Discover what to do in Taibon Agordino in Province of Belluno: the San Lucano fair, Rifugio Capanna Trieste, Rifugio Vazzoler, Rifugio Tissi. Want to know more? First of all…
Where is Taibon Agordino?
The municipality of Taibon Agordino borders to the north with Cencenighe Agordino, to the north east with San Tomaso Agordino and Alleghe, to the south with Voltago Agordino, to the south west with Gosaldo, to the east with Val di Zoldo and Agordo, to the west with Canale d’Agordo and Primiero San Martino di Castrozza.
The San Lucano fair
According to the liturgical calendar, the day dedicated to San Lucano is 20 July. In 2024, the fair in honor of the Patron Saint of Taibon Agordino, also known as the Apostle of the Dolomites, took place on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 July. As every year, the holy mass is held in the ancient Church of San Lucano, located right by the Tegnas stream.
If you are wondering what to do in Taibon Agordino, this traditional celebration is the ideal opportunity to spend the summer season enjoying the area’s food and wine excellence and exciting hikes in the setting of a charming historic town brushed by crystal-clear streams and framed by the peaks of Monte Alt, the Pale di San Lucano and Monte Civetta.
Rifugio Capanna Trieste, Rifugio Vazzoler, Rifugio Tissi
The starting point of the itinerary is the center of Listolade, a hamlet of the municipality of Taibon Agordino, which arose at the foot of Monte San Lucano near the confluence of the Cordevole and the Corpassa. Head north east for 3.5 km to Val Corpassa, along the paved road that winds through the valley of the same name, stretching at the foot of the Moiazza-Civetta group. The route leads to the parking area of Rifugio Capanna Trieste (Località Valcorpassa, 2). Located at 1135 m above sea level, the refuge is dominated by Torre Trieste, whose towering bulk rises above the winding valley from its height of 2458 meters.
After crossing a wooden bridge, take trail 555, which leads into a conifer forest. The mule track takes you to a small iron footbridge over a clear stream; once across, keep to the right following the directions, painted on a large boulder, for trail 555 (altitude 1289 meters).
On the edge of the white path there is a pretty stone-and-wood refuge, bearing a plaque that reads “capanna Dottor Ginetto”.
The well-marked forest road winds among mountain pines and rocks veiled in moss. From this viewpoint, at about 1500 meters above sea level, you can take in Val Corpassa at a glance. On clear, bright days it is possible to spot capanna Trieste nestled among untouched wooded slopes.
Rifugio Vazzoler
Reachable after 4 km of walking, Rifugio Vazzoler (1714 meters above sea level) is a landmark for hikers in search of fascinating mountain places wrapped in greenery and silence. For information on gastronomic specialties, services and room availability, you can visit www.rifugiovazzoler.com
Rifugio Tissi
At this point, take CAI trail 560 in the direction of Rifugio Coldai. The hiking route plunges into dense forest vegetation, running along the edge of case Favretti, a lovely cluster of private homes built on the edge of a sunny malga overlooked by the steep slopes of Torre Venezia.
The scenic route leads to the fork for Rifugio Tissi on the left, and to the rugged rocky height where the Col Mandro pass is located. Continue along trail 560 toward Rifugio Tissi, following the Altavia 1, which winds between grassy stretches dotted with white boulders and the ruins of old stables at the foot of gentle wooded slopes.
If you are wondering what to do in Taibon Agordino, the effort of the hike is rewarded by the breathtaking panoramic views that can be admired from the mountain refuge, from whose privileged position, at 2259 m above sea level, it is possible to take in the vertiginous slopes of Monte Civetta.
