The best dog-friendly hikes and walks around Lake del Restello

The staircase of Sant’Augusta is a pedestrian path that, starting from Via Calcada, behind the Duomo of Serravalle, leads to the Sanctuary of the same name. It is a monumental work built in the thirties of the last century, with a symmetrical double-ramp staircase, in the center of which a fountain indicates the axis of development. The staircases and landings are bordered by railings made of cement grit. The double flight of stairs ends with a wall section with arches that allow passage to the destination at altitude, and at the same time create an architectural element for closing and delimiting the first part of the path. After this first starting section, the devotional path develops into a stretch of simple, narrow, and sudden hairpin bends, where the "Codolà" (pebbles) pavement is contained downstream by a wooden fence and upstream by the sloping ground. At the steepest points, masonry elements in rubble masonry contain the natural terrain. Over the years, this part of the path has been affected by uncontrolled vegetation growth, which has caused damage to the walking surface. The long stretch of path upstream of the staircase is characterized by linear sections interrupted by three full-width steps made of red stone monoblocks, concluding with a final staircase in view of the Sanctuary.

Piazza Flaminio represents the beating heart and elegant living room of the historic district of Serravalle, in Vittorio Veneto. Completely paved in grey stone, the square is a remarkable example of Renaissance urban planning, defined by a curtain of stately buildings that testify to the glorious past linked to the Serenissima. The Palazzo della Comunità, the ancient seat of the city government, and the Civic Tower overlook it, while the welcoming arcades house historic shops and cafes. The harmony of its proportions and the view of the mountainous landscapes that frame it create a unique theatrical atmosphere, making it one of the most charming squares in the Venetian hinterland, where history can be breathed in every architectural detail.

The square of Serravalle seems to have stopped in time and space. It seems to be still over a century ago.

Lots of old buildings, not all of them renovated.

Vittorio Veneto, a town in the province of Treviso, is famous for the battle of the same name during the Great War. Here the Italian army defeated the Austro-Hungarian army, leading to the Austrian surrender and the end of the conflict.

What else? Beautiful place in Vittorio Veneto

Past the stairs and the monument, the path is quite dilapidated. Wildly cut or uprooted trees; chaotic and unmaintained path. In short, a rather desolate ascent. Fortunately, the spectacular view at the summit is worth it. Access to a water point for refreshment and to toilets. Descent on the other flank on a path that is hardly more comfortable but authentically wild and shaded.

Building from the 14th century in Romanesque style, adjacent to the Carmelite Monastery, which today still has an old cloister. The interior is divided into three naves and is enriched by interesting works of art with frescoes, tables and canvases from different eras, as the place was for centuries the burial place of the nobles of Serravalle. Also in the adjacent monastery there are several interesting frescoes depicting scenes from the life of Saint Francis. In the center is a square well with carved tiles.