We extend the classic walk in the Gardeccia basin and Vajolet valley to the rifugi Vajolet and Preuss. The itinerary runs along a panoramic trail offering stunning views of the Catinaccio
Image gallery: Hike to the Vajolet hut on the Catinaccio
We take the Vajolet chair lift from Pera di Fassa to the meadows of Pian Pecei at 1,800 m a.s.l. (Vajolet I and II lifts). From here, we follow the comfortable Sentiero delle leggende (Legend's trail), leading to the Gardeccia basin where the eponymous mountain hut lies. We enter the Valle del Vajolet and proceed to the rifugi Vajolet and Preuss huts located above 2,200 m a.s.l.
Now we are at the foot of the Torri del Vajolet (Vajolet towers) and on the eastern side of the Catinaccio. From here you could continue uphill to the Rifugio Re Alberto al Gartl or to the Rifugio Passo Principe. However, due to the unpredictable weather, we decide to undertake a shorter walk along the panoramic trail. This path runs along the slope below the Larsec peaks on the eastern valley side and takes us back to Rifugio Gardeccia. Although being characterised by some steep and slippery sections, the path is suitable even for less experienced mountain hikers. From here, we enjoy a stunning panoramic view of the entire southern Catinaccio group, the Vajolet towers and the Roda di Vael. At the Gardeccia hut we take the sentiero delle leggende back to the mountain station of the chair lift descending to the Val di Fassa.
Date of the hike: 19 July 2013
Last updated in: 2026
Author: AT
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- Starting point:
- Pera di Fassa (valley station of the Vajolet chairlift)
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- Overall time:
- 03:45 h
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- Total route length:
- 9,4 km
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- Altitude:
- from 1.806 m to 2.332 m
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- Altitude difference (uphill | downhill):
- +535 m | -535 m
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- Signposts:
- Sentiero delle Leggende, Rifugio Vajolet
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- Destination:
- Rifugio Vajolet mountain hut
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- Resting points:
- Baita Enrosadira, Rifugio Gardeccia, Rifugio Stella Alpina, Rifugio Preuss, Rifugio Vajolet mountain hut
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- Hike to the Vajolet hut on the Catinaccio
If you want to undertake this hike, we recommend checking the weather and trail conditions in advance and on site before starting this hike!
