Vigo di Fassa

The amazing panorama is definitely the highlight of this village, ranging from the Catinaccio Dolomite group to the Marmolada.

A district of San Giovanni di Fassa, it was one of the first tourist centres in the valley to be visited by geologists and mountaineers, and is frequented by mountain lovers, both in winter and in summer.

Listed as one of the Most Beautiful Towns in Italy, due to its natural wealth and Ladin identity, its history and traditions can be seen in the town's museum as well as in its alleyways, stone barns and churches with steep roofs and its typical cuisine.

The Ladin de Fascia Museum, a modern and innovative museum, guides visitors through the ethnographic collections of the Ladin Cultural Institute to discover the fascinating culture of the people who have lived in this area for thousands of years.

The symbol of the village is the beautiful parish church of San Giovanni, with its characteristic bell tower clad in grey larch shingles.

Also worth a visit is the Monzoni Mineralogical Museum, which houses the most comprehensive collection of Dolomite minerals that emerged from the sea 250 million years ago, collected and carefully preserved.

Ski lifts, hiking trails and a rich programme of food and wine events, concerts, performances by folk groups and "revivals" of ancient crafts, make Vigo an ideal destination to visit in every season.