Related Regions: Val di Fassa - Karersee, Italy, Trento, Italy Int., Trentino, Fassa Valley

Canazei - Belvedere Overview

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Canazei - Belvedere

Canazei is nestled in a conch surrounded by the best-known peaks of the Dolomite Mountains and is one of the most famous ski areas in the Alps. It belongs to the Dolomiti Superski ski area and boasts four ski resorts: Belvedere, Ciampac, Col Rodella e Marmolada which cater to ski and snowboard enthusiasts of all levels. For cross-country ski lovers there are a myriad of trails at different altitudes, like the Ciampac ring at 2100m. In the shadow of the Marmolada, queen of the Dolomites, Canazei offers picture postcard views. The best known town of the Val di Fassa, Canazei is known for it's houses painted like something right out of fairy tale and for its hopping night life. Canazei has much more to offer than just skiing. The Eghes Wellness Center, for example, is a spa which follows the bioclimate philosophy of ancient Roman Thermal Baths. And then there's the "G. Scola" ice rink in Alba di Canazei, home to the local hockey team S.H.C. Fassa Levoni which plays in the National Hockey League. In Canazei there are also important international races, like the Sellaronda Skimarathon in the winter, which is a nighttime downhill ski race, and the Dolomites Skyrace in the summer, which is the qualifying event for the High Altitude Running World Championships. Through the years Canazei has undergone an intense touristic development, but it has never forgotten its Ladin origins, which are still visible in the local architecture and traditions. Every year at the end of August in occasion of the "Gran Festa da d’Istà", all of the Ladin valleys come together to celebrate. Traditional costumes, shawls, hats, aprons, jackets and pants, all minutely embroidered with styles that vary from valley to valley, attest to the region's rich history.

Elevation

Summit

9704ft
Vertical Drop

3198ft
Base

4757ft

Terrain

Beginner Runs

Intermediate Runs

18%

Advanced Runs

82%

Expert Runs

Runs

11 MILES

Lifts

Total Number Of Lifts: 22
Gondolas & Trams: 4
Eight Person Lifts: 1
High Speed Sixes: 0
High Speed Quads: 0
Quad Chairs: 9
Triple Chairs: 1
Double Chairs: 4
Surface Lifts: 3

Tourist Office

38032 Canazei (TN)

Italy

Phone: 39 462 601113

info@canazei.org

Canazei - Belvedere Website Tourist office

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: 12/06/2012

Projected Closing Ski Season: 04/07/2013

Years Open: 13

Canazei - Belvedere Reviews

by topperfly 20th December 2011
- Overall Rating 3
- Family Friendly 5
- All Mtn. Terrain 2
- Terrain Park 2
- Nightlife 3
Bella vista

Pros: Vista impagabile e ottimi impianti
Cons: Piste facili e tanti principianti
by Sal Black 23rd January 2009
- Overall Rating 4
- Family Friendly 4
- All Mtn. Terrain 5
- Terrain Park 3
- Nightlife 4
Friendly Fun resort on the Sella Ronda

Pros: Friendly, great skiing, nice people, good food
Cons: Bit fragmented base, you may be some distance from lifts/centre if not careful.
by Robbo27 1st November 2008
- Overall Rating 4
- Family Friendly 4
- All Mtn. Terrain 5
- Terrain Park 3
- Nightlife 4
Don't tell anyone

Pros: Fantastic ski area
Cons: None, it's great