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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,... 

Hotels  

Hotel Astoria

 1 Review and 59 Opinions  Nice Hotel with spacious, comfortable, modern and clean rooms; Located in a quiet area of Canazei... 

Hotel El Ciasel

 1 Review and 8 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! 

Domoliti: Nightlife

Domoliti: Nightlife, Canazei

 dantheman78 Says:  The place mentioned by "the View" is the downstairs bar/disco at the Dolomiti hotel 

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 Or 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 ...

A map of routes ..., Canazei

 Azhut Says:  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. 

Off The Beaten Path  

Buy a PanoramaPass

Buy a PanoramaPass, Canazei

 Azhut Says:  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... 

On the ski lift

On the ski lift, Canazei

 Insider Says:  Relaxing on the ski lift preparing for another run. But mostly sunbathing! :) 

Sports & Outdoors  

di tutto

di tutto, Canazei

 Azhut Says:  anche hotel 

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. 

Favorites  

Official Italy website

Official Italy website, Canazei

 ealgisi Says:  Check out the official website of Italy.http://www.italia.it/en/home.html 

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... 

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 What makes this restaurant special is the terrace on the snow with all the deck chairs to relax and simply enjoy the beautiful mountains around you French... 

 

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The paradise for skiers and hard walkers

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  I wanted to add on my Canazei page few pictures of my favourite Dolomites lake; the Carezza lake. Situated very close to Canazei, Carezza is an alpine lake (1609 m) sourrounded by a forest of pines.... 

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A great snowboard trip.

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Canazei. I'd love to share with you the 3 tips I've written, the 5 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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Skiing in Canazei

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  One of the best skiing spots are definitely the Dolomites in Italy around Canazei. I was skiing there with my friend for one week and we were staying in the nicest hotel right on the Slope just a... 

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Canazei - Valley of Sasso Pordoi

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 Pictoresque town. Waterstreams, flowered balconies, mountains, etc. Stopped in this town before we took the 27 hairpinned mountain road to 'Sasso Pordoi' . Only 15% of the locals are Italian. 

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GORGEOUS TOWN IN THE DOLOMITES

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 Canazei is in the northern Italian region of Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, located in the upper part of the Val di Fassa, about 70 km northeast of Trento. Located in the Ladin-speaking part of the... 

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