Hike around Mt. Sassolungo and Mt. Sasso Piatto

Discovering the area above Alpe di Siusi, the Val di Fassa and Val Gardena, starting from Selva Gardena

Map See map
The Ciampinoi funicular takes you from Selva Gardena to the Ciampinoi hill.
Foto: AT, © Peer
From the mountain station, you can enjoy a majestic view on the Sassolungo. A natural cinema.
Foto: AT, © Peer
Also the view on the Valgardena and towards Puez-Odle mountain range.
Foto: AT, © Peer
First we walk up, before we follow the trail n° 526a towards the Rif. Vicenza.
Foto: AT, © Peer
The conditions of the path vary, but this is one of the reasons why this walk is that interesting.
Foto: AT, © Peer
The view of the Sassolungo is that amazing, soon the rock faces are within our grasp -
Foto: AT, © Peer
The Piz Ciaulong is ideal for making the first break.
Foto: AT, © Peer
The trail descends gently downwards and we walk towards the Rif. Vicenza.
Foto: AT, © Peer
The Rif. Vicenza is located in the heart of the Sassolungo and Sassopiatto area. However, we don’t walk up to the mountain refuge, but take the trail n° 525 at the fork.
Foto: AT, © Peer
The weather is great and the sun makes us sweat, when we approach the meadows at Piz da Uridl.
Foto: AT, © Peer
The view of the Alpe di Siusi, the Sciliar, Catinaccio and Denti di Cavallo is highly impressive.
Foto: AT, © Peer
The Rif. Sassopiatto at the Giogo di Fassa is the right place for a lunch break. A wide variety of local dishes is offered, take a look at the menu.
Foto: AT, © Peer
From the Giogo i Fassa, the Friedrich August trail stretches towards the Passo Sella. In the picture you can see the meadows at the foot of the Sassopiatto.
Foto: AT, © Peer
Actually the Friedrich August trail is easily walkable, but certain passages require a little more attention.
Foto: AT, © Peer
The trail stretches past the Sandro Pertini mountain hut.
Foto: AT, © Peer
High above the Val di Fassa, there is the Col Rodella with its radio transmission tower.
Foto: AT, © Peer
View from the Rif. Friedrich August on the Sassopiatto: the Dente, Sasso Levante and Punta delle Cinque Dita.
Foto: AT, © Peer
Walking down to Passo Sella, we pass the Rif. Salei.
Foto: AT, © Peer
The Rif. Valentini at Passo Sella, underneath the Val di Fassa and the glacier of the Marmolata as backdrop.
Foto: AT, © Peer
From the Passo Sella we proceed across the so-called “city of stones” along the foot of the Sassolungo (left). Via the Rif. Comici we return to Piz Sela and to the Ciampinoi lift facility, where our tour ends.
Foto: AT, © Peer
video : Sunrise on the Sassolungo Group

This walking tour of about six hours provides fantastic impressions of the Dolomites and its valleys. Starting from Selva Gardena (Wolkenstein), we take the Ciampinoi Cable Car, which takes us on 2,260 m a.s.l. within a short time. After having admired the outstanding panoramic view, we walk down to the crossing where we take the trail no. 526 A towards the Rif. Vicenza.

The trail is narrow, but the panoramic view makes us forget all efforts. After the Rif. Vicenza (Langkofelhütte), close the Mt. Sasso Piatto, the trail starts getting better (trail no. 527). We walk up the Piz da Uridl and follow the signpost towards the Rif. Vicenza at the Giogo di Fassa. Once reached this ridge, it is high time for a break. From this point, the trail is called "Friedrich August Weg", leading the way to the Rif. Friedrich August and up to Passo Sella.

From this mountain pass, we enjoy a fabulous view on the Sella alpenstock, its pinnacles, the glacier of the Marmolada and on the other side, the peaks of the Sassopiatto mountain range. From Passo Sella, we cross the "Città dei sassi" (City of Stones) towards the Piz da Sela and up to the station of the Ciampinoi funicular. For this tour, you need to be physically fit, but it provides unforgettable views on the most beautiful mountains of the Alps.

Author: AT

circular route difficulty: difficult with lifts

Starting point:

Selva Gardena, mountain station of the Ciampinoi Cable Car
Time required:

06:05 h
Track length:

18,9 km
Altitude:

from 1.952 m to 2.354 m
Altitude difference:

+754 m | -754 m
Route:

Ciampinoi - Ciaulong - Mt Piz da Uridl - Giogo di Fassa - Friedrich August Path - Passo Sella - "City of Stones" - Mt Piz da Sela - Ciampinoi
Signposts:

21, 21A, 526A, 526, 527, 557, 526, 21A, 21
Resting points:

Various mountain huts along the trail
Recommended time of year:

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Download GPX track:

Hike around Mt. Sassolungo and Mt. Sasso Piatto