Discover what to do in Selva di Cadore: the village of Toffol, Malga Pien de Vacia, and Piz del Corvo. Want to know more? First of all…
Where is Selva di Cadore?
The municipality of Selva di Cadore borders to the northeast with San Vito di Cadore, to the northwest with Colle Santa Lucia, to the southeast with Val di Zoldo, to the southwest with Alleghe, to the east with San Vito di Cadore and Borca di Cadore, and to the west with Colle Santa Lucia.
Piz del Corvo Loop
Starting from Toffol
The starting point of the itinerary is the parking lot located in the hamlet of Toffol, a fraction of Santa Fosca (46.44951245038203, 12.059648362589586). The welcoming mountain village is lapped by a icy stream that powers the wheels of a stone mill used for grinding grain and baking bread.
Near the mill complex, shaded by maples and fir trees, are the remains of a 19th-century lime kiln, further evidence of the traditions and ancient crafts that over the centuries have defined the identity of this charming little town.
Also noteworthy is the church of Sant’Osvaldo di Northumberland, located at Via Landria, 68. Framed by characteristic stone houses, crystal-clear fountains, and wooden barns known as tabià, the place of worship is topped by a double-pitched roof crowned by a graceful wooden bell tower.
From the village of Toffol to Malga Pien de Vacia
From the parking lot, head west and follow Via Perazze for just over a mile and a half, surrounded by the dense vegetation of a conifer forest. Shortly after crossing a bridge over a clear stream, you reach Malga Pien de Vacia, from whose position at 1,818 meters above sea level, you can see the peaks of Monte Pelmo, the east and west summits of Monte Crot.
Once you reach Piera de l’Auta, leave the paved road and take the forest road, following trail 466 towards Piz del Corvo, reachable in about two hours. The route leads to Mondeval de Sota (N 46° 27′ 32” E 12° 05′ 46”), a bright Dolomite valley extending at 1,921 meters altitude. From here, continue left and tackle the approximately 300 meters of elevation gain that separate us from the summit of Piz del Corvo.
The final part of the itinerary unfolds along the southern slope of Monte Mondeval, crossing Valaza (N 46° 27′ 19” E 12° 04′ 57”). The last stretch of the walk is very steep, but the effort of the hike is amply rewarded by the formidable landscape views that can be admired from the top of the mountain.
From this position, you can take in the group of Croda da Lago-Cernera and Cima d’Ambrizzola, the Mondeval Plateau, and Malga Prendera, dominated to the north by Becco di Mezzodì and Rocheta de Prendera. To the south, the view stretches over the sunny Val Fiorentina, where the towns of Selva di Cadore and Santa Fosca stand out, overlooked to the south by the wooded slopes of Cima Fertazza.
After contemplating the extraordinary Dolomite panorama from the privileged position of the mountain, descend the height until you find the signs for Toffol d’Andria, a one-and-a-half-hour walk away (46°27’24.0″N 12°04’38.0″E).
The next stop on the route is Pont de Sass (N 46°27’52” E 12°04’26”) at 2,103 meters above sea level, one of the most photogenic destinations along the way.
At this point, follow trail 465 to Toffol l’Andrìa, which in one hour and ten minutes brings us back to Santa Fosca. If you are wondering what to do in Selva di Cadore, the Piz del Corvo loop itinerary is a recommended hike for anyone who wants to immerse themselves in the heart of the Dolomites and admire some of the most fascinating and photogenic natural sites in the Belluno area.
