Holiday apartment in Perarolo di Cadore – Culture and nature on the Piave and Boite

Perarolo di Cadore combines the history of the timber trade, river landscapes and mountain destinations with a distinctive bridge in Val Montina. For you, this means that a holiday apartment in Perarolo di Cadore can be selected according to different holiday ideas – between culture, paths along the Piave and Boite, landscapes and historic destinations.

Holiday apartment in Perarolo di Cadore for culture and history

In the centre of Perarolo di Cadore, the Museo del Cidolo e del Legname is located in an elegant 19th-century building surrounded by a terraced garden. The museum presents the history of the historic timber trade, in which logs were floated along the Piave and Boite as far as Venice.

The Cidolo of Perarolo di Cadore was a river installation used to stop, hold back and sort logs. The Giardino di Palazzo Lazzaris comprises two recently restored wooden pagodas, flower beds with aromatic plants and a small museum on the history of the timber trade and the Cidolo. At the same time, the garden has architectural barriers in the form of steps – a specific detail to consider when planning your day.

The Chiesa parrocchiale San Nicolò is also part of the history of the town: it was first built in 1455 from stones left over from the construction of the bridge over the Boite. The Festa patronale in honour of Saint Nicholas is celebrated in Perarolo di Cadore every year on 6 December.

Mountains, water and paths around the town

Mount Ciaupa and Mount Cima Sella are located in the vicinity of Perarolo di Cadore. Mount Col Vida and Mount I Ronci are located in the area around Perarolo di Cadore. The ancient site of Roggia dei Mulini is also nearby.

The Forte Alto di Col Vidal and the Batterie Corazzate di Col Vidal forts are also located in the vicinity of Perarolo di Cadore. The Laghetti delle Tose park is also nearby. At the confluence of the Piave and Boite, fly fishing is practised according to the principles of “catch and release”.

Paths run along the Piave and Boite, passing clear pools, wild banks and changing reflections. This creates different focal points for planning your trip: you can consider culture-focused days with the museum, garden and church, as well as observing nature and water along the rivers or visiting destinations in the immediate area.

The Passerelle in Val Montina

The suspended Passerelle of Perarolo in Val Montina is a 103-metre-long Tibetan bridge with an average height of 90 metres. Its length, height and construction give this destination a distinct profile among the excursion destinations around Perarolo di Cadore.

This keeps the decision oriented towards your interests, without attributing a single type of holiday to the town.

Other places for your own orientation

Colderù, Ornella, Corte, Soverzene, Cherz, Dont, Fonzaso, Zoldo Alto

For the higher-level travel overview: Belluno.