Canazei Travel Guide

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Things to Do  

PASSA PORDOI to PASSA FALZAREGO

PASSA PORDOI  to  PASSA FALZAREGO, Canazei

 balhannah Says:  If you don't wish to return to Canazei, and we didn't, we then followed Route SR48 to Passa Falzarego, where we made a stop, and then continued onto to Cortina d'Ampezzo.You will not we disappointed, as there is more amazing scenery along the way which I felt changed as we... 

AERIAL TRAMWAY

AERIAL TRAMWAY, Canazei

 balhannah Says:  It was June, and we found a lot of the cable cars/gondolas were not working yet.On arrival at the Sass Pordoi, I was very happy to see one working!There was hardly a person here, so we went and bought our tickets and then had to wait for the aerial tramway to come back... 

WILDFLOWERS IN THE DOLOMITES

WILDFLOWERS IN THE DOLOMITES, Canazei

 balhannah Says:  The Dolomites are beautiful on their own, but if you are lucky enough to see lots of wildflowers, like we did, then the scenery is better still.We were travelling these roads in June, which seemed a good time for weather, traffic, lack of people and the wildflowers! 

FAUSTO COPPI MEMORIAL

FAUSTO COPPI MEMORIAL, Canazei

 balhannah Says:  A memorial to Fausto Coppi stands at the summit of the Pordoi pass.Viewing the memorial, I could see that it was a memorial for a cyclist. It seems that Angelo Fausto Coppi, ( 1919 -1960), was an extremely good international cyclist in the years each side of the Second World... 

RESTAURANT ON PORDOI

RESTAURANT ON PORDOI, Canazei

 balhannah Says:  Golly it was cold at the Summit. I didn't have gloves or hat, and no-where near thick enough jacket, so I froze!After taking photo's and enjoying the views, we headed into the Restaurant for a Hot Chocolate.Lucky it wasn't busy and there were plenty of free window tables,... 

THE SUMMIT OF PORDOI

THE SUMMIT OF PORDOI, Canazei

 balhannah Says:  Four minutes was all it took from bottom to top by the Aerial tramway!Stepping out of the Tramway, we walked past the Restaurant and onto the natural terrace perched between the mountains. Here is an information board pointing to all the Mountains that we could view from... 

Hotels  

Hotel Astoria

 1 Review and 12 Opinions  Nice Hotel with spacious, comfortable, modern and clean rooms; Located in a quiet area of Canazei... 

Hotel El Ciasel

 1 Review and 0 Opinions  When I set eyes on this gorgeous Hotel, my first thoughts would be "very expensive." Was... 

Restaurants  

La petite: An ice cream for lunch?

La petite: An ice cream for lunch?, Canazei

 Azhut Says:  La petite is a little nice coffee or tea house with the chance to taste a marvellous ice-cream. I went there twice just to eat a big coup of ice-cream (chocolate and banana) for lunch. La petite has a big terrace in the middle of the central Canazei's square, so you can eat... 

La cantinetta: Time for lunch/dinner

La cantinetta: Time for lunch/dinner, Canazei

 Azhut Says:  This is my favourite restaurant. Cleaned rooms made of wood, fast service and many different dishes from the traditional cooking. The restaurant is open at lunch and for dinner, but it's better to make a reservation becuase is always full! Try every Pizzas and don't forget... 

Nightlife  

I don`t rememer the name: Afterskiing

I don`t rememer the name: Afterskiing, Canazei

 TheView Says:  Even if I don`t remember the name of the bar ..maybe you can finde it if you aske around for the spot where the scandinavans hang out.Maybe it was "La Montanara" Thanks to VT member "Trud" just come as you are ...its afterski! 

Husky pub: Just to try a nice local...

Husky pub: Just to try a nice local..., Canazei

 Azhut Says:  I never go there but I saw that they have many different beers and live music. The atmosphere is tipical from mountain with chairs made of wood etc. No special dress requirements, jeans are ok. 

Shopping  

Costa profumeria: Parfums and...

Costa profumeria: Parfums and..., Canazei

 Azhut Says:  This shop is my favourite shop in Canazei. I love it because I always find there some new fancy things like parfums or ear-rings. Wonderful ear-rings, parfums, sun glasses and necklaces. The prices are a bit highs. 

Grapperia: Buy a liquor

Grapperia: Buy a liquor, Canazei

 Azhut Says:  This is one of the most important shops for liquors and marmalades lovers :-) it's full of everything that concerns liquors and all is handmade. Marmalades, liquors and cheese tipical from mountain. Honest prices 

Warnings and Dangers  

MOUNTAIN ROADS

MOUNTAIN ROADS, Canazei

 balhannah Says:  The Mountain roads through the Dolomites are good quality roads, but are very windy.In June, we didn't meet many cars, but we did meet hundreds of Motorbikes on the Mountain roads.As you can see by my photo, you will come across many switchbacks, so if you are not a real... 

HOTEL ACCOMMODATION

HOTEL ACCOMMODATION, Canazei

 balhannah Says:  We arrived in Canazei without accommodation booked, and without any worries, as I knew there were plenty of places available here.What I didn't know, is nearly ALL OF THEM WERE CLOSED IN JUNE, this presented a problem.We found one open, which I think may have been the only... 

What to Pack  

A map of routes ...
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Luggage and bags: Don't forget to search for a map of this part of the Alps. On every map is possible to choose a route for a trekking tour and to read something about places to visit with a alpine guide. You can have free maps in every tourist office in Campitello or Canazei.

Updated Oct 1, 2003

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Off The Beaten Path  

Buy a PanoramaPass
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Sass Pordoi

PanoramaPass is a card that you can utilise for summer and winter's sports in the Fassa valley. With the PanoramaPass is possible to use all the lifts open in the Fassa valley: Marmolada, Pordoi, Sassolungo, Catinaccio (Rosengarten), Costabella and Monzoni. PanoramaPass will bring you closer to the beauties that mother nature has donated to this territory: the Dolomites. Discover and explore these mountains carrying yourself straight to high altitude, to the heart of their splendour; comfortably seated on the terrace of one of the many mountain huts, you may enjoy the fantastic views capturing them in an indelible memory of an unforgettable holiday in the mountains, or you may walk along one of the numerous footpaths and high routes and continue the discovery of enchanted corners of the Dolomites.

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Sports & Outdoors  

Rafting time !

Rafting time !, Canazei

 Azhut Says:  If you love this sport there you can choose many different places where to buy equipment and also to find a good teacher. Of course the best way is to ask for it by Val di Fiemme Rafting center. 

Climbs, walks and rambles in the Fassa....

Climbs, walks and rambles in the Fassa...., Canazei

 Azhut Says:  Some Itineraries you can choose in the Fassa Valley:Canazei-Belvedere-Sass Pordoi (lifts 101 and 103) Difficulty: easy Time required: 3/4 hours.From the arrival of the cable car Pecol- Col dei Rossi take the footpath No. 601 direction Pordoi Pass. From the Pass take the... 

Favorites  

Few words in Italian

Few words in Italian, Canazei

 ealgisi Says:  Below few words in Italian that you can use while visiting Italy.Waiter / Waitress! - Cameriere/ Cameriera, per favore!May I have the menu, please? - Potrei avere il menu, per favore?Do you have a set menu / local specialities? - Avete un menu fisso/ delle specialità... 

Useful phone numbers

Useful phone numbers, Canazei

 ealgisi Says:  The most common European emergency number 112 (following Directive 2002/22/EC: Universal Service Directive) and also standard on GSM mobile phones. 112 is used in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,... 

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