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Stroll

Ciampedie: forest trail to the Gardeccia hut

Val di Fassa · Vigo di Fassa · with the Dolomiti Supersummer Card

An almost level forest trail below the walls of the Catinaccio (Rosengarten). Information boards about the forest and mountains for children, with the Gardeccia hut and a view into the basin below the Vajolet towers at the end.

Free with the Dolomiti Supersummer Card: Vigo – Ciampedie up and down. A family of 2 adults and 2 children saves €76 on this trip.

Length
5.8 km
Ascent / descent
↑ 148 m · ↓ 148 m
Walking time
1 h 50 min
Altitude
1,949 m – 1,993 m
Route type
Out and back

Who for With pushchair · Young children · Older children · Seniors

Elevation profile of the route. Hover to show the spot on the map.

Route description

  1. From Vigo di Fassa take the cable car up to Ciampedie. The Rifugio Ciampedie hut stands by the top station.
  2. The forest trail (Sentiero della Foresta, waymark 540) runs almost level along the slope below the Catinaccio. Boards along the way explain the forest and mountain nature to children.
  3. In 55 minutes you reach the Gardeccia hut (3 km). Return the same way, slightly uphill.

Good to know

With a pushchair

According to Val di Fassa the trail is passable with a baby carrier or off-road pushchair and suits children from age 3.

A different way back

From Gardeccia you can continue along the Path of Legends (Sentiero delle Leggende) to Pian Pecei and take the chairlift back up to Ciampedie.

With the card

The Dolomiti Supersummer Card covers the lifts in all twelve valleys without limit.

Why “stroll”

Flat, wide path that anyone can manage.

Trip FAQ

Is the lift free with the Dolomiti Supersummer Card?

Yes. Included with the Dolomiti Supersummer Card: Vigo – Ciampedie up and down. Without the card it costs €28 per adult and €20 per child (juniors born 2008–2017, younger children free), so a family of 2 + 2 saves €76. When buying together for 2 adults and 2 juniors, one junior travels free.

Who is this trip suitable for?

With pushchair, young children, older children, seniors. Flat, wide path that anyone can manage.

How long is the trip?

5.8 km, 148 m up and 148 m down, 1 h 50 min of walking. Route type: out and back.

How do I get the Dolomiti Supersummer Card?

A summer lift pass you buy for 100+ cable cars in the Dolomites, unlimited. The Dolomites' answer to the SalzburgerLand or Kitzbüheler Alpen Card. How to get the Dolomiti Supersummer Card

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