Auronzo di Cadore

There was a lovely riverside bike path I followed. It passed through forests, towns and fields, and was dotted with reservoirs. Playing on ultra mode, the sun shone down rather hot. I drenched my cap and wore it under my helmet to keep cool.

The Cima Gogna was impressive, standing up tall above the already hilly landscape. When I looked at the map, I was surprised to find that the river is called Piave, and not Cadore like all the towns are named.

I arrived in Auronzo di Cadore in good time. The large lake sets the stage for a beautiful town, with churches and minarets standing out, flanked by a tall mountains range. The lake water glowed turquoise green, likely from the carbonate particles from the rocks. Good place to picnic before hunting for gelato.Read more