Canazei is a comune located in the Trentino province within the northern Italian region of Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol. It is situated in the upper portion of the Val di Fassa, approximately 110 kilometres northeast of the city of Trento.
The name of the municipality is derived from the Latin word cannicetus. It serves as a primary destination within its geographical region, characterized by its location in the alpine valley landscape.