[2025 Canazei Attraction] Travel Guide for Sella group (Updated Oct)
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Sella group Address:
38032 Canazei, Autonomous Province of Trento, Italy
UNESCO World Heritage Site:
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The Dolomites are one of the most spectacular mountain ranges in the world, located in northeastern Italy. They are part of the Southern Limestone Alps and are renowned for their dramatic peaks, unique geology, and stunning natural beauty.
UNESCO World Heritage Site:
Recognized for their exceptional natural beauty and geological importance.
Distinctive Peaks:
The jagged limestone cliffs and towers create some of the most iconic alpine landscapes, such as the Three Peaks of Lavaredo (Tre Cime di Lavaredo) and Sella Group.
Hiking & Trekking: Over 1,200 km of marked trails, including famous routes like the Alta Via 1 and 2.
Climbing: The Dolomites are a world-class rock climbing destination.
Skiing: Numerous ski resorts with excellent facilities, like Cortina d’Ampezzo, Val Gardena, and Alta Badia.
Via Ferrata: Protected climbing routes equipped with cables and ladders, great for adventurous hikers.
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Sella Group
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The Sella Group in the Dolomites offers a variety of hiking trails suitable for different skill levels, providing breathtaking alpine scenery.
1. Alpine Tour through the Sella Group
Route: From Passo Gardena (2,121 m) via the Setus Via Ferrata to Lake Pisciadù, then to the Boè Mountain Hut (2,871 m), and onward to Sass Pordoi (2,950 m).
Highlights: This route offers a combination of hiking and via ferrata, leading through the scenic Val Setus and past the Pisciadù Lake, culminating in panoramic views from Sass Pordoi .
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Sella Group
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Sella Group (Gruppo del Sella / Sella massif) in the Dolomites — what it is, where it is, what you can do there, and tips (including for less‑strenuous hiking).
The Sella Group is a large, plateau‑shaped massif in the Dolomites of Northern Italy.
Piz Boè (3,152 m) is the highest peak in the Sella Group. It’s relatively accessible from Pordoi Pass via cable car + hike.
Other notable summits: Cima Pisciadù (~2,985 m), Le Mesules / Mëisules (~3,000 m), Sass Pordoi (~2,950 m), Piz da Lech de Boè, and the Sella Towers (Torri del Sella) for climbing/towers.