Masarè on Lago di Alleghe: Landscape and History

Masarè connects Lago di Alleghe with a local history closely tied to the formation of the lake. The different options around the water, trails and culture are also worth considering when choosing where to stay. If you are looking for a hotel in Masarè, you can start by thinking about what suits your trip best: a walk along the shore, a hike to Cascata di Ru de Col Aut, a cycling route or the town’s historical background.

Lake and Landscape of Masarè

Masarè overlooks the far end of Lago di Alleghe. From here, the landslide area of the major landslide is visible; most of the town lies on the deposits left by this event. The lake and the shape of the terrain are therefore defining features of the town.

At the shore of Lago di Alleghe, you can take a walk in Masarè away from the traffic of the main road. If you want the lake to be a focus of your stay, you can plan this lakeside walk as an activity in its own right. This makes the question of what to do by the water distinct from choosing a hike or a cycling route.

Hiking Trails and Cycling Routes

Hiking trails from Masarè lead to Cascata di Ru de Col Aut. The waterfall has two successive cascades, making it a specific destination for a hike. As conditions on the trails can change, check them before setting out.

The Sottoguda–Masarè cycling route runs partly over unpaved and partly over paved surfaces. It has a medium difficulty level and offers several variations. Conditions may change because of reconstruction or maintenance work; check the situation in advance. The mountain bike tour between Sottoguda and Masarè is listed as 30 kilometres long. Thus, information is available on the cycling route’s surface, difficulty level and variations, as well as a specific tour length for the mountain bike ride.

Local History and Culture

The history of Masarè is closely linked to the formation of Lago di Alleghe. In 1771, a landslide on Monte Piz blocked the course of the Torrente Cordevole and created the lake. Masarè was founded after the lake formed. Parco 11 gennaio 1771 commemorates the landslide.

Another cultural landmark is the 19th-century Villa Paganini Ruspoli, located in Masarè. The “Alleghe tra arte e natura” route leads to Masarè and runs along Via dei Pini to Parco 11 gennaio 1771. The villa adds a 19th-century building to the cultural itinerary; the route leads to the park commemorating the landslide. The condition of individual works of art may change. Bear this in mind when planning if you want to follow this route.

Discover more destinations: Borca Di Cadore, Forno Di Zoldo, Faller, Ornella, San Vito Di Cadore, Perarolo di Cadore, Pedavena, San Nicolò Di Comelico.

For the wider travel overview: Belluno.