Sassongher

Rising above Corvara and Colfosco, Sassongher is described by the Alta Badia route guide as Corvara's emblem. Its summit is listed at 2,664 metres, with views across Val Badia, the Sella Group and the main Alpine ridge.

Why it matters

Sassongher rises apart from the surrounding ridges between Corvara, Colfosco and La Villa. From the summit cross are views over the villages, Val Badia, Sasso di Santa Croce, the Sella Group and the main Alpine ridge.

What to notice

Sassongher has a southern grass-and-rock face above Corvara and a scree-cut northern side above Colfosco. A large iron cross marks the summit.

Context and history

Sassongher belongs geologically to the Dolomiti di Gardena, at the edge of the Gardenaccia plateau. Its German name, Seissenkofel, reflects the bilingual history of the region. Its solitary position has made it a point of reference for the valley.