Art, history, nature & activities · Cadore and surroundings
From Rium Dolomiti you're at the centre of an extraordinary territory. Renaissance art 1 km away, villages frozen in time, Great War history just steps away, alpine lakes, outdoor activities and European destinations within a day.
Distances from Rium Dolomiti
Walking from Rium
Art, history and nature reachable on foot in less than 30 minutes. No need to take the car.
📍 Pieve di Cadore · 20 min walk
Pieve di Cadore is the birthplace of Tiziano Vecellio, one of the greatest Renaissance painters. The birthplace is visitable 1.3 km away. In the historic centre you'll also find the centuries-old Magnifica Comunità Palace and the archdeaconal church with works from his workshop.
⏱ Time: 1-2 hours 📅 Best season: All year 💡 Tip: Combine with the Eyewear Museum (5 min away)📍 Tai di Cadore · 18 min walk
A truly unique museum: Cadore is the global cradle of the eyewear industry (Luxottica was born here). Nearly 4,000 pieces from the 15th century to the 1960s, including glasses of famous people. Unexpectedly fascinating.
⏱ Time: 1 hour 📅 Best season: All year (perfect for rainy days) 💡 Tip: Check opening hours, closed on Mondays📍 Monte Ricco · 30 min walk from home
Just steps from the house an open-air museum of the Great War opens up. The Forte di Monte Ricco, a former fortification of the Italian defensive system against the Austro-Hungarian Empire, was completely restored in 2017. Trenches, tunnels, cannons and a breathtaking view over the Spalti di Toro and the Marmarole. The trail starts in Sottocastello, no car needed.
⏱ Time: 2-3 hours 📅 Best season: May-October 💡 Tip: Wear hiking shoes, the path is steep📍 Sottocastello · 10 min walk
What you see from the balcony! The Pieve Dam is one of the few in the world that can be visited from below, imposing 1950s architecture. From there the lake opens up with its peaks reflected. A semi-flat walk, suitable for all, with a climbing crag on the dam wall.
⏱ Time: 1 hour 📅 Best season: All year 💡 Tip: Beautiful at sunset📍 Pieve di Cadore · 22 min walk
Among centuries-old larches and beeches: breathtaking panoramic terrace, gnomes' library, 19th-century forts and, in winter, Santa's House. Time seems to slow. Suitable for all seasons, perfect with kids.
⏱ Time: 2 hours 📅 Best season: All year (December: Santa's House) 💡 Tip: Bring a picnic, plenty of benches with a viewIn Cadore
Authentic villages frozen between past and nature, spectacular lakes and curiosities that surprise even those who already know the Dolomites.
📍 Cibiana di Cadore · 20 min by car
Cibiana is famous for its murals on the facades of houses: an open-air museum where every wall tells the story of Cadore. Walking through the streets is like flipping through an illustrated book. Unique, authentic, almost unchanged in time.
⏱ Time: 2 hours 📅 Best season: May-October 💡 Tip: Park in the village square, then walk📍 Zoppè di Cadore · 25 min by car
One of the most picturesque villages in the Dolomites, with characteristic wooden Cadore architecture at the foot of the Pelmo. Atmosphere suspended in time: ideal for a quiet walk far from mass tourism.
⏱ Time: 1-2 hours 📅 Best season: June-September 💡 Tip: Pair with a stop at Lake Mosigo (10 min away)📍 San Vito di Cadore · 20 min by car
Location of the famous Italian RAI TV series. The reflection of the Tofane on the water is simply spectacular. Picnic area, playground and summer bar for a stop. An almost mandatory stop.
⏱ Time: 1 hour 📅 Best season: May-October 💡 Tip: Free parking nearby, ideal with children📍 Sappada · 1h by car
Sappada Vecchia is one of the most charming villages in the Alps, with characteristic Tyrolean wooden houses. In September: Sappamukki (the cows' return from alpine pastures). In winter: Sappadan Carnival and Nevelandia for families.
⏱ Time: Half day 📅 Best season: All year (Sappamukki September, Carnival February) 💡 Tip: A must-stop is the Piave Springs hike📍 Auronzo di Cadore · 20 km · 20 min by car
Lively town overlooking Lake Santa Caterina, with beach, pedalos and lakeside bars in summer. From here roads lead to Misurina and the Tre Cime. In summer there's the Fun Bob, a track on rails through the woods, fun for all ages. Markets and village life all year.
⏱ Time: Half day 📅 Best season: June-September 💡 Tip: Ideal base for a trip to the Tre Cime📍 Domegge di Cadore · 7 km · 10 min by car
A typical Cadore village just 7 km from home, overlooking Lake Centro Cadore with a quiet, authentic view. Few tourists, much genuineness: the perfect spot for a slow walk among the stone houses, without crowds and without rush. From here the panorama over the lake is particularly beautiful at sunset.
⏱ Time: 1 hour 📅 Best season: All year 💡 Tip: Stop at sunset for the lake panoramaLakes, rivers and mountains
From the banks of the Piave to the most photographed alpine lakes in Europe, from the Three Peaks to hidden valleys: all reachable in a day.
📍 Misurina · 40 km · 45 min by car
One of the most beautiful alpine lakes in Europe, with the reflection of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo on the crystal water. Panoramic walk around the lake (3 km, flat), suitable for all. In winter it becomes a fairytale location. The road to the Tre Cime starts from here.
⏱ Time: 2-3 hours 📅 Best season: All year 💡 Tip: Try the vintage wooden boat experience📍 Braies · 65 km · 1h10 by car
The most photographed lake in the Dolomites, with turquoise waters framed by mountains. In high season it's very crowded, better in the early morning or off-season to truly experience it. Boat rental available.
⏱ Time: 3-4 hours 📅 Best season: June-October (autumn colours) 💡 Tip: Arrive before 8am to avoid the crowds📍 Auronzo Refuge · 50 km · 55 min by car
The ultimate symbol of the UNESCO Dolomites. The Tre Cime loop (10 km, about 3h, 2,400 m altitude) is one of the most iconic treks in the Alps. Toll road to the Auronzo Refuge, in summer it can be crowded, leave early.
⏱ Time: 4-6 hours 📅 Best season: June-October 💡 Tip: Arrive before 8am, parking gets very crowded📍 Piave Valley · source 48 km, flows 5 km away
The River Piave is one of Italy's most historic rivers, theatre of decisive battles in the Great War. Just 5-6 km from home, the Piave Narrows at Perarolo are a spectacular gorge where the river squeezes between rocks, an ideal point for kayak, canoe and panoramic walks. For the curious: the Piave rises on Monte Peralba near Sappada, 48 km away, you can visit the springs on a beautiful hike.
⏱ Time: Half day (springs) · 1-2h (narrows) 📅 Best season: May-October 💡 Tip: The springs hike requires reasonable fitness📍 Alleghe · 65 km · 1h by car
A glacial lake formed in 1771 after a great landslide, with the majestic Civetta reflecting on the water. The village of Alleghe rises directly on the shore: one of the most romantic panoramas in the Dolomites. Kayak, walks and in winter the ski area.
⏱ Time: Half day 📅 Best season: All year 💡 Tip: Kayak rental in summer, ski area in winter📍 Farra d'Alpago · 40 km · 40 min by car
The largest lake in the province of Belluno, famous for its constant winds ideal for windsurfing and kitesurfing. In summer the beaches come alive with families and athletes. Also great for hikes on the surrounding Alpago hills.
⏱ Time: Half day 📅 Best season: May-September 💡 Tip: Windsurfing/kitesurf schools on siteDestinations less than 2h away
Rium Dolomiti is a strategic base: in less than two hours you can reach some of the most beautiful destinations in Europe.
📍 Venice · 1h30 by car
Both less than an hour and a half away. Treviso is enchanting with its medieval canals. In Venice in February you can experience the unique atmosphere of the Carnival, leaving Rium in the morning and returning in the evening.
⏱ Time: Full day 📅 Best season: All year (Carnival February) 💡 Tip: Park at Mestre/Tronchetto and take the vaporetto📍 Valdobbiadene · 1h30 by car
The hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene are UNESCO Heritage since 2019. The Prosecco Road winds among spectacular vineyards. Wineries, tastings and osterias among the rows: a world completely different from the Dolomites but equally beautiful.
⏱ Time: Full day 📅 Best season: April-November 💡 Tip: Book the wineries in advance📍 Sesto · 1h by car
Famous for its natural thermal springs: public fountains with pure water in the village and along the trails. It's also the birthplace of Jannik Sinner, where the champion regularly returns between tournaments.
⏱ Time: Half day 📅 Best season: All year 💡 Tip: Bring empty bottles, the spring water is excellent📍 San Candido · 1h30 by car
From San Candido excursions depart towards the Tre Cime di Lavaredo. In town: fossil museum, Fun Bob (summer only), Acquafun and the bike path to Lienz in Austria.
⏱ Time: Full day 📅 Best season: All year 💡 Tip: Pair the Fun Bob with the lake walk📍 Lienz, Austria · 1h30 by car
In an hour and a half you cross the border. In Heinfels there's the Loacker World with café, shop and a free exhibition. Lienz is a charming Tyrolean town with bars and pastry shops. If using a rental car, check for any extra fees for leaving Italy.
⏱ Time: Full day 📅 Best season: All year 💡 Tip: Bring euros, Austria accepts them too📍 Cortina · 30 min by car
The Pearl of the Dolomites just about 30 km away. Even without skiing it's worth a visit for Corso Italia, the historic bars and the surrounding Dolomites. In 2026 it hosted the Winter Olympics: a historic occasion.
⏱ Time: Half day 📅 Best season: All year 💡 Tip: Use the Olympic skibus during winter📍 Belluno · 40 min by car
One of the least touristy and most authentic provincial capitals of Veneto, a Venetian gem at the foot of the Dolomites. Cared-for historic centre, Piazza dei Martiri with historic cafés and the Dolomites as backdrop. Perfect for a half-day without crowds.
⏱ Time: Half day 📅 Best season: All year 💡 Tip: Pair with the spa in Alpago/Lago di Santa Croce📍 Verona · 2h by car
UNESCO Heritage, city of Romeo and Juliet and the Verona Arena: one of the best-preserved Roman theatres in the world. In summer the operas in the Arena are a unique spectacle. Compact Roman and medieval historic centre.
⏱ Time: Full day 📅 Best season: All year (Arena operas: June-September) 💡 Tip: Book Arena tickets in advance📍 Padua · 1h45 by car
Medieval university city with the Scrovegni Chapel (frescoes by Giotto, UNESCO Heritage) and the Saint. Less crowded than Venice, with its own authenticity. The Prato della Valle is the largest square in Italy.
⏱ Time: Full day 📅 Best season: All year 💡 Tip: Pre-book the Scrovegni Chapel (timed entry)Did you know?
Every year in September, the cows that have spent the summer in the alpine pastures of Val Sesis come down to Sappada accompanied by herders in traditional costumes. The cows are decorated with flowers, colourful ribbons and bells: the most beautiful one wears a crown. The village stops to welcome them with music, food and celebrations that last all day. Sappamukki isn't a tourist re-enactment: it's a living, authentic tradition, experienced by the local community as a moment of celebration and gratitude for the season just passed.
🏔️ Sappada website →The Sappada Carnival is one of the oldest and most distinctive Alpine carnivals in Italy, with medieval roots and Tyrolean influences. The protagonists are the Rollate, grotesque hand-carved wooden masks, with deafening cowbells, parading through the village chasing onlookers. A tradition protected and passed down for generations, far from commercial carnivals. If you happen to be in the area in February, it's a truly unique experience.
🎭 Sappadan Carnival →Just steps away is the Church of St. Lawrence, patron saint of Sottocastello: late Gothic, silver chandeliers, Castellavazzo stone floor. Included among FAI's "Places of the Heart". The morning bells are noticeable for light sleepers, you'll find complimentary earplugs. Consider them a sound souvenir of Cadore.
📍 Church on Maps →The Dolomites are Natural UNESCO Heritage since 2009. From Rium you're literally at the centre of this protected territory: the peaks you see from the balcony are part of this extraordinary geological heritage, unique in the world for its vertical forms.
🔗 UNESCO Dolomites site →The cycle path that starts from the house runs on the former Dolomites Railway (1921–1964): tunnels, bridges and old stations still intact. That railway was built right during the First World War, when Cadore was a war zone. The Monte Ricco forts and the trenches in the woods are visible signs of that dramatic period.
🔗 Wikipedia Railway →The great Sicilian singer-songwriter Franco Battiato included Pieve di Cadore in the song "Scalo a Grado" (1982): "my style is as old as Titian's house in Pieve di Cadore". The track was later used by Nanni Moretti in the film Bianca (1984). An unexpected link between Sicily, auteur cinema and the Dolomites.
▶️ Listen on YouTube →One of the oldest civil institutions in Italy. Born in the 11th century and formalised in 1235, the Magnifica Comunità di Cadore governed the territory with a forerunner democratic system. Its seat is still in Pieve today: the palace with the crenellated tower in Piazza Tiziano is one of the city's symbols.
📍 Palace on Maps →Cadore in summer is a natural adventure park. Trekking, mountain biking, SUP, climbing, fishing and alpine huts: all reachable on foot or by bike from Rium Dolomiti.
The Monte Ricco trails start practically from the house: in a few minutes you're in the woods, among centuries-old beech trees, with spectacular views over the Piave valley and the Dolomites. The destination is the Forte di Monte Ricco, a former WWI fortress completely restored, with breathtaking views over the Spalti di Toro and the Marmarole. Higher up, the Vedorcia balcony offers an even more breathtaking view.
Official routes →A few steps from the house runs one of Europe's most beautiful cycle paths, built on the route of the historic railway closed in 1964. From Pieve/Sottocastello you cycle 34 km to Cortina through tunnels and bridges, with Tofane, Pelmo and Antelao as backdrop. From Cortina another 13.5 km to Dobbiaco and then into Austria.
Route info →The lake you see from the balcony! It's swimmable (Miralago beach in Pieve) and hosts the Circolo Nautico Lago Centro Cadore with courses and rentals for SUP, canoe, sailing, windsurf and kitesurf. Pedal boat rental also available. In summer there's a bar on the shore and nearby you'll find our restaurants and aperitif spots near the lake.
Lake info →The wall of the Pieve di Cadore Dam, in Sottocastello, is a freely accessible climbing crag, equipped by the Ragni di Pieve climbing group in collaboration with Enel. Technical pitches on orange limestone, suited to enthusiasts. In summer climbing events and competitions are organised.
📍 Dam on Maps →The malghe (alpine huts and pastures) of the Cadore area are unmissable stops during hikes. They're reached on foot or by mountain bike and offer fresh cheeses, local products and extraordinary panoramas. A delicious break mid-hike that turns a walk into a complete experience.
Routes →Lake Centro Cadore and the streams of the area are ideal destinations for anglers. The waters of Cadore are rich in fish. A fishing permit is required: information about basins and permit sales points is available on the Municipality's official website.
Fishing info & permits →Skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, snowshoeing or simply a walk through the snowy woods of Sottocastello. Three ski areas reachable in less than 40 minutes.
The Pearl of the Dolomites, just 30 km away. Legendary slopes, boutiques and the unique atmosphere of the 2026 Winter Olympics. The ski area is part of Dolomiti Superski. For those seeking the most complete and iconic skiing experience in the Dolomites.
dolomiti.org/cortina →9 slopes for 20 km total, at the foot of the Antelao. Perfect for families and beginners: ski school area, NeveSole Park (sledges, toboggans, inflatables, free skipass for under 13s if accompanied by a paying parent), Kinderheim. Free skibus from town. Part of Dolomiti Superski.
skiareasanvito.com →The town of Auronzo is just about 20 km away. The ski area offers quiet slopes in a less crowded environment compared to Cortina, ideal for those who want to ski peacefully. Misurina and the Tre Cime di Lavaredo are further away (35-45 km) but reachable in a day for an unforgettable excursion. All within Dolomiti Superski with the Valle pass.
auronzomisurina.it →Just 5 minutes by car, the Tai ice rink is a sports centre of excellence. Free skating, courses for kids and adults with qualified coaches. Also home to the Pieve di Cadore Hockey Club. A perfect option for an alternative evening or a morning with the kids.
📍 Open in Maps →Venturing into the snowy woods of Sottocastello with snowshoes is a magical, silent experience suitable for everyone. The trails that lead to Monte Ricco in summer become snowshoe routes with spectacular views in winter. Snowshoes can be rented at Officina 33 in Tai di Cadore, a few minutes from the house.
Officina 33 →In winter the Cortina–Dobbiaco section of the Lunga Via delle Dolomiti turns into a panoramic cross-country ski track. A Dolomites classic. In San Vito there are also 2 loops at Pian de la Graes (free entry) and the Deona track at Passo Cibiana.
Cadore info →The most convenient pass
With a single ski pass you access 12 Dolomite valleys, including Cortina, San Vito and Auronzo-Misurina. The Valle pass covers Cortina–San Vito–Auronzo–Misurina (47 lifts, 140 km of slopes). Dolomiti Superski covers everything.
Some of the most beautiful experiences in Cadore don't depend on the season: the Roccolo Park, the Cadore villages and the spas are wonderful at any time of year.
An enchanted park among larches and beeches, with a breathtaking panoramic terrace, the gnomes' library and 19th-century forts. In winter it hosts Santa's house, a magical visit for kids. Time seems to slow in every season. About 1.5 km from Rium Dolomiti.
📍 Open in Maps →Less than an hour away we find Sesto, famous for its thermal springs rich in sulphur, fluorine, calcium and magnesium. Public fountains in the village and along the trails offer water that locals consider a natural cure. Numerous spas in nearby towns, perfect for a relaxing evening after a day of skiing or trekking.
📍 Search spas →Cadore preserves authentic villages suspended between past and nature. Cibiana di Cadore is famous for the murals on the facades of its houses. Zoppè di Cadore is one of the most picturesque villages in the Dolomites, with characteristic wooden architecture. Perfect for a quiet walk in any season.
📍 Cibiana on Maps →Plan your adventure
The best apps and websites to find trails, GPS tracks and routes in the Pieve di Cadore and Dolomites area.
Real GPS routes recorded by local hikers. Search "Pieve di Cadore" to find dozens of trails of all levels with downloadable tracks.
wikiloc.com →Interactive maps for trekking and mountain biking. Excellent for planning custom itineraries in the Pieve di Cadore area and along the Lunga Via delle Dolomiti.
komoot.com →International database of trails with reviews, photos and difficulty. Perfect for finding walks suitable for all levels, even with kids.
alltrails.com →Real-time updated schedules, including the winter skibus to Cortina and San Vito. Indispensable if you don't want to use the car to reach the slopes.
dolomitibus.it →Webcams, slope status, open lifts and snow forecasts in real time for all ski areas. Essential for planning your days on the slopes.
dolomitisuperski.com →Trails officially marked by the Italian Alpine Club with classification and updated conditions. The reference for safe excursions in the area.
Official routes →Book guided experiences in the Dolomites — hiking, adventure and culture.
Discover experiences →Our selection of restaurants, mountain huts and local delicacies in the Cadore area.
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