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Venerdì 29
Maggio 2026
66,3 km
Dislivello 2700 mt
Livello Tecnico: Avanzato
Impegno Fisico: Elevato
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Agordo -
Alleghe
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Agordo
Overview
Agordo is the heart of the Agordino area and the Cordevole Valley, framed by some of the most striking peaks of the Belluno Dolomites. Mentioned in medieval records (10th century), it has long served as the administrative and commercial centre of the basin. A key chapter of its past is tied to Valle Imperina mining and to a strong mining culture—also reflected in the Mining School founded in 1867. Between Venetian rule, Austrian periods and the Italian unification era, Agordo developed a strong community identity and an alpine vocation. Today it is an excellent base for combining nature, culture and industrial heritage.
Gastronomia
Agordino cuisine is hearty mountain food—ideal after an outdoor day. Menus often feature polenta with mushrooms or game and “toci”, a rich meat-based sauce. Typical dishes also include canederli (bread dumplings served in broth or with butter and cheese) and casunziei, stuffed ravioli with local variations. Taste alpine cheeses and local cured meats, plus simple baked desserts. It’s a seasonal cuisine rooted in forests and high pastures, with straightforward ingredients and full flavours.
Wine & Drinks
In the Belluno area and around the Dolomites you’ll find mountain and foothill wines: fresh, aromatic whites and softer reds that pair well with cheese and hearty meat dishes. For a classic Veneto toast, Glera-based sparkling wines are also common (Prosecco DOC and, in the hill zones, Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG). Pair crisp whites with starters, and more structured reds with game and polenta. Wine shops can suggest labels from the Valbelluna and nearby hills without straying far from the Agordo basin.
Highlights & Landmarks
The Duomo, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, then La Scala, the Sforza Castle and The Last Supper. Numerous museums and foundations, including those dedicated to fashion, design, and industrial heritage.
Alleghe (Piani di Pezzè)
Overview
Overlooking the lake of the same name at the foot of Mount Civetta, Alleghe is a mountain town in the Belluno Dolomites whose settlement is closely tied to the surrounding alpine environment. The village developed in a natural setting shaped by forests, Dolomite rock faces and alpine waters, and has long been connected to mountain activities and life in the valley. Alleghe is also known for the Piani di Pezzè, a broad high-altitude area linked to the Civetta ski area, which serves as one of the main gateways to the region’s tourist and sporting activities.
Gastronomy
Alleghe’s cuisine is a true taste of the Belluno Dolomites. Local favorites include gnòk co la puina, soft gnocchi dressed with melted butter and smoked ricotta, and kazonziei co la zùcia, pumpkin-filled ravioli that balance sweetness and richness. The kitchen draws heavily from its surroundings, featuring mountain wildflower honey and lake trout, often slow-cooked to bring out delicate flavors. Among the main dishes, venison stew with mushrooms and pastin served with polenta and cheese stand out as alpine comfort food at its best. For dessert, indulgent treats like grafogn – fried stuffed pastries – and fritole da pom, fragrant apple fritters, round out a cuisine that feels both authentic and deeply satisfying.
Wine & Drinks
Alleghe’s drinks capture the spirit of the Dolomites through traditional herbal knowledge and mountain ingredients. Local liquors and grappas are often infused with alpine plants such as dwarf pine, cumin, and lemon balm, creating bold, aromatic profiles rooted in centuries-old practices. Elderflower syrup is also widely enjoyed, prized for both its refreshing taste and natural qualities. In colder months, Vov – a rich, creamy egg-based liqueur – becomes a favorite, offering warmth and comfort. Each sip reflects a close relationship with nature, turning local ingredients into distinctive, character-filled beverages.
Highlights & Landmarks
Set along the shores of its namesake lake, Alleghe is one of the most striking destinations in the Dolomites, dominated by the towering northwest face of Monte Civetta, known as the “wall of walls” for its sheer scale and legendary climbing history. At its base lies the village, marked by the Church of San Biagio and its Gothic bell tower.
The Lake of Alleghe, formed in 1771 by a massive landslide, is the town’s natural centerpiece – its still waters mirroring the dramatic Dolomite peaks. A scenic path circles the lake, leading to highlights like the Masarè waterfall.
Just above, the Piani di Pezzè at 1,470 meters serve as a hub for both winter and summer activities, forming part of the wider Civetta ski area that connects Alleghe to other Dolomite resorts with slopes, hiking trails, and mountain bike routes.
The surrounding region offers even more: the historic village of Caprile, with ties to the Venetian Republic; Monte Pelmo, a monumental peak famous for its dinosaur footprints; and the alpine Lake Coldai, nestled among the rocks of the Civetta massif. Alleghe’s cultural identity is equally strong, reflected in places like the Alvise De Toni Ice Stadium, tied to the local hockey tradition, and in the town’s unique sundial trail, where painted timepieces decorate buildings and tell stories of the past.
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