Dont in Val di Zoldo: Church Art, Local History and Hiking

Dont connects the upper part of Val di Zoldo with the area around Forno. The town's sights include the Church of Santa Caterina and the small, well-maintained pedestrian area. Those interested in regional history, art and a manageable hike will find several different starting points here for planning their own trip.

Santa Caterina and the Madonna della Salute

The Church of Santa Caterina in Dont was elevated to parish church status in 1898. A chapel in the church contains a monument to Andrea Brustolon, created by Valentino Panciera Besarel between 1877 and 1878. The church's main altar features the Madonna della Salute with the Child. The gilded wooden image of the Madonna della Salute was commissioned in 1836 by the residents of Dont from Giovanni Battista Panciera Besarel.

Traces of Ore Smelting and Ironworking

The former working of metal is also one of the town's tangible historical themes. Documents from the 14th century attest to a smelting furnace in Dont that remained in operation until the middle of the 18th century. Dont also has many blast furnaces connected with the former activities of ore smelting and ironworking.

Val di Zoldo and Belluno Dolomites National Park

Val di Zoldo, including the Val Prampèr area, belongs to Belluno Dolomites National Park and forms its northern gateway. Dont is therefore also part of a regional context that extends beyond the town's individual sights. When planning your trip, you can therefore view your stay both through the lens of local history and through the landscape of Val di Zoldo.

Piccolo Anello Zoldano

The Piccolo Anello Zoldano invites you to explore the historic center of Dont. One specific option is the trail's second stage: it leads from Colcerver to Dont and is an easy hike covering 5.4 kilometers. The known distance and its classification as an easy hike provide a clear basis if you wish to structure your day around a shorter tour.

Summer Festival and Zoldo Ice Cream

The Madonna della Salute festival is celebrated in Dont every summer. You can enjoy original Zoldo ice cream at Bar Pelmo near the playground. Alongside the religious and historical themes, this gives you two everyday aspects of the town to experience: a regularly celebrated occasion and a local specialty that can be included in a stroll.

When choosing a hotel in Dont, you can use these focal points as a personal decision-making aid: Would you mainly like to explore the church and local history, plan the easy stage of the Piccolo Anello or combine your stay with original Zoldo ice cream? This keeps your choice of accommodation aligned with your own interests and preferred travel rhythm.

More destinations

For more travel ideas, you can also view Nevegal, Garna, Santo Stefano Di Cadore, Mel, Livinallongo Del Col Di Lana, Pascoli, Cherz and Campagna.

For the higher-level travel overview: Belluno.