A hike around the Sassolungo Group is one of the most spectacular routes in the Dolomites: a panoramic loop that combines high‑altitude scenery, historic mountain huts and perfectly marked trails. You can start either from Campitello di Fassa, taking the cable car to Col Rodella, or directly from Passo Sella, one of the most iconic gateways to the massif.
From here, the route climbs to the Forcella del Sassolungo. You can reach the Rifugio Toni Demetz (2681 m) comfortably by cable car, or follow the 525 trail, which ascends the scree slope with a steeper but well‑marked section at the beginning. From the saddle, the trail descends into the northern valley along the same path, reaching the Rifugio Vicenza in about 45 minutes, nestled between the walls of the Sassolungo and Sassopiatto.
The hike continues westward on trail 525 until it meets the dirt road leading to trail 527. This gentler, panoramic section circles the Sassopiatto across meadows and grassy slopes, passing near Piz da Uridl (2109 m) and offering breathtaking views over the surrounding valleys. The path then reaches the Rifugio Sassopiatto, an ideal place for a break.
The loop proceeds along the famous Friedrich August Trail (no. 557), crossing the Sandro Pertini and Friedrich August huts, both overlooking extraordinary Dolomite landscapes. Once at Forcella Rodella, the descent towards Passo Sella begins, passing the Piz Grohmann and Valentini huts and closing a route rich in unforgettable views.
