Fassa Valley, Alpine valley in Trentino, Italy
Fassa Valley runs through northeastern Trentino between the limestone walls of the Sella Group and the Marmolada massif. Coniferous and deciduous forests cover the lower slopes while alpine pastures and meadows climb toward the tree line.
The settlements arose in medieval times when farmers settled between the mountain peaks and raised livestock. Later the valley belonged to the County of Tyrol for centuries before passing to Italy after the First World War.
Ladin shapes daily life here through place names, road signs and conversations in shops and inns along the roads. This language connects residents with other Ladin valleys in South Tyrol and Belluno province through shared festivals and customs.
Winter months suit skiing in the seven interconnected ski areas that form part of Dolomiti Superski. During summer the trails open for hiking and cycling once the snow melts.
Sunrise colors the limestone walls pink and orange during summer, an effect hikers and photographers call Enrosadira. The color play is best observed from the higher mountain huts.
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