The Catinaccio (Rosengarten in German) rises above Vigo and Pera di Fassa. The Vajolet Towers are its best-known group, and Rifugio Gardeccia is the usual gateway.
Two ways in
- From Vigo di Fassa: take the Vigo-Ciampedie cable car (2026: 30 May to 4 October; EUR16 one way, EUR28 return per fassa.com) and walk the flat forest path to Rifugio Gardeccia, about 1.5 hours.
- From Pera di Fassa: the Vajolet I and II chairlifts to Gardeccia, then about 25 minutes on foot. Confirm the lifts’ dates with the operator.
Longer routes
- Preuss-Panorama loop from Vigo: 11.7 km, 530 m of climbing (Komoot).
- Antermoia loop: 8 to 9 hours, hard. Preuss-Antermoia: 17.6 km, hard.
- Sheep path (Vial de le Feide): Vigo to Paolina hut, about 2 hours and 6 km, from the Ciampedie valley station (eggental.com).
- Rosengarten round via Vajolon Pass (2,560 m) from Passo Carezza (1,752 m): hard (suedtirol.info).
These are routes from hiking sites, not official data. Check the weather, hut openings and snow before you go. Read hikes for easier options.
Stay close to the lift
Vigo and Pozza are the nearest villages to this side; see Pozza and Vigo and where to stay.
If you come from Bolzano, the road via Carezza and Passo Costalunga reaches Vigo:
Start early. The cable car’s last ride and the hut hours are fixed by the operators; check them for your date.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get to the Vajolet Towers?
From Vigo di Fassa take the Ciampedie cable car and walk the flat forest path to Rifugio Gardeccia (about 1.5 hours), or start in Pera di Fassa with the Vajolet chairlifts and walk 25 minutes.
When is the best time to go?
Early July to mid September according to hiking guides.
What longer routes are there?
Komoot lists the Preuss-Panorama loop from Vigo at 11.7 km and 530 m up; the Antermoia loop is described as hard (8 to 9 hours) and Preuss-Antermoia as 17.6 km, hard. The Rosengarten round via Vajolon Pass (2,560 m) from Passo Carezza is hard (suedtirol.info).
Is there an easier walk from Vigo?
The Sheep path (Vial de le Feide) from the Ciampedie valley station to Paolina hut takes about 2 hours and 6 km per eggental.com, with bus 180 mentioned for the return.
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