Forts and Castles on Thevia Alpina Routes in the Province of Belluno Index
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Forts and Castles on theVia Alpina routes in the province of Belluno index presentation pag. 3 Route 1 - Forts on Col Vidal – Stage B18 pag. 4 Route 2 - Monte Ricco Fort and Castello Battery – Stage B18 pag. 5 Route 3 - The fort on Monte Rite – Stage B19 pag. 6 Route 4 - Becco di Cuzze – Stage B19 pag. 7 The Via Alpina route in the province of Belluno pag. 8 Ruote 5 - The Cinque Torri – Stage B20 pag. 10 Route 6 - Andraz Castle – Stage B20 pag. 11 Route 7 - Col di Lana – Stage B21 pag. 12 Ruote 8 - Marmolada – Punta Serauta: The City of Ice – Stage B21 pag. 13 Suggestions for tourists pag. 14 List of Tourist Information Offices pag. 15 Texts: Dolomiti Turismo Srl Cover picture: Segni Grande Guerra Lagazuoi, di D. G. Bandion Back Cover: Mondevàl, di L. De Toni Pictures: Pag.4: Lozzo di Cadore – R. Ghedina; Lozzo, Pian dei Buoi - Archivio Dolomiti Turismo Pag.5: Lago di Centro Cadore – R. Ghedina; Museo Archeologico Pieve di Cadore – L. Gusso Pag.6: Cibiana – B. De Vido, Museo delle Nuvole, Monte Rite – D. G. Bandion Pag.7: Becco di Cuzze - Archivio Dolomiti Turismo Pag.10: Gioco alla guerra sulle 5 Torri - Archivio Dolomiti Turismo; Trincee 5 Torri – D. G. Bandion Pag.11: Abitato di Castello - Andràz - G. Cappelletto; Andraz -L. Gusso Pag.12: Abitato di Palla - G. Cappelletto; Pieve di Livinallongo - R. Pezzè Pag.13: Marmolada – R. Ghedina) Layout and printing: Studio Re Mida (BL) This project has received European Regional Development Funding through the INTERREG IIIB Community Iniziative. 2 presentation Forts and Castles in the Alps Within the framework of the Via Alpina Project – Viadventure (Via Alpina Development Venture), the Province of Belluno was given the task of developing tourist proposals aimed at helping visitors re-discover the historical and cultural legacy related to the events of the Great War, along the routes containing trench- es and forts built during World War I. The project’s objective is to make the most of the paths and the military constructions which are to be found all along the Via Alpina route, in the most northerly part of the province of Belluno, and which made up the so-called “Dolomite Front” between the valleys of the north of the Agordino area and of the Ampezzo area. Wartime bat- tles have left their mark on these rocks, which have become a popular destination with hikers, thus keeping such a profound, important historical memory very much alive. The aim of this booklet is, therefore, to establish and maintain a link between historical events of the past and hiking routes of the present, in order to develop to best advantage these particular sites located along the Via Alpina route, with the direct involvement of those operating in the tourist industry. The descriptions and times required for each hiking itinerary are merely indicative. Before tackling any of those suggested in this booklet, hikers should contact the tourist offices indicated for information on the conditions of the route and to obtain a suitable topographical map of the area. Mountain hiking books and appropriate clothing are required, and it should be pointed out that there may not always be the opportunity to replenish water supplies along the routes. 3 1 - Forts on Col Vidal Stage B18 Time required from Pian dei Buoi to Col Vidal and back: 1.5 hours - Level difference: + 100 m he Col Vidal Fort lies on Pian dei the old fort built to defend Monte Tudaio Buoi, above the village of Lozzo di and equipped with 4 149 mm cannons TCadore. It belongs to the municipal- and numerous secondary cannons. The ity of the same name and is situated at barracks which housed the troops were an altitude of 1880 metres. Built between 80 metres long and 7 metres high. Like 1911 and 1914, it began to lose much of the other positions on the “Cadore Maè” the strategic importance attributed to it line, the fort was abandoned in Novem- right from the start of the war, and be- ber 1917 after the rout of Caporetto, and came a support point and storehouse for fell into Austrian hands. supplying the other positions on the “Ca- dore Maè” line. t is advisable to reach the ruins of the Col Vidal forts and follow the old Imilitary mule-track which starts out from the village of Lozzo di Cadore and leads to Pian dei Buoi. For information on the conditions of the road and the times during which it is open to traffic, contact Calalzo Tourist Information Of- fice (Tel.0435 32348). After parking your car, continue on towards Col Vidal, along a route which prevents no particular diffi- culties. On the top of the hill you will find worth seeing - Archaeological Museum of the Magnifica Comunità di Cadore - The House of Titian - Eyewear Museum in Pieve di Cadore - Làgole Lake archaeological site Tourist Information Offices - www.infodolomiti.it Ufficio IAT Calalzo di Cadore tel. 0435 32348 [email protected] 4 Ufficio IAT Pieve di Cadore tel. 0435 31644 [email protected] 2 - Monte Ricco Fort and Castello Battery Stage B18 Time required from Pieve and back: 1.5 hours - Level difference: + 100 m he fortifications on Monte Ricco, with direction of the fort, towards the bottom the Monte Ricco Fort and the Castello of the valley you can see Pieve and the TBattery in Pieve di Cadore, are ex- Piave Valley. The military weapon pit, once traordinary because of both their histori- equipped for artillery cannons designed to cal importance and the superb landscape protect the Piave and Boite Valleys, is now they are set in. The fort sits on the top of undergoing important restoration work. If the mountain, in a dominant position at you go around the fort on the left side, a an altitude of 953 metres, overlooking the path will take you to the Castello Battery. valley and the village below. Built over the ruins of Pieve Castle, the aim of the battery was to cut off access to the t is advisable to set out from the centre Piave Valley to the north. Beyond the bat- of Pieve di Cadore, between the House tery, on the left there is a superb view out Iof Titian and the Eyewear Museum. over the Centro Cadore Lake. If you con- Walk up Via Calvi for a few minutes, until tinue on down the path (be careful!), you the road opens out; here you will find an can reach the Roccolo S. Alipio park, and information panel. If you turn right in the from there get back to the town of Pieve. establishments which adhere to the Via Alpina Services Charter ALBERGO RISTORANTE Domegge di Cadore (BL) Via Roma, 93 - 0435.72028 - 0435.72025 “ADELIA” [email protected] www.albergoadelia.it HOTEL SPORTING Pieve di Cadore (BL) P.zza Municipio, 21 - 0435.31262 [email protected] www.sportinghotel-cadore.com DOLOMITI TREKKING S. Stefano di Cadore (BL) Via delle Guide Alpine, 24 - 0435-560003 329-4756007 [email protected] www.dolomititrekking.it RIFUGIO PADOVA Domegge di Cadore (BL) Loc. Val di Toro - 0435.72488 [email protected] www.rifugiopadova.it PARK HOTEL RODODENDRO Domegge di Cadore (BL) Via Cialoi, 6 - 0435.728043 - 0435.728494 RIFUGIO “PIETRO GALASSI” Calalzo di Cadore (BL) Loc. Forcella Piccola 0436.9685 [email protected] www.caimestre.it HOTEL FERROVIA Calalzo di Cadore (BL) Via Stazione, 4 - 0435.500705 - 0435.500384 [email protected] www.hotelferrovia.it HOTEL GIARDINO Pieve di Cadore (BL) Via Carducci, 20 - 0435.33141 - 0435.33150 [email protected] www.giardino.dolomiti.com ALBERGO CALALZO Calalzo di Cadore (BL) Via Stazione, 19 - 0435.32248 - 0435.33600 [email protected] www.hotelcalalzo.it HOTEL ROMA S. Vito di Cadore (BL) Via A. De Lotto, 8 - 0436.890166 - 0436.890302 [email protected] www.hroma.it 5 3 - The fort on Monte Rite Stage B19 Time required from the Cibiana Pass and back: 3.5 hours - Level difference: + 600 m onte Rite is an extraordinary nat- a military command unit of around 300 ural balcony which offers charm- men. Also very interesting are the cir- Ming, unrivalled views out over the cular nature trails which run around the Dolomite peaks. The fort on the summit weapon pits, and which can be tackled has been restructured and turned into a by following the signs. During the sum- museum by the mountaineer R. Messner, mer season, you can reach the summit and every year welcomes thousands of using a convenient shuttle service. Re- visitors. freshments are available at the fort. t is advisable to follow the old military road from the Forcella Cibiana Saddle, Iwhich in a couple of hours leads up to the peak of Monte Rite, or the shorter but steeper path which leads up to the weapon pits on the summit. The roof of the fort, which once contained the pits for rotating cannons, is today covered by domes in glass and steel, from which there are extraordinary views. The ar- moured artillery guaranteed a range of 14 km, enough to ward off potential inva- sions from all directions: from Cortina to the Zoldano area, from the Marmarole to the Cridola. The fort on Monte Rite, the strong point of the “Yellow Line”, housed worth seeing - Cortina d’Ampezzo - Murales in Cibiana di Cadore - The “Lunga Via delle Dolomiti” - Ethnographical Museum in San Vito di Cadore Tourist Information Offices - www.infodolomiti.it Ufficio IAT San Vito di Cadore tel. 0436 9119 [email protected] 6 Ufficio IAT Cortina d’Ampezzo tel.0436-3231 [email protected] 4 - Becco di Cuzze Stage B19 uring the Great War, the “Becco di Cuzze”, a promontory situated Dbetween the villages of Vodo di Ca- dore and Zoppè di Cadore, formed part of the “maximum resistance” defence system of the Italian lines (the “Cado- re Maè” system).