Calalzo Di Cadore: Lagole, Churches and Trails

Calalzo Di Cadore lies at an altitude of 806 m on the right bank of Lago di Centro Cadore, just beyond Pieve di Cadore.

Lagole: Springs and Archaeological Heritage

Lagole consists of numerous mineral springs distributed above ground, creating an impressive landscape. Several centuries before the birth of Christ, a Paleovenetian sanctuary dedicated to the deity Trumusiate was established there. The Museo Archeologico Cadorino, dedicated to Enrico De Lotto, preserves the pre-Roman and Roman archaeological heritage of the Lagole sanctuary near Calalzo di Cadore and of the central Cadore area. A trip to Calalzo thus combines the natural environment and cultural history within a closely connected thematic setting.

Laghetto delle Tose can be reached via a forest path that is not suitable for wheelchairs. For people with disabilities, a section of a forestry and pasture access road leads from the village of San Francesco d'Ordsina into the area of the Lagole lakes. You should consider these two details separately when planning, as they concern different access routes and areas.

Churches, Art and Local History

The Chiesa di San Francesco D'Orsina was built in 1522 in the late Gothic style. Its churchyard contains the graves of partisans from the last war.

The Chiesa della Beata Vergine del Caravaggio was built in 1822 by Giuseppe Fiori in place of an older wayside shrine dedicated to Santa Margherita. The church features elaborately designed polychrome windows made by a workshop from Vicenza, as well as an altarpiece by Giovanni De Bettin da Costalta.

Traditional tabià-style wooden buildings are preserved in the Rizzios district. The Chiesa di Sant'Anna - Rizzios houses valuable Venetian paintings from the 17th century. Two of them are by Gregorio Lazzarini: “La Vergine annunciata con il Padreterno” and “La Vergine in gloria tra i santi”. These places offer travelers interested in culture several different starting points for exploring the area.

Walks, Hikes and Cycling

Val d'Oten is an impressive valley between Monte Antelao and the Marmarole group. It is suitable for pleasant walks and more demanding hikes through lush vegetation. This allows you to organize your days according to the level of activity you prefer.

Cascata delle Pile can be reached through a gorge carved out by the water. In Praciadelan, there are specially created, equipped areas for relaxed walks and picnics.

The paved “Lunga via delle Dolomiti” cycle path follows the former railway line, which was closed in 1964. It is 37 km long, begins at Calalzo di Cadore railway station and leads to Cortina d'Ampezzo.

Practical Orientation for Your Stay

The municipality of Calalzo provides tourists with a motorhome parking area in the village of La Bella. When choosing your accommodation, you can therefore first decide on the focus of your stay: Lagole and the museum represent springs and archaeology, the churches represent art and local history, while Val d'Oten, Praciadelan and the cycle route offer different forms of outdoor activity.

More Destinations for Orientation

For additional ideas, here are more destinations: Spert, Trichiana, Pieve D'alpago, Cherz, Selva Di Cadore, Borca Di Cadore, Puos Dʼalpago, Tignes.

For the higher-level travel overview: Belluno.