Pera di Fassa

The small village of Pera di Fassa is the birthplace of the great alpinist Tita Piaz, also known as the “Devil of the Dolomites” because of his outstanding and daring ventures in the mountains

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Pera di Fassa is part of the municipality of San Giovanni di Fassa - Sèn Jan and is situated at 1,326 m a.s.l. The village has about 500 inhabitants.
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Pera di Fassa is the birthplace of Tita Piaz (1879 - 1948), an important Italian alpinist, also known as the “Devil of the Dolomites” for his numerous daring adventures in the mountains.
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The name Pera is Ladin and means “stone”.
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The Catinaccio in the background.
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In the picture the village of Monzon, in Ladin Muncion.
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If you spend your holidays in Pera, you should definitely visit the Molin de Pèzol, a mill dating back to 1800. It still perfectly functional and is the seat of the local Ladin museum (Museo Ladino di Fassa).
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Located on the right bank of the Avisio river, Pera is an ideal starting point for hiking and cycling tours.
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In winter you can go cross-country skiing and winter hiking in Pera. Skiers can easily reach the nearby ski resort of Vigo di Fassa - Catinaccio and all the other stations of the Val di Fassa / Carezza Skiing Area.
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The village of Pera di Fassa, part of the municipality of San Giovanni di Fassa - Sèn Jan, is located at 1,326 m a.s.l. and has about 500 inhabitants. Pera is situated just one km from Pozza di Fassa, on the right bank of the Avisio river, and consists of two areas: Pera di Sopra and Pera di Sotto.
The Val di Vajolet branches off at Pera, making it the gateway to the wonderful mountain world of the Torri del Vajolet and the stunning Gardeccia basin.

The name Pera means stone in Ladin and was given to the valley because of a large rock near the historic Albergo Rizzi. This listed building once hosted kings, princes, nobles and famous individuals, such as Enrico Fermi. Its façade is decorated with an impressive fresco of San Cristoforo.

In winter, Pera is an ideal starting point for cross-country skiing enthusiasts and hikers. The Vigo di Fassa / Catinaccio ski area and all other ski areas in the Val di Fassa / Carezza ski district, are easily reachable from the village. In summer, this locality is perfect for alpine hikes, climbing or bike tours. If you are in Pera, you shouldn't miss a visit to the Molin de Pèzol, a historic mill dating back to 1800. Still fully functional, it is now the local seat of the Museo Ladino di Fassa (Ladin Museum of Fassa).

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