Known for its outstanding views of the Dolomites, the Sella Pass marks the passage between the Fassa Valley in Trentino and the Gardena Valley in South Tyrol (Alto Adige).
In summer, it is the starting point for many climbs, treks and hikes of various levels of difficulty. In winter, here you find yourself inside the Col Rodella ski area, in the heart of the Sellaronda ski tour.
Sella Pass
In the heart of the Sellaronda
On the boundary between the provinces of Trento and Bolzano, the Sella Pass (2245 m, known as the Sellajoch in German and in Ladin as the Jëuf de Sela), serves as a passage between Canazei (just 12 km away) in the Fassa Valley, in Val di Fassa, and Selva in the Gardena Valley.
For its magnificent views of the Sella Towers surmounting the Pass and for being an excellent location to get a unique view of the Sassolungo massif, it has always been extremely popular with hikers.
One of the most impressive destinations you can reach from the Pass is the ascent to Piz-Boè, 3152 m, from where you can admire the most famous peaks of the Dolomites.
During the summer, the Sella Pass offers an abundance of trails for hikers and mountain bikers of all abilities, as well as via ferrata tracks leading to places still dominated by nature. From here there are two loop trails, the Giro del Sassolungo and the Giro del Sassopiatto, taking you to the cosy refuges of the Fassa Valley. Alternatively you can reach other Dolomite passes such as the Gardena and Pordoi.
Although it's extremely easy to reach from the picturesque centre of Canazei, the Sella Pass also offers a good range of accommodation options.