Col Rodella, Mountain summit in Val di Fassa, Italy

Col Rodella is a mountain summit in the Dolomites, rising above Campitello di Fassa in Val di Fassa at around 2,400 meters (7,900 feet). It can be reached by cable car from the valley floor and sits at a crossroads of trails that connect several surrounding peaks, with a mountain hut near the top.

The sources document no shelter history on Col Rodella. The summit is reached by a cable car from Campitello di Fassa, which climbs about 1,000 metres, and by footpaths from Campitello, Canazei or an unpaved road from Passo Sella. A medium-difficulty via ferrata, the Ferrata Col Rodella, starts near the Rifugio Passo Sella.

The Ladin name Col Rodela appears alongside the Italian form on local signs and maps. From the summit, hikers can reach the slopes of the Sassopiatto and Sassolungo in a short time, while the Sella group is a few hours away via Passo Sella and the Catinaccio via Val Duron.

The cable car from Campitello di Fassa brings you to the top in a few minutes, making the summit reachable even without a long climb. Weather at this elevation can shift quickly, so it helps to bring an extra layer and wear shoes with a firm sole.

The Col Rodella is one of the most used paragliding launch sites in the Dolomites, with several take-off areas on the grassy slopes just below the top. On a clear summer day, it is common to see a dozen or more colorful wings lifting off from the hillside and drifting slowly over the valley below.