The Sass Songher, or Sassongher, is the mountain everyone picks out in Alta Badia: a pyramid of Dolomite rock standing on its own at 2,665 metres above Corvara and Colfosco, its profile so sharp and clean that it's become the icon of the valley. It doesn't reach the height of the bigger massifs nearby, but its slim shape and commanding spot make it the perfect subject for every photo and a constant point of reference as you explore the area.
It looks severe, but the summit is within reach of any sure-footed hiker. The shortest route climbs the southern flank, gaining around 630 metres in just over two hours, with a short equipped section near the top that also suits anyone trying their first easy via ferrata, as long as they don't suffer from vertigo. The view at the top pays you back: Puez-Odle, the Sella, the Marmolada, the Tofane, Fanes and Sasso della Croce all in one sweep. If you'd rather stay low, you can still enjoy its outline from the gentler trails that circle the base.
Frequently asked questions
How demanding is the ascent to Sass Songher?
The climb to the summit at 2,665 metres is a hike that asks for a steady foot and a head for heights, with a short equipped section near the top. Fit walkers can do it, and so can anyone trying an easy via ferrata for the first time.
Why is the Sass Songher the symbol of Corvara?
Its lone pyramid towers over Corvara and Colfosco and shapes the skyline of the valley, which makes it the most recognisable and most photographed mountain in Alta Badia.