Alba della Parola: Letture e riflessioni in quota con lo scrittore delle Dolomiti Matteo Righetto
Join Matteo Righetto at dawn on Col Margherita for readings and conversation with Elisa Salvi against a raw Dolomite skyline. The gathering is free; participants pay the funivia fare and should expect pre-dawn conditions and short uneven paths.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1 hour
Fitness Level
Light fitness; ability to walk short uneven trails and stand for the duration of readings.
Wildlife
History
The Dolomites were designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2009; the Fassa Valley also retains elements of Ladin culture and mountain traditions.
Conservation
This is a sensitive alpine environment—stay on marked paths, avoid loud noise and pack out all waste to protect lichens, meadows and nesting birds.
Sport Check Point
Alba della Parola: Letture e riflessioni in quota con lo scrittore delle Dolomiti Matteo Righetto
Sport Check Point connects outdoor enthusiasts with guided activities across Val di Fassa and the Dolomites.
The company offers a wide range of seasonal experiences including guided treks, e-bike and mountain bike tours, rock climbing introductions, via ferrata outings, botanical foraging walks, family days, photography workshops, cheese-making labs, sunrise hikes, and dog-friendly treks led by mountain guides and canine educators.
Each activity lists clear objectives, meeting points, and experienced guides familiar with local trails, safety protocols, and Ladin cultural sites such as the Museo Ladino.
Sport Check Point partners with certified Alpine Guides and local experts to deliver instruction, route planning, and safety oversight.
Group sizes vary by activity to maintain quality and attention, with family-oriented options and children’s climbing introductions designed for younger participants. Equipment policies are explicit for different trips, and many tours include stops at local farms, refuges, or historical museums to highlight regional traditions and produce.
Guests can choose from single-day excursions, skill-building clinics, seasonal snowshoeing (ciaspolata) evenings, and full-day enduro rides. The portfolio includes experiences tailored to photographers, naturalists, families, and riders seeking technique coaching. Booking information, availability, and trip descriptions are published through activity listings, and guides provide interpretive commentary on alpine flora, fauna, and geology.
Sport Check Point emphasizes safe, responsible exploration of mountain environments while showcasing local culture, making it a reliable provider of guided outdoor experiences in the Fassa valley and nearby Dolomite peaks.
Customer safety and clear communication remain central values for all guided and family-oriented programs in every season.
Tours Offered
71
Wide choice across seasons
Regions Covered
Fassa & Dolomites
Local routes and cultural sites
Activity Types
E‑bike, MTB, Trekking, Climbing
From family rides to enduro tours
Family-Friendly
Multiple family days
Kids programs and gentle hikes
Check availability for guided treks, e-bike rides, climbing introductions and family days — secure a spot on the next guided tour.
Buy your funivia ticket in advance
The event is free but lift rides cost €22 adult, €17 for youths 8–18 and free under 8; online queues can be long on event mornings.
Dress for cold dawn temperatures
Layer up—windproof outer layer, warm midlayer and a hat—because high-elevation mornings are much cooler than the valley.
Bring a headlamp for the approach
Arriving before sunrise requires light for uneven stone and turf sections between the upper station and the listening area.
Stay quiet and stay on path
This is a listening event in a sensitive alpine habitat—avoid amplified sound, keep to trails and pack out all waste.
Sturdy hiking shoes
Provides traction on short steep turf sections and rock steps from the upper station.
summer
Warm insulated layer
Dawn temperatures can be cold; bring a warm jacket or fleece.
summer
Headlamp
Useful for pre-dawn approach from the funivia upper station to the listening area.
Compact sitting pad
Makes standing or sitting on damp turf comfortable during readings.