Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park

I will definitely coming back here! You can find a gorgeous views, hiking for everyone needs and also have a time you deserve. This is the place where all the problems automatically disappear!

Natural wonder. We barely scratched the surface with our exploring. Definitely would come back. We stayed in Sedico and it was reachable within a 10min drive. There’s so much area to cover!

What a stunning location! The views are just beautiful 360! Lovely walking, hiking tracks and cute tiny villages around. Drive carefully since there a lot of livestock roaming about. Make sure you come with extra batteries cos once you start clicking, you won’t stop.

A good and quiet place to visit. Amazing 😻 views on a Sunny day. The lake is beautiful and undisturbed. No people come there, drive along the way and enjoy.

With its lakes, its mountains, its local traditions, its gastronomy it is a place where you can do a lot of activities: you can have a ride on bike, do yoga and meditation near the lake, do hikes...you can stop in beautiful places where you can rest, eat or just take a look to the landscape. It's for me also one of the best place to do my profession of life strategist and coach.

The best is that it is not so popular with average tourists... So most of people are experts in mountain related sports. And don't forget the largest fraction of Dolomites exists within its borders despite what others make you believe. Here everything is almost at its primordial state, you can find the most isolated places and the most beautiful spots without being surrounded by a crowd

#WildAlps #DolomitiBellunesi History Summary Established in 1990, the Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park (Parco Nazionale delle Dolomiti Bellunesi) is the only national park within the Dolomites. Covering over 31,000 hectares in the Veneto region, it was created to protect a southern section of the Alps that is far wilder and less commercialized than the famous peaks to the north. In 2009, it was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of the "The Dolomites" system. Historically, the park's territory has been shaped by ancient human presence, from prehistoric hunters to the medieval miners of Valle Imperina, who extracted copper here for over 500 years. It remains a sanctuary for biodiversity, hosting rare plants like the Campanula morettiana and the iconic Golden Eagle. Things to Do (Late 2025 Guide) Hike the Alta Via No. 1: Known as "The Classic," this legendary multi-day trek finishes in the heart of the park. For a shorter experience, hike to the Rifugio 7° Alpini at the foot of the massive South Face of Monte Schiara. Marvel at Cadini del Brenton: Located in the Valle del Mis, these are 15 deep, emerald-green circular pools carved into the rock by waterfalls. A 30-minute accessible path leads you to this "liquid staircase." Explore the Valle Imperina Mining Center: Take a guided tour through the ruins of this industrial archaeological site to see the ancient furnaces and shafts that once fueled the local economy. Winter Canyoning in Val Maor: In late 2025, adventure operators near Mel offer "winter canyoning" using specialized dry suits. It is a surreal way to see the ice-covered rock formations and turquoise waters when the crowds are gone. Summit Monte Pavione: Known for its unique "inverted pyramid" shape, the summit offers an unparalleled view of the Vette Feltrine—massive glacial cirques that look like natural amphitheaters made of stone. Conclusion The Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park is the perfect destination for those who find the main Dolomites too crowded. In late 2025, it remains a "silent park" where the focus is on raw nature rather than luxury resorts. It is a place of steep verticality and deep, quiet valleys that demand a bit more effort to explore but reward you with a sense of isolation and discovery that is increasingly rare in the European Alps.

Amazing hiking in the area! We hiked Alta Via 1 and loved every moment of it!