmosphere after a long day. Pro tip: Opens at 5pm. Perfect aperitivo stop before dinner u2014 don't skip the local Teroldego.

Mazzin
A quiet Ladin village in the lower Val di Fassa. Authentic, unhurried, and a perfect base for the southern Dolomites. Pro tip: Stay here instead of Canazei u2014 same mountain access, half the price, far more local character.
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Canazei
The main hub of Val di Fassa. Supermarkets, gear shops, restaurants, and direct road access to Passo Sella and Pordoi. Pro tip: Park here and take the ski bus to the passes in summer u2014 avoids toll road stress entirely.
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Campitello di Fassa
A smaller, more relaxed village midway up the valley. Cable car to Col Rodella with views of the full Sella Group. Pro tip: The Saturday morning market in summer is worth an early alarm.
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Ortisei / St. Ulrich
Gateway to Val Gardena and the Seceda ridge. Known for wood carving, cable cars, and the best infrastructure in the Dolomites. Pro tip: Book the Seceda cable car online to skip the queue u2014 it fills fast in July and August.