Known by everyone as the “Terrace of the Dolomites”, Sass Pordoi can rightly be considered one of the most spectacular panoramic viewpoints not only in Trentino but in the entire Alpine range.
Accessible by cable car from Passo Pordoi, with a 700-metre “leap” in altitude, it offers a 360° view of the mountain groups of Marmolada, Sassolungo, Catinaccio and Sella, with a close-up view of its highest peak, Piz Boè.
Fun Facts
Sass Pordoi is a natural balcony over the Dolomites, located at almost 3,000 metres above sea level, offering a 360-degree view of the Alpine landscape. This panorama is not only beautiful to admire, but also tells a geological story dating back around 240–230 million years ago, when the Dolomites were a tropical archipelago submerged in the sea.
The great mountains such as Sella, Marmolada and Sassolungo are made up of ancient coral reefs, while the gentler slopes of the passes come from softer marine sediments. The shapes of the landscape we see today therefore reflect the marine origin of these mountains.
The Dolomites are now a fossilised ancient archipelago, recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site for their extraordinary beauty and geological value.
Would you like to learn more? At each concert, an expert from MUSE, the Festival’s scientific partner, will continue the journey of discovery, sharing insights into the local landscape and its history.