# Fort Dossacio, Italy: what it is and when to go

> Fort Dossacio is a building in Predazzo, Italy (Località Rosetta), at 1,838 m above sea level. Interests: History. The best time to visit is September, a short season because of the altitude. In June there are 15 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 25. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/forte-dossaccio/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Building in Predazzo, Italy · History
- **Where:** Italy
- **Elevation:** 1,838 m
- **Best time:** September.
- **Nearest airport:** VCE Venezia (VE), 101 km as the crow flies
- **Coordinates:** 46.304, 11.72373

## What it is and where

Fort Dossacio is a building in Predazzo, Italy (Località Rosetta), at 1,838 m above sea level. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in [Località Rosetta](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/localita-rosetta/), where this site lists 91 more places to see, 9.8 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 46.304, 11.72373; the nearest main airport is Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE, Venezia (VE)), 101 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=46.304002%2C11.723731)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=46.304002%2C11.723731)

It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/historia/) places in Italy. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit Fort Dossacio is **September**, and the season is short because it sits at 1,838 m: above 1,800 m there is snow until June and it returns in October.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Better not | 8 h 48 |
| February | Better not | 10 h 06 |
| March | Better not | 11 h 36 |
| April | Better not | 13 h 20 |
| May | Better not | 14 h 47 |
| June | Possible | 15 h 34 |
| July | Possible | 15 h 15 |
| August | Possible | 13 h 59 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 19 |
| October | Possible | 10 h 38 |
| November | Better not | 9 h 10 |
| December | Better not | 8 h 25 |

In June there are 15 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 25. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

When to go to Italy in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to Italy

To enter Italy there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the Italy checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C, F and L · 230 V · 50 Hz (type L, with three pins in a row, needs an adapter); emergencies: 112.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Forte Buso](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/forte-buso/): Building in Predazzo, Italy · 1.7 km
- [TransLagorai - Tappa 6](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/translagorai-tappa-6/): Hiking · 3.1 km
- [Rifugio Laghi di Colbricon](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/rifugio-laghi-di-colbricon/): Mountains · Hiking · 4.1 km
- [Ski Area Alpe Lusia](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/ski-area-alpe-lusia/): Ski resort · 4.4 km
- [Rifugio Passo Lusia](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/rifugio-passo-lusia/): Mountains · Hiking · 4.7 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Italy guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/).

## More in Italy: History

- [Vatican City](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/ciudad-del-vaticano/): Holy See's independent state, an enclave within Rome, Italy
- [Venice](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/venecia-2/): capital city of Veneto, Italy
- [Florence](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/florencia-2/): Italian city and commune, located in Tuscany
- [Naples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/napoles-2/): capital city of Campania, Italy
- [Colosseum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/coliseo/): ancient Roman amphitheatre, a landmark of Rome, Italy
- [St. Peter's Basilica](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/basilica-de-san-pedro/): church in Vatican City

Every Italy place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/historia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Fort Dossacio?

It is a building in Predazzo, Italy. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

### When is the best time to visit Fort Dossacio?

September, and it is worth checking carefully: at 1,838 m the season is shorter than lower down. In June there are 15 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 25.

### How do you get to Fort Dossacio?

The nearest main airport is Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE), 101 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=46.304002%2C11.723731) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Italy is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Italy map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [Forte Buso](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/forte-buso/), [TransLagorai - Tappa 6](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/translagorai-tappa-6/), [Rifugio Laghi di Colbricon](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/rifugio-laghi-di-colbricon/). The rest is in [the Italy guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/58278101), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3748549), CC0. More about Fort Dossacio on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Dossacio). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).

