Montebello: Cycling History, Villas and Scenic Routes

Montebello can be explored through cycling history, historic architecture and scenic routes. The range extends from the Museo Storico della Bicicletta “T. Bevilacqua” to villas and regional palaces, as well as mountains, a waterfall and the karst plateau of the Piani Eterni. This gives you different starting points for a trip to Italy, without reducing the town to just one theme.

Cycling History and Rural Architecture

The Museo Storico della Bicicletta “T. Bevilacqua” displays bicycles from the late 18th century, early bicycles with pedal drives, as well as work, leisure, children’s and military bicycles. The collection also includes tricycles and Grand-bi models. It therefore represents a broad history of the bicycle’s development, from early designs to very different types of use.

Villa Montebello in Cesiomaggiore is a rural residential building inhabited by several families. Villa Petricelli – Bovio – De Gol bears the name “Villa Montebello”; it is a historic country villa in the village of Montebello in Cesiomaggiore, associated with the year of construction 1630. Both details point to architecture whose character is closely connected with the rural surroundings and the history of the locality.

Palaces, Museum and Castle in the Surrounding Area

In the wider regional surroundings of Montebello, Palazzo dei Rettori and Palazzo del Capitano are palaces. The Museo Civico Belluno is a museum there, while Torri di Credazzo should be classified as a castle in the wider regional surroundings of Montebello. These destinations broaden the cultural perspective beyond the village of Montebello and make regional architecture and history an independent part of your planning.

Mountains, Waterfall and Karst Plateau

Several distinctive landforms are located around Montebello: Col Moscher, Monte Pizzocco and Monte Artent are mountains, while Cascata della Soffia is a waterfall. The Piani Eterni area also offers a particular focus for those interested in nature. The Piani Eterni are located in Parco Nazionale Dolomiti Bellunesi and form an extensive karst plateau with opportunities to observe wild animals. Alongside cultural sites, this places expansive landscapes and nature observation at the centre of the experience.

Routes through Cesiomaggiore

The “Borghi, Ville e Chiese” route starts in Busche, passes through all the hamlets of the municipality of Cesiomaggiore, and connects picturesque villages, Venetian villas, as well as old churches and chapels. The Italian term “Borghi” refers to the villages, while “Ville e Chiese” directly names the route’s two other themes. Anyone interested in rural village scenery, villas and religious architecture will find several interconnected points of interest along this route.

The “Le colline tra i torrenti Veses e Caorame” route leads from Cesiomaggiore via Via Paradiso and Via Marianne to the village of Marianne. From Marianne, it offers views of Valbelluna and the course of the Piave. This creates a landscape theme that combines the specific route with expansive regional views.

Accommodation and Regional Mobility

The B&B Montebello has an independent entrance and is described as recently renovated. For mobility planning, Dolomiti-Bus line 18 connects Feltre FS, Busche, Pez and Cesiomaggiore. The timetable is valid from September 10, 2025; travel times may change. You should therefore consider these places and connections in line with your own travel plans, without equating the bus line with a direct connection to Montebello.

More Places for Your Italy Travel Planning

Also discover San Vito Di Cadore, San Gregorio Nelle Alpi, San Nicolò Di Comelico, Pian del Cansiglio, Colle Santa Lucia, Santo Stefano Di Cadore, Selva Di Cadore and Agordo.

For the higher-level travel overview: Belluno.