Sellagruppe

Furthermore, it is surrounded by mountain passes in all directions: in the north by the Grödner Joch, in the east by the Campolongo Pass, the south is dominated by the Pordoi Pass, while in the west the Sellajoch forms the conclusion.

Their highest peak, Piz Boè (3,152 meters), is the only three-thousander in the Sella group. But it is also considered the "easiest three-thousander" in the Dolomites. Even children can manage the one-hour hike from the cable car mountain station at the summit of Sass Pordoi to the Rifugio Capanna Piz Fassa mountain hut at the summit of Piz Boè. The hut is open in summer and offers 22 beds. However, be prepared for a natural experience, as there is neither running water nor hot water.

Experienced climbers can also reach the summit via the extremely difficult and strenuous Piazzetta climbing route. Three Italian provinces have their common meeting point on Piz Boè - South Tyrol, Trentino, and Belluno.

During the time of the mountain war (1915-1918), the Sella group was spared from the fighting, but had to provide its passes for the supply of soldiers at the front. This led to an expansion of the road network.

Today, the Sella group is particularly impressive due to its diverse hiking opportunities. Here, for example, we encounter the Dolomites High Route No. 2, which connects Brixen with Feltre. Via the Grödner Joch, you first enter the realm of the Sella. Then it continues through the Val Setus to the Pisciadiù hut, which not only serves up delicacies of Ladin cuisine, but also offers 100 beds for overnight stays. It then continues over the Zwischenkofel to the next hut, the Boè hut (here too there is a restaurant and accommodation options) on a high plateau similar to a lunar landscape. And because one more is possible, the next stop at the Rifugio Forcella Pordoi hut below Piz Boè is also possible. After reaching the Pordoi Pass, it's time to say goodbye to the Sella and then head towards the Marmolata.

For those who prefer to use climbing equipment, there are also plenty of opportunities in the Sella massif, as you can find not only climbing routes, but also really challenging climbing routes such as the Pisciadù Via Ferrata, the Vallon Via Ferrata, the Pößnecker Via Ferrata, or the Piazzetta Via Ferrata.

The aforementioned cable car to the summit of Sass Pordoi is also a hot tip if you want to check the Sella group for its ski suitability. From the Pordoi pass, it goes down steep scree slopes into the valley.

The Sellaronda also has a special appeal. This circular route around the Sella massif offers you the opportunity to explore the beauty of this area on 25 kilometers of slopes. An average skier can complete the circuit in one day. Along the way, you pass the Sellajoch, the Pordoijoch, the Campolongo Pass, and the Grödner Joch. Snow cannons ensure feasibility in all weather conditions. For the ski lifts, you need the regional ski pass "Dolomiti Superski."

The Sellaronda is also popular in summer, when cyclists come here to seek the challenge - after all, the circuit is an important part of the "Dolomitenmarathon" cycling race.