The ski resort of Val di Fas in the Dolomites of Italy includes 13 villages located in the beautiful valley of Fas. In the article you will get acquainted with a part of this resort - the ski resort of Canazei, which in this part of Italy, along with Campitello enjoys great popularity among trained skiers.
Canazei is the largest area of accommodation and skiing of the resort of Val di Fassa, which can simultaneously accommodate 13,600 guests, but there are about 1800 permanent residents. The village itself is located in the upper part of the valley at an altitude of 1450 m. A high level of service and developed infrastructure of the village will appeal to any holidaymaker.
Most of the season in Canazei is fine weather, as the Dolomites of Italy protect it from the northern winds. The coldest month is February, this month the wind blows more strongly, the average temperature is -3 ° С in the daytime, -9 ° С at night, but on some days the temperature can drop and lower: up to -9 ° С in the daytime and -22 ° С at night. In summer the warmest and sunny months are July and August. The air warms up to 20-24 ° C in the daytime and 8-14 ° C at night.
Skating in Canazei
Schemes of trails in Canazei for skiing are very extensive, as the area above the village is included in the popular ring route of Sella Ronda. This route is a chain of interconnected ski slopes passing through four valleys with a length of more than 400 km. From Canazei with the help of lifts or free buses you can get to any route of this region.
To the ski areas Kanazei include:
- Alba di Canazei - Ciampak: 15 km of tracks, of which a few "blue" and "black", 2/3 of the tracks - "red"; serviced territory 6 lifts.
- Canazei - Belvedere: 25 km of ski slopes of different complexity, serviced by 13 lifts.
- Canazei - Pordoi Pass: 5 km of "red" trails, to which tourists are brought 3 chair lifts.
If you are a beginner or want to improve the technique of riding, then in Canazei there is a school for skiing and snowboarding Canazei-Marmolada. Professional instructors, including those who speak Russian, will help you learn how to ride, learn different techniques, and hone your skills. Group courses of riding cost from 90 euros for two days, individual courses - from 37 euros per hour. There is a children's center Kinderland on the territory of the school, where children under the supervision of instructors will spend the day playing and playing sports, as well as lunch in a mountain restaurant. The supervision service for a child of 4 years old parents will cost 60 euro per day. Here you can even order children's skiing courses.
Skipass in Canazei
Subscriptions to ski lifts (skipass) in Canazei can be purchased at the hotel on arrival or on the Internet, and pick up already in the hotel. One can distinguish such types (prices are indicated at the beginning of 2014):
- Skipass Dolomiti Superski - operates at approximately 500 lifts, the cost of 1 day - 46-52 euros, 6 days - 231-262 euros
- Skipass Val di Fassa / Carezza - operates in almost all areas of Val di Fassa, except Moena, the cost for 1 day - 39-44 euros, for 6 days - 198-225 euros.
- Skipass Trevalli - operates in the areas of Moena, Alpe Luisa, Bellamonte, Passo San Pellegrino and Falkada, cost for 1 day - 40-43, for 6 days - 195-222 euros.
All discounts are for children, teenagers and pensioners.
How to get to Canazei?
From the airport in Bolzano, which is 55 km from Canazei, an hour's journey by bus, and if by car, you need to drive along the SS241 motorway to the Dolomites, it will take around 40 minutes.
From the airports of Verona , Venice , Milan and others: first we reach Bolzano. Better by train, since all trains along the way stop in Trento (80 km) or at the station Ora (44 km), from where you can also get on the bus.
In the ski season on Saturdays and Sundays in Val di Fassou from the airports of Verona, Venice, Bergamo and Treviso is sent express, which along the way stops in Canazei.
For a variety of recreation from Canazei you can go to the neighboring towns for excursions and entertainment.
The Eghes sports and fitness center invites you to visit a massage or thalassotherapy, steam in a sauna or splash in the pool. In the ice palace in Alba di Canazei you can play hockey or learn figure skating. In the town of Vigo di Fas there is the Ladino Museum, which is dedicated to Romansh culture.
Local food and restaurants deserve special attention. Particularly impressive are the wonderful Italian wines and Ladin cuisine, where each dish is an exquisite piece.
Canazei is one of the most popular places for skiing in the Alps, a large number of tourists from all over the world come here this season.
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