English Version DOLOMITIUniche BELLUNESI al Mondo SUMMER IN THE DOLOMITES WITH SPORTS, EMOTION, NATURE AND RELAXATION 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 ANTELAO 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 Belluno, 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 Marmolada, Tofane, 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 Tre Cime di Lavaredo. Biasio, M. Dell’Agnola, C. Ferlito, R. Ghedina, R.T. Luciani, Studio Effe8, F. Tremolada PENDING REGISTRATION WITH VERONA COURT 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 province of Belluno. 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 Piave DOP, Montasio DOP, Cansiglio Bio, the area cheeses and other local products, the Andraz Castle, passing by Lake Misurina Morlacco del Grappa, Bastardo del Grap- such as beans from Lamon IGP, honey and the springs of the Piave River; the Walk pa, Frontin, Lentiai, Comelico, Gresal, from the Dolomites, Lamb from Alpago, 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 Cesiomaggiore, region. The simplicity of its paths makes the excellent Schiz from Belluno - these walnuts and “Chestnuts” from Feltre, 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 Veneto 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 Sappada 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 Cadore. 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 Perarolo di Cadore 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.