Villapiana-ronchena: Forests, Frescoes and Capitals

Villapiana-ronchena between Forests, the Piave and the Dolomites

Villapiana-ronchena combines peaceful landscape impressions with remarkable traces of regional culture. Near Ronchena, the Giro delle chiesette e dei capitelli leads through forests and clearings. Along the way, the landscape between the Piave and the Dolomites gradually unfolds.

Giro delle chiesette e dei capitelli and Cascata della “Pisotona”

The Giro delle chiesette e dei capitelli combines landscapes with small cultural attractions. A short detour from the route leads to the Cascata della “Pisotona”. To follow the Giro delle chiesette e dei capitelli, leave your vehicle in Lentiai and follow signpost no. 2303. This information is part of the specific route planning, while the forests and clearings near Ronchena form the surrounding landscape. For orientation on site, Lentiai and signpost no. 2303 are the two specific reference points for this route.

Eremo di San Donato: Woodland Setting and Old Frescoes

An important cultural reference point is the Eremo di San Donato. It is located in the forests above Ronchena and Lentiai and was first mentioned in 1529. It may date back to the Lombard period. The Eremo di San Donato and the Chiesetta di San Donato contain old frescoes. This means that an isolated woodland setting, a mention dating back a long time and visible artistic traces come together at this site.

Mountains and Regional Cultural Sites

The mountains also shape the surroundings of Villapiana-ronchena. Col Moscher, a mountain, is located nearby. Monte Artent, also a mountain, is likewise nearby. Monte Garda, another mountain, is also in the surrounding area. These three points of reference complement the landscape that gradually opens up along the route near Ronchena between the Piave and the Dolomites.

The cultural radius extends beyond the immediate surroundings. Torri di Credazzo, a castle, is located in the wider regional area. S. Maria di Follina, a monastery, is in the surrounding area. The Palazzo dei Rettori and the Palazzo del Capitano, both palaces, are also located in the wider regional area. Those choosing a holiday apartment in Villapiana-ronchena can therefore plan their trip according to whether forests, painted capitals, frescoes or regional architectural and cultural sites should be the main focus.

Painted Capitals with Local Connections

The Sentiero dei Capitelli Affrescati offers a particularly distinctive cultural experience. It comprises ten capitals painted by contemporary artists. Their visual language has symbolic connections to local traditions and crafts.

More Destinations for Orientation

For further orientation, you can also explore Lorenzago Di Cadore, Sospirolo, San Pietro di Cadore, Selva Di Cadore, Faller, Castello Lavazzo, Rocca Pietore and Domegge Di Cadore.

For the higher-level travel overview: Belluno.