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Auronzo di cadore
The Dolomites and nature in Auronzo are perfect for a senior holiday. Lakes at different altitudes, from 800 meters to 1800 meters above sea level, with views of the Dolomites World Heritage from the center of the country.
In the heart of Auronzo you can make simple walks, including a loop around the lake of Santa Caterina. Along that route there is also a kilometer punctuated by signs, which invites you to move daily. The signs clearly mark the start and finish points and indicate the 250-meter, 500-meter and 750-meter distances along the route. For those looking for a greater challenge, the Dolomites offer trails and routes suited to every level of fitness — always keeping in mind that in the mountains, safety must come first.
For those who want a totally relaxing holiday, the opportunity to sail the waters of Misurina Lake rowing without haste on a small boat can be wonderful. As well enjoy the panorama, contemplating it in its change from season to season. And still taste the good traditional mountain cuisine with genuine local products. And even dedicate themselves to the purchase of handicraft creations, which contain so much know-how and so much love for the Dolomites of Auronzo.
scenic walks
Spending time hiking among the mountains and lakes of Auronzo can be a truly rejuvenating experience.
To admire the Tre Cime di Lavaredo or simply relax by an alpine lake in Auronzo, you don’t need to tackle extreme climbs or expert-level trails.
There are walks in Auronzo that do not require a special training. With the right clothing and the attention that the mountain deserves, these routes allow you to enjoy all the beauty of nature in the Dolomites.
Among all, the loop tours around the lakes of Misurina, Antorno and the artificial lake of Santa Caterina offer a privileged view of the Dolomites and a route with limited difference in altitude. The initial part of the tour of the Three Peaks of Lavaredo gives, in turn, an unforgettable experience. At the foot of a real symbol known all over the world, opens up a wonderful panorama in every season.
The tranquility of nature
In Auronzo nature also shows its slowest profile. The peaks do not exist exclusively to be conquered. The trails are not necessarily a test ground on which to challenge your limits. In Auronzo the mountain is also an invitation to tranquility, to the observation of beauty.
Camminare diventa quasi un esercizio del pensiero, fisicamente piacevole, distensivo per la mente. Respirare non è un urgenza, ma un momento da apprezzare: rallentando, inspirando a pieni polmoni, con calma. In Auronzo, nature is “slow” in the truest sense — it invites you to reclaim your time: time to look closely, to live with gratitude, and to let yourself be filled with wonder.
In every season, nature amazes us. Through the colors of autumn leaves and the almost magical resilience of snowdrops. Through the gentle ripples on the lakes, their surfaces moving slowly beneath the rhythm of the oars. Through the quiet, unhurried fall of snowflakes, softly reshaping the outlines of the Dolomites. With the blooming of flowers in the meadows, reborn after the long winter.
taste and culture
Auronzo di Cadore is the ideal place for those who want to discover authentic flavors and mountain traditions, even during a senior holiday. Here, the cuisine is a journey into the genuine tastes of the territory: in the huts and mountain huts you can taste typical dishes such as polenta with melted cheese or local game, prepared with ingredients from zero km. The alpine pastures, often reachable by comfortable walks, also allow to observe rural life, with grazing animals and fresh dairy products.
The restaurants in the village offer family hospitality and traditional dishes revisited with taste, perfect for those looking for authentic flavors in a quiet environment.
Auronzo proudly preserves its traditions: folk festivals, traditional costume parades, band music and markets animate the center in different periods of the year.
All experiences suitable for those who want slower rhythms, to live with serenity and comfort. Between good food, local culture and breathtaking landscapes, Auronzo is the perfect choice for those looking for a rejuvenating and authentic holiday in the heart of the Dolomites.
Auronzo is a treasure trove of flavours and traditions.
Daily life in the Dolomites took shape year after year, turning into customs and eventually into traditions. Even when life in the Alps was harsh and demanding, there was always room for beauty. The finely woven basket, the carefully carved walking stick, brushstrokes of color on wood, wrought iron, embroidered fabrics, hand-worked wool. Ancient gestures of skilled hands became expressions of craftsmanship — a precious heritage of history and identity that is still passed down today.
In the craft shops of Auronzo or in the banquets of the desmonteade it is still possible to find objects that preserve the soul of such craftsmanship. The cuisine was based on a few products, some from the processing of milk and meat, others offered spontaneously by nature or grown in altitude. Polenta, milk, cheese, potatoes, cabbage, eggs, turnips, rye, game, salami, wild herbs, flowers, berries, dried fruits. These and other very simple ingredients are the basis of local recipes and a fundamental principle. . The importance of using every ingredient without waste and with maximum creativity to enhance their flavors. Still today in the restaurants of Auronzo this tradition is alive and strong. The simplicity and quality of raw materials, processed and declined to the maximum for an authentic result are always at the center.
