Val di Zoldo climbs north-west from the Piave valley near Longarone up to the Staulanza and Duran passes. It was carved by the Maè stream. The lower part is called Zoldo Basso, the upper part Zoldo Alto, and each has its own character.
- approx. 142 km²area of the municipality
- just under 3,000inhabitants
- Province of BellunoVeneto region
- since 2016a single municipality
Zoldo Basso: the lower valley
Forno di Zoldo
The old main town and the centre of the valley’s iron history. Here you find the Museum of Iron and Nails in the Palazzo del Capitaniato, shops, bars and most of the valley’s services. In June the runners of the Dolomiti Extreme Trail start here, and in the district of Soccampo stands the ice rink of the USG Zoldo hockey club.
Dont and Pieve
Dont had one of the last large smelting furnaces. Pieve di Zoldo has the oldest church in the valley, San Floriano, with an altar by Andrea Brustolon and its striking bell tower. More on the culture page. In the former primary school of Pieve, a nature exhibition shows the animals of the valley.
Dozza
The village in the middle of the valley, close to Pieve, where the lower and upper valley meet. From Dozza you are quickly in Forno and just as quickly up in Pecol. I lived here as a child, and to me it is still the heart of the valley.
Fornesighe
One of the most beautiful villages in the valley, on the Col Dur, a sunny slope above the valley floor. Old tabià barns, narrow lanes and, on carnival Sunday, the procession with the Gnaga. Best to leave the car at the edge of the village.
Zoldo Alto: the upper valley
Fusine
Seat of the municipality of Val di Zoldo. The name comes from “fucina”, forge.
Mareson and Pecol
These two villages in the upper valley are the best base for a holiday. Pecol (1,388 m) is the winter sports resort with lifts into the Civetta ski area. In summer many hikes start here. From Mareson and Pecol you see Monte Pelmo in all its size.
Coi
One of the highest villages in the Zoldo, at about 1,500 metres on a sunny slope above Mareson. Old tabià barns, a small church and a view of the enchanting mountains of the Zoldo you will not forget.
Palafavera
Not a village but a plateau between Pelmo and Civetta, with a cross-country centre, campsite and chairlift. From here the road climbs to Passo Staulanza.
More villages and hamlets
The valley is made up of dozens of small villages and hamlets, many of them just a few houses. They include Astragal, Bragarezza, Brusadaz, Campo, Casal, Cella, Costa, Cornigian, Foppa, Gavaz, Iral, Molin, Pianaz, Pralongo, Sommariva, Soramaè, Sottorogno, Villa. Pralongo still has a historic forge. The best way to discover them is on foot, along the old paths from village to village.
Neighbours
Zoppè di Cadore is a small separate municipality at the foot of Pelmo, but belongs to the Zoldo area. Above the high altar of the church of Sant’Anna hangs an altarpiece attributed to Titian or his workshop. Passo Duran leads to Agordo, Passo Staulanza to Val Fiorentina and Selva di Cadore.
Where to stay
For hikers and skiers the upper valley around Pecol and Mareson is the first choice. If you prefer peace and culture, stay in the lower valley near Forno di Zoldo or in a converted tabià in one of the small villages.
These hotels and places to stay in Val di Zoldo are listed on Booking.com:
Zoldo Alto: Pecol, Mareson and Palafavera
- Hotel Valgranda Wellness & Spa Pecol · hotel with indoor pool and spa View on Booking.com →
- Hotel Bosco Verde Pecol · hotel View on Booking.com →
- Hotel Corona Mareson · hotel View on Booking.com →
- Hotel Sporting Val di Zoldo · hotel near the slopes View on Booking.com →
- Hotel Edelweiss Val di Zoldo · hotel View on Booking.com →
- Residence Panorama Val di Zoldo · apartments View on Booking.com →
- Rifugio Palafavera Palafavera · mountain inn by the chairlift View on Booking.com →
Zoldo Basso: Forno di Zoldo
- Hotel Garnì Posta Forno di Zoldo · B&B-style garni View on Booking.com →
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