Vigo di Fassa

Vigo di Fassa is a mountain village in the Val di Fassa valley, sitting at 1,382 meters elevation at the base of the Catinaccio mountain range. The settlement includes hotels, restaurants, and sports facilities that serve visitors throughout the year.

The village functioned as an independent municipality with its own governance until 2018, when it merged with Pozza di Fassa to form San Giovanni di Fassa. This administrative change consolidated the two settlements under a single local government.

The Ladin language shapes daily life throughout the village, heard in shops and on the streets among residents. Local traditions remain visible in how people celebrate seasonal festivals and in the crafts sold in neighborhood stores.

A modern cable car connects the village center directly to Ciampedie at 2,000 meters, providing access to ski slopes and hiking trails in the surrounding mountains. The best time to visit depends on your interests, with winter ideal for skiing and summer for mountain walks.

The Monzoni Mineralogical Museum holds an extensive collection of Dolomite minerals that reveal the geological history of the surrounding mountains. The specimens on display help visitors understand how the distinctive mountain formations developed over time.

Location: San Giovanni di Fassa

Capital city: Vigo di Fassa

Elevation above the sea: 1,382 m

Shares border with: Welschnofen, Pozza di Fassa, Soraga di Fassa, Moena

GPS coordinates: 46.41667,11.66667

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:02