Perarolo di Cadore between Timber History and Mountain Landscapes

Timber History on the Piave and Boite

Perarolo di Cadore connects its history with the timber trade and the Piave and Boite rivers. In the centre is the Museo del Cidolo e del Legname, housed in an elegant 19th-century building surrounded by a terraced garden. The museum presents the history of the historic timber trade in Perarolo di Cadore, when logs were floated along the Piave and Boite as far as Venice.

Understanding this regional history also involves the Cidolo of Perarolo di Cadore. It was a river installation used to stop, hold back and sort logs. The Piave and Boite therefore appear both as landscapes and in connection with the former use of the waterways.

Garden, Church and Local History

The Giardino di Palazzo Lazzaris complements this cultural focus with two recently restored wooden pagodas, flowerbeds with aromatic plants and a small museum on the history of the timber trade and the Cidolo. For your planning, it is important to note that the Giardino di Palazzo Lazzaris has architectural barriers in the form of stairs.

The Chiesa parrocchiale San Nicolò also reflects the history of the town. It was first built in 1455 from stones left over from the construction of the bridge over the Boite. The town’s religious calendar also includes the Festa patronale in honour of Saint Nicholas, celebrated in Perarolo di Cadore every year on 6 December.

Mountains and Historic Sites in the Surrounding Area

The landscape around Perarolo di Cadore includes several mountains. Mount Ciaupa and Mount Cima Sella are located in the immediate surroundings of Perarolo di Cadore. Mount Col Vida and Mount I Ronci are located in the area around Perarolo di Cadore.

Other destinations with historical character are also located in the surrounding area: the ancient Roggia dei Mulini site, Forte Alto di Col Vidal and the Batterie Corazzate di Col Vidal forts are situated around Perarolo di Cadore.

The Laghetti delle Tose park is located in the area around Perarolo di Cadore. Together with the mountains, the Roggia dei Mulini and the forts, it broadens the view beyond the town centre and offers several different themes for your travel planning: landscape, water management and history.

Rivers, Paths and the Passerelle in Val Montina

At the confluence of the Piave and Boite, fly fishing is practised according to the principles of “Catch and Release”. Paths run along the Piave and Boite beside clear pools, wild banks and changing reflections.

A distinctive structure is the suspended Passerelle di Perarolo in Val Montina. It is a 103-metre-long Tibetan bridge with an average height of 90 metres. Its name and dimensions make it a landmark in its own right for anyone who wants to consider extraordinary structures alongside museums and local history when planning a trip.

More Destinations for Your Travel Planning

Soccher, Castion, Masarè, Santo Stefano Di Cadore, Malga Ciapela, Selva Di Cadore, Auronzo Di Cadore, Lorenzago Di Cadore

To the higher-level travel overview: Belluno.