Duran Pass (BL) - La Valle Agordina - Val di Zoldo - Dolomites - UNESCO World Heritage - Veneto
Updated: Oct 21
Alpine pass of excellent landscape value with spectacular views over the reliefs of the Dolomites. In 2009 the Dolomites became a #UNESCO World Heritage Site for the uniqueness and beauty of the landscape in which they are immersed... #tuttitaly
Duran Pass (BL) - La Valle Agordina - Val di Zoldo - Dolomites - UNESCO World Heritage - Veneto
The Duran Pass is an alpine pass in the Zoldo Dolomites in Veneto. It is located entirely in the province of Belluno, between the municipalities of La Valle Agordina and Zoldo Alto. The overall length of the pass is 12.5 kilometers and offers a decidedly exciting panorama. On the one hand, we find Monte San Sebastiano (2,550 meters) and Monte Moiazza (2,878 meters), and on the other, the tiny structures in the area.
At the top of Passo Duran, we find the small church in which, in August, a historic Alpini Festival is held. However, two restaurants offer typical Venetian specialties if we want to reinvigorate ourselves.
The Duran Pass (altitude 1605 m) is an Alpine Pass in the UNESCO World Heritage Dolomites. In addition to offering spectacular views of the UNESCO Dolomites, it is the destination of several stages of the Giro d'Italia.
In addition to the scenic attractions, it is famous for:
- the crag of Pian de Caleda, a top-rated destination for climbing enthusiasts
- the Carestiato refuges
- Cesare Tomè and San Sebastiano
- the Alta Via of the Dolomites 1
- the Ferrata Costantini
- excursions to the peaks of Monte Framont (Moiazza group).
Whether you tackle it on foot along the stages of the Alta Via, in the saddle of a bike, or curve after curve by car, Duran Pass offers a total immersion into the wildest and most authentic nature of the Belluno Dolomites. Yet, the adventure in the heart of these mountains does not end here: if you loved the time-suspended atmosphere of this mountain pass, set off again along the SP347 road to cross the Zoldo Valley and climb toward Cibiana Pass. There, another spectacular pass awaits you, serving as the gateway to the wonders of Cadore and the famous Mount Rite, with its "Museum in the Clouds" towering over the surrounding peaks.
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Duran Pass (BL) - La Valle Agordina - Val di Zoldo - Dolomites - UNESCO World Heritage - Veneto
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