BroHouse by Filippo and Davide
The surroundings of Lozzo di Cadore offer an extraordinary mix of pristine nature, spectacular bodies of water, and historical or cultural attractions. What to see in the surroundings: Your guide to exploring the Dolomites A stone's throw from home: 📍 Pian dei Buoi A magnificent plateau located above the village, considered a true panoramic balcony overlooking the Marmarole and Cadore. Ideal for walks and mountain bike trails through pastures and mountain huts. 🏛️ Pian dei Buoi Memory Park Museum Also on the plateau are the old historical forts of Col Vidal, dating back to World War I, set in a suggestive natural landscape. 📍 La Roggia dei Mulini (The Mill Race) An ethnographic trail in Lozzo along the ancient stream, where you can rediscover historical mills, fulling mills, and workshops linked to the industrial archaeology of the village. 📍 Lago di Centro Cadore (Lake of Central Cadore) Located just a few minutes' drive away, it offers scenic shores for relaxing walks, sport fishing, and kayak or pedal boat rentals during the summer months. 📍 Lago di Misurina (Lake Misurina) The "Pearl of the Dolomites," famous for its crystal-clear waters reflecting the Cadini di Misurina and the Tre Cime. 📍 Tre Cime di Lavaredo (Three Peaks of Lavaredo): The undisputed symbol of the UNESCO World Heritage Dolomites, easily reachable for unforgettable ring hikes. 📍 Lago di Sorapis (Lake Sorapis): A wonderful alpine lake with an unmistakable intense turquoise color, the destination of one of the most beloved hikes in the area. 📍 Cibiana di Cadore: World-famous as the "Village of Murals," with over 50 paintings telling the history and trades of the mountains on the facades of houses. Cortina d'Ampezzo: The glamorous capital of the Dolomites, perfect for an afternoon of shopping, an aperitif on the main street, or for accessing the Olympic ski lifts. TYPICAL DISHES NOT TO BE MISSED IN THE CADORE REGION 🍽️ First Courses of the Territory Casunziei (or Casunziei all'ampezzana): The quintessential symbol dish! Fresh pasta half-moons filled with beetroot (or potatoes), simply dressed with melted mountain butter, sage, and abundant poppy seeds. Bread and Cheese Gnocchi: Often flavored with alpine herbs or local cheeses, served drowned in melted butter. Barley Soup (Robiola or Barco): A rich traditional soup with barley, vegetables, and pieces of speck or smoked meat, perfect for warming up in winter. 2. Main Courses and Cheeses Melted Cheese with Polenta: The king of the mountain huts. Local cheese (such as Piave DOP at various aging levels or Latteria) is grilled until melted and served with a slice of hot polenta. Pastìn: A great classic from Belluno! It's a mixture of pork and beef seasoned with garlic, wine, and spices, grilled. It can be eaten on its own with polenta or inside a bun during village festivals. Braised Venison or Deer: Game meat slow-cooked with juniper berries, red wine, and aromatic herbs, invariably served with "spumacchio" corn polenta or wholemeal polenta and lingonberry jam. 3. Traditional Desserts Apple Strudel: Made with local apples, raisins, pine nuts, cinnamon, and enclosed in a crispy pastry, often accompanied by mascarpone cream or vanilla ice cream. Walnut or Blueberry Cake: Soft homemade cakes filled with walnuts from Belluno or with berries picked in the local woods. Mountain Krapfen: Soft leavened and fried dough, filled on the spot with apricot jam or pastry cream. 4. What to Drink? Artisanal Grappas: At the end of the meal, a grappa flavored with mountain herbs is a must: Swiss pine, caraway, genepy, or blueberry. Prosecco and Craft Beers: Cadore is located in the province of Belluno, very close to the Prosecco DOCG area and renowned craft breweries in the Dolomites. 💡 An idea for the announcement or welcome guide: "In your apartment, you will find a selection of the best restaurants and agriturismos in the area where you can taste the authentic Casunziei dressed with mountain butter and the delicious Pastìn from Belluno!"