Canazei

Canazei is a comune (municipality) in Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, northern Italy, located in the Val di Fassa in the autonomous province of Trento. It lies in the Dolomites, a mountain range that is part of the UNESCO Dolomites World Heritage Site. The municipality comprises the village of Canazei and several surrounding hamlets and is situated at roughly 1,450 meters above sea level. The area has a small, year-round population and is part of the Ladin cultural region; the Ladin language is part of the local heritage.

Historically part of Tyrol, the region became part of Italy after World War I and has retained a distinctive alpine culture with Italian and Ladin influences.

The local economy is dominated by tourism. Canazei is a well-known ski destination within the Dolomiti Superski area and the Skirama Dolomiti Adamello Brenta network, offering access to lift-linked slopes in winter. The Sellaronda, a popular ski circuit around the Sella group, connects Canazei with multiple valleys. In summer, the area attracts hikers, climbers and mountain enthusiasts, with numerous trails and via ferrata routes.

Notable features include panoramic viewpoints and nearby mountain passes such as Sella and Pordoi, which are part of the Dolomites landscape in the surrounding valley. The town serves as a gateway to the broader Val di Fassa and the Dolomites, both beloved for outdoor recreation and natural scenery.