Futourist Pilot Area AGORDINO PASSO STAULANZA

Futourist pilot area AGORDINO

PASSO STAULANZA – FOOTSTEPS OF THE DINOSAURS PASSO STAULANZA – IMPRONTE DEI DINOSAURI

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Theme: Nature and History Kind of outdoor activity: Trekking Emotional attractions: Discovering the footsteps of the dinosaurs Target: Hikers and Families

Tour Data Distance 5,400 km Ascent 275 m Descent 221 m Duration 2:00 h Difficulty moderate Link to the itinerary Best time of year from April to October http://out.ac/dgkl4

Starting point/trailhead: Top of Staulanza Pass Coordinates: Geogr.46.4230556,12.1030556

Un’escursione piacevole che offre la possibilità di vedere le impronte dei dinosauri su un masso staccato del Pelmetto, primo ritrovamento con queste caratteristiche in Italia. Dalla cima del Passo Staulanza imboccare il sentiero n.472. Raggiunta la meta si possono ammirare tre distinte impronte risalenti al Triassico. E’ consigliato abbinare questa escursione alla visita del Museo Vittorino Cazzetta a Selva di Cadore, dove il visitatore può scoprire la storia geologica della Val Fiorentina. Vi si ritrova anche l’ ”Uomo di Mondeval”, un sepolcro mesolitico completo degli oggetti di sepoltura. I resti di Valmo, l’uomo qui sepolto hanno più di 7.500 anni.

A pleasant and non-binding excursion that offers the chance to see the footsteps of the dinosaurs, discovered by Vittorino Cazzetta, a local man of few words but a great passion for mountain and solitary wanderings to the discovery of traces of the past and just on the mountain during one of his lonely excursion he lost his life still young. Already in 1970 he had identified the footprints of dinosaurs dated 220 milion years ago on a boulder detached from Pelmetto. A lot of time goes by still before he decides to talk to someone about this discovery. Now they still are at the time the first findings with these characteristics in Italy. From Staulanza pass, take the path n. 472 which runs through the wood along Monte Pelmetto and leads to cross the path that goes up to the rock. The latter is slippery in some sections due to the dirt and gravel ground. From the bottom it is already possible to see the boulder and climbing up towards the wall of Mount Pelmetto, you reach the place of discovery. Here you can see three distinct dinosaur tracks from the Triassic period. This excursion is easy and suitable for the whole family and it is complementary to the visit of the Vittorino Cazzetta museum, in Selva di Cadore, which with its exhibition rooms, guides the visitor to the geological history of the valley: it offers a synthesis, starting from prehistory, of the Val Fiorentina, showing the geological conformation of the Dolomites and guards the skeleton of the “Man of Mondeval”, in an intact Mesolithic sepulcher, with a rich funeral equipment, another sensational discovery in 1987 by Vittorino Cazzetta. Valmo, as this Mesolitic man was called, dates back to 7500 years ago and it is the main character of the museum which every year welcomes lots of young students, families and scientists who want to discover more about this ancient valley. Who knows how many other witnesses of the past the land here keeps still undiscovered.

Pelmetto –footsteps of the dinosaurs

Pelmetto – footsteps of the dinosaurs

Selva di Cadore- Vittorino Cazzetta Museum

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HOW TO GET THERE: By car : from South through Val di Zoldo SP251 , a 50 min. drive from the last exit of the Highway A27, – or driving along Agordino Valley SR203 direction Selva di Cadore. From North, driving through Giau Pass SP638 or Falzarego Pass SR48 ( 30/40 min drive). At the starting point of the excursion there is a large parking place. By public bus: https://dolomitibus.it/ for updated timetable

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

LOCAL DISHES: barley soup, pumpkin dumplings, potatoes dumplings with smoked ricotta cheese, tagliatelle with venison sauce, casunziei with beetroot and poppy seeds; polenta with pastin, venison, salamis and local cheeses, mushrooms; strudel and desserts with fruits of the forest

POINT OF INTEREST NEARBY: Museo Vittorino Cazzetta http://www.museoselvadicadore.it/

INFO POINT Pro Loco Val Fiorentina Piazza San Lorenzo,3 32020 Selva di Cadore ( BL ) [email protected] +390437720243 www.valfiorentina.it

WEATHER FORECAST ARPAV – Dolomiti meteo http://www.arpa.veneto.it/previsioni/it/html/meteo_dolomiti.php

Futourist pilot area AGORDINO

WALK AT RU DE RIALT WATERFALL CAMMINATA ALLA CASCATA RU DE RIALT

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Theme: Nature and Landscape Kind of outdoor activity: Trekking Emotional attractions: Listening to the sound of water Target: Hikers and Families

Tour Data Distance 2 km Ascent 174 m Descent 174 m Duration 1:00h Difficulty easy Link to the itinerary Best time of year from April to October http://out.ac/dgkGE

Starting point/trailhead: Masarè Alleghe – Central square Coordinates: Geogr.46.3974562,12.0118957

Una facile camminata che non richiede particolare preparazione fisica. Ideale per famiglie. Parte dalla piazza centrale della località Masarè di Alleghe sulle rive del Lago di Alleghe, che si è formato nel 1711 a seguito dello slittamento di una parte del Monte Piz. Alla sua origine sono legate alcune curiose leggende. Per raggiungere la cascate oltrepassare impianti tennis di Pian Grant e continuare sulla destra. Lo scroscio dell’acqua annuncia ben presto La cascata Ru de Rialt.

Easy walk, suitable for families and people without particular physical preparation. It starts from the central square of Masarè di Alleghe, on the shore of the Lake of Alleghe whose origins date back to 1771 when a part of Monte Piz collapsed, creating a huge landslide that blocked the Cordevole river as it flowed down the valley creating a natural basin. A second minor landslide occurred in May of the same year collapsing in the newly formed lake and causing a wave that rose in the direction of the valley of the Zunaia stream. It reached the village of Alleghe destroying the rectory, part of the church and a number of houses. Legend has it that the church bell tower collapsed completely, swept away by the enormous wave and the bells dissapeared into the deep of the lake. According to the legend, you can still catch a glimpse of the tip of the submerged bell tower on certains days when the waters are particularly clear. The walk towards the waterfall climbs up to the tennis court at Piàn Grant, and then turns right onto a path that leads to a water intake. Here proceed to the left, always slightly uphill to a short flat stretch that leads to a wooden bridge, that should not be crossed; instead continue straight in the direction of the water jump. In a few minutes you reach the Ru de Rialt Waterfall, announced by the rush of water and preceded by the refreshing fall of the nebulized droplets. Return back to the same path. This escursion is ideal for children or people who want to approach the world of trekking in a simple way, or who just need a short and restoring break from the stress of the everyday life.

Masariè – panorama on the lake and Alleghe

Alleghe- Ru de Rialt Waterfall

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HOW TO GET THERE By car. there is a large parking place in the centre of the village of Masarè, close to the starting point of the excursion. By public bus: reach Masarè by bus. https://dolomitibus.it/ for updated timetable

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

LOCAL DISHES: barley soup, pumpkin dumplings, potatoes dumplings with smoked ricotta cheese, tagliatelle with venison sauce, casunziei with beetroot and poppy seed; polenta with pastin, venison, salamis and local cheeses, mushrooms; strudel and desserts with fruits of the forest.

POINTS OF INTEREST NEARBY: Lake of Alleghe Civetta Adventure Park at Pian di Pezzè - www.civettaadventurepark.com Ice skating arena “A.De Toni” Alleghe - www.alleghehockey.com Zipline San Tomas – San Tomaso Agordino - www.ziplinesantomaso.com

INFO POINT Ufficio Turistico Piazza Kennedy, 17 32022 Alleghe – tel. 0437 523333 – email:[email protected] www.dolomiti.org

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Futourist pilot area AGORDINO

THE KINGDOM OF CHAMOIS IL REGNO DEI CAMOSCI

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Theme: Nature and Landscape Emotional attractions: Discovering the wild nature Kind of outdoor activity: Trekking Target: Hikers and Families

Tour Data Distance 10,9 km Ascent 985 m Descent 985 m Duration 5:50 h Difficulty moderate/difficult Link to the itinerary Best time of year from April to October http://out.ac/dgsmB

Starting point/trailhead: Vallada Agordina – hamlet of Toffol Coordinates: Geogr. 46.450377,12.059689 Loop

Si parte da loc. Toffol seguendo il sentiero CAI n. 465. Il percorso riserva bellezze naturali e spunti paesaggistici straordinari: torrenti Loschesuoi e “delle Baste”, il gruppo Cernera , il Ponte di Sasso, il Piz del Corvo. Vale la pena soffermarsi ad ammirare la ricchezza del manto floreale alpino. Si raggiunge un vasto bacino poco frequentato e per questo luogo di pascolo dei camosci. Di fronte si possono ammirare i Lastoi di Formin e le cime di Pelmo e Civetta, mentre dalla cima del Piz del Corvo si può godere di un panorama sulle Dolomiti a 360°. From the hamlet of Toffol, where it is possible to park the car, go up through the characteristic houses and cottages (CAI trail sign No. 465 at the corner of a barn). Here the municipal road becomes a grassy cart. A few meters after being forwarded, turn right near an aqueduct storage tank to cross the Loschiesuoi stream. You reach a pleasant clearing which, turning on the left, goes up the valley to enter into the beautiful forest of firs, where the sheep track becomes a marked trail. With a good incline, follow the evocative wild valley of the Loschiesuoi stream, accompanied by the murmur of its clear waters. Leaving the woods, after just over an hour's walk and crossing the stream “delle Baste”, you climb a grassy slope that, after the curious particular slit called "Sass Strenc" reaches a junction with clear signals: you leave here the path 465 which continues under the slopes of the Cernera group, and turns right to the nearby Ponte di Sasso and then to the Piz del Corvo. The place is so beautiful that it is worth stopping to admire the particular architecture that has formed naturally over the river and, in summer, for the richness of alpine flora that colors the surrounding prairies. After crossing the natural bridge you reach a pleasant wide basin, this area is not very popular among the tourists so it is the ideal habitat where the chamois live: it is advisable to have binoculars and a camera so you can admire these magnificent animals. The path is marked by red stamps and passes by channeling to the right and circumscribing the slopes of Piz del Corvo. Opposite the lava walls of Corvo Alto and above the Lastoi di Formin wall stand out. At the top of the grass saddle appear the overwhelming Pelmo and the Civetta. Here a wooden table indicates to the right the last steep climb to reach the top of the Piz del Corvo (cross and peak book) from where you can admire a 360 ° panorama of the Dolomites. Return to the saddle, follow the signs on the right of the wooden poles with a red tip, along the entire prairie to reach the marked ruins of Casera Vallazza. Continue downhill, crossing a stream that forms the Sacuz stream, to always follow the beautiful red poles until you reach the underlying CAI path n. 466 near the Cordon stream. Go along it, going down to the right to the valley of Mondeval di Sotto. This leads to the asphalted wood road that reaches the village of Toffol. This itineray is a bit difficult and long if you're not used to long excursions, but at the end of the day when you are back at home, you'll feel slightly tired but completely regenerated. The vision of a chamois in his natural unspoiled habitat is very frequent here and it will be an experience for you and for your children that you'll never forget.

Kingdom of chamois Selva di Cadore with Monte Pelmo

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HOW TO GET THERE By car : from South along the Val di Zoldo SP251, a 60 min. drive from the last exit of the Highway A27, – or driving along Agordino Valley SR 203 direction Selva di Cadore. From North, driving on Giau Pass SP638 or Falzarego Pass SR48( 30/40 min drive). At the starting point of the excursion there is a parking place. By public bus: reach Santa Fosca by bus. https://dolomitibus.it/ for updated timetable.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

POINTS OF INTEREST NEARBY: Museo Vittorino Cazzetta – Selva di Cadore - www.museoselvadicadore.it

INFO POINT Pro Loco Val Fiorentina Piazza SanLorenzo,3 32020 Selva di Cadore ( BL ) [email protected] - tel. +390437720243 www.valfiorentina.it

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Futourist pilot area AGORDINO

FAMILY WALK –ANDRAZ CASTLE CAMMINATA CASTELLO DI ANDRAZ

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Theme: Nature, Culture and History Emotional attractions: Discovering mysteries and local legends Kind of outdoor activity: Trekking Target: Hikers and Families

Tour Data Distance 3 km Ascent 87 m Descent 87 m Duration 45 min Link to the itinerary Difficulty: easy http://out.ac/dgsrE Best time of year from April to October

Starting point/trailhead: parking area Falzarego pass after village of Castello Coordinates: Geogr. 46.506171,11.997347

Il castello di Andraz si raggiunge dopo una breve camminata dal punto di partenza. La sua origine risale intorno all’anno 1000, ma si presume che la struttura originale fosse ancora più antica. Si trova su un masso erratico in posizione strategica dalla quale è stato possibile controllare il traffico in valle. L’edificio è stato abitato da numerosi personaggi illustri. Il più famoso Nicolò da Cusano, vescovo di Bressanone. Si possono visitare i locali nei quali seguiva i suoi studi di astronomia. Il castello è stato parzialmente demolito alla metà del XIX secolo. Il paesaggio che lo circonda vale una visita. Follow the road to the Falzarego Pass and go through the village of Cernadoi. After some hairpin bends, leave the car on the left near the sign for the village of Castello, where there is a small parking area. Then follow the road and in about 15 minutes you will admire the Andraz Castle. This Castle stands on an erratic boulder coming from the Setsass, at about 1800 m asl. The first witnesses about the medieval building say that it was built about the year 1000, but it is thought that the original structure was even older. It stands on a overwhelming position where it was possible in the ancient times to watch down on the valley having the control on the traffic. During the centuries it was inhabited by many important people, but the most popular was undoubtedly the Bishop of Bressanone, Nicolò da Cusano. Visiting the castle you can still admire his tactics and rooms where he used to carry on his studies of astronomy. In the mid of the XIX century, the Castle was partially demolished, but today it can be admired throughout its beauty, because of its recent renovation. It is possible to have a guided visit to this beautiful location which is like a little pearl among the woods. In summer time many events are organized here, as workshops for children, lessons on falconry and many concerts of classical, medieval or folk music. In the castle it is also possible now to get married. The landscape here is marvelous especially in autumn with the colorful woods which surround the castle.

Andraz Castle Livinallongo del Col di Lana

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HOW TO GET THERE by car: from South along the SR 203 from Agordino valley or along Val di Zoldo SP251. From North along the SR 48 delle Dolomiti or through Falzarego Pass. By public bus https://dolomitibus.it/ for updated timetable

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

LOCAL DISHES: barley soup, canederli, polenta with pastin, venison, salamis and local cheeses, mushrooms, grestel, the sweet Kaiserschmarnn, strudel and desserts with fruits of the forest

POINTS OF INTEREST NEARBY: Cable Car Portavescovo in Arabba www.dolomitiportavescovo.it Latteria ( Dairyfarm )di Livinallongo www.latteriadilivinallongo.com Museo di Storia, Usi e Costumi della tradizione della Gente Ladina +39 0436 7193

INFO POINT TOURIST OFFICE ARABBA Via Mesdì 66/A 32020 Livinallongo d.C.d.L. (BL) [email protected] -+39 0436 79130 www.arabba.it

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Futourist pilot area AGORDINO

MTB TO CASONI DI VALFREDDA AND RIFUGIO FLORA ALPINA MTB CASONI DI VALFREDDA E RIFUGIO FLORA ALPINA

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Theme: Nature and Culture Emotional attractions: Discovering immensity of meadows and Dolomites Kind of outdoor activity: Biking Target: Mtb

Tour Data Distance 19 km Ascent 801 m Descent 797 m Duration 3 h Link to the itinerary Difficulty: moderate http://out.ac/dgswp Best time of year from April to October

Starting point/trailhead: Rifugio Flora Alpina – San Pellegrino pass Coordinates: Geogr. 46.379897,11.828398 Loop

Il Rifugio Flora Alpina, situato in Valfredda a 2 km dal Passo San Pellegrino facilmente raggiungibile in auto, è luogo di partenza di numerosi sentieri trekking e di itinerari di scialpinismo . Nella valle si incontrano numerosi piccoli edifici, i Casoni di Valfredda, che una volta servivano come riparo ai pastori ed ora sono diventati baite dove passare il fine settimana. L’itinerario per mtb proposto è a tratti faticoso, ma le bellezze del paesaggio ripagano lo sforzo compiuto.

The Rifugio Flora Alpina is located in the valley of Valfredda, 2 km from the San Pellegrino Pass. Easily accessible by car, it is a well-known starting point for walks and hikes in the summer and pleasant ski mountaineering itineraries in winter. This valley is dotted with many little mountain huts called Casoni di Valfredda, small shelters of the shepherds, that have recently become suggestive huts for excursions in this natural paradise, lying on the green meadows enclosed in the splendid setting of the rocky cathedrals of the surrounding Dolomites. These typical mountain huts where once used by the inhabitants of the valleys underneath as shelter during the summer pastures, when they used to take cows or goats to high altitude or to go there to take care of their meadows. Nowadays these little shelters are used by the owners as “second houses” where they can spend their Sunday having fun with the family or to take a relaxing break from the stress and traffic of the every day life. The 18,96 km long path with a difference in height of 891 m is unknown to many and runs along the old dirt track that climbs up to the San Pellegrino Pass. Because of the often hostile bottom associated with steep slopes, it will sometimes force you to get off the mountain bike and keep pushing, but the peculiarity of the places and the feeling of having made it will be the predominant thoughts at the end of the lap and the final destination can undoubtedly reward for the effort made.

Casoni di Valfredda

MTB tour in Valfredda - panorama

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HOW TO GET THERE By car. From Agordino valley SR 203 or from North through San Pellegrino Pass SS346 By bus: reach Falcade by bus. https://dolomitibus.it/ for updated timetable

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

LOCAL DISHES: barley soup, pumpkin dumplings, potatoes dumplings with smoked ricotta cheese, tagliatelle with venison sauce, polenta with pastin, venison, salamis and local cheeses, mushrooms; strudel and desserts with fruits of the forest, grappa

POINTS OF INTEREST NEARBY: Piana di Falcade, large green plain, for many outdoor activities Museo Augusto Murer www.museomurer.it Musal-il Museo di Papa Albino Luciani a Canale d'Agordo www.musal.it

INFO POINT Proloco Caviola Ufficio Falcade Piazza Municipio, 17 +39 0437 599062 Ufficio Caviola Via Lungo tegosa, 9 +390437590116 [email protected] http://www.prolococaviola.it

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Futourist pilot area ALPAGO

“ON THE TRAIL OF THE DEER” PATH SENTIERO “SULLA VIA DEI CERVI”

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Theme: Nature and Landscape Emotional attractions: Discovering Cansiglio Forest and his wild inhabitants Kind of outdoor activity: Nordic walking, trekking Target: Families and hikers

Tour Data Distance 12,700 km Ascent 509 m Descent 512 m Duration 4 h Link to the itinerary Difficulty: moderate/difficult http://out.ac/dfcLG

Starting point/trailhead: Tambre – central square Coordinates: Geogr. 46.129326,12.423072 Loop

Il percorso parte dalla Piazza centrale di Tambre ed attraversa il borgo di Sant’Anna prima di immettersi nella foresta del Cansiglio. Si alternano scorci panoramici sull’Alpago, le Dolomiti e la Valbelluna prima di raggiungere i pascoli sui quali sono distribuite varie malghe, in attività durante il periodo estivo.

From the stairs in the square of Tambre going up the path Le Val you shortly reach Sant'Anna. The “blade” of the Lamaraz, a small stretch of water of carsic origin, is situated before the “House of the Book”, a curious building created by wooden books by the venetian artist Livio De Marchi. You then go down through Sant’Anna to plunge into the Cansiglio wood from the homonymous church. You climb in altitude walking in the woods to go out in the forest road of Col Saler, then after the paved road of Val de Piera Bassa (the left barrier), you find the deviation shown to you that will get you to the open air, to the municipal pastures of the huts of Tambre. You will see the large landscape of Alpago, of Dolomites and of Valbelluna. Going up again along the limit of the forest accompanied by the pastures of animals and sensing those hidden in the forest, after the Malga Pian Grant, a farmhouse open in the weekends and during the opening season, and Malga Pian de le Lastre you will get to Malga Manteo. You will also have the view on the east of the sinkhole of Cansiglio. From the Manteo following down the lawn of Contaront until "Casa de Nonno Raffaele” (Grandpa Raffaele’s House), a dirt road will get you among lawn, both private and municipal forests to Tambre.

Sant’Anna - Casa del libro

lama Pian delle mosche – view on Valbelluna

Malga Manteo - view on Valbelluna

A curious deer

Cansiglio pasture

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HOW TO GET THERE By car: on the highway: from Venice and Treviso take the A27, direction Belluno exit Fadalto or Belluno. Follow indication for Alpago - Cansiglio By train: from Venice and Treviso station stop for Alpago on the Venice - Calalzo route By plane: Venice airport is 70km away. With NCC: D & D Rental with driver

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

LOCAL DISHES: Alpago’s lamb, polenta with pastin, tagliatelle pasta with venison sauce, beans, salamis and local cheeses, mushrooms, desserts with berries

POINTS OF INTEREST NEARBY: Museo di Storia Naturale – Chies d’Alpago www.museisitialpagocansiglio.it Casa Museo dell’Alchimista – Valdenogher Tambre - www.museisitialpagocansiglio.it Museo Regionale dell’Uomo in Cansiglio – Farra - Alpago - www.museisitialpagocansiglio.it Giardino Botanico G. Lorenzoni – Tambre - www.museisitialpagocansiglio.it Museo Ecologico G. Zanardo – Tambre - www.museisitialpagocansiglio.it Oasi Naturalistica del Lago di Santa Croce – Farra e Puos – Alpago - www.museisitialpagocansiglio.it Museo di Storia Militare – Tambre www.museisitialpagocansiglio.it

SERVICES Camper areas PIAN CANSIGLIO: Piazzale Albergo Rifugio Sant'Osvaldo .Piazzale near Genziana Capanna restaurant - Manager: Veneto Agricoltura - Info: 0438 585353

TAMBRE: Location Pian de Dora - Manager: Municipality of Tambre - Info: 0437 49422 Services: The pitches offer water, drainage, no light, electricity, free parking

PIEVE D'ALPAGO: Locality Garna - Manager: Municipality of Alpago - Info: Telephone 0437 478086 - 478096 - 447014 Fax 0437 478127 - E-mail [email protected]

FARRA D'ALPAGO: Lake of S. Croce Campsite Sarathei

INFO POINT UFFICIO INFORMAZIONI ED ACCOGLIENZA TURISTICA DI FARRA D'ALPAGO Comune di Alpago - Viale Al Lago - 32016 Farra D'Alpago (BL)

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Futourist pilot area ALPAGO

“THE ALCHEMIST” PATH IL SENTIERO DELL’ALCHIMISTA

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Theme: Nature and Landscape Emotional attractions: Discovering mysteries of alchemy Kind of outdoor activity: Nordic walking, trekking Target: Families and hikers

Tour Data Distance 5,100 km Ascent 130 m Descent 132 m Duration 1:40 h Link to the itinerary Difficulty: easy http://out.ac/dfcTE

Starting point/trailhead: Tambre – Brolio fractional square Coordinates: Geogr. 46.1254681,12.4164346

Il percorso parte dalla piazza della frazione di Brolio, prosegue lungo un vecchio sentiero, che costeggia l’abitato di Pala abbandonato dopo l’alluvione del 1966, in direzione Valdenogher, per raggiungere la Casa dell’Alchimista, spettacolare casa del XVI secolo in stile veneziano. Secondo la tradizione in questo edificio aveva trovato rifugio, grazie all’intervento della Repubblica di Venezia, un nobile condannato a morte ad Alessandria d’Egitto per le pratiche alchemiche. La Casa Museo è dedicata a questa misteriosa pratica.

Leaving from the square of Tambre the actual trail starts in Brolio and from the fractional square you take the old dirt road to Valdenogher. Leaving on your left the fountain of Pala, village abandoned after the 1966 flood, you get to the fork in the road leading to Benedet, another abandoned village, you continue going down until you get to Benedet. Through a small lawn on the left you enter where there once was nothing, in a wild forest. The last ascending bit will get you to Valdenogher, at close distance to the spectacular home of the sixteenth century, where the fascinating world of Alchemy can be discovered. Legend has it that a nobleman condemned to death in Alexandria, Egypt for alchemical practices fled from there and took refuge, thanks to the intervention of the Republic of Venice in this house. has an unusual façade, embellished with a stone low relief decoration, interpreted as symbols related to alchemy. Selected objects, concepts, and alchemical insights of the exhibition are sure to arouse the curiosity of the visitor. Domestic spaces are populated by books, reproductions of images of alembics (distilling vessels) and videos that tell the story of the practice of Alchemy. Your walk back can be done on the normal road for about 500 m until the deviation on the left will get you back on the road you came from. The route is 5 km long and with a vertical drop of about 200 m.

House of the Alchemist

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

LOCAL DISHES: Alpago’s lamb, polenta with pastin, tagliatelle pasta with venison sauce, beans, salamis and local cheeses, mushrooms, desserts with berries

SERVICES Camper areas PIAN CANSIGLIO: Piazzale Albergo Rifugio Sant'Osvaldo .Piazzale near Genziana Capanna restaurant - Manager: Veneto Agricoltura - Info: 0438 585353

TAMBRE: Location Pian de Dora - Manager: Municipality of Tambre - Info: 0437 49422 Services: The pitches offer water, drainage, no light, electricity, free parking

PIEVE D'ALPAGO: Locality Garna Manager: Municipality of Alpago - Info: Telephone 0437 478086 - 478096 - 447014 Fax 0437 478127 - E-mail [email protected]

FARRA D'ALPAGO: Lake of S. Croce Campsite Sarathei

INFO POINT UFFICIO INFORMAZIONI ED ACCOGLIENZA TURISTICA DI FARRA D'ALPAGO Comune di Alpago - Viale Al Lago - 32016 Farra D'Alpago (BL)

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Futourist pilot area ALPAGO

“S’CIOS” PATH SENTIERO DEI SCIOS

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Theme: Nature and Landscape Emotional attractions: Enjoying slowly times Kind of outdoor activity: Nordic walking, trekking Target: Families and hikers

Tour Data Distance 1,250 km Ascent 57m Descent 61 m Duration 30 min. Link to the itinerary Difficulty: easy http://out.ac/dfcFG

Starting point/trailhead: Tambre – central square Coordinates: Geogr. 46.129326,12.423072 Loop

Percorso ad anello che parte dalla Piazza di Tambre. Si snoda in zona lontana dal traffico. Facile ed adatto a famiglie con bambini. Durante l’estate vi si trovano le lumache che danno il nome al sentiero.

The snail doesn’t go very far, it moves very slowly without any rush. The Troi del S’cios wants to offer an alternative to the normal road between the two villages of Tambre and Tambruz. Away from the traffic, very easy, brief and ideal for everybody including families with babies and children. Leaving from the small stairs in Tambre and going up for a while following the indications of the S'cios you continue on the left to get to Tambruz on the valley. Crossed the state highway (mind the crossroad) you go down through the old Cal del Leip, walking beside the small church of Tambruz. After a small bridge the Tariòl de la Madoneta will assure your arrival in the old side of Tambre. Along this route during the summer it is easy to meet the snails: for this reason it is called the path of the "s'cios". The journey time is half an hour and the length is just over 1 km the difference in height is 41m.

Tambre – panorama on Dolomites and Valbelluna

Along the S’cios path

Elevation profile

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

LOCAL DISHES: Alpago’s lamb, polenta with pastin, tagliatelle pasta with venison sauce, beans, salamis and local cheeses, mushrooms, desserts with berries

SERVICES Camper areas PIAN CANSIGLIO: Piazzale Albergo Rifugio Sant'Osvaldo .Piazzale near Genziana Capanna restaurant - Manager: Veneto Agricoltura - Info: 0438 585353

TAMBRE: Location Pian de Dora - Manager: Municipality of Tambre - Info: 0437 49422 Services: The pitches offer water, drainage, no light, electricity, free parking

PIEVE D'ALPAGO: Locality Garna Manager: Municipality of Alpago - Info: Telephone 0437 478086 - 478096 - 447014 Fax 0437 478127 - E-mail [email protected]

FARRA D'ALPAGO: Lake of S. Croce Campsite Sarathei

INFO POINT UFFICIO INFORMAZIONI ED ACCOGLIENZA TURISTICA DI FARRA D'ALPAGO Comune di Alpago - Viale Al Lago - 32016 Farra D'Alpago (BL)

WEATHER FORECAST ARPAV – Dolomiti meteo http://www.arpa.veneto.it/previsioni/it/html/meteo_dolomiti.php

Futourist pilot area ALPAGO

“CIPPI DELLA SERENISSIMA” PATH SENTIERO “CIPPI DELLA SERENISSIMA”

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Theme: Nature and History Emotional attractions: Going back to Serenissima Venezia Kind of outdoor activity: Nordic walking, trekking Target: Hikers

Tour Data Distance 14,100 km Ascent 706 m Descent 706 m Duration 4:45h Link to the itinerary Difficulty: moderate/difficult http://out.ac/dfcWG

Starting point/trailhead: Tambre – central square Coordinates: Geogr. 46.129326,12.423072 Loop

Il percorso parte da Tambre, si snoda sui pascoli del Cansiglio e collega sei dei più belli cippi di epoca veneziana ritrovati. Si tratta dei massi che costituivano il confine mantenuto dalla Repubblica di Venezia per oltre 250 anni- a partire dall’anno 1548 - a protezione delle foreste che non potevano essere sfruttate dai residente, ma erano rigorosamente riservate alle necessità dell’arsenale di Venezia.

In 1548 a rule by the Serenissima Repubblica of Venezia imposed the total ban to utilize the forest for the necessities of the inhabitants of the surroundings which meant a ban from pasturing and utilizing the wood. The borders demarcation was done using huge immovable and inalienable rocks already existing in the land. From Sant'Anna or Tambre, to the Malghe and the Cansiglio woods to find the ancient boundary stones that Venice used for 250 years. There are more than 300 already detected around the forest and inside, 15 of these are in the municipal territory of Tambre and 6 have been joined by an ideal path to make you spend half a day immersed in nature and history. The route is of medium difficulty, just over 15 km long with a difference in height of 770 m and a journey time of about 5 hours. After the fall of Venice these rocks were abandoned for centuries to the weather conditions, today these witnesses set the idea of the power that once Venice had on the forest lands that was used as a resource for the necessities of the Arsenal. An ideal route among six of these rocks in the area of Tambre will let you spend half a day in a diverse and interesting path between history and nature.

Serenissima Repubblica of Venezia Boundary stones “cippi” along the path

Elevation profile

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

LOCAL DISHES: Alpago’s lamb, polenta with pastin, tagliatelle pasta with venison sauce, beans, salamis and local cheeses, mushrooms, desserts with berries

SERVICES Camper areas PIAN CANSIGLIO: Piazzale Albergo Rifugio Sant'Osvaldo .Piazzale near Genziana Capanna restaurant - Manager: Veneto Agricoltura - Info: 0438 585353

TAMBRE: Location Pian de Dora Manager: Municipality of Tambre - Info: 0437 49422 Services: The pitches offer water, drainage, no light, electricity, free parking

PIEVE D'ALPAGO: Locality Garna - Manager: Municipality of Alpago - Info: Telephone 0437 478086 - 478096 - 447014 Fax 0437 478127 - E-mail [email protected]

FARRA D'ALPAGO: Lake of S. Croce Campsite Sarathei

INFO POINT UFFICIO INFORMAZIONI ED ACCOGLIENZA TURISTICA DI FARRA D'ALPAGO Comune di Alpago - Viale Al Lago - 32016 Farra D'Alpago (BL)

WEATHER FORECAST ARPAV – Dolomiti meteo http://www.arpa.veneto.it/previsioni/it/html/meteo_dolomiti.php

Futourist pilot area ALPAGO

FARRA D’ALPAGO - SANTA CROCE LAKE FARRA D’ALPAGO – LAGO DI SANTA CROCE

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Theme: Nature and Local Products Emotional attractions: Discovering local traditions Kind of outdoor activity: Nordic walking, trekking Target: Hikers

Tour Data Distance 8,700 km Ascent 410 m Descent 409 m Duration 3:00 h Link to the itinerary Difficulty: moderate/easy http://out.ac/dxbtB

Starting point/trailhead: Farra d’Alpago – sporting area Coordinates: Geogr. 46.1192255,12.3498121 Loop

Il percorso circolare parte da Farra d’Alpago – zona lago/ impianti sportivi e costeggia per un buon tratto il lago di Santa Croce. Continua poi in salita per raggiungere il Santuario della Madonna del Runal. Per il ritorno si attraversa un tratto di bosco prima incrociare due Ponti Romani e la loc. Buscole.

Start from the parking areas of the sports facilities, where there is the educational sign at the entrance of the lake area, then follow the path along the lake to the left, immediately passing a pedestrian bridge and continuing to the Madonna del Lago. The trail ends at Poiatte, where you cross the state road to continue in the street between the houses where there is a beautiful fountain. Go up to the left and immediately to the right passing under the portico of a barn. Here start a very steep path, which crosses some roads, to emerge on the road that goes from Pianture to Mezzomiglio. Continue for a stretch along the asphalt road slightly uphill and, after the straight, on the left branches off the dirt road to the sanctuary of the Madonna del Runal (warning signs). The road is pleasant and almost flat, only the last few hundred meters are more steep. After the well-deserved stop at the Sanctuary, you can start the descent down the road for a hundred meters to take a steep path to the right that goes down into the woods. You meet a typical ruin of the house with barn, the Alpago is famous for the Alpago sheep, so (attention) go down to the right valley (yellow stamps on the trees) for tracks a bit 'steep. You arrive at a stone bridge over a rock split. Further on there is another one on Spert's valley. The two bridges are known as Ponti Romani. Once you reach the asphalted road (bracca and cableway) you go down a stretch of asphalt and to a bridge you take the path on the left that quickly leads to the bottom of Buscole from where, shortly along the sidewalk, you return to the starting point.

Farra d’Alpago – Lake Santa Croce

View on Alpago

Along the path

Farra d’Alpago - Sanctuary Madonna del Runal

Farra d’Alpago – Roman bridges

Elevation profile

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

LOCAL DISHES: Alpago’s lamb, polenta with pastin, tagliatelle pasta with venison sauce, beans, salamis and local cheeses, mushrooms, desserts with berries

SERVICES Camper areas PIAN CANSIGLIO: Piazzale Albergo Rifugio Sant'Osvaldo .Piazzale near Genziana Capanna restaurant - Manager: Veneto Agricoltura - Info: 0438 585353

TAMBRE: Location Pian de Dora - Manager: Municipality of Tambre - Info: 0437 49422 Services: The pitches offer water, drainage, no light, electricity, free parking

PIEVE D'ALPAGO: Locality Garna Manager: Municipality of Alpago - Info: Telephone 0437 478086 - 478096 - 447014 Fax 0437 478127 - E-mail [email protected]

FARRA D'ALPAGO: Lake of S. Croce Campsite Sarathei

INFO POINT UFFICIO INFORMAZIONI ED ACCOGLIENZA TURISTICA DI FARRA D'ALPAGO Comune di Alpago - Viale Al Lago - 32016 Farra D'Alpago (BL)

WEATHER FORECAST ARPAV – Dolomiti meteo http://www.arpa.veneto.it/previsioni/it/html/meteo_dolomiti.php

Futourist pilot area DOLOMITI PREALPI

CROCE D’AUNE – DAL PIAZ HUT CROCE D’AUNE – RIFUGIO DAL PIAZ

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Theme: Nature and Landscape Emotional attractions: Discovering the beauties of Dolomites National Park Kind of outdoor activity: MTB, trekking Target: expert Mtbikers, hikers

Tour Data Distance 8,400km Ascent 973 m Duration 1:50/2:00 h (mtb) Difficulty: difficult Link to the itinerary http://out.ac/dfbfB Starting point/trailhead: Croce d’Aune - parking Coordinates: Geogr. 46.0619683,11.8294172

L’itinerario si snoda attraverso le Vette Feltrine, uno dei gruppi di montagne più importanti del Parco Nazionale delle Dolomiti Bellunesi, che rientra nel gruppo Dolomiti- UNESCO. Il sentiero percorre una strada militare dismessa e può pertanto essere visitato sia a piedi che in mtb. Da vari punti panoramici la vista spazia su tutta la Vallata feltrina. Poco oltre il rifugio si presenta la “Busa delle Vette Grandi”, altipiano, che per la sua vastità e bellezza è detto anche “Busa delle Meraviglie”.

The Croce d'Aune-Rifugio dal Piaz itinerary winds across the Vette Feltrine, one of the most important mountain groups of the Belluno Dolomites National Park, that belongs to the Dolomites’ group, UNESCO World Heritage Site. From the parking lot of Croce d'Aune (municipality of Sovramonte), take the uphill paved road, which shortly after narrows into a mule track. From here, follow the signposts till the Rifugio Dal Piaz. The road that leads to the refuge is a military road which isn’t open to traffic and has a medium gradient. Then continue uphill, along the slope of the mountain where you can admire a breathtaking view of the city of Feltre and its valley. The refuge can be seen in the distance. From Rifugio Dal Piaz, reaching the mountain pass of the Vette, you can enjoy a magnificent view of the "Busa delle Vette Grandi" also called "Busa delle Meraviglie". (95% dirt, 5% asphalt)

Croce d’Aune – Monte Avena

Rifugio Dal Piaz

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HOW TO GET THERE: By car : from Feltre to Pedavena driving along SP39 direction Croce d'Aune Pass. You can park at Croce d'Aune Pass. By public bus: https://dolomitibus.it/ for updated timetable

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

LOCAL DISHES: polenta with schiz – local cheese, polenta with pastin, soup of beans of Lamon, pasta with venison sauce, Cesiomaggiore potatoes, salamis, mushrooms; Prussian apple cake, Dolomiti Beer and wine

POINT OF INTEREST NEARBY: Circhi delle Vette – Belluno Dolomites National Park http://www.dolomitipark.it/it/geositi- dettaglio.php?id=2084

INFO POINT CONSORZIO TURISTICO DOLOMITI PREALPI Piazza Trento e Trieste, 9 - 32032 Feltre (BL) Codice fiscale e P. IVA: 01127060257 tel: +393292729005 email: [email protected] www.dolomitiprealpi.it

WEATHER FORECAST ARPAV – Dolomiti meteo http://www.arpa.veneto.it/previsioni/it/html/meteo_dolomiti.php

Futourist pilot area DOLOMITI PREALPI

MELERE – PIAN DE LE FEMENE RING ROUTE MELERE – ANELLO PIAN DE LE FEMENE

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Theme: Nature and History Emotional attractions: Admiring beautiful views Kind of outdoor activity: MTB, trekking Target: expert Mtbikers, hikers

Tour Data Distance 14,300 km Ascent 404 m Descent 405 m Duration 2:05 h (mtb) Link to the itinerary Difficulty: moderate http://out.ac/dfbkE

Starting point/trailhead: Melere - Trichiana Coordinates: Geogr. 46.0418735,12.2074973 Loop

Il percorso ad anello attraversa le pendici del Gruppo Visentin, fra il Passo San Boldo e l’area Nevegal. Con partenza da loc. Melere (Trichiana) attraversa campi e foreste incontaminate per raggiungere il crinale, da dove si può godere di una vista mozzafiato sulla pianura trevigiana ed il Mare Adriatico.

The ring itinerary crosses the Belluno’s flank of the Visentin group, between Passo San Boldo and the Nevegal area, and consists almost entirely of mountain dirt roads, except for a few paved roads. The height difference is about 400m, it is of medium difficulty and safe. Starting from the locality of Melere or Pranolz (municipality of Trichiana) and crossing unspoiled fields and woods, you will reach the summit of the mountains, where you can admire a stunning view over the plains of Treviso and the Adriatic sea. (60% dirt road, 40% asphalt).

Along the route

Elevation profile

HOW TO GET THERE: By car : from Venice and Treviso take the A27 direction Belluno e exit Belluno. Take SS50, follow indications for Trichiana than take SP635 to San Boldo Pass. Follow indications for Pranolz and Melere and park here.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

LOCAL DISHES: polenta with local cheese and local meat, polenta with pastin, salamis, mushrooms, fruits and forest herbs; Dolomiti Beer and wine

POINT OF INTEREST NEARBY: Limana river source Pian de le Femene – view of the Dolomites and Venice Busa Tedesca

INFO POINT

INFO POINT MEL Piazza Papa Luciani, 3 32020 Mel BL Tel: +3904375441 int. 6 - e-mail: [email protected] - www.comune.mel.bl.it

CONSORZIO TURISTICO DOLOMITI PREALPI Piazza Trento e Trieste, 9 - 32032 Feltre (BL) tel: +393292729005 - email: [email protected] - www.dolomitiprealpi.it

WEATHER FORECAST ARPAV – Dolomiti meteo http://www.arpa.veneto.it/previsioni/it/html/meteo_dolomiti.php

Futourist pilot area DOLOMITI PREALPI

RING-ROUTE AROUND LAMON CIRCUITO ATTORNO A LAMON

______Theme: Nature and History Emotional attractions: Going back in the history Kind of outdoor activity: MTB Target: Mtbikers

Tour Data Distance 20,600 km Ascent 964 m Descent 971 m Duration 4:30 h Link to the itinerary Difficulty: difficult http://out.acdfbWe

Starting point/trailhead: Lamon Coordinates: Geogr. 46..046735,11.748442 Loop

Il circuito raggiunge l’area montana di “Le Ej” lungo percorsi lunghi ed entusiasmanti. L’altopiano di Lamon è noto per i ritrovamenti archeologici ed è attraversato dalla famosa strada romana Via Claudia Augusta Altinate. L’itinerario attraversa la frazione molto isolata e quasi disabitata di San Donato, dove alla fine del XIX secolo sono state ritrovate le prime tombe con i relativi corredi, ora conservati nel Museo Archeologico. Lamon è conosciuto anche per il “fagiolo di Lamon – IGP”, prodotto con metodi tradizionalmente ecologici, accuratamente selezionato e pazientemente lavorato.

This scenic route reaches the mountain area of "Le Ej", situated on foot on the southern slope of Mount Coppolo. Long and amazing paths lead the bikers to the valley, passing through the hamlet of San Donato, a very isolated place, where it is very difficult to live. Only a few inhabitants live there permanently and houses are in ruins. From San Donato take the path that leads to the town of Costa. The plateau of Lamon is known for its archaeological findings dating back to prehistoric times and it is crossed by the most famous Roman road, the Via Claudia Augusta Altinate. At the end of the 19th century the first graves with funeral outfits have been found in San Donato. All archeological findings can now be seen in the Archeological and Civic Museum in Lamon. In fast the itinerary crosses a Roman-style bridge, still in good conditions. Lamon is also known for the "fagiolo di Lamon (a particular kind of bean), cultivated using traditional and environmentally friendly methods. (30% dirt road 50% single track, 20% asphalt).

Along the route

Senaiga lake

Elevation profile

HOW TO GET THERE: By car : From Bassano del Grappa and Trento: from S.S. 47 of the Valsugana take the Feltre- Belluno-Primiero exit. After passing Arsié in the direction of Feltre, after 4 km exit at the Fonzaso junction, follow Lamon - Primiero - San Martino di Castrozza (S.R.50). At Ponte Serra turn left to go up to Lamon (km 5). From Treviso and Belluno: pass Feltre in the direction of Trento - Bassano del Grappa (S.S.50). After 10 km you exit at the Fonzaso junction towards Lamon - Primiero - San Martino di Castrozza (S.R.50). At the Ponte Serra turn left to go up towards Lamon (km 5). By public bus: https://dolomitibus.it/ or http://www.ttesercizio.it for updated timetable

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

LOCAL DISHES: polenta with schiz – local cheese, polenta with pastin, soup of beans of Lamon, pasta with venison sauce, salamis, mushrooms; Dolomiti Beer and wine

POINT OF INTEREST NEARBY: Archeological and Civic Museum – Lamon, via Resenterra - www.comunelamon.gov.it Via Claudia Augusta Altinate http://www.viaclaudia.org/it/via-claudia-augusta.html Mount Coppolo

INFO POINT

CONSORZIO TURISTICO DOLOMITI PREALPI Piazza Trento e Trieste, 9 - 32032 Feltre (BL) tel: +393292729005 - email: [email protected] - www.dolomitiprealpi.it

WEATHER FORECAST ARPAV – Dolomiti meteo http://www.arpa.veneto.it/previsioni/it/html/meteo_dolomiti.php

Futourist pilot area DOLOMITI PREALPI

RING-ROUTE AROUND FELTRE AND “VALLE DI LAMEN” CIRCUITO ATTORNO A FELTRE E “VALLE DI LAMEN”

______Theme: Nature and Landscape Emotional attractions: Enjoying peace and nature Kind of outdoor activity: MTB Target: Expert Mtbikers

Tour Data Distance 32,300km Ascent 748 m Descent 748 m Link to the itinerary Duration 4:10 h http://out.ac/dfbiM Difficulty: moderate/difficult

Starting point/trailhead: Feltre – parking Prà del Vescovo Coordinates: Geogr. 46.020373,11.908460 Loop

Il circuito è molto vario: passa attraverso due centri urbani Feltre e Pedavena, ma attraversa anche molte aree di interesse naturale. Si possono ammirare le Vette Feltrine, gruppo importante del Parco Nazionale delle Dolomiti Bellunesi, che è nato proprio per tutelare un territorio di straordinaria valenza paesaggistica e naturalistica. Le Vette di Feltre erano già molto celebri per la presenza di specie rare e di una eccezionale varietà di ambienti fin dal XVIII secolo.

The recommended route is quite varied. Although it passes across the towns of Pedavena and Feltre, it also crosses several areas of naturalistic interest. After reaching the Valley of Lamen, with road gradients sometimes challenging, you can admire the stunning Vette Feltrine, mountain group of the Belluno Dolomites National Park. Then, descending along dirt roads and following a path not very difficult, you will reach the Val di Faont and finally Pedavena, where the headquarter of the Dolomites National Park is located. The Park has been created to protect this territory and his exceptional landscape and naturalistic treasures. The Vette Feltrine were already very famous for their flora since the 18th century. The particular geographical location gave origin to rare species and an extraordinary variety of environments. The park territory is in fact located in very impervious areas on the limit of the southeast Alps, which have only partially been reached and modified by glaciations. Then itinerary continues till you reach the hamlet of Teven and then cross the new path that leads to the municipality of Feltre. The itinerary continues to the area of the Ice Rink, where the path ends for those who started their ride from Feltre. Last leg of the journey is the Arcobaleno Cooperative, home to the “Museum of Dreams, memory and cribs”. (55% dirt road, 15% single track, 30% asphalt).

View on Feltre and Villabruna

The town of Feltre

Cart - Tree-lined road

Elevation profile

HOW TO GET THERE: By train: from Padua taking the Padova - Montebelluna - Belluno - Calalzo line from Venice taking the Venice - Treviso - Montebelluna - Belluno - Calalzo line from Venice taking the Venice - Castelfranco - Montebelluna - Belluno - Calalzo line - from Milan changing at Padua (Milan-Venice line) or Castelfranco (Milan-Castelfranco-Treviso-Udine line). For more information https://www.trenitalia.com/ By car: from Padua via Castelfranco or via Bassano (from here follow the indication for Trento) - from Venice via Treviso-Montebelluna - from Milan along the Serenissima motorway to Vicenza, the Valdastico motorway to Dueville and then the Valsugana highway towards Trento, until Feltre. You can park near the cathedral By public bus: https://dolomitibus.it/

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION LOCAL DISHES: polenta with schiz – local cheese, polenta with pastin, soup of beans of Lamon, pasta with venison sauce, Cesiomaggiore potatoes, salamis, mushrooms; Dolomiti Beer and wine

POINT OF INTEREST NEARBY: Valle di Lamen Belluno Dolomites National Park – www.dolomitipark.it Museum and cultural sites - www.visitfeltre.info Via Claudia Augusta Altinate - www.viaclaudia.org

INFO POINT CONSORZIO TURISTICO DOLOMITI PREALPI Piazza Trento e Trieste, 9 - 32032 Feltre (BL) tel: +393292729005 - email: [email protected] - www.dolomitiprealpi.it

WEATHER FORECAST ARPAV – Dolomiti meteo http://www.arpa.veneto.it/previsioni/it/html/meteo_dolomiti.php

Futourist pilot area DOLOMITI PREALPI

RING-ROUTE AROUND MEL CIRCUITO ATTORNO A MEL

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Theme: Nature and History Emotional attractions: Going back in the history Kind of outdoor activity: MTB Target: Expert Mtbikers

Tour Data Distance 22,400 km Ascent 540 m Descent 542 m Duration 2:50 h Link to the itinerary Difficulty: moderate http://out.ac/dfbpG

Starting point/trailhead: Mel – central square Coordinates: Geogr. 46.0624074,12.0781786 Loop

Il circuito si snoda attraverso una zona ricca di riferimenti storici, che confermano la presenza di insediamenti paleo veneti, ma anche di scorci panoramici e paesaggistici inestimabili. Il percorso parte dalla piazza di Mel del XVI secolo attorniata da palazzi in stile veneziano. Il Castello di Zumelle, costruito a strapiombo sul torrente Terche in una posizione strategica per monitorare il transito sulla via Claudia Augusta Altinate quando i romani stavano consolidando la loro influenza sulla Valbelluna, è il meglio conservato dell’area. Mel è stato inserito nel Club dei Borghi più belli d’Italia.

The starting point of the route is the square of Mel from which you cross the portico that leads to a path. At the end of the trail, keeping the right in the direction of Foll, continue on the left on a car track and cross the asphalted road taking the path to Tiago, which leads to the ancient castle of Zumelle, that stands on the top of a hill overhanging the torrent Terche. The initial building was probably erected during the first century, when Romans where consolidating their influence in Valbelluna. It has been for a long time a military garrison of the Via Claudia Augusta Altinate. It is the best preserved castle in Valbelluna. Then the route crosses characteristic villages, reaches the banks of the Piave and leads back to Mel. As evidenced by the interesting necropolis, Mel is a village of Paleo-Veneto origins. At the end of the 9th century a.C. an antique Veneto population coming up the river Piave choose this hill as place to stay. The evidence of their presence is given by the findings which are kept at the Archeological Museum, where also a milestone of Via Claudia Augusta Altinate is preserved. A splendid sixteenth-century square with its palaces of unmistakable Venetian imprint characterize this beautiful village, which has been included in the “ Association of the most beautiful villages of Italy” which has the aim of valorizing and promoting the great historic, artistic and cultural heritage of the Italian small centers. (45% dirt road, 20% path, 35% asphalt).

Mel

Castle of Zumelle

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HOW TO GET THERE: By car : From the A27 Mestre (VE) 'Pian di Vedova (BL) motorway, Exit for Belluno, first take the state road n. 51 to Ponte nelle Alpi, then follow the provincial road n.1 left Piave towards Feltre for 20 km. about. From the A 31 Val d'Astico motorway, Dueville exit, along State Road n.47 Val Sugana almost as far as Primolano, a stretch of State Road n.50 bis, then SS n.50 up to Feltre, where Loc Busche leads to the Provincial Road 1 Left Piave towards Belluno for about 10 Km. From Treviso and Padua along the State Road n.348 Feltrina and then along the Provincial Road n.1 Left Piave. From Trento along State Road n.47 Val Sugana to Primolano, then along State Road n.50 to Feltre. You can park in Mel’s place. By public bus: https://dolomitibus.it/

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

LOCAL DISHES: polenta with local cheese and local meat, polenta with pastin, salamis, mushrooms, fruits and forest herbs; Dolomiti Beer and wine

POINT OF INTEREST NEARBY: Via Claudia Augusta Altinate http://www.viaclaudia.org/it/via-claudia-augusta.html Castle of Zumelle https://www.castellodizumelle.it/en Mel Museum and cultural sites http://www.museomel.it/

INFO POINT INFO POINT MEL Piazza Papa Luciani, 3 32020 Mel BL Tel: +3904375441 int. 6 - e-mail: [email protected] - www.comune.mel.bl.it

CONSORZIO TURISTICO DOLOMITI PREALPI Piazza Trento e Trieste, 9 - 32032 Feltre (BL) tel: +393292729005 - [email protected] - www.dolomitiprealpi.it

WEATHER FORECAST ARPAV – Dolomiti meteo http://www.arpa.veneto.it/previsioni/it/html/meteo_dolomiti.php