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Passo Sella is a mountain pass in Italy, located near Passo Pordoi<\/a> in the western Dolomites. It is a great place for breathtaking views, hiking and winter skiing. Here’s everything you need to know before visiting Passo Sella – how to get there, parking at Passo Sella, hiking routes in the area and other handy tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t

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  1. Interesting facts about Passo Sella<\/a>
  2. When to visit Passo Sella?<\/a>
  3. Parking at Passo Sella<\/a>
  4. Hiking routes and trips in the area of Passo Sella<\/a>
  5. Where to stay near Passo Sella?<\/a>
  6. Passo Sella in the Dolomites on the map<\/a>
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    Interesting facts about Passo Sella <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Passo Sella is situated at an altitude of 2,240 m and is one of the highest mountain passes in Italy. This pass connects Val Gardena (Gr\u00f6den) in South Tyrol with Val di Fassa in Trentino.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The Passo di Sella area is dominated by the famous Sella massif and the majestic peak of Sassolungo (Langkofel), translated as the Long Rock (see photo below). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    When to visit Passo Sella?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The best time to visit and hike in Passo Sella is June to early July and then September-October.<\/strong> In July and August, there are the most tourists and the car parks tend to be crowded – for this reason, it’s a good idea to arrive early in the morning to park comfortably. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In June and July, the Alpine meadows bloom beautifully, and in autumn they turn into warm tones. Every period has something to offer. If you plan to take the gondola to Sassolungo, the best time to visit is between mid-June and mid-October, when the cable car is in operation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Parking at Passo Sella<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    There is free parking right at the highest point of the Passo Sella mountain pass. It’s relatively spacious, but it doesn’t meet demand in high season, so it’s a good idea to arrive early in the morning (it can be completely full by 10:00). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If you want to enjoy hiking in addition to the beautiful views, it is better to park a little lower, where there is a paid parking lot, cable car and hiking trails. The prices are as follows: up to 3 hours 3 \u20ac per hour, from 3 to 8 hours 1,5 \u20ac per hour and 0,5 \u20ac per hour over 8 hours. Even though the car park is paid, it is already crowded early in the morning. There’s also a valet to correct parking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Hiking routes and trips in the area of Passo Sella<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Most visitors to Passo Sella just drive through or stop for a view, which is a great pity. There are hiking trails of varying difficulty and a cable car with spectacular views. Below you will find some of our tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Note: Hiking routes are calculated in the direction of there, unless otherwise stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Historic cable car to Sassolungo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Would you like to enjoy an extraordinary experience? Take the historic gondola to Sassolungo (Langkofel) for fantastic views.<\/strong> It is the only gondola in South Tyrol. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Its cabin can accommodate a maximum of 2 people. Entry and exit are in motion. In case of limited mobility, the staff will suspend the cable car so that you can board in peace. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The price is higher compared to other cable cars, but on the other hand, you are not in a cabin with other tourists and you enjoy uninterrupted views. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    The cable car takes you to the Rifugio Toni Demetz<\/a> mountain hut at 2,685 metres above sea level, located between the Sassolungo and Sassopiatto peaks in the Forcella del Sassolungo mountain range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    From the top station, you can continue to the Rifugio Vicenza mountain hut – a journey of about an hour, enjoying the beautiful alpine surroundings. From here you can continue on to circumnavigate the entire Sassolungo massif – the circuit takes 3-5 hours depending on the route you choose. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    There are 26 climbing walls near the Toni Demetz refuge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Operating hours of the cable car to Sassolungo in 2024: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n