Located in a high and sunny position that dominates the rest of the valley, Vigo di Fassa was during the reign of the Longobards the administrative and religious headquarter of the Val di Fassa.

Even if almost destroyed in a fire in 1921, the village maintained its typical rural aspect, that can be seen in particular in the hamlet of Tamion. The Ladin Museum and the Ladin Cultural Institution have a fundamental role in preserving the Ladin tradition and spread it.

Thanks to a modern cable car it is possibile to reach the Ciampedie valley (2.000 m) directly from the town, arriving on a spectacular natural terrace where to admire the Dolomites. The Ciampedie in summer is the ideal point of departure for hiking and climbing in the Catinaccio group, King Laurin’s reign; in winter it is the heart of the Catinaccio Ski Area, offering a great variety of slopes perfectly covered with snow. The Ciampedie is a paradise for children that can have fun in the open air and in all safety at the "Baby Park" play ground.

Skiing in Val di Fassa means you can ski in a different area every day according to your inclination and skill. Several ski tours cater for the more advanced skier, including the Sellaronda or Tour of the Four Passes, the evocative “Tour of the First World War”, the Tour of the Three Valleys and the Skitour Panorama.

From December to April modern and state-of-the-art lifts serve kilometres of perfectly snow-covered slopes offering the opportunity to enjoy many pistes and different landscapes using two innovative electronic Skipasses, that provide a "hands free" access to the ski lifts.