What it is
Marmolada is the highest group in the Dolomites, with Punta Penia at 3,343 m and the largest Dolomite glacier, which is shrinking (dolomiti.it). It is on the border of Trentino and Veneto, and the classic cable car starts on the Veneto side at Malga Ciapela.
From Val di Fassa
- By road: Passo Fedaia is about 14 km from Canazei (visittrentino.info), on the SP641. Lago di Fedaia lies at 2,054 m.
- Huts: the Castiglioni hut can be reached by car from Canazei and the Contrin hut by a dirt road from Alba (dolomiti.it). The Pian dei Fiacconi hut (2,626 m) is listed by lift or on foot, but skiresort.info shows the lift temporarily closed, so check before relying on it.
- Cable car: Malga Ciapela (1,446 m) to Banc (2,362 m), Serauta (2,944 m) and Punta Rocca (3,269 m). The Great War Museum is at Serauta and a ticket includes it (earthtrekkers.com). Winter 2025-26 ran 13 December 2025 to 5 April 2026; we did not find 2026-27 dates or prices, so check Funivie Marmolada.
Safety
Do not walk on the glacier without a mountain guide. We give no route or crevasse advice. The lifts and huts depend on weather.
Getting there and staying
Marmolada works best as a day from Canazei or Alba. See getting there and Canazei. A rental car makes Fedaia easy:
Panorama Pass holders: the Malga Ciapela-Serauta lift is not covered by the pass.
Frequently asked questions
How high is the Marmolada?
Punta Penia is 3,343 m, the highest peak in the Dolomites (dolomiti.it).
Can I take the cable car from Val di Fassa?
The main cable car starts at Malga Ciapela on the Veneto side, with sections at about 1,446 m, 2,362 m (Banc), 2,944 m (Serauta) and 3,269 m (Punta Rocca) per earthtrekkers.com. The Panorama Pass does not cover it.
What is Lago di Fedaia?
A lake at 2,054 m at Passo Fedaia, about 14 km from Canazei. From there, huts such as Pian dei Fiacconi (2,626 m) are mentioned, but one listing shows that lift as temporarily closed, so do not rely on it.
Can I walk on the glacier?
Glacier routes are for guided groups only. We give no route details.
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