Canazei

Travel Guide

Canazei
Canazei
Canazei
Canazei
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Discover an enthralling combination of mountain sports, food festivals and Ladin traditions at this resort town in northern Italy’s Dolomites.

Canazei is a popular destination to visit while holidaying in TrentinoOpens in a new window. This lively town sits amid Val di Fassa, a beguiling valley of forest-clad slopes watched over by the jagged peaks of the Dolomites. In winter, skiers flock to superb ski centers while in summer hikers rejoice in the endless miles of scenic trails. Canazei celebrates its ancient Ladin culture at year-round food, wine and music festivals.

Canazei incorporates the hamlets of Alba, Gries and Penia. Each has a neat collection of winding streets lined with chalets, guesthouses and hotels. These villages are comfortable to discover on foot and provide constant views of the lofty mountain peaks. Learn about the Ladin people and the history of Val di Fassa at the Dantone Museum, Penia.

During the winter months it’s time to ski and snowboard on perfectly groomed runs. The town is part of the Dolomiti Superski Area, which boasts around 746 miles (1,200 kilometres) of trails spread across 12 resorts. Ride the chairlifts for direct access to the Belvedere, Ciampac, Col Rodella and Marmolada ski centers. Ski the Sella Ronda, a 26-mile (40-kilometre) trail that passes through four magnificent valleys.

Stay active throughout the summer by hiking and biking along natural pathways. Explore sections of the Dolomiti Panorama Trek, a 124-mile (200-kilometre) long circular route split into 20 stages. Try adrenalin-inducing activities such as hang-gliding, paragliding and via ferrata climbing.

Visit Canazei in July for Te anter i Tobie, a 3-day celebration of folk dance and live music. Sample typical foods, such as funnel cakes and the strong puzzone di Moena cheese, and sip on Trentino wines. Gran Festa da d’Ista, held in the last week of August or the first week of September, is a showcase of Ladin customs that spreads across four valleys. Watch the costumed parades that light up the Ladin Carnival that starts in January.

Reach Canazei by taking a bus from BolzanoOpens in a new window or Trento and then get around by foot, bike, chairlift and shuttle bus. A great year-round destination, Canazei also makes an ideal base for visiting nearby Alpine villages, including Campitello, Moena and Pozza.

Aparthotel Princess
Aparthotel Princess
3 out of 5
Strada DeTreve 12, Canazei, TN
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Canazei. Enjoy a full-service spa, a free area shuttle, and a health club. Popular attractions Dolomites and Alba-Ciampac Cable ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (103 reviews)
"Great spa!"

Reviewed on 7 Aug, 2024

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X Alp Hotel
X Alp Hotel
4 out of 5
Strada Jumela 35, San Giovanni di Fassa, TN
The price is S$336 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
S$336
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in San Giovanni di Fassa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (290 reviews)
"Excellent Hotel! Best of my 6 week trip so far. Every staff member we encountered was 5 star good! So professional! The hotel is top quality on every level."

Reviewed on 4 Jul, 2025

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Residence Antares
Residence Antares
3 out of 5
Via Meisules 195, Selva di Val Gardena, BZ
The price is S$296 per night from 10 Jul to 11 Jul
S$296
10 Jul - 11 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star ski residence in Selva di Val Gardena. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (215 reviews)
"Centrally located,grocery store and bus stop are close the hotel. Hotel also offered free bus tickets."

Reviewed on 6 Jul, 2025

Residence Antares
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Residence Contrin
Residence Contrin
Via De Pareda 101, Canazei, TN
Stay at this residence in Canazei. Enjoy laundry facilities and housekeeping. Popular attractions Dolomites and Ski Lift Pecol are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (137 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 13 Mar, 2025

Residence Contrin
Hotel Garni Gonzaga
Hotel Garni Gonzaga
3 out of 5
Strada del Pordoi, 102, Canazei, TN
Stay at this 3-star ski residence in Canazei. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Dolomites and Belvedere Ski Lift ...
"Die Lage ist grandios und auch der kostenlose Nahverkehr (Bus) ist super. Das Hotel ist mit Schwimmbad und Sauna gut ausgestattet, die Einrichtung der Apartments ist jedoch etwas in die Jahre gekommen. Das Personal ist sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend. Wir kommen gerne wieder"

Reviewed on 4 Sep, 2024

Hotel Garni Gonzaga
Residence Antares
Residence Antares
3 out of 5
Via Meisules 195, Selva di Val Gardena, BZ
Stay at this 3-star ski residence in Selva di Val Gardena. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (215 reviews)
"Centrally located,grocery store and bus stop are close the hotel. Hotel also offered free bus tickets."

Reviewed on 6 Jul, 2025

Residence Antares
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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