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The localities: Dolomiti Ampezzane
Cortina d'Ampezzo Cortina d'AmpezzoThe Queen of the Dolomites, the mountain centre of Italy: Cortina d'Ampezzo, the geographic and tourist heart of the Dolomites and Venetian mountains. The location of the winter Olympics in 956, and is crowned by the beautiful peaks of Tofane and Cristallo. The climate is wonderful and moderate thanks to the shape of its valley that is protected from the Northern winds. It is a world renown tourist place both in the summer and winter. Cortina d'Ampezzo offer to its Italian and foreign visitors a unique welcome treatment that is known throughout the world.
Cadore - Auronzo - Misurina Auronzo di Cadore e MisurinaAuronzo di Cadore (850m alt.) with the 'Pearl of the Dolomite' represents one of the most interesting tourist destinations to spend a summer or winter holiday. These two towns are crowned by the three Cime di Lavaredo reachable in many ways according to the season. During the winter season it runs a snowmobile service that allows you to directly reach the outposts Auronzo from where it is then possible to descend by sled. During the summer season the outpost is reachable by every method. Besides the three majestic Cime di Lavaredo it is possible to walk on many different paths which pass through the splendid Dolomites such as the Cardini group, Sorapiss, Paterno group, or the Marmolade. If you prefer a more tranquil walk it is possible to walk along the river or lie nicely in the sun of the beach at Bucintoro. In the summer season , guided excursions through the forest of Soimadida is possible. In the winter this area belong to the Dolomite SuperSki, and offers more than 22 Km of ski runs, 8 areas for cross-country skiing for a total of 63 km. There are also many other infrastructures such as sled dog areas, ice rinks, and sledding areas.Calalzo di CadoreSituated in the centre of Cadore in a happy position, on top of a morenic terrace, on the Centro Cadore lake and at the entrance of the green valleys of Oten and Molinà. At the back of the town there is the impressive mountain group of Marmarole, and at the end of Oten valley there is Antelao the king of the Dolomites.Domegge di CadoreDomegge (from the Latin Duomilia, which means two miles from the Roman mansion of Làgole) and lies on the bank of the lake Centro Cadore beyond many paths which radiate and take you to the refuges at the base of the most majestic mountains such as Montanel and Spalti di Toro. Vallesella and Grea, two small towns, belong in the same county.Lorenzago di CadoreIt lies on a green plateau from where it is possible to look at Centro Cadore lake and the convergence of the Mauria valley into Piave. It is surrounded by the mountains Cridola (2510 m) and Tudaio (2273 m) It also represents an entrance from Veneto to Friuli because it is very close to the Mauria pass.Lozzo di CadoreThis town is a closed up little hollow on the right of Piave river and it is topped by the Pian dei Buoi plateau (1800 m high) at the foot of the Marmarole mountains.Ospitale di CadoreOspitale di Cadore was born around the year one thousand. Its name comes from an old hospice for travellers. There are still some of the ruins of this ancient gothic mansion. Along the river Piave , during the 1400's a lot of saw-mills rose. In this county there are the villages Termine, Davestra and Rivalgo.Perarolo di CadorePerarolo di Cadore (532 m) was created around the end of the '300 and the beginning of the '400 when the wood trade required a large river port. The confluence of the rivers Piave and Boite was the perfect place. This characteristic represented the main source of wealth for this town up until the beginning of the '900. Here many of the richest Italian families flourished, such as the Zuliani's and the Lazzaris', who had as their guest in 1881 and 1882 Margherita -The Queen of Italy.Pieve di Cadore Pieve di Cadore (878 m) is the historical, geographical and cultural centre of the Cadore. It lies between the Contràs and Montericco hills, at the confluence of the Boite and Piave rivers. It is a community with over 4100 residents, that spreads on one side up to the foot of Antelao mountain, and on the other side until Cima Laste, including the towns of Nebbiù, Pozzale, Tai, Sottocastello.Vigo di CadoreThis town can be found among beautiful fir and larch woods and is surrounded by the mountain groups such as the Tudaio, Schiavon, Brentoni and Tudai di Razzo. Together with the villages of Laggio, Pelos and Piniè, this town lies in a dominating and panoramic position over the Piave valley. From Vigo, it starts with the impressive Val Piova which ends at 1745 m. altitude at the plateau of Casera Razzo.Civetta Zoldo AltoThe community of Zoldo Alto lies in the valley which goes to Forcella Staulanza between the Pelmo and the Civetta mountain. The environment in this area is very impressive and therefore is visited both in the summer and the winter.AllegheIn the northern edge of Veneto, in the narrow valley of Agordo, only a few kilometres south of Marmolada, there is the little town of Alleghe closed on its eastern side by the towering massif Civetta that divides it from Zoldo Alto, while on the western side it is bordered by the quiet waters of a lake. The first historical memory of Alleghe was brought to life by the bull of Pope Lucio III dated 1185, in which the territorial ownership of Bishop of Belluno, the chapel of Alleghe.Forno di ZoldoJust past the channel of the river Maè and the artificial dam that this river creates, a little further you can find Forno di Zoldo. It is located at 848 above sea level and has a beautiful centre with excellent tourist and commercial opportunities.Selva di CadoreIt is a tourist town in the Fiorentina valley, which lies in the centre of the western Dolomite between the Civetta and Pelmo mountains. Even if it belonged to the Cadore area for many years, it is now included in the Agordino area. This county has a wonderful scenery of woods, fir-trees, larches and old villages lost in the greenery. This is the reason why Selva is one of the most privileged places for excursionists during the summer season and skiers during the winter season. There are ski areas of every level of difficulty and a new four-seated chair lift connecting Pescul to the skiing grounds of Civetta.Colle Santa LuciaAttached to one of the most wonderfully panoramic positions at the foot of Monte Pore from the tip of the hill it dominates all of the Fiorentina valley with the backdrop of the impressive massif of Monte Pelmo. Colle Santa Lucia was one of the last cities to become an Italian city from the Austria-Hungarian empire. The GIAU pass, a large grassy path dominated by "Gusela" del Nuvolau, offers in the summer many excursions and during the winter is the ideal place for skiing.San Tomaso AgordinoThis town lies on the orographic right of the Cordevole river. It is 1081 m. above sea level. It is surrounded by fir woods and one can enjoy beautiful views from up here. Celat is the main village in this county, and around it there are many little suburbs made up from beautiful country homes and tabià (a type of home) well preserved in time.Zoppè di CadoreIt belongs to the geographic area of zoldano but at the same time its Cadore roots are very strong. In fact, legend says that the Cadore people from Gogna escaped and hid from the Huns atrocities. They came in this area and built the castle of Fiès.
Arabba - Marmolada ArabbaArabba (1612 m. alt) is found at the foot of the mountain chain Sella, and is surrounded by thick woods. You must pass through it if you wish to reach the passes of Pordoi and Campolongo. This explains the origin of the Ladin name Rèba, which means a fork prong, because in Arabba the street splits toward the two passes. Accessible by A27 highway exit Mestre Belluno and then you must follow the indications for Agordino. Pass through Agordo and Alleghe until reaching Arabba. From the A22 Brennero Modena , exit Ora then follow indications for Val di Fiemme, Val di Fassa and Passo Pordoi.Pieve di LivinallongoPieve di Livinallongo (1475 m), this characteristic and colourful town is visible from far away thanks to its tall and pointy bell tower, that emerges from the green of the woods. The houses are next to one another, attached on the western side of Col di Lana mountain, and hollowed out by the Ru de Gliejia river, in a sunny and panoramic position.Rocca PietoreRocca Pietore has the particular characteristic in its size. It is much larger than all the other counties of the Agordino: it's area covers 75 sq. Km. In this county there are many villages: Malga Ciapela, Sottoguda, Bosco Verde, Col di Rocca, Sorarù, Pezzè, Saviner di Laste, Sopracordevole, Digonera, Laste, Moè, Davare, Ronch, Caracoi Cimai and Caracoi Agoin, Santa Maria delle Grazie, Masarè di Rocca, Bramezza. It is famous for the natural wonders of this area such as the Marmolada mountain (The Queen of the Dolomite) and the Serrai di Sottoguda gorge.
Valbios FalcadeFalcade, situated in the heart of Agordino, the river Biois which give the name of the valley it runs through runs through this little town, topped by the mountains Tre Cime of Focobon and by Cime d'Auta. With many tiny villages full of country homes that surround it, Falcade is the ideal centre for those who love untouched nature.Canale d'AgordoCanale d'Agordo rises in the merge confluence of the rivers Liera and Biois, and is one of the most ancient communities in Agordino, it is also the town that gave birth to Albino Luciani, first patriarch of Venice and who in 1978 became Pope John Paul I.Vallada AgordinaVallada Agordina is a county that includes seven villages, It lies in a little valley among the mountains Frena, Celenton and in its northern border the Cime di Pezza peaks In Vallada the time has stopped, it still has its neighbourhoods, its old houses.Cencenighe AgordinoCencenighe is decisively an important centre in the Agordino area, it is here in fact that the connection of all the roads from Biois valley and Cordevole valley and guarantees the ability to travel from these valleys towards the Agordo and lower level provinces.
Valboite San Vito di CadoreSan Vito di Cadore (1011 m) is in a beautiful position. It lies on the left side in the heart of the Boite valley, and it is surrounded by the majestic peaks of the Antelao, Sorapis, Rocchette and Pelmo mountains.Borca di CadoreBorca di Cadore (942 m alt.) lies among the massif of the Dolomites Pelmo and Antelao, where the valley of the Boite spreads in broad fir woods. To the right of the river, which has the same name, and to the left of the road Alemagna, there lies the happy village of Villanova.Vodo di CadoreThe community of Vodo di Cadore (901 m ) stretches from Chiusa up until the border of the Borca territory. The Boite stream runs through it. It is in a barycentre position in the Boite valley, and includes two tiny villages: Peaio and Vinigo. The first is just a little group of houses on the state road. The second hangs on the edge of a wooded peak.Cibiana di CadoreIt is on the oregraphy right of the Boite stream ( 985 alt), in a valley covered by woods. Just above, at 1536 m., there is Forcella Cibiana which operates as a watershed with Zoldana valley.Valle di CadoreThe town of Valle di Cadore (780 m) has been for many centuries the commercial centre of the Cadore area. It stretches on green large fields, next to the river Boite and it is surrounded in the north by the Antelao mountain and in the South by the Duranno mountain chain.
Comelico - Sappada Sappada / PlodnBetween the Cadore, Carnia and Austria, Sappada lies at 1250 m altitude, in the Northern tip of the Belluno province, in the high valley of the Piave river.Santo Stefano di Cadore Comelico InferioreIt is a beautiful triangular shaped valley, whose acute angle is made by the confluence of the stream Padola with the river Piave. It is surrounded by a few important Dolomite peaks, and by conifers woods and large green fields.Comelico SuperioreIt is renown for its natural and untouched beauty close by Valgrande. Here many beautiful Dolomite peaks rise, the forests are rich with valuable wooded areas, there are two sulphur and iron water springs used in thermal treatments (a centre is now under construction).San Pietro di Cadore Comelico InferioreJust after the town of Campolongo, there is Mare and from there if we keep going to the right will reach S. Pietro. This community is in a dominating position and the view holds the small villages of Costalta and Valle, in addition to all the Comelico Inferiore valley.Danta di Cadore Comelico InferioreDanta is a village composed of white houses with a bell tower and church dating back to the year 300. It is a refuge for peace and solitude lost in the clear blue skies and far from any noisy loud style of life.San Nicolò Comelico InferioreThe green areas of Comelico offer wonderful views especially looking from the county of S. Nicolò. During the summer season the panorama is fascinating.
Conca Agordina AgordoAgordo , with 4500 residents, lies in a broad and sunny valley 611 meters above sea level, in the heart of the Dolomites in the province of Belluno. It is about 140 Km from Venice and about 90 Km from Bolzano. It is surrounded by the majestic peaks of Agner, San Sebastiano, Tamer, Framont, Moiazza and Pale of San Lucano. It is an ideal place for the summer holidays and is also very convenient in the winter to reach in a short time the most equipped ski resort.Voltago AgordinoVoltago and the village of Frassenè are in a panoramic position right under the Agner mountain also call" The rocky giant" for its size. Here there are many chances for resting or having fun. It is also possible to take nice walks or to climb with a guide on Agner and on the Croda Grande, enjoying beautiful views of these splendid Dolomite mountains. In the summer a comfortable two-seated chair lift can bring you from Frassenè to the refuge Scarpa, the starting place for many kinds of excursions.GosaldoGosaldo lies at the foot of the majestic Croda Granda, the mountain symbol of this town. In this county there are many little villages spread throughout a large area which used to be very populated before the great flood of 1966. The are many beautiful walks and excursions that one can take on the chain of the Pale di San Martino. Also interesting is Mis valley up until the homonymous lake to discover untouched nature. That is why a part of this county belongs to the Dolomite Bellunesi national park. In Forcella Aurine there are two ski lifts and also an artificial snow ski area to allow skiing throughout the winter.La Valle AgordinaLa Valle is located in the green mountains of Framont, Moiazza and Celo. It is closed on the northern side by the San Sebastiano mountain chain. It is a community comprised of many little villages throughout the valley, with 1000 inhabitants at 800 m above sea level. It is an ideal place for low altitude walks on the paths which connect all the small villages. It also runs through the Alta Via n. 1 in its wildest and silent areas. A few kilometres away from the centre of the town there is the Duran pass, a very beautiful mountain pass which connects the Agordino to the Valzoldana, fields and open areas which in the summer becomes an oasis of peace and tranquillity: from this pass there are easy paths to get to Moiazza and San Sebastiano.Taibon AgordinoTaibon lies on the orographical right of the Cordevole stream, at the entrance of the S. Lucano valley also surrounded by the walls of Agner and Pale di S. Lucano mountains. Many excursionists visit this area thanks to its beautiful natural scenarios and also because it connects to the Corpassa valley which takes is in the majestic group of mountains Civetta.Rivamonte AgordinoRivamonte is a small town on the slopes of the Armarolo mountain, and it dominates the Agordina valley. This town belongs to the Dolomite Bellunesi National Park and therefore it offers many types of excursions in an untouched environment so to appreciate many protected species of animals and plants. It is also interesting to visit the mining site in the Imperina valley , whose building are now being remodelled thanks to contributions by the European Community. The old storage is now being transformed into a youth hostel and the remaining buildings will be employed in the construction of a Industrial Archaeological Museum and an cultural activity centre.
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