Belluno Province

Nature and viewpoints in Belluno

Viewpoints & Natural Attractions

This collection spans the diverse landscapes of the Belluno Dolomites, from the turquoise, glacial waters of Sorapiss Lake to the 2,236-meter Giau Pass, famous for its 29 hairpin bends. It features major alpine lakes like Misurina, the largest in the Cadore region, and the swimming-friendly Dürrensee. The selection also highlights strategic mountain passes such as Falzarego and Valles, which connect the Veneto and Trentino regions, alongside the dramatic rock formations of the Cadini di Misurina and the shrinking Fradusta glacier.

Viewpoints & Natural Attractions — Map

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Dürrensee

Shallow alpine lake situated at an altitude of 1406 meters. Its limited depth allows the water to warm sufficiently for swimming during the summer months.

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Falzarego Pass

High mountain pass situated at an elevation of 2105 meters.

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Lake Misurina

Lake Misurina is the largest natural lake of the Cadore and it is 1,754 m above sea level, near Auronzo di Cadore.

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Sorapiss Lake

Turquoise alpine lake situated at the foot of a mountain range within a natural park. The area includes a mountain pass and a peak reaching an elevation of 3,205 metres.

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Passo Tre Croci

Alpine mountain pass and gap situated at an elevation of 1809 meters.

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Giau Pass

High-altitude alpine pass featuring 29 hairpin bends and expansive meadows at an elevation of 2,236 meters. It connects two mountain valleys and serves as a starting point for various trails.

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Kreuzberg Pass

The Kreuzbergpass is a high mountain pass between the provinces of South Tyrol and Belluno in Italy.

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Lago di Santa Croce

The Lago di Santa Croce is a semi-natural lake in the province of Belluno, Veneto, northern Italy.

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Mauria Pass

The Mauria Pass is a high mountain pass between the regions of Veneto and Friuli in Italy.

Davide Camparsi / CC-BY-SA

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Cascate Sbarco de Fanes

Series of waterfalls located within the Fanes-Senes-Braies Nature Park, formed by the Rio Fanes as it descends through a rocky canyon.

Saar Karni / CC-BY-SA

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Pianozes Lake

Artificial lake surrounded by woods featuring a perimeter trekking path and a picnic area. The site is fed by spring and meltwater and includes a forest library known as Librasción.

Vito Groppi / CC-BY-SA

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Passo Valles

Alpine pass at an elevation of 2,032 meters connecting the Biois Valley in Belluno with the Fiemme Valley in Trentino.

Llorenzi / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Cadini di Misurina

Cadini di Misurina is a group of mountains in the eastern Dolomites in the Province of Belluno, Italy.

Llorenzi / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Cadini di Misurina

Cadini di Misurina is a group of mountains in the eastern Dolomites in the Province of Belluno, Italy.

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Monte Piana

Monte Piana is a 2,324-metre tall mountain in the Sexten Dolomites and located on the border between the provinces of South Tyrol and…

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Passo di Sant'Antonio

Mountain pass at 1,476 meters connecting Auronzo di Cadore with the Comelico Valley via the SS532 highway.

Katus84 / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Lago di Centro Cadore

The Centro Cadore lake, or more simply Cadore lake, is an artificial body of water located in the historical-geographical region of Cadore,…

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Lago del Mis

Artificial reservoir in the Mis Valley, located within the Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park and known for the nearby Cadini del Brenton rock pools.

Fflavio74 / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Lago di Vedana

Small glacial lake situated near the Certosa di Vedana in Sospirolo, recognized as a protected biotope for its unique wetland ecosystem.

Nordavind1709 / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Ghiacciaio della Fradusta inferiore

A receding glacier located on the northern slope of the Fradusta peak within the Pale di San Martino mountain group.

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