Discover what to do in Limana in Belluno Province: Limana Honey Village, a hike in Limana, the fortified village of the Madonna di Parè. Want to know more? First of all…
Where is Limana?
The municipality of Limana borders north with Belluno, northwest with Sedico, south with Revine Lago, southeast with Vittorio Veneto, east with Belluno and Vittorio Veneto, and west with Borgo Valbelluna.
Limana Honey Village
The 2023 edition of Limana Honey Village took place from Friday 13 to Sunday 15, Friday 20 and Saturday 21 October in the municipality’s Pro Loco area in Via Fiabane.
The program of the last event featured relaxing walks to discover the splendid landscapes of Valbelluna, market exhibitions with local agricultural products, tastings, conferences and courses on beekeeping and on the processing of typical cheeses such as schiz, made with milk milked in the fertile Belluno mountain pastures.
If you’re wondering what to do in Limana, the honey agricultural fair is a recommended event both for experienced beekeepers and for those who want to gain useful knowledge to take their first steps in the world of honey production.
For more information about the agricultural event and many other engaging cultural and food-and-wine initiatives promoted by the municipality of Limana, such as the “mayor’s honey” competition and the Dolomiti Bellunesi DOP Honey agricultural fair, you can visit the Facebook page Pro Loco Limana and the website www.comune.limana.bl.it/it.
Hike in Limana
The starting point of the route is the parking area at the church of San Martino – Navasa. Head toward Bar Trevisson Coppe, then at the junction with Via Navasa turn right and continue for 250 meters, then keep left and follow Via Coi for 1.2 km until you reach the Pizzeria Parco di Limana restaurant.
The first part of the route offers striking views of green, sunlit hills covered in lush woods brushed by the icy waters of the Cicogna stream. Looking north, you are captivated by the boundless panorama of Valbelluna, dominated by the colossal mass of the Dolomiti Bellunesi rising on the horizon.
At the fork, keep right and continue gently uphill toward the southeast for almost 1.5 km along Via Ceresera, then at the junction turn right and continue along the winding paved road bordered by a low wall veiled in moss.
The route winds southwest for about 2.5 km, entering dense vegetation of beeches, field maples, elms, ashes, alders, birches, cedars and many other thriving tall trees.
At the junction, turn left, pass the charming shrine of Santa Rita and follow Via Valpiana for 4 km until you reach the Nature and Culture Center “Al Vejò”, in the heart of Valmorel.
From the village’s privileged position, the view embraces gentle slopes dotted with mountain houses and vast grassy expanses shining in the sun, framed by lush woods.
To return to the starting point, follow Via Valmorel for 900 meters, then keep left onto Via Navenze. After passing the picturesque cluster of houses that gives the road its name, continue northwest for a little over 2 km, then take the winding road on the left that runs in the shade of a beech forest. After the hairpin bends, turn right onto Via Cros, then at the junction turn right and follow Via Polentes and Via Calcine, passing alongside the ancient church of San Vittore.
At the intersection, turn left and continue on Via Riva US and Via Canalet for about 1.5 km, then take the road on the right (Via Navasa) to return to the church of San Martino – Navasa.
If you’re wondering what to do in Limana, the suggested route guides visitors through some of the most exciting and photogenic natural spots in Valbelluna.
The fortified village of the Madonna di Parè
Located in the hamlet of Giaon, opposite the white church of the Madonna di Parè, the early medieval archaeological site consists of a series of imposing boulders linked by low walls resting on the slopes of a hill covered by a thick mantle of wild vegetation. This structure is what remains of a thousand-year-old settlement, whose strategic position made it possible to dominate the surrounding territory.
