Fly to Val di Fassa: the Happy Oasis
In a changing world, there is a place where the sky still awaits you
A different summer. A real summer.
Let’s be honest: the world is not going through its most peaceful moment. Wars, geopolitical tensions, energy crises, inflation eroding savings – the international landscape around us is heavy, complicated, sometimes oppressive. International flight prices have skyrocketed. Exotic destinations have become privileges for the few. Travel across borders brings with it a dose of uncertainty that, until a few years ago, was unthinkable.
Yet the desire for vacation does not stop. The need to detach, to breathe clean air, to look at the horizon from a completely new point of view – literally new, in our case – is stronger than ever. And then the question arises: where to go? Where can you still find quality, authenticity, stable prices, and an experience that sticks in your memory?
The answer, for those who don’t know it yet, lies among the most beautiful peaks in Europe, in the heart of the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site: the Val di Fassa. A place that resists the chaos of the world with the silent composure of the mountains, where summer turns bright green, wildflowers smell the paths, and the sky-that clean blue sky-is the ideal stage for an experience that will change the way you see things: two-seater paragliding.
1. The Changing World: Why Val di Fassa Is a Concrete Response.
Inflation, conflict and tourism: what’s happening
Since 2022, international tourism has experienced a series of earthquakes. The Russian-Ukrainian conflict has destabilized European energy markets, dragging up fuel costs and, consequently, those of flights, ferries, and tour operators. Inflation has hit major Western economies to an extent not seen in decades, reducing household purchasing power and prompting many to scale back holiday plans.
International destinations – Thai beaches, American cities, Egyptian resorts – have seen significant increases. Not just the flight, but the whole package: hotels, catering, excursions, insurance. Not to mention security concerns, which in some regions of the world are far from negligible. Traveling far today requires more planning, more money, and a good tolerance for uncertainty.
In this scenario, Italian mountain destinations are experiencing a moment of great revaluation. Staying in Italy is not a fallback choice: it is a smart choice. It means moving to a country you know, with a language you speak, with a cuisine you love, with safe infrastructure and a quality of life that the rest of the world has envied us for centuries.
Why prices in Val di Fassa remain stable
The Val di Fassa has a deep-rooted and mature tourist vocation. It’s not a makeshift destination, it’s not a speculative bubble. It is a valley that has welcomed guests for generations, which has built over time a balanced tourism ecosystem made up of established accommodation facilities, efficient services and a culture of genuine hospitality.
Unlike many marine or international destinations, Val di Fassa has not experienced the same reckless price surges as in recent years. Accommodation prices – from agritourism to charming hotels, from B&Bs to holiday apartments – remain competitive and often surprising compared to the quality offered. Local catering, based on local products, maintains a value for money that is difficult to find elsewhere.
Experiential activities – including, of course, two-seater paragliding with FassaFly – also offer value unmatched by similar foreign destinations. An authentic aerial experience, led by a certified professional pilot, immersed in the Dolomites, at an affordable price: this is what you find in Val di Fassa.
Choosing Val di Fassa this summer means choosing certainty over uncertainty, quality over compromise, beauty over noise.
2. The Fassa Valley in summer: a world that never ceases to surprise
A valley, a thousand faces
The Fassa Valley extends for about 20 kilometers in the heart of Trentino, between the Catinaccio mountain range-with its red walls that burn like embers at sunset-and the Sella Towers, the Pale di San Martino, and the Sassolungo, natural monuments that dominate the landscape with an almost sacred presence. The valley is crossed by the Avisio stream and dotted with Ladin villages-Canazei, Campitello, Alba, Pozza di Fassa, Vigo di Fassa, Moena-each with its own identity, its own history, its own atmosphere.
The Ladin culture, thousand years old and vibrant, is one of the most fascinating elements of this land. Language, traditions, architecture, gastronomy: everything bears the marks of an Alpine civilization that has managed to preserve itself over the centuries, remaining authentic without becoming a museum. The road signs are in three languages, the typical dishes mix Rhaeto-Romanesque and Alpine influences, and the locals proudly carry on their roots.
Summer in Val di Fassa: What to Expect
Summer in Val di Fassa begins in June and reaches its peak between July and August, when the meadows are a riot of color and the days are long and bright. But September is also an extraordinary month – perhaps the best for those who want to experience the mountains in a more intimate way, with fewer crowds and a light that already tends towards the gold of autumn.
There are many summer activities and they adapt to all rhythms:
- Trekking and hiking on hundreds of kilometers of marked trails, from easy valley floor trails to challenging climbs to high-altitude refuges
- Mountain biking on technical trails or scenic routes accessible to all
- Climbing on world-famous dolomitic walls
- Ferratas for those who want to approach mountaineering safely
- Swimming in alpine lakes and natural pools
- Sport fishing along the Avisio
- Botanical and photographic excursions
- And of course: two-seater paragliding flight with FassaFly
Val di Fassa is also a gastronomic paradise. Speck dumplings, polenta with porcini mushrooms, mountain cheeses, tarts with berry jam, Alpine herb grappa: every meal is an experience that tells the story of the region.
3. The two-seater paraglider: flying is something else, from here.
The experience you will never forget
There are experiences in life that are clearly divided into a before and an after. The two-seater paragliding flight over the Dolomites is one of them.
Imagine taking off from the top of a mountain, with the Val di Fassa beneath you opening up like a living map. The villages look like nativity scenes, the meadows are emerald green carpets, the peaks of the Dolomites surround you in a crown of ancient stone. The wind is silent-yes, paradoxically, flying in it makes no noise-and the only thing you hear is the rustling of the paraglider and your breathing slowing down, deepening, synchronizing with something big.
It’s not an amusement park attraction. It’s not an adrenaline-fueled gymcrania for its own sake. It’s something different: it’s an experience of authentic freedom, of radically new perspective, of connection with a landscape that from above reveals all its extraordinary geometry. Many of our guests describe the flight as an almost meditative experience – after a few minutes of initial amazement, you enter a state of calm and presence that is difficult to find elsewhere.
Jimmy Pacher and FassaFly: professionalism and passion
FassaFly was born from the passion and expertise of Jimmy Pacher, a paragliding pilot with years of field experience and an intimate knowledge of the thermal currents, winds, and microclimates of the Dolomites. Jimmy grew up in this valley, learned to read the sky before he even knew the physics of flight, and transformed this passion into a profession he practices with rigor and dedication.
The two-seater flight with FassaFly is safe, accessible to everyone and conducted by a certified pilot who knows every draft, every thermal, every corner of the sky above the Val di Fassa. No previous experience is necessary: you board the flight as a passenger, relying entirely on the hands of those who know exactly what they are doing.
The harness is approved and certified. The pre-flight briefing is clear and reassuring. The entire journey – from arrival to landing – was experienced in complete serenity. FassaFly is not a mass operator: every flight is meticulously crafted, designed to offer passengers an authentic and memorable experience.
Who can fly? (Spoiler: almost all)
One of the most frequently asked questions we get is, “But can I do it? I’m afraid of heights, I’m twenty or seventy, I have small children, I’m overweight…” The answer, in the vast majority of cases, is yes.
The two-seater paraglider is extraordinarily inclusive. It doesn’t require any particular physical fitness, it doesn’t require comic book courage. It only requires the will to try. Tandem decollages are designed to be accessible: a short run (sometimes not even that), then the ground gently moves away and you fly.
The limits exist – as with any activity – and mainly concern the maximum passenger weight (verifiable at the time of booking) and certain health conditions that it is always good practice to communicate in advance. But except in specific cases, the sky above the Val di Fassa is open to everyone.
Families with children, couples looking for a romantic and unforgettable experience, groups of friends, solo travelers, curious seniors, excited kids: with FassaFly everyone finds their flight.
4.Getting around Val di Fassa: easy, sustainable, affordable.
The public transport service: a network that works
One of the psychological obstacles for those planning a mountain vacation is often logistics: “Do you need a car? How do I move? Will I be forced to drive on mountain roads every day?” In Val di Fassa, these concerns dissolve quickly.
The Valley’s public transport network is efficient and well-structured. Trentino couriers connect all the villages in the valley with regular frequency – in summer the services are increased to meet tourist demand – and services extend towards Trento, Bolzano and the nearby valleys. This means that you can reach Val di Fassa by train to Ora or Bolzano and then continue by bus, or arrive directly by bus from Trento.
Once in the valley, the car is useless. You take the bus to go to the refuge, you climb to the top with the facilities, you move between towns without parking stress and without spending money on gasoline. For environmentally conscious travelers-and increasingly we are-this is also a sustainable choice that reduces the impact of their trip.
La Fassa Card: un ecosistema di servizi inclusi
Those staying in Val di Fassa have access to the Fassa Card, the tourist card that many accommodations offer their guests included in their stay. This card guarantees free or discounted access to a range of essential services:
- Unlimited use of local public transport (valley buses)
- Access to the main ski lifts on a subsidized basis
- Entrances to swimming pools, museums and cultural centres in the area
- Discounts at a network of affiliated commercial establishments and restaurants
- Access to guided excursions and nature activities
The Fassa Card transforms the stay from a sequence of separate expenses to an integrated experience, where freedom of movement is guaranteed without worries. This is a concrete benefit, measurable in euros saved and stress avoided.
Summer ski lifts: the sky is within everyone’s reach
In summer, the ski lifts in Val di Fassa do not stop. Indeed, they become a democratic tool for access to the mountains: they allow everyone-families with small children, the elderly, and people with mobility difficulties-to reach altitudes otherwise closed to those unable to tackle long climbs on foot.
The Campitello Dolomiti cable car, the Col Rodella cable car, the Carezza and Costalunga Pass facilities offer rapid access to altitudes exceeding 2,000 and 2,500 metres, opening up worlds of breathtaking views, alpine refuges, lakes, high altitude prairies.
It is precisely from these altitudes – where the wind is purest, where the peaks are within reach – that Jimmy Pacher with FassaFly takes off for two-seater paragliding flights. Climbing to altitude with the rigs, taking off in tandem and gliding gently to the valley floor is a perfect circular experience: you use the infrastructure of the Valley, you save energy, you maximize the quality of the flight.
5. FassaFly: The Flight That Awaited You
Why choose FassaFly for your two-seater flight
In a market where more and more operators are improvising in the tandem flight sector, FassaFly is a guarantee of quality and safety. Jimmy Pacher isn’t just a pilot: he’s a mountain professional, a local expert, a person who has made flying his calling.
Every flight with FassaFly starts long before takeoff: it begins with a conversation, with the passenger’s knowledge, with the assessment of weather conditions. Mountain weather is a respected variable, not challenged: if conditions are not ideal, please postpone. Safety comes first, always.
Flights have varying durations, which can be adjusted according to preferences: from shorter, more scenic flights to longer sessions that explore thermals and give passengers a real sense of what it’s like to paraglide. For those who then fall in love with flying – and it happens often – FassaFly can also be the first step towards a real training path.
A gift that is remembered forever
The two-seater paragliding flight with FassaFly is also one of the most original and meaningful gifts you can give. A birthday, an anniversary, a graduation, a moment to celebrate: a FassaFly voucher is something you can’t find in any store, something you don’t forget, something that becomes a story to be told.
“That time I flew in the Dolomites” – this phrase, believe us, will have a permanent place in the repertoire of memories of those who will take flight with Jimmy. It’s not marketing: it’s the testimony of hundreds of people who have lived this experience and have often come back to relive it.
6. How to plan your holiday in Val di Fassa
When to come: the ideal summer season
The ideal window for a summer holiday in Val di Fassa extends from mid-June to mid-September. Each period has its own characteristics:
- June: The valley wakes up from the winter season, the meadows are very lively, there are few crowds, the air is fresh and crystal clear. Ideal for those who love peace of mind and are still looking for very affordable prices.
- July-August: the heart of summer. All the facilities are active, all the shelters are open, the program of events is rich. The most lively period and also the most family-friendly.
- September: perhaps the most beautiful month. The crowds thin out, the colors begin to change, the light is golden, porcini mushrooms are on the menus of all the restaurants. For paragliding flights, September often offers stable weather conditions and exceptional visibility.
Where to sleep: options for each budget
Val di Fassa offers a range of accommodation from equipped campsite to 4-star hotel, passing through farmhouses, B&Bs, holiday apartments and mountain huts. The choice depends on the holiday style and budget.
For those who want to maximize value, B&Bs and holiday apartments often offer the best combination of price, quality and autonomy. Booking in advance – especially for July and August – is always advisable to guarantee the best solutions.
The Fassa Card, as mentioned, is available at most accommodations in the valley and is a tool worth checking when booking.
Booking your flight with FassaFly: simplicity and flexibility
Booking your two-seater paragliding flight with FassaFly is easy. Jimmy can be contacted directly through fassafly.com, where you will find all the information on available flights, fares, conditions and booking methods.
The advice is to book a little in advance – especially during peak months – to secure your preferred date and time. That said, FassaFly maintains a certain flexibility: weather is an unpredictable variable, and in case of unsuitable conditions, alternative solutions are always found.
Don’t wait. The sky above the Val di Fassa awaits you, and this summer is the perfect time to discover it.
Conclusion: choose the sky, choose the Fassa Valley
In a world that seems to be running faster and faster, that is getting louder and louder, that is proposing more and more complications – wars, prices, uncertainties – there is something extraordinarily healthy about stopping, looking up, choosing the simplicity of a blue sky and a mountain that welcomes you.
Val di Fassa is this choice. It’s the choice of those who want a real vacation, not a simulated vacation. Of those who prefer authenticity to patina, quality to the saving of facade, depth to the ephemeral. Of those who want to return home – after a week or ten days among these peaks – with something inside that wasn’t there before.
And if you want to take home the most intense memory of this summer, if you want an experience that exceeds all expectations and becomes a story to be told, then you already know what to do: contact FassaFly, book your two-seater flight with Jimmy Pacher, and let yourself be taken where words don’t reach.
Heaven awaits you. Come fly.
