The historical and cultural heart of the Ladin valley, below the Catinaccio, home to the Ladin museum and cultural institute.
A short history
Vigo di Fassa, Vich in Ladin, sits at 1,382 metres on the sunny slope below the Catinaccio. Small but of old importance, it is seen as the cultural and religious heart of the valley, with the church of San Giovanni and the parish that for centuries gathered the faithful of Fassa.
This is home to the Ladin Cultural Institute, which studies and preserves the language and traditions of the valley, and the Ladin Museum of Fassa, dedicated to the farming and craft life of the past. Vigo is a point of reference for the Ladin identity of the whole area.
Above the village the cable car rises towards the Ciampedìe, a balcony over the Catinaccio and a starting point for the trails to the Vajolet Towers. The rock group that dominates Vigo is the one tied to the legend of King Laurin and his rose garden.
What to see
- The Catinaccio with the enrosadira, the massif above Vigo, tied to the legend of King Laurin's rose garden.
- The Vajolet Towers and refuge, reached by the Ciampedìe cable car and the trails above the village.
- The Ladin Museum of Fassa and the Ladin Cultural Institute, dedicated to the language and traditions of the valley.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Vigo di Fassa?
The Ladin Museum of Fassa and the Ladin Cultural Institute, the church of San Giovanni, and the Catinaccio with the Vajolet Towers reached from the Ciampedìe cable car. It is the cultural heart of the Ladin valley.
Why is Vigo di Fassa important for Ladin culture?
Because it is home to the Ladin Cultural Institute and the Ladin Museum of Fassa, which study and preserve the language and traditions of the valley. Vigo has always been the religious and cultural heart of Fassa.