Cadore in the Dolomites
Province of Belluno, Veneto
Cadore: one area, many valleys
Cadore is a large area of the province of Belluno stretching from Longarone to Comelico, made up of distinct sub-regions, from the Val Boite to Auronzo. Source: Montagna di Viaggi (opens in a new tab)
In the northernmost part of the Belluno area, near the Austrian border, it offers many walking routes: from Lake Misurina to the peaks of Nuvolau, Pelmo and the Tre Cime di Lavaredo. Source: Ecobnb (opens in a new tab)
Tre Cime di Lavaredo, UNESCO World Heritage
Cima Grande (2,999 m), Cima Ovest (2,973 m) and Cima Piccola (2,857 m) have been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2009 and are regarded as the symbol of the Dolomites. Source: Raccontapassi (opens in a new tab)
The massif marks the border between South Tyrol and Veneto: the southern side lies in the Belluno area, where the most popular loop starts from Rifugio Auronzo. Source: Marsupio (opens in a new tab)
Auronzo di Cadore is the gateway to the Tre Cime. By car you climb from Misurina on a scenic toll road, compulsory for motor vehicles. Source: Auronzo.info (opens in a new tab)
Lake Misurina
Lake Misurina, known as the "Pearl of Cadore", is among the most beautiful lakes of the Veneto Dolomites and a great base for trails suited to everyone. Source: The Wom Travel (opens in a new tab)
Pieve di Cadore and Titian
Pieve, at the foot of Mount Antelao, is one of the area's main administrative, commercial and cultural centres. A must-see is the birthplace of Titian (Tiziano Vecellio), a typical Cadore house. Source: Veneto.info (opens in a new tab)
Lake Centro Cadore is an artificial reservoir created by the Pieve dam; the MARC archaeological museum is among the most important local-history museums in the Dolomites. Source: Veneto.info (opens in a new tab)
Cibiana di Cadore: murals and the Museum of Clouds
The murals began in 1980 to revive the village's traditions and trades and to counter emigration: today there are more than fifty works in Cibiana and nearby hamlets. Source: Dove Andiamo Oggi (opens in a new tab)
From the village you can reach the Messner Mountain Museum Dolomites on Monte Rite, opened in 2002 at 2,181 m inside a First World War fort. Source: Venetocio (opens in a new tab)
Selva di Cadore and skiing
The lifts of Selva di Cadore connect with the slopes of Alleghe and the Val di Zoldo in Ski Civetta, part of the Dolomiti Superski network. Source: Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
3-day itinerary: Pieve, Cibiana and Tre Cime
Day 1 · Pieve di Cadore
Visit Titian's birthplace and the MARC archaeological museum, then head to the panoramic terrace over Lake Centro Cadore, about 10 minutes away. Source: Veneto.info (opens in a new tab)
Day 2 · Cibiana and Monte Rite
Stroll among the murals of Cibiana and go up Monte Rite, home of the Messner Mountain Museum Dolomites. Source: Venetocio (opens in a new tab)
Day 3 · Misurina and Tre Cime
From Misurina a toll road climbs to Rifugio Auronzo, the starting point of the classic Tre Cime loop. Source: Auronzo.info (opens in a new tab)
Cadore cuisine
Among first courses, casunziei stand out: half-moon ravioli with red beets and potatoes, melted butter, poppy seeds and smoked ricotta. Source: Weekend Premium (opens in a new tab)
The table is completed by canederli dumplings, venison in salmì sauce and polenta with mushrooms (honey fungus, porcini, chanterelles). Source: Cadore Vacanze (opens in a new tab)
Pastin, a beef and pork sausage with white wine, garlic and spices, is served with polenta and rules local food festivals. Source: Halldis Discover (opens in a new tab)
Among dairy products, Piave cheese stands out as a symbol of the area. Source: Cuore Italiano (opens in a new tab)