The municipality of Pejo (also Peio) has got some 1,830 inhabitants and is located at an average altitude of 1,173 m a.s.l. in the Val di Pejo valley, a side valley of the Val di Sole. Cogolo di Pejo, Celentino, Celledizzo, Pejo Fonti, Pejo Passe and Strombiano are the villages belonging to the municipality, which is situated in the Passo dello Stelvio National Park.

Characteristic for this national park, which by the way is the largest alpine nature park, are the valleys formed by glacial activity. Pejo is also a popular vacation destination both in summer and winter. In summer season Pejo is a perfect starting point for comfortable walks throughout the national park as well as alpine hikes in the surrounding world of mountains with the Cevedale, Palon de la Mare, San Matteo and Vioz peaks.

In winter season Pejo particularly attracts those who love winter sports, thanks to its modern lift facilites and qualified ski school. From the closely located village Pejo Fonti you can comfortably use the Tarlenta lift facility to reach the Pejo skiing area. Pejo Fonti is renown above all for its thermal baths equipped with a modern wellness centre, offering treatments for respiratory and circulatory diseases as well as skin disorders.