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Monthly · Supplement to number 3, year 1 · July 2010 CONTENTS 4 ∙ SOVEREIGN NATURE 5 ∙ ART AND NATURE TRAILS 6 ∙ THE SPORT QUEEN 7 ∙ BETWEEN PELMO AND 8 ∙ ON THE ROOF OF THE DOLOMITES 10 ∙ MOUNT CIVETTA WITH THOUSANDS OF COLOURS 12 ∙ IN THE HEART OF THE DOLOMITES 13 ∙ CLOSE MOUNTAINS 14 ∙ SUMMER MIRROR 15 ∙ ALTE VIE - HIGH WAYS

Dolomiti Bellunesi, Uniche al Mondo Noema edition Monthly · Supplement to number 3, year 1 · July 2010 Editorial office: Via Olmo, 41 - 37141 Verona T 045/8841176 - F 045/8841127 The Dolomites entered Via XX Settembre, 98/E - 00187 Roma T 06/62289685 - F 06/48901140 UNESCO’s natural heritage Made by Noema Responsible Editor: Salvo Ingargiola of Humanity

Editorial coordinator: Alessandro Zampini th Written by: Rocco Bellantone, Carlo Andrea Cardona, On 26 June 2009, the Dolomites entered Carlotta di Colloredo, Zeno Delaini (editorial UNESCO’s natural heritage of humanity, manager), Marta Fresolone, Salvo Ingargiola, Cristiano an extraordinary recognition that awards Tinazzi, Luciano Tirinnanzi, Matteo Trombacco, Alessandro Zampini and protects the peerless characteristics of a unique region in the world. In the province Graphical project: Noema Layout: Pier Paolo Spinazzè of , there is the greatest number of Printing: Graphicart Srl Dolomites peaks, according to UNESCO’s Via delle Tecnologie 220 - Bovolone (Verona) Natural Heritage of Humanity, with legend- Images: archivio Camera di C.I.A.A. di Belluno La ary peaks such as , , Ante- Strada dei Formaggi e dei Sapori delle Dolomiti lao, Pelmo, Civetta, Pale di San Lucano, Bellunesi;archivio Dolomiti Turismo, archivio Il Cammino delle Dolomiti, D.G. Bandion, M. De Schiara and . Biasio, M. Dell’Agnola, C. Ferlito, R. Ghedina, R.T. Luciani, Studio Effe8, F. Tremolada

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A special thank you to Luigi Guglielmi, Giacomo Mazzorana and Gianpaolo Sasso for their precious collaboration in writing the Walk of the Dolomites and the Road of Cheese and Flavours of the Belluno Dolomites. The Walk of the Dolomites

There is only one way to discover the se- crets and wonders hidden in the . It is the Walk of the Dolomites: an extraordinary itinerary that winds across the most beautiful and suggestive places of the Belluno Dolomites. Along its paths, its silent white roads and the numerous con- nections at a high altitude, travellers can know a peerless land, rich in ancient natural treasures as well as history, art and spiritual- ity. Along the 500 kilometres of trail divided into thirty stops, it is possible to visit the untouched villages, speak with local people and admire the century-old landmarks left The Road of Cheeses and the Flavours by faith, art and religion, all while being sur- rounded by extraordinary panoramas. From the sanctuary of Saints Vittore and Corona of Belluno Dolomites to the Ladin valleys, from the National Park of the Belluno Dolomites to the remains of DOP, Montasio DOP, Cansiglio Bio, the area cheeses and other local products, the Andraz Castle, passing by del Grappa, Bastardo del Grap- such as beans from IGP, honey and the springs of the Piave River; the Walk pa, Frontin, , , Gresal, from the Dolomites, Lamb from , of the Dolomites offers the opportunity to Focobon, Agner, Binatega, Renaz, Con- Pastin (typical only in the province of closely admire all the faces of the Belluno trin, Fodom, Cherz, Dolomiti and natually Belluno), Potato from , region. The simplicity of its paths makes the excellent Schiz from Belluno - these walnuts and “Chestnuts” from , the the Walk accessible to everybody, whether are just a few of the protagonists on the Prussian Apple, Pumpkin and the wines in groups or as a family, who can walk across Road of Cheeses and the Flavours of the from the vineyards of the Dolomites IGT, the forest listening to the rustling of trees Belluno Dolomites. It’s an unforgettable the lucky visitors can really “taste” a piece and the sweet sound of streams. Listening journey among taste, nature and culture of the Dolomites, discovering the most an- to your own heartbeat, as well nature’s, will that accompanies the visitor in the heart cient identity of a unique land and trying help you to discover what truly is important of the Belluno province. It’s a trip with magical and unrepeatable experiences. in your life. mountains, pastures, cottages, mountain huts, small dairies, cows, stables, haylofts, farmers, along which it is possible to vis- it and know places and people that have been celebrating the rites and traditions linked to cheese production for hundreds of years. The itinerary was established by the Chamber of Commerce and the Prov- ince of Belluno and with the support of the Region, and the financing of the European Union. The Road of Cheeses and the Flavours of the Belluno Dolomites is a true “machine of taste” that boasts great hospitality and high cuisine that valorise the regional food and wine offered as well as the traditions. By tasting

3 From the Piave SOVEREIGN River to the Visdende Valley NATURE The main characteristic of the Comelico and areas are people’s hospitality and extraordinary views. The Piave River Comelico and Sappada which is born in the Sesis Valley at 1830 mtrs, flows across these suggestive lands and crosses Sappada for about six kilo- metres. The source of the “nation’s sacred river” is a wonderful naturalistic area where there are still fortresses and trench- es which were the scenes of bloody fight- ing during World War One. The trail climb is marked by steep hairpin bends, forests, meadows and suggestive water falls. Along this trial visitors can stop in cottages and refuges, one of them rising exactly on the source pool of the Piave River. For those who are interested in excursions, there are corners of untouched nature rich in alp- ine fauna and flora and also countless op- portunities for walks and excursions which can start from there. From Sappada and every village of the Comelico valley start countless walks which pass along streams and brooks and enter wonderful fir tree woods. It is the “paradise” of the Visdende Valley whose name comes from Latin “val- lis videnda” which means “the valley which must be seen”, an untouched oasis of six thousand hectares of conifer forests. In these enchanting places they organise guided excursions on foot or by mountain bike or horseback, which the youngest par- ticularly appreciate. The “road of the cot- tage” is a traditional high trail which leads the visitor to discover grazing and milking. Don’t forget to visit the untouched natural oasis of Danta di . Where nature reigns.

The “Dairies”

The dairy industry is at its most excellent and gives its best with the cheeses from Comelico and Sappada. Along "The Walk" In Sappada they offer a local cheese rich in The trail crosses the meadows and forests scents and flavours of the “green Comelico". From the Pass which remind us of of Sant’Antonio with its panorama over the hay and flowers the Marmarole, we reach the Conca di of the valley. Padola and through the "troi di mistieri" to In Comelico, par- Dosoledo where the parish church boasts ticularly in the area of the Altare dell'Addolorata painted by An- Padola, the sweet taste drea Brustolon. After the Visdende Val- of Comelico Cheese, a ley, a real natural scene, and the Peralba product with a long trad- mount where the Piave River rises, we ar- ition, a guaranteed pleasure rive in Sappada with its characteristic little to the palate and reminds us of the wooden houses and churches. area it comes from in its name.

4 ART AND NATURE TRAILS Cadore, Auronzo and Misurina

From the Tre Cime di Lavaredo Along "The Walk" to Tiziano’s birth home In the house of his birth, with his portrait in the church, Tiziano Vecellio welcomes Cadore is the land of the great Renais- miss destination during a holiday on the you to Pieve. Vigo, defined as the Athens sance painter Tiziano, of the Tre Cime di Dolomites: they can be reached on foot of Cadore where art still reminds us of the Lavaredo, of the pure and healthy air of or by car, along a toll road that starts at Middle Ages when small churches such as the Dolomites, and of the quiet and cura- Lake Misurina. They have been the most St. Margherita di Salagona, della Difesa tive Lake Misurina. There, also in the sum- famous Dolomites group in the world and Sant' Orsola were built. Auronzo and mer, you can cross the whole valley in com- since 1869, the year in which the Austrian Misurina are dominated by beautiful na- plete relaxation, taking pleasant walks, alpinist Paul Grohmann and the Alpine ture in the lake and the “Tre Cime”, Three excursions or riding in the greenery. For Guides Alpine Franz Innerkofler and Tops, which are admired universally. families, the Auronzo riding trail is the Paul Salcher conquered it. Those who ideal path to enjoy a wonderful panorama like bike riding can enjoy the Dolomites without exerting too much. Most experts bike riding trail: the itinerary follows the will find the Traversata del Centro Cadore route of the old railway which goes from irresistible which connects Auronzo to Calalzo directly to Cortina. Among na- Caralte di and crosses ture and trails, there is also a hidden oasis theme trails. Those who like being chal- of wellbeing and culture, known since lenged and look for more adventure will ancient times: it’s the area of the Lagole appreciate the Fun Bob descent for cross- hot springs, which the ancients associated ing Mount Agudo skiing runs: three kilo- with a “healing” god identified with Apol- metres of pure fun that can be covered lo, an archaeological site with finds dating on board of a fast sledge. Of course, the back to the Paleo-Venetian (2,500 b. C) Tre Cime di Lavaredo remains the not-to- and Roman periods.

Very special speck and cheese from the Cadore region

When one mentions the Cadore region, On the Road of Cheeses in this area one one automatically associates it to a very can taste several specialities such as the special food: speck. Dressed on the trad- cheese made from goat’s milk of Antelao itional wooden tray, it is an excellent or the cheese to be grilled from Misurina starter or to provide enrichment for made by genuine and artisanal skills in substantial continental breakfasts. the cottage overlooking the lake…

5 THE SPORT QUEEN Cortina

When the snow melts and ski and snow- family to the most challenging routes. Be- Discovering boards are hung up, the Queen of the sides this news, Cortina offers the best of Dolomites shows all its summer beauty. all the mountain sports such as walks cov- the wonders The ski runs become green meadows, ering three hundred kilometres of trails. the woods a fresh shelter from the heat, Amongst the most suggestive ones are the of Ampezzana the tops sculpured by time become the “Montanelli trail” from Pié Tofana, the ideal places to touch the sky. Fanes falls, the Vie Ferrate to be faced During this season, the ideal means by together with an alpine guide. And finally Valley which you can explore the Ampezzo Val- for the most adventurous activities; canoe- ley are mountain bikes. That is why, with ing and the adventure park. inspiration from the concept of winter Ski Resort, the “Cortina Bike Resort” was born; this project joins all the best trails of the region and all structures and facilities for bikes; from passes to climb by cable cars and bus (the Bike and Red turnips and honey, two Trekking pass and the Bike n’ Bus), the specialities from Cortina Bike Hotels, the refreshment points with specific menus and equipped with all the Almost by a natural spell, the Queen of the tools required to maintain and repair Dolomites is rich in flavours and products bikes, the Bike Hub, the starting point of the land. It is impossible to number them for all the trails which is in the centre of all in few lines. The forest gives excel- the town and contains four rental lent mushrooms and delicious points with unique fees. To blackberries; the land is well explore the valley safely, known for potatoes. But a besides the traditional pair of products attract maps, there are also Along "The Walk" great attention: the road books and red turnip which is a GPS tracks which When somebody says “Cortina d’Ampezzo,” "must have" ingredi- can be down- he does not need to say anything else. The ent for filling the loaded from the most famous Dolomites and the dramat- traditional casunziei Internet as well ic panoramas are here, one of the most all’ampezzana served as expert instruct- charming tourist places in the Alps and with grated smoked ri- ors and qualified in the world. There, there is also history cotta cheese, and then guides. This is pre- linked to the Great War, an ethnic and lin- wild flower honey and cisely everything guistic identity proudly preserved by the rhododendron honey you need to face Ladins and a precious witness of architec- which are excellent ways to about five hundred ture and art. The Walk of the Dolomites guarantee energy before hav- kilometres by moun- passes through this rich heritage and ap- ing an excursion to the moun- tain bike, from the easiest proaches it respectfully in search of au- tains of the Cortina Valley. routes suitable for the whole thentic things.

6 THE SPORT BETWEEN PELMO QUEEN AND ANTELAO Cortina Valboite and Alto Cadore

Admiring enchanted lakes, visiting cottages, Transportation service for people and bikes, Along the having walks and riding bikes. And all of equipped with a carriage able to carry more that in a wonderful natural setting. These than thirty bikes, makes the trail activities riding trail are the areas of Valboite and Alto Cadore, more manageable. But there isn’t only bike which offer a pleasant and healthy stay filled riding to see these mountains. You can with sports and movement. First, there is the also go, for example, to San Vito, Borca, of the Dolomites “Dolomites riding trail,” a 37 kilometer path Vodo and Cibiana, the principal towns of that connects to Cortina the Boiate Valley. They are pleasant tourist with the whole d’Ampezzo and covers old train tracks of an destinations surrounded by nature and late old narrow gauge railway line that was aban- Gothic churches rich in wonderful frescoes. doned in 1964. The bike riding trail allows The remains of the Wall of Giau (on the family guests to know the peculiarities of the val- road from to Passo Giau) is worth a ley villages, their churches and workshops visit: this imposing wall dating back to the and old railways stations scattered along the 18th century was built in San Vito by orders whole trail. Among them, there is the sug- of the commissaries of the Republic of Ven- gestive ex-railway station of San Vito; now it ice and Hapsburg Empire to solve bound- houses a museum and has two areas dedi- ary controversies. An excursion should be cated to the history of the white and blue paid to the palaeontologic site of Pelmetto, train of the Dolomites with the exhibition of where it is possible to see the famous “dino- the original technical materials and service saur’s prints” probably left more than 230 documents. The beauty of the landscape million years ago and the archaeological and the panoramas between Pelmo and site of Mondeval, between Mount Pelmo Antelao up to the great majesty of and the “Lastoi de Formìn” where they give many opportunities to have fun. found a tomb dating back 7000 years.

The cabbage from Vinigo Along "The Walk"

Besides the forest fruits and the cottage Digression H of the Dolomites Walk takes you cheese which visitors can taste whilst won- to discover the open and sunny Valley. dering across grazing meadows and mounts We are in the Alto Cadore region between two close to the Boite valley, there is a wonder- huge Dolomites mountains like Pelmo and ful specialty in this corner of the Cadore re- Antelao, which dominate the entire pathway gion. In the village of Vinigo, in the hamlet and coincide largely with the Long Way of the of , a real delicacy is known. Dolomites. The villages have an ancient hist- It is a large sized cabbage, cultivated loving- ory as the religious places prove. Listen to the ly in the hamlet, which gives special sensa- Ladin dialect and take notice how they use tions and a unique taste which make this ciasa for house or cian for dog and the female variety unique and delicious. plurals ending with a final s.

7 ON THE ROOF OF THE DOLOMITES Arabba and the Marmolada

Trails, Vie Ferrate (“iron road” routes fitted In the land of Fodom From with cables, iron steps, etc.), riding events cheese and barley soup … Framed by the tops of the and Marmolada, this area in the province Along the Road of Cheese and Flavours of Belluno offers untouched and breath- of the Belluno Dolomites, a fundamental taking panoramas and is a natural open air destination in the land of the cheese, is to Marmolada, gymnasium. Located in the centre of the Renaz, a village located in the region of Livinallongo Valley and a popular tour- Arabba and Livinallongo. walking ist centre for the summer sports, Arabba One of these cheeses is Fo- stands at the foot of the Sella Group. There dom, medium seasoned, between are lots of paths which wind through forests able to join all aromas immersed in a luxuriant nature: among the present in the pasture most charming ones there is the trail of Col of the surrounding history di Lana, which combines history, nature meadows. and breathtaking panoramas of the Dolo- The Ladin area is and mites. Furthermore, the spectacular trail also known for an- of Viel del Pan, known also as Bindelweg other delicatessen: or Bindelsteig, in honour of the German barley. The barley nature alpinist Karl Bindel who made the trail ac- from Belluno is par- cessable again at the beginning of the last ticularly suitable for century. The area of Arabba offers a wide se- genuine soups with a lection of trails for those who like trekking; delicate flavour and is the paths cross the whole valley and arrive easy to digest. on the Piz Boè at 3.152 m, without forget-

8 ON THE ROOF OF THE DOLOMITES Arabba and the Marmolada

ting the Via Ferrata of the Trenches and the of the south-west face of the Queen of the two kilometres, on the 30th July, the Fourth climb to the Falesia of the Andraz Castle. Dolomites; other destinations can be the Night Edition of Serrai di Sottoguda will The selection of events for bikers is really trails Col da Daut – Col Toront, which are take place, where it is possible to admire wide: the Tour of the Sella Mount, Dolo- rich in remains of the Great War. The Ser- the water leaps which descent from the mites Stars Long Distance race, the Chrono- rai di Sottoguda is another natural beauty; cliffs before throwing themselves into the climbing of the Pordoi Pass, the Sellaronda this narrow ravine can be covered on foot Pettorina Stream: along the trail there is Bike Day and the Dolomites Marathon. A or by a tourist train, now the area is a Nat- also the cave of the Madonna, the crucifix few kilometres from Arabba, within the Mu- ural Reservation. Along the trail, by about and the small St. Anthony’s church. nicipality of Livinallongo of Col di Lana, the Military Memorial of Pian di Salesei is well worth a visit; the imposing mausoleum was built in 1938 and dedicated to those Along "The Walk" who died in World War One. The Pettorina Valley area and the imposing glacier of the Stop 12 of the Walk of the Dolomites of- Marmolada, which can be reached by a fast fers a dramatic terrace on the Marmolada, cable car, are a few of the most desired des- the biggest glacier of the Eastern Alps. tinations for those who desire to be in direct The climb starts at Pieve di Livinallongo contact with the real mountain. Those who on the slopes of Col di Lana and continues like climbing can choose amongst various towards the austere Andraz Castle. Built itineraries such as the Via Ferrata of Sass de before 1000 AD on the top of a huge cliff, Rocia to the famous routes on the south face its stones mingle with the rock. It was the of the Marmolada, which can be faced only seat of the furnaces of the mines of Fursìl by experts. The trails crossing the Ombretta and inspired legends (maybe the fairy tale Valley are also interesting as they offer views Snow White). Nicolò Cusano lived there. 9 MOUNT CIVETTA WITH THOUSANDS OF COLOURS and

Mount Civetta, one of the most charming name is located. In the waters of Lake Al- From mountains of the Dolomites, is known leghe, it is possible to practise canoeing, all over the world for its north-east face: kayaking or relaxing on board of the trad- the peace of a large wall which at sunset gets differ- itional rowing boats or a more modern ent hues of red, orange, yellow, with a pedalo. In any case relaxation is the key scenery of colours which is able to move word. For those who love riding a moun- Lake Alleghe everybody; it is also a desired destination tain bike and a racing bike there are lots for alpinists all over the world. The area of opportunities: from itineraries to be to trails for of Mount Civetta includes the towns of covered in complete peace surrounded , , Zoldo by the view of untouched nature, to hard- bold bikers and Alleghe where the lake with the same er and more challenging trials suitable

Along "The Walk"

After the Sanctuary of Santa Maria delle Gra- zie, on whose façade the artist Augusto Murer represented life and death, we meet Alleghe dominated by the imposing Civetta mount which reflects itself on the lake. A deviation of the Walk leads to Val di Zoldo where nature and art triumph: Pelmo and Moiazza Mounts and the extraordinary wooden masterpieces which Andrea Brustolon and the Besarels left in many churches of the Valley.

10 MOUNT CIVETTA WITH THOUSANDS OF COLOURS Alleghe and Val di Zoldo

for those who want to discover the wild- days full of emotions and thrills, for ex- est side of the Dolomites. The area is the ample the stop from the refuge of Sora in From the Zoldano area, ideal place above all for bikers, thanks to Sass Angelini which leads to Prampèr Val- the excellent pastin specific proposals designed exactly for ley. The itinerary follows a flat path which them, such as daily passes including bike leads to the southern end of the pla- The Pastin from Belluno is a salty mixture transportation, mountain bike schools, teau from which you descend of pork and beef meat enriched bike rental and repairs, scheduled tours to a deep canyon with rock with aromas and spices and together with expert mountain bike rid- cliffs equipped with is prepared in various ers. metal ropes and then versions according to For those who like trekking there is a through screes, in the traditional pro- large selection of opportunities such as less than an hour, cedures of each val- the complete tour of Mount Civetta start- you reach the val- ley or even of each ing from Pass Staulanza which provides ley floor in -cor village. the opportunity to admire the beauty of respondence with Pastin is cooked in the solitary Mount Pelmo. For those who Pian de la Fopa a pan or grilled. want to discover the Val di Zoldo, they (1.210 m). Served raw, it is a have programmed the Zoldano ring, a six Fun is guaran- specialty for gour- stop tour which discovers the principal teed for everyone, mets. The Pastin mountain groups of the valley: Mezzodì, even the youngest. from Zoldo stands Pramper, San Sebastiano-Tamer, Moiazza, For example, “Setti- apart for its long trad- Civetta, Pelmo and Bosconero. It takes mana Verde del bam- ition and for its genuine from four to seven and a half hours. bino”, Children’s Green ingredients. The best period for the tour is from mid- Week, with entertainment It is as successful as cheeses June to the end of August when the ref- for the whole family every from cottages which are scattered in uges are open and visitors can stay over- week throughout July and August. Once the meadows between the Pelmo and night. Experiences which are able to give again the Dolomites are for everybody. the Civetta Mounts.

11 IN THE HEART OF THE DOLOMITES Biois Valley and Conca Agordina

The Biois Valley and Conca Agordina are The mine centre of Imperina Valley is Culture, sport, two of the most characteristic areas of the worth visiting; this area has a historic, Belluno Dolomites; these are lands where architectonic and social value. The visitor tradition and faith. culture, art and traditions come together can relive five centuries of history in the perfectly with the beauty of surrounding area related to the extraction of minerals nature. The Biois Valley is known as the with equipment to crush, grind and wash A complete “Valley with saints at the windows” be- minerals, the tunnels, the power station cause of the characteristic votive frescoes and the ancient furnaces for the refine- holiday that decorate the house fronts. A trail of ment of copper. The Biois Valley and art and life winds across the villages of Conca Agordina do not only offer culture Cencenighe, , Canale and tradition. You can enjoy long and re- d’ and . The latest one is laxing walks in the forest or ride a moun- the valley’s most popular tourist destina- tain bike. Or you can climb, go on excur- At the top with Agordino tion. It is also the place where you can see sions, ride a horse and have a lot of fun cheese: Focobon and Malga the original ancient custom of welcoming with your children at amusement parks, the cattle with “Se desmonteghea” as they picnic areas and sports fishing locations. The Agordino area and in particular the return to the valley after the summer pas- Canale d’Agordo is also the birthplace of Biois Valley are the land of dairies. In Canale ture in the mountains. Cows, calves and Pope Lucani, a corner of spirituality, faith d’Agordo don Antonio Della Lucia estab- shepherds enter the centre of Fal- and beauty. lished the first milk consortium cade, wearing flower crowns in 1872. One of the best spe- and cow bells, they are cialties amongst the large welcomed with dancing selection of cheeses is and folklorist songs. Along "The Walk" Focobon a good and The Conca Agordina full-flavoured cheese is surrounded and The Biois Valley conserves the memory whose name reminds lovingly protected of Pope Luciani in Canale d'Agordo and us of the mountains by “its” Unesco one of the most beautiful painting cycle with the same name. peaks: Mounts by Paris Bordon in the church of San Another popular Tàmer and Agner, Simon di Vallada. The Valley of San Lu- cheese is Agordino the wonderful cano offers charming memories of spirit- made in the cot- Pale di San Lucano ual hermitages. Agordo is an elegant town tage and the result of and the group of with its gardens, the Crotta palace and cow’s milk obtained Moiazza. The focus- the 19th century Archpriest’s Church from cows which graze ing point is the little where the architect from Feltre Giu- in high mountain meadows town of Agordo, which seppe Segusini, the painter Giovanni De amongst which the rich fields of is internationally famous Min and the sculptor Valentino Panciera the Valles area stand apart. among mountaineers. Besarel worked together.

12 IN THE HEART CLOSE MOUNTAINS OF THE DOLOMITES Feltrino and Valbelluna Biois Valley and Conca Agordina

wonderful places. The Belluno Province has From the National Park of the dedicated a series of initiatives to this writer and trails which are designed to bring to life Belluno Dolomites to the art cities the valley and the places told by the great novelist. The High Ways 1-2-3 and 8 and the rock gyms from to Soccher up to Amongst the mountains and valleys, by foot, ing a bike, there are countless opportunities Bruna Valley are very interesting. bike or horseback, lost amongst the colours such as the piedmont trail. The riding lovers and perfumes of the Veneto region. This can not miss a stop in Cesiomaggiore at the is Feltrino and Valbelluna, lands which are museum of the bike “Toni Bevilacqua”, an even more precious by the presence of the Italian cyclist and track cyclist. For those who National Park of the Belluno Dolomites and love horse riding, the opportunities are end- Piave DOP and the King a part of a landscape which has an extraordin- less. There are countless paths which cross Bean from the Feltrino and ary natural importance. A paradise, where it the pre- alpine ridge such as the naturalistic Valbelluna regions is not difficult to discover rare species and an ring on Grappa Mount, the “Sentiero nat- exceptional variety of environments, along ura dei Fojaroi” and the itineraries in the Amongst the mountains and hills of the the trails of the Great War set amongst an- National Park of the Belluno Dolomites. For Feltrino and Valbelluna regions one can cient hamlets and breathtaking landscapes. those who prefer the sky, they can try the find a mine of traditional flavours which Besides healthy walks for those who love rid- thrill of flying by a hang glider create a wide selection of oppor- or glider on Avena Mount, tunities. The list of excellent whilst those who love products is rich but two water and water sports products really represent Along "The Walk" can enjoy the Corlo the quality suitable for Lake, at the border entering the Road of The Dolomites Walk starts at the Sanctu- with Valsugana and Cheeses and Flavours, ary of Saints Vittore and Corona, estab- Grappa Mount. one is the Piave DOP, lished in about 1000 AD, and returns here The Valbelluna born in Busche and once completing a ring path of five hun- region is an ideal prepared with dif- dred kilometres. In the last section (stops land for healthy ferent seasoning per- 28, 29 and 30), the walker descends from walks and excur- iods. The cheese has Nevegàl, seeing all of Valbelluna and Felt- sions: “the wild pro- just been recognized rino at his feet. file of the impeding at European level. And Looking North, one will see the most mountains increases then the bean from La- famous Dolomites mountains. Belluno and the feeling of loneli- mon and from the IGP Feltre, pre-Roman centres, are worth a long ness, legend, patriarchal Belluno Valley, known for its visit to discover some important pieces of life, ancient time, mystery”, very thin peel which is the protag- history and art. writes Dino Buzzati about these onist of delicious soups and peerless salads. 13 Between the blue SUMMER of Lake Santa Croce and the MIRROR green of the Alpago Forest of Cansiglio

There are thousands of athletes who choose to spend their summer holidays in Alpago. That is because the region, which includes the villages of Chies, Farra, Pieve, Puos and , boasts a number of opportunities for tourists. The excursionists and nature lovers can have adventures among the won- derful beech and fir forests of Cansiglio, or the trails of Alte Vie (High Ways) by admir- ing the karst phenomena and the presence of dolines and glacial cirques, which charac- terize this region. Those who practise water sports will find the ideal environment in Lake Santa Croce. A green-blue descent of over 750 hectares, famous all over Europe for the constant presence of wind where it is possible to practise sailing, wind-surfing and kite-surfing. The presence in the lake of a lot of fish, including perch and core- gonus, make the Alpago region even the ideal tourist destination for those who like fishing. For those who want a little more ad- venture, there is the experience of high alti- tudes on board a paraglider or a glider; the boldest ones will find a thrill in admiring the extraordinary panorama of the dell, among the lake, sky and mountains. Assured fun for those who play golf in the heart of the Forest of Cansiglio, 1000 m above the sea level, where there is an 18-hole golf course considered to be one of the most beauti- ful in Europe. Finally, there are trails and opportunities for those who prefer riding a mountain bike and having horse riding excursions. Nevegàl

Known as “The terrace on the Dolomites” Alpago triumphs with lamb for the extraordinary view it offers on and organic Cansiglio cheese Along "The Walk" clear days, Alpe del Nevegàl is the ideal destination for those who dream of sports On grassy pastures of the Forest of Cansi- Leave , where the dam is cap- and nature holidays. More than 100 kilo- glio and the Alpago hills, the excellent tured in the modern church by Miche- metres of trails, which can be covered on cuisine of the local restaurants use two lucci and Fortogna where more than foot or by mountain bike, make Nevegàl special ingredients which link gastronomy 2000 victims of the Vajont disaster rest, a real paradise for those who love ex- to breeding. A delicate dish based on the and follow the Piave River until Ponte cursions. Among the places to visit, we very soft lamb from Alpago which is bred nelle Alpi with the fourteenth century recommend the Integral Reservation most of the year in a wild or semi-wild state. church of Santa Caterina where the raft of Mount Faverghera where there is the Other important cheeses representing the men stopped. And here you are, in the Botanic Garden of the Eastern Alps, the best of the “Road of Cheeses” are made in Alpago region with its wonderful lake, 5th Refuge Artiglieria Alpina, located on the Cansiglio area where they also produce the mountains and the imposing forest the top of the Nevegàl at 1764 m, the last an organic cheese as it is made with cow’s of Cansiglio and Nevegal Mount with its refuge of Alta Via (High Way) number 1 milk which are fed with the fresh grass of forests and Sanctuary which seems to and a stop on the long way which leads to the plateau for six months. protect the nearby city of Belluno. from Munich. 14 ALTE VIE - HIGH WAYS Walking two steps from the sky

Eight High Trails to discover the truest mountain

Silence reigns here, broken only by the rust- a twelve day itinerary, reaches Belluno, lence, which connects Comelico-Sappada ling of leaves moved by the wind. Nature crossing the Groups of the Tofane, Pelmo, to : these two itineraries dominates everything; it’s a temple where Civetta and Antelao Mountains. Alta Via are included within the European Trails, “scents, sounds and colours speak to one number 3, the Chamois’s Way, starts from the transnational trails that continue on another,” singing “the rapture of spirit and Villabassa-Niederdorf and finishes in Lon- into the Austrian territory. The last Alta senses.” Here, in the middle of the stateli- garone, which was hit by the Disaster of Via is the Bellunesi High Way, a dramat- ness of high peaks, steep ridges, and deep Vajont on 9th October 1963, passing the ic itinerary that winds around the group valleys, man lives and enjoys his empathy and Sorapiss Mountains. Then of Schiara and enters the National Park with the universe. We are on the Belluno there is Alta Via number 4, Grohmann’s of Belluno Dolomites. Along all the Alte Dolomites, along the Alte Vie, eight itiner- Way, which connects San Candido to Pieve Vie, apart from the charming historical aries that wind among the most suggestive di Cadore; number 5, Titian’s Way joins and naturalistic landmarks, there is a rich peaks and the most charming Groups of Sesto di Pusteria to , the amount of refuges, bivouacs and refresh- the Dolomites and allow one to completely birthplace of the famous painter. Toward ment places scattered across this imposing enjoy this mountain “heritage.” Backpack Croda dei Toni, Marmarole and Antelao, “diffuse Museum.” Moreover, the Alte Vie on your shoulder, boots, a map, great en- there is Alta Via number 7, Patera Way, that offer a few equipped and charming alpine thusiasm and some prudence: these are crosses the Belluni Pre-Alps and Alpago. trails that can be covered by anybody with the main ingredients to enjoy a wonder- Alta Via number 8 joins Feltre to Bassano a little training and experience, provided ful holiday along the Alte Vie of the Dolo- and winds along the ridges of Mount Grap- that they want to know the mountain. As mites, built by the paths marked by the Ital- pa. A special mention should be given to the famous mountaineer Walter Bonatti ian Alpine Club. You begin your journey Alta Via number 2, the Way of Legends, once said, “From up here, the world of from Alta Via number 1, the Classic Way, which goes from Bressanone to Feltre, man only seems mad, greyness enclosed which starts from Lake Braies and, along and Alta Via number 6, the Way of Si- within itself”.

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