Campitello in Val di Fassa

Discovering the origins of Campitello di Fassa: between history and tradition

This Italian municipality has 722 citizens, and it is one of the municipalities belonging to Ladinia or the geographical whole that unites the four Dolomite valleys and the Sella group, united by the linguistic unit. In these areas, the main language was and still is Ladin. The name derives from the Latin, Campus, and is raised above the Avisio. 82.2% of the population speaks Ladin while the remaining 17.8% speak Italian. The patrons of the town are Saints Philip and James, who are celebrated on 11 May. It is very nice to participate in the local festival, traditional and unique, a glimpse of the really interesting local culture that shows an insight into life in Campitello.

The population lives on craftsmanship, the production of sculptures, and the activities of wood carving are very famous. A great idea for those looking for a souvenir is to support local activities. As regards the territory from a geographical point of view, along the state road 48, there is the hamlet of Cercenà on the border with Canazei, upstream, there are two small hamlets, Pian and Fossel, which form Campitello.

The culinary specialties of the Val di Fassa: the best of Campitello

Val di Fassa especially stands out in the kitchen. Campitello in Val di Fassa offers, like other towns in the surrounding area, an incredible food variety. Noteworthy, are the different honey specialties, jams, mushrooms, lucanine, wines, grapes, and the two most important strengths: speck and cheeses. You must taste the PGI South Tyrolean speck, which is a kind of smoked and seasoned raw ham with an incredible aroma and a very strong flavor. The area is famous for the particular processing of this product to the point that the secret is handed down from father to son and is protected at the European level. Smoking is light and the temperature used is below 20°C. The production rules follow an ancient tradition and make the product different from any other type in Italy. Among the most important and delicious cheeses are Puzzone di Moena and Nostrano della Val di Fassa, respectively known as Spretz Tsaorì and Ciampidel de Fascia. The first one is a cheese aged from a few weeks to about 6/7 months and has a very particular aroma, while the second is a washed rind cheese and is made with whole milk.

You can also enjoy Barley, a traditional dish of Ladin cuisine, which can be served in the form of soup or even as a base accompanying other dishes. The wine sector is also very interesting, there are many labels to try (be sure to choose local products). A dish that you can certainly appreciate in Campitello di Fassa, which is the cajonciè ravioli, small in the shape of a crescent and stuffed. Also, the cajonciè served with wild mountain herbs, a unique specialty that grows only in the vast expanses of Campitello di Fassa is also special.

Campitello family size: all the best for adults and children

Once at altitude, you can also use the baby parking facilities. However, walks are also organized for children, which are structured on safer paths for their needs. There are many nice initiatives for families, so do not worry if you are traveling with children, you will be able to enjoy all the activities accompanied by the little ones with no problems. In Val di Fassa, all the structures are equipped to entertain not only children but the entire families, with all the support, guides, and activities designed not to exclude any component. This is one of the most favorable elements to organize your holiday because the locals are very hospitable but also precise, and every year, they make the upgrades, thinking about the needs of all the patrons. This way, tourists can fully enjoy all the local activities, without having to think about the organizational difficulties which, especially those traveling with children, are experiencing.