Trichiana: Trails, History and Culture

Trichiana brings together circular trails and landscapes, historic sites, literature and local crafts. If you are looking for a hotel for your stay, these highlights can help you plan a trip around your interests.

Hiking, cycling and landmarks

The Anello del Giro delle Ville is 10.9 kilometres long, with an average walking time of three hours. It can be hiked year-round and is also suitable for gravel bikes and Nordic walking. The Anello di Carve has different details to consider: the circular trail starts in Trichiana and is rated as moderate. You can therefore choose between the two based on the stated time or difficulty level.

Near Trichiana, the Anello Brent de l'Art circular trail starts in Sant’Antonio Tortal. It passes the Brent de l'Art, old lime kilns and the remains of a watermill. The route thus combines a natural landmark with traces of past activity.

Monte Cimone reaches 1,294 metres and is the highest point in the municipality of Trichiana. The foundations of a US Army barrack, used as a radio relay station during the Cold War, remain there. La Cascata also offers a distinctive feature in the landscape: the attraction consists of two waterfalls and turns into an ice sculpture in winter, with water still flowing inside.

History and literature

Trichiana has been inhabited since the Mesolithic period and continued to develop in Roman times. The villa with its barchessa, part of the former Villa Polit complex, is a notable architectural landmark. It dates from the late 18th to the 19th century. The Pieve di San Felice was an old parish church dating from the 6th century and is considered one of the oldest churches in the Valbelluna.

In nearby Villa Piloni-Federici-Foscolo, a plaque displays the Ritmo Bellunese, considered one of the earliest attestations of the literary volgare in Italy. The villa is inhabited, and visits are only possible by prior reservation. Arrange your visit in advance.

Literature is also part of the local identity: Trichiana is known as the “Paese del Libro” because a national literary prize is awarded there each year. Tina Merlin, a journalist, writer and partisan, was born in Trichiana. These connections span the area’s early settlement and the people and literary traditions that have shaped it.

Local produce and culture

Latteria Sant'Antonio Tortal collects milk from small local farms and processes it into cheese, butter and ricotta. The La Fiorita shop in Trichiana sells local products made from barley, spelt and Sponcio maize, including flour, pasta and biscuits. Together, these examples showcase different aspects of the local food culture.

Craft techniques are another part of the area’s cultural profile. Intrecci Bellunesi works with straw and softened branches of willow, chestnut and other trees. It offers classes where you can learn to weave these materials.

Dolomiti Fantasy is a notable local event. The festival began in 2017 through the collaboration of the team behind the newly founded Castle of Fantasy association, the Trichiana Pro Loco, the then municipality of Trichiana and the Red Phoenix cultural association. The programme includes an annual cosplay competition.

Discover more destinations: Rocca Pietore, Mareson-Pecol, Lentiai, San Gregorio Nelle Alpi, Cencenighe Agordino, San Nicolò Di Comelico, Masarè, Paderno.

For the broader travel overview: Belluno.