Hike & Fork

Trail 449Surveyed by the Italian Alpine ClubGood for kids

Socol to Lago di Pianozes

Cortina d'Ampezzo · about 1 h by car from Belluno

Distance
4.9 km
Walking time
1 h 30 min
Total ascent
189 m
Shape
Out & back
Grade
T · Easy path

The walk

4.9 km out-and-back walk near Cortina d'Ampezzo, up to Lago di Pianozes, 189 m of total ascent: about 1 h 30 min of walking. Easy paths and dirt roads, between 1098 and 1198 m above sea level. After the walk: lunch at Il Capriolino in Vodo di Cadore (11.9 km).

Easy path (grade T): wide tracks and short climbs, trainers are fine in dry weather.

How to get there

By car

From Belluno: about 1 h (41 km as the crow flies). Most trailheads have roadside parking or a small car park in the nearest village.

Driving directions

By train and bus

Take a train to Belluno, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.

Public transport route

Start point

46.50586,12.15032

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Country buses run less often on Sundays and holidays, and some not at all: check the return journey before you set off.

Where to eat and drink

Recommended osteria

Il Capriolino

Vodo di Cadore · 12 km from the trail

Directions

Recommended osteria

Alle Codole

Canale d’Agordo · 24 km from the trail

Directions

Book tastings ahead, and check opening days: many osterie close one day a week.

A good day here

  1. 10:00Park near Cortina d'Ampezzo and start the walk.
  2. 11:30Back at the start after about 1 h 30 min.
  3. 13:00Lunch at Il Capriolino in Vodo di Cadore, 12 km by car.