The best road cycling routes around Lake Santa Maria

The Mire road winds through the territory of Corbanese, a hamlet of Tarzo, representing one of the most spectacular stretches of the Prosecco hills. This ridge itinerary ideally connects the area of Tarzo with that of Vittorio Veneto, offering a privileged perspective on the famous "feuds" of the area. The route is characterized by a succession of ups and downs that cut through high-altitude vineyards, where the slopes become extreme and cultivation becomes art. Along the Mire, the horizon opens to the south onto the Trevigiano plain and to the north onto the Belluno Prealps, creating a unique visual contrast between the geometric rigor of the rows and the wild nature of the peaks. It is an iconic place for those seeking silence and the raw beauty of the territory, far from the more trafficked valley routes.

Located at the foot of the Treviso Prealps, the Abbey of Santa Maria di Follina is one of the greatest masterpieces of late Romanesque and Cistercian Gothic style in Italy. Originally founded by Benedictine monks and brought to its greatest splendor by the Cistercians in the 13th century, the abbey amazes with the harmony of its proportions and the spirituality it emanates. The true jewel of the complex is the cloister, completed in 1268: an architectural masterpiece where paired, single, or spiral-decorated columns support elegant arches, creating a unique play of light and shadow. Inside the church, the majestic altarpiece and the statue of the Madonna of the Sacred Chalice make the site a vibrant pilgrimage destination even today. A place where the art, silence, and history of the wool-making monks are inextricably intertwined.

Overlooking the waters of Lake Santa Maria, the Parish Church of San Giorgio Martire represents the spiritual and historical heart of Revine. The current building, consecrated in 1535 but profoundly remodeled in the following centuries, stands out for its scenic position at the foot of the Treviso Prealps. Inside, the nave retains a solemn atmosphere, enriched by valuable works such as the altarpiece attributed to Francesco Da Milano, which depicts the Knight Saint. Also noteworthy is the nineteenth-century organ, a testament to the vibrant local liturgical tradition. The bell tower, which towers over the village rooftops, serves as a constant visual landmark for the entire valley, harmoniously uniting faith, art, and natural landscape.

The San Boldo Pass, which connects Valbelluna to Valmareno between the municipalities of Cison di Valmarino and Borgo Valbelluna, is one of the most spectacular passes in the Venetian Prealps. Known as the "Road of 100 Days", it was built in record time in 1918 by Austro-Hungarian military engineers for logistical purposes during the Great War. Its architectural uniqueness lies in the five hairpin bends carved entirely into the rock and regulated by traffic lights, which overcome a very steep difference in altitude in a small space.

not too steep climb

beautiful climb, quite rideable

Some of the murals on the aforementioned street

Beautiful work by Valentino Moro.