Autumn in Val di Fassa . The Secret Season of the Dolomites

From late September to November, the landscape transforms into a living painting.

The forests glow in shades of amber, copper, and fiery red leaves fluttering like brushstrokes across the mountainsides.
Walking through these woods, perhaps searching for chestnuts or mushrooms, feels like stepping into a canvas painted by Vincent Van Gogh himself.

He once wrote:

“As long as autumn lasts, I shall not have hands, canvas and colours enough to paint the beauty I see.”
That’s exactly what autumn in Trentino feels like, endless beauty that no picture can truly capture.

Experience Autumn in Val di Fassa

Staying at the Olympic Hotel, nestled in the Ladin village of Vigo di Fassa beneath the Catinaccio massif, you’ll find yourself surrounded by nature, history, and tradition.
It’s the perfect base for exploring the Dolomites in their calmest, most soulful season.

Spend your mornings on panoramic hikes or scenic bike rides through golden valleys, and your afternoons unwinding in the Te Jaga Spa where warmth, water and silence bring new energy.

Visit the Ladin Museum, the ancient churches of the valley, or take a lift up to the high trails still open before winter’s arrival.

And when hunger calls, follow the scent of autumnal flavours: pumpkin spätzle, creamy porcini risottos, soft polenta with melted Puzzone di Moena cheese, and sweet chestnut desserts that taste like home.

Listen to the Silence

Autumn teaches us to let go of what’s heavy, unnecessary, or simply past.
In the mountains, this lesson takes on deeper meaning.
Here, silence becomes a teacher: it clears the mind, slows the heart, and restores a quiet connection to what truly matters.

So, if you long to escape the rush and rediscover your rhythm, follow the whisper of the forest.
The Val di Fassa in autumn awaits you golden, peaceful, and alive.

Plan your autumn escape to the Olympic Hotel – your sanctuary in the heart of the Dolomites.