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San Vito is an ideal base for exploring Cadore and the magnificent Cortina d’Ampezzo. Just 11 km from the Queen of the Dolomites, San Vito di Cadore lies in a wide green basin at an altitude of 1011 metres, at the foot of imposing mountains: Monte Marcora, Monte Pelmo and Antelao, the second highest mountain in the Dolomites after Marmolada.
It is a perfect place to admire the mountains from below or to set off on magnificent high-altitude hikes and climbs. And it is from these natural wonders that the tourist vocation of San Vito di Cadore, a holiday resort since the 19th century, has developed.
Today, tourism in Veneto has new forms and new faces, including those of television: Lake San Vito is in fact the new location in the Dolomites for ‘Un passo dal cielo’ (One step from heaven), the series that had already made Lake Braies in Alta Pusteria famous.
The thrill of admiring imposing rock faces, listening to the meaningful silence of the woods, skiing down snow-covered slopes, strolling through the cobbled streets of a traditional mountain village remains unchanged.
San Vito is one of the largest municipalities in the province of Belluno: you wouldn’t even need to go outside the municipal area to get your fill of emotions. However, while you’re there, also take a look at the beautiful towns in the surrounding area.
The must-see attractions in and around San Vito di Cadore are all scenic beauties; however, there are also some interesting cultural attractions.
Between breathtaking views and trips down memory lane, here are the most interesting things to include in your holiday programme.
The best known attraction in and around San Vito di Cadore is Lake Mosigo, which is in fact also known as Lake San Vito. It is easily reached by car along a small road from the centre of San Vito. On arrival you will find a car park, a bar and a playground.
The lake is not a very large reservoir: what makes it special is the wonderful natural setting in which it is embedded. Around the lake rise majestic mountains such as Croda Marcora, Antelao, Sorapis and Pelmo. It is worth walking all around the lake, it is done in a short time and will allow you to admire breathtaking views.
As was the case before with Lake Braies in Alta Pusteria, Lake Mosigo was chosen as the location for the successful television series ‘One Step from Heaven’. If you love the series, you have one more reason to come and see it!
The Man of Mondeval is the skeleton of a prehistoric hunter found at Mondeval De Sora2, a locality at an altitude of 2200 metres that falls within the municipal territory of San Vito di Cadore. The skeleton is estimated to be 7,000 years old.
The site of the find can be reached on foot following various itineraries: the best known route is the one that starts from Passo Giau. The skeleton, on the other hand, is kept at Vittorino Cazzetta Museum in Selva di Cadore3 (about 35 km away), an interesting geological, paleontological and archaeological museum.
During your holiday in San Vito di Cadore take some time to visit the delightful Ethnographic Museum of Popular Traditions. More than a visit, it will be a romantic and exciting journey into the traditions and culture of the Cadore region that will introduce you to the everyday life, trades, customs and sports typical of this area.
The museum is housed in two buildings, a former dairy and a former railway station.
There are four sections inside the cheese factory and they cover cheese production, the historical evolution of skiing, everyday objects in traditional Cadore houses and fireman’s uniforms used at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries.
The exhibition inside the former railway is mainly concerned with the world of trains, with a focus on the old railway between Cortina and Toblach, now converted into a cycle path. It is also possible to see some palaeontological finds from San Vito di Cadore and the surrounding area.
A pleasant drive to take during a holiday in San Vito is to the village of Cibiana di Cadore, which can be reached in just 30 minutes. It is a traditional village, still very quiet, composed of several hamlets that put together have less than 500 inhabitants.
The village’s attraction are the typical stone houses, some of which are very old: some even date back to the 15th century.
Some 50 of these traditional houses have been decorated on the outside with colourful murals telling the history of the village. International artists have come from all over the world to depict traditional trades, folk festivals, legends and other scenes of local life on the walls of the houses.
Cibiana has thus become an open-air museum famous as the ‘Land of Murals’ of Cadore.
San Vito di Cadore is an ideal base for those who want to visit Cortina d’Ampezzo without having to stay in the expensive hotels in the Queen of the Dolomites.
The most famous resort in the Dolomites is only 11 km away: make the most of it. The centre of Cortina is a mundane living room, full of chic shops and trendy bars; the scenery is breathtaking.
It doesn’t matter if you want to go shopping, have a mundane aperitif or simply admire some of the most beautiful peaks in the Dolomites: Cortina is worth the trip.
Summer and winter, there is always something to do in San Vito di Cadore. Hiking and skiing are the most popular activities, but other sports are also possible.
Winter holidays in San Vito di Cadore is synonymous with skiing: downhill, cross-country and ski mountaineering. But if you prefer to put snowshoes on your feet instead of skis, don’t worry, there is something for you too!
If you don’t want to move, you can have fun in the San Vito Ski Area, ideal for families and beginners who want to learn in safety: the area includes Nevesole Park6, with lots of snow games for children and a ski school with dedicated slopes.
Ski pass holders can take advantage of a free bus to the nearby ski resort of Cortina d’Ampezzo, the most important in the Dolomites, and try their hand at champion slopes.
What are the most beautiful walks to do in and around San Vito di Cadore? It depends on your level and how much effort you are willing to put in! We recommend five.
A very popular day excursion is the one from the centre of San Vito to San Marco Alpine Lodge7, situated at an altitude of 1823 metres on Col de chi da Os, at the edge of the vegetation and surrounded by the peaks of Antelao, Sorapiss and Marmarole.
The San Marco hut can be reached on foot in about two hours by following an asphalted road to the Scottèr hut and from there path 228; if you want to shorten the walk, you can reach the first hut by chairlift.
Two other easy hikes are the tour around Col della Pausa with a stop at Larin Alpine Lodge8 and the walk from the centre of San Vito to Ru de Assola Waterfall9.
Longer is the hike to Venezia - Albamaria de Luca Lodge10 along path 470. The height difference is demanding, about 1000 metres uphill and only 55 downhill, and the walking time is 3 hours one way. Nothing extreme, but not for everyone either.
The excursion from San Vito to the Rifugio Venezia is one of the stages of the Alta Via delle Dolomiti no. 3, also known as the Sentiero dei Camosci (Chamois Path): it is a trekking itinerary over 100 km long, divided into eight stages, which crosses no less than five Dolomite groups.
The route has demanding gradients and some equipped sections, so it is reserved for experienced hikers in good physical shape; the more experienced can consider the variants with alpine sections.
San Vito di Cadore is a crossing point of the Lunga Via delle Dolomiti, the famous cycle path that connects Dobbiaco to Cortina for a total length of about 50 km; the route has been carved out from the track of a former railway.
The cycle path does not present any technical difficulties, so it can be used by anyone. In the summer months, a bus service with bike transport is in operation, allowing you to travel along only a part of it.
In the following map you can see the location of the main places of interest mentioned in this article.
San Vito di Cadore is a well-known holiday resort, ready to receive tourists all year round.
The choice of hotels and flats in San Vito is very wide, but the majority are concentrated in the medium-high price bracket: they are mostly 3-4 star hotels, charming chalets, and very comfortable mountain huts. If you want to spend a little less, you can opt for simple inns and B&Bs: something can be found, especially if you move away from the centre.
An important thing to remember when looking for holiday accommodation in San Vito di Cadore is that the municipal territory is very vast, so even though you are in the town a hotel can be found a long way from the centre.
Pay close attention to this detail if you are travelling by public transport or you risk having difficulty getting around.
San Vito di Cadore is easily reached by car; arriving by public transport is possible and not particularly complicated, but at least one change (train+bus) should be taken into account.
The easiest way to reach San Vito di Cadore by car is to take the A27 Venezia/Belluno motorway and drive north until the end. Once off the motorway, take the SS51 bdi Alemagna and follow the signs for the Cadore villages; at the fork in the road in Tai di Cadore, turn left and continue to your final destination.
If arriving from Trentino Alto Adige, the motorway to take is the A22 Modena/Brenner southbound. The recommended exit is Bressanone: from here follow the signs to Dobbiaco and then onto the SS51 Alemagna. From there follow the directions above.
On weekends in the summer months the traffic in and around San Vito is always very heavy, so plan your journeys outside peak times or be prepared for long queues.
The reference railway station for the entire Cadore area is Calalzo-Pieve di Cadore-Cortina, located in Calalzo (about 20 km away) and connected by direct buses. Bus times from the station to San Vito usually coincide with train arrivals and the journey time is about 50 minutes.
The Cadore station is served by regional trains to Venice, Padua and Belluno; in some cases a change at Ponte delle Alpi/Belluno may be necessary.
The closest airport to San Vito di Cadore is Treviso, which is recommended for those wishing to hire a car on arrival. If, on the other hand, you are travelling by public transport, it may be easier to land in Venice because from there you can take a bus to Cortina and arrive in San Vito with just one change.
Beware though: many lines are seasonal and can change from year to year, so you should check bus routes and timetables on the official websites of the transport companies before buying your flight.
San Vito di Cadore is a municipality in the province of Belluno located in northern Veneto. It is about 55 km from Belluno, 11 km from Cortina d'Ampezzo, 20 km from Pieve di Cadore and 40 km from Auronzo di Cadore.
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