Villapiana-Ronchena: Capitels, Frescoes and Trails

Forest trails between the Piave and the Dolomites

Near Ronchena, the Giro delle chiesette e dei capitelli leads through forests and clearings. Along the way, the landscape between the Piave and the Dolomites gradually unfolds. The particular appeal of this trail theme lies in its slow progression: wooded sections, open areas, and the expansive landscape shape the route and give the surroundings a changing character.

For the Giro delle chiesette e dei capitelli, leave your vehicle in Lentiai and follow signpost no. 2303. A short detour from the route leads to the Cascata della “Pisotona.” The waterfall adds its own natural accent to the succession of forest, clearings, and landscape. The specific route guidance and the additional detour can therefore be viewed as two connected parts of this outing.

Capitels, frescoes, and local traditions

The Sentiero dei Capitelli Affrescati includes ten capitels painted by contemporary artists. They feature symbolic references to local traditions and crafts. Thus, the focus is not only on the number of capitels, but also on the connection between contemporary design and themes handed down through the region. If you appreciate artistic motifs with a tangible connection to their surroundings, this trail offers a distinct cultural focus.

The Eremo di San Donato was first mentioned in 1529; it may date back to the Lombard period. It is located in the forests above Ronchena and Lentiai. Old frescoes can be found in the Eremo di San Donato and the Chiesetta di San Donato. These places therefore bring together a documented historical reference, a possible connection to the Lombard period, and preserved paintings.

Mountains and regional cultural attractions

Col Moscher, a mountain, lies nearby. Monte Artent, also a mountain, is likewise nearby. Monte Garda, a mountain, is located in the surrounding area. These three landscape features complement the trails and sacred sites with mountain-related points of reference, without requiring a particular summit ascent or a specific route.

In the wider region, Torri di Credazzo, a castle, is located nearby. S. Maria di Follina, a monastery, is in the surrounding area. Palazzo dei Rettori and Palazzo del Capitano are located in the wider regional area; both are palaces. This extends the cultural radius of your plans from the forests and capitels around Ronchena to various buildings in the wider region.

The combination of trails, landscape, contemporary painted capitels, old frescoes, mountains, and regional buildings offers different focuses for a stay in Villapiana-Ronchena. If you choose accommodation locally, you can shape your days more around nature and trail experiences, art and history, or the broader regional culture. The themes complement one another without having to be combined into a single circuit.

More destinations

For regional orientation, you can also explore Vodo Cadore, San Nicolò Di Comelico, Arabba, Livinallongo Del Col Di Lana, Pian Molin-costa di Mezzo, Gosaldo, Spert, and Falcade.

For the overarching travel overview: Belluno.