The best dog-friendly hikes and walks around Lake Lake

The staircase of Sant’Augusta is a pedestrian path that, starting from Via Calcada, behind the Duomo of Serravalle, leads to the Sanctuary of the same name. It is a monumental work built in the thirties of the last century, with a symmetrical double-ramp staircase, in the center of which a fountain indicates the axis of development. The staircases and landings are bordered by railings made of cement grit. The double flight of stairs ends with a wall section with arches that allow passage to the destination at altitude, and at the same time create an architectural element for closing and delimiting the first part of the path. After this first starting section, the devotional path develops into a stretch of simple, narrow, and sudden hairpin bends, where the "Codolà" (pebbles) pavement is contained downstream by a wooden fence and upstream by the sloping ground. At the steepest points, masonry elements in rubble masonry contain the natural terrain. Over the years, this part of the path has been affected by uncontrolled vegetation growth, which has caused damage to the walking surface. The long stretch of path upstream of the staircase is characterized by linear sections interrupted by three full-width steps made of red stone monoblocks, concluding with a final staircase in view of the Sanctuary.

Piazza Flaminio represents the beating heart and elegant living room of the historic district of Serravalle, in Vittorio Veneto. Completely paved in grey stone, the square is a remarkable example of Renaissance urban planning, defined by a curtain of stately buildings that testify to the glorious past linked to the Serenissima. The Palazzo della Comunità, the ancient seat of the city government, and the Civic Tower overlook it, while the welcoming arcades house historic shops and cafes. The harmony of its proportions and the view of the mountainous landscapes that frame it create a unique theatrical atmosphere, making it one of the most charming squares in the Venetian hinterland, where history can be breathed in every architectural detail.

Views of Vittorio Veneto

Always nice to come here

Beautiful views of the town of Ceneda and beyond

beautiful view of the town

The difference in altitude is less than 300m; the route as a whole is easy, but the uphill sections are challenging in some places. Trail running or hiking shoes are recommended. Coming down from the Colle it is then possible to see the beautiful Castello di San Martino up close.

To reach the little church of San Paolo la Monte, at the top of the hill of the same name, you follow a path that for some stretches is an asphalt road or a path on asphalt, for others a dirt road alternating with steps (in the shade of the trees). From the top of the hill you can enjoy a beautiful view of Vittorio Veneto, in particular of the town of Ceneda. A solitary and suggestive place that in summer is recommended to reach in the early hours of the morning.