At the basalt waterfalls of Mortic

Find the church of Saint Florian and the square of the same name in the old centre of Canazei. Take "Strèda dò Ruf de Antermont", and go past the old sawmill. Then cross the stream "Ruf de Antermont" by way of a bridge to the left. The path is no. 655 and it follows the stream. You will join the forest road "Pian Pozates" and after this the gradient lessens. There is a clearing with a view of the entire Sella mountain group: the Piz Ciavazes on the left, and the Sass Pordoi on the right. You keep following the dirt road until you get to the edge of the forest where there is a bench and a cross. Next walk across the basin of "Mortic" where an old capital (dedicated to Saint Mary Help of Christians) is the only remainder of one of the oldest settlements in Val di Fassa. Now you cross a bridge, and when you meet up with a ski-run go round to the left and keep going not far from the main road. The path then joins the main road at the eighth bend. Keep going uphill until you reach "Pian de Frataces" (1 hour) where you find the Lupo Bianco Hotel on the left and other refreshment points. leave the car at "Pian de Frataces".

Return:

along the same route as the outward journey by bus (check dates and times of service)

You can also do the route in the opposite direction, avoiding the uphill difference in altitude. In this case, from Canazei take the lifts up to "Col dei Rossi" (cable car + cable car). You descend on foot to the "Belvedere" basin. A second cable car takes you to "Pian de Frataces" ("Lupo Bianco"). Cross the road and ascend, on the opposite side, a section of the ski slope and then take a path to the left which, with steep serpentines, leads to the basalt waterfalls.

1. Plan your walk according to your skills and the weather.

2.Walk slowly, enjoy the landscape and the silence.

3. Inform somebody about your itinerary, return time and possible changes.

4. Rely on professionals (mountain and hiking guides).

5. Help those in need. Call 112 only in case of real necessity.

6. Make sure you have suitable clothes and equipment + some water and snacks.

7. Respect the environment around you and its inhabitants. Bring back your rubbish.

8. Follow the marked trails avoiding those in the bikepark.

9. To protect the wonders of nature, leave everything in its place.

10. Bring your pet along, but keep it on a leash.

Main access points to the valley coming from A22 Modena-Brennero motorway: exit Ora/Egna, S.S. 48 delle Dolomiti - San Lugano Pass - Val di Fiemme - Val di Fassa (distance 45 km). At the roundabout in Moena (industrial area), proceed towards Canazei exit Bolzano Nord, S.S. 241 Grande Strada delle Dolomiti - Carezza Pass - Vigo di Fassa (distance 40 km). From Vigo, head north for Canazei, head south for Soraga di Fassa and Moena 

Other access points to Val di Fassa:

from A27 motorway (Venezia), exit Belluno/Ponte nelle Alpi, S.S. 203 to Agordo and S.P. 346 to San Pellegrino Pass - Moena (Val di Fassa). At the roundabout in Moena, proceed towards Canazei from A27 motorway (Venezia), exit Belluno/Ponte nelle Alpi, S.S. 203 to Agordo/Alleghe/Rocca Pietore. S.P. 641 to Fedaia Pass - Canazei coming from Arabba, S.S. 48 to Pordoi Pass - Canazei from Val Gardena, S.S. 242 to Sella Pass - Canazei

Public transport lines Trentino Trasporti - Val di Fassa:  line no. 101 Canazei - Cavalese - Trento  line no. 104 Cavalese - Ora - Trento  line no. 123 Moena - San Pellegrino Pass - Falcade 

Public transport lines SAD - Val di Fassa:  

line no. 180 Vigo di Fassa - Carezza Pass - Bolzano line no. 471 Dolomites passes (Sella Pass, Gardena Pass, Campolongo Pass, Pordoi Pass, Fedaia Pass). Service available in summer only 

- Nearest bus stop (Trentino Trasporti): Canazei > Piaz G. Marconi (square)

Tourist Board Val di Fassa

Strèda Roma, 36

38032 Canazei (TN)

Phone +39 0462 609500

info@fassa.com

www.fassa.com

We recommend the use of walking poles.

No refreshment points along the route.