San Giovanni di Fassa (Sen Jan in Ladin) includes the villages Pozza, Vigo and Pera. They sit in the middle of the valley.
Pozza di Fassa
Buffaure gondola: 20 June to 30 August 2026, EUR14.50 one way and EUR24 return. In winter Pozza belongs to Buffaure-Ciampac, planned 4 December 2026 to 4 April 2027.
Vigo di Fassa
Vigo-Ciampedie cable car: 30 May to 4 October 2026, EUR16 one way and EUR28 return; hours 08:00-18:30 in July-August. It is the start for the Catinaccio and the Vajolet Towers. Carezza and Catinaccio ski areas open on 4 December 2026 and close on 29 March 2027, as planned (winter).
Ladin Museum
The Museum Ladin Fassa (Strada de Sèn Jan 9, Pozza) opened in 2001 and has five local sections. Listings said it was closed for renovation until 9 June 2025: check current opening with the museum.
Getting here
See getting there; Vigo has a südtirolmobil bus stop from Bolzano.
Where to stay
Choose Pozza for Buffaure, Vigo for the Catinaccio. See where to stay.
Check hotels in Pozza di Fassa
For walkers, Vigo is the better start; for skiers on Buffaure, Pozza.
Frequently asked questions
Which village is better for the Vajolet Towers, Pozza or Vigo?
Vigo, which has the Ciampedie cable car to the Catinaccio. Pera di Fassa has the Vajolet chairlifts.
Where is the Ladin Museum?
In San Giovanni di Fassa (Strada de Sèn Jan 9, Pozza), opened in 2001 with five local sections. Listings said it closed for renovation until 9 June 2025, so check current opening.
What is Buffaure?
The ski area reached from Pozza, part of Buffaure-Ciampac (18 slopes, 23 km, 12 lifts).
Is there a bus to Carezza?
Bus 180 Bolzano-Vigo di Fassa stops at Lake Carezza per a travel blog; verify the timetable.
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