Selva di Cadore: Hotels, B&B, Residence and holiday apartments

Selva di Cadore is a wonderful tourist destination in summer and winter in the heart of the Dolomites. Formed by small Ladin villages, it extends in the sunny valley Val Fiorentina and is an ideal destination for those who seek for peace and tranquility in contact with nature. This valley is nestled among some of the most beautiful peaks of the Dolomites, the majestic Mount Pelmo, Civetta and in the background the Marmolada, included in the UNESCO World Natural Heritage. Numerous attractions are available in this area: In winter, Selva di Cadore is settled in middle of the Ski Civetta skiing area, which is the largest ski area in the Veneto region, with 80 km of slopes and only a few kilometers away from the ski slopes of Lagazuoi / 5 Torri Arabba / Marmolada. Lovers of Nordic skiing can rely on a cross-country center with 4 tracks of varying difficulty. Who, however, prefers peace and nature, has the chance to try different paths with snowshoes and ski tours. In summer there are numerous trails suitable for beginners and more experienced. You can also take many routes of historical and archaeological interest, such as the area of the discovery of the Man of Mondeval, the rock imprinted with dinosaur tracks and trails that trace the stalking of the First World War located in the area Lagazuoi and 5 Torri. For those who enjoy climbing routes in the area of the Val Fiorentina there are some of the most beautiful “vie ferrate” in the Dolomites, as Alleghesi and Tissi at the Civetta, or those sull'Averau and Nuvolao. There are also many trails for lovers of mountain biking and cycling tours on the most beautiful mountain passes of the Dolomites. Other sports can be practiced in the sports center of S. Fosca (soccer field, basketball, volleyball, tennis, fitness centre for sport climbing, large play area for children). Culture is an integral part of the place and the pride of the region is the Museum of the Fiorentina valley "V. Cazzetta" where the various archaeological documents are exhibited, among which the major international well-known burial of the "skeleton of the man of Mondeval ", which seems to be of great scientific importance. In the paleontological department is located a rich exhibition of fossils and the impression of the rock of Monte Pelmetto with traces of three dinosaur species. In the third section, which is devoted to the history of the valley, there are several references to the historical customs and traditions. Even small Ladin style villages are of great historical and cultural significance. One of them is the residential area Andria where you will find numerous barns and other typical buildings of the Ladin tradition.… continue