Zoldo Alto: Nature, Culture and Winter Sports

Zoldo Alto is known for its natural areas, historic sites and varied activities. The following highlights range from valleys and forest formations to trails, winter sports and evidence of local history.

Natural landscapes: forests, valleys and the Dolomites

The Civetta–Cime San Sebastiano Natura 2000 site covers the entire area west of Zoldo Alto. Its habitats include montane and subalpine Norway spruce forests of Picea abies. The Monte Pelmo–Monteval, Formin area is characterised by Dolomite formations of outstanding scenic value; it also includes subalpine larch and Swiss stone pine forest formations. The smaller Sorgenti del Civetta natural area is also part of the Zoldo Alto area.

The named relationships between valley and mountain also help visitors find their bearings: Monte Pelmo lies northeast of the Maè Valley. Val di Goima is part of the Zoldo Alto area; the Civetta face rises northwest of the valley. The landscape description therefore spans different scales, from the valley to forested areas and striking Dolomite formations.

Culture and local history

In Molin, the Museo degli usi, costumi e mestieri della valle di Goima is housed in the former municipal school. The museum’s name refers to the customs, traditional dress and occupations of the Goima Valley. Molin is also home to an old sawmill with a water mill. It was among the last facilities in Zoldo to cease operations—a testament to the former use of water and the working of wood.

The parish church of San Tiziano in Chiesa di Goima dates from 1400. Its distinctive onion-shaped bell tower and valuable works of art add specific architectural and artistic features to its historical significance. The church and sawmill thus represent different aspects of local history: religious architecture and traditional craftwork.

Compare trails and activities

In Val di Goima, an easy, one-hour circular trail connects the old houses of Chiesa and Molin. Another easy route leads from Pecol to Baita Cristelin; the round trip is listed as taking two to three hours. It reaches an altitude of 1,607 metres and has an elevation gain of 230 metres. The times make it easy to compare the overall duration: one hour for the circular trail and two to three hours for the snowshoe route, including the return trip. The specific elevation figures provide additional guidance for this route.

Winter sports options vary by activity and type of route. In Pecol, night skiing includes five kilometres of floodlit downhill runs, including the black Foppe run and the red Cristelin run. In Palafavera, the Pompeo Fattor cross-country ski trail offers moderately difficult loops of five and 7.5 kilometres, suitable for both athletes and families. The downhill runs are marked by difficulty colour, while the cross-country trails are described by length and moderate difficulty, helping visitors choose the activity that best suits them.

Palafavera is also home to Veneto’s only biathlon facility. Its shooting range has 30 lanes. Another option in the Ski Civetta area is the Giro della Grande Guerra 1915–1918, an alternative ski route. In summer, the Civetta lift area is a destination for hikers and mountain bikers.

A place to take a break

The small lake Žarnadòi, also known as Lake Fertaze, has fire pits, tables and benches for picnics. Along with trails and winter sports, designated picnic areas are therefore another feature of Zoldo Alto.

Discover more destinations: Campagna, Faller, Misurina, Trichiana, Pedavena, Santa Giustina, Perarolo di Cadore, Pian Molin-costa di Mezzo.

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