Zoldo - Falcade - Alleghe
Val di Zoldo is a small treasure chest in the Dolomites, where mighty mountains and centuries-old forests create postcard views. Here the villages adapt to nature: wooden houses, hidden churches and ancient mills reveal stories of work, crafts and traditions that still permeate the valley today. In winter, the slopes of the ValdiZoldo Ski Area welcome skiers and snowboarders of all levels of expertise, while in summer the trails open up to hikers, MTB lovers and outdoor sports enthusiasts.
Falcade is the gateway to the great Dolomite passes, with its spectacular views and adrenaline-fueled vie ferrate trails that attract hikers and mountaineers from all over Europe. The village maintains an authentic charm, with intimate squares and Alpine traditions that are intertwined with cultural events and local festivals. In summer, the pastures are coloured with flowers and trekking combines with the discovery of fauna, including marmots and golden eagles, while in winter the San Pellegrino Ski Area, connected to the Dolomiti Superski area, offers wide and sunny slopes.
In Alleghe, the landscape opens onto the eponymous lake, nestled at the foot of the Civetta, and perfect for walks, picnics and water sports during the summer. With its narrow streets and historic houses, the village is an ideal place to discover local flavours and traditions that still flourish. In winter, this evocative setting is ideal for those who love skating and snowshoeing on the snowy banks. From Alleghe, there is direct access to Ski Civetta, the largest ski area in Veneto and one of the 12 valleys of the Dolomiti Superski region.
Agordino is a valley that surprises not only those looking for adventure, but also those who want to encounter a world of nature, culture and deeply rooted flavours.
The Pale di San Martino, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are peaks that attract mountaineers from all over the world for their legendary rock faces. But it's not just a land of sporting activity: here you can walk among stone villages, ancient water mills and forests that preserve rare silences. Canale d'Agordo, birthplace of Pope Luciani, is the starting point for discovering stories and spirituality, while in the valleys time slows down among the huts and Ladin traditions. And then there are the delicious treats that you can't find anywhere else: carfogn (fried desserts stuffed with poppy seed puree), herbs harvested in high altitude meadows, and malga cheeses that smell like pastures.
Cadore - Tre Cime - Comelico
Arabba - Marmolada
Po Delta
Here, the water does not divide but unites. The Po Delta unfolds in this way: a labyrinth of canals, lagoons and sandbanks where the land dissolves slowly into the sea. A constantly changing landscape, shaped by wind and water.
To discover it, you need to slow down. Climb aboard a boat and sail through the river distributaries, where fish farms open up like bodies of water. Or cycle along the banks, suspended between the sky and the lagoon. If you love birdwatching, bring binoculars: among reeds and bodies of water, you can find herons, cormorants and pink flamingos.
Taste also follows the rhythm of water. The mussels of the Sacca di Scardovari, PGI, grow immersed in bags and bring the intense flavour of the lagoon to our dishes. The rice grown between the canals recounts a territory suspended between sweet and salty, where the land has also learned to coexist with the sea.
The Po Delta Regional Park protects this unique ecosystem, and is recognised as a UNESCO MAB Biosphere Reserve for its extraordinary biodiversity. Here the river and the sea mingle, in a mosaic of environments: reeds, hygrophilous forests, sandbars and fossil dunes. Birdlife plays a prominent role, with hawks and terns crossing the sky, while pink flamingos are reflected in the water. Here, nature is not just a landscape, but a lively balance to be observed in silence, letting yourself be guided by the rhythms of the wind and water.
Huge natural parks
Po Delta Park
A world that lives in the infinite balance between sea, river and land
There's no rush in the Po Delta. There is water flowing, spreading, delineating movable boundaries between earth and sky.
More than 700 km² of living nature, including lagoons, reeds, marshes and floating islands. A precious ecosystem, protected as a Regional Park for 13,000 hectares and recognised by UNESCO as a Biosphere Reserve. Over 370 species of birds are found here: white herons, flamingos, swamp hawks. It is a paradise of birdwatching, and much more.
You can explore it by canoe, bike, horseback, or even just by walking along the embankments. Each season offers different colours and unique atmospheres: light mists in winter, golden light in autumn, fiery skies in summer.
On your journey, you may come across the "casoni", the old fishermen's huts. Or enjoy fresh fish dishes in a trattoria overlooking the water.
Where to start? Recommended locations are Porto Tolle, Rosolina or Taglio di Po: these offer convenient parking, bike rental and even guided boat or bike tours. Many routes are on flat ground and also suitable for families with children or strollers.
Do you want to truly switch off and relax? Come to the Delta. There's no need for noise here. Here, nature is the protagonist. And remember to always respect it: this landscape walks a fragile tightrope and any imprint can remain for a long time.
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Belluno Dolomites Park
Vertical, authentic and silent nature
In the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Dolomites, there is a natural park where the mountains are still free, rugged and authentic. This is the National Park of the Belluno Dolomites: over 30,000 hectares of hidden valleys, deep gorges, high-altitude pastures and vertiginous walls.
From time to time, you come across ski resorts and large hotels, but you can find much more precious treasures: rare silences, extraordinary biodiversity and landscapes that change at every turn, from the Mediterranean vegetation of the Lower Feltrino slope to the Dolomite glaciers above 2,000 metres, over 1,400 plant species (including many rare and endemic examples) and a very rich fauna with chamois, marmots, deer, golden eagles, and black woodpeckers. A paradise for hikers, photographers and naturalists.
You can explore it on foot, along CAI (Italian Alpine Club) trails that go up isolated valleys and lead to austere shelters, or by bike, in the most accessible areas. In summer, the active huts offer local cheeses and stories of simple and strenuous life.
Don’t seek comfort or convenience: here nature reigns supreme, and you are only a guest. Walk with respect, listen to the wind among the larches, follow in the light footsteps of the wildlife. And leave everything as it was, or better than you found it.
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Valle Averto Oasis
Valle Averto natural oasis extends for nearly 200 ha on the southern part of the Venetian lagoon in the locality of Lugo di Campagna Lupia. It is a biotope that was commissioned to be managed by the WWF. Its international importance has been acknowledged by the Ministry of the Environment and it is on the list of "fishing valleys", or lagoon wetlands which for centuries have been used for lagoon fish breeding.