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WHERE TO STAY
6 Belluno
BELLUNO Veneto; 32100
Albergo delle Alpi moderate Backed by the soaring Schiara massif,
Furnished with all mod cons, this hotel, pretty Belluno, the provincial capital,
built on the site of a historic inn in the is worth a visit for its grand squares,
town centre, also has a good restaurant. such as Piazza del Mercato (also
Via Jacopo Tasso 13, 32100; known as Piazza delle Erbe), lined
0437 940 545; www.dellealpi.it
with splendid Renaissance palaces
FELTRE and home to an elegant 15th-century
Via Paradiso 32 moderate fountain. Nearby, the 16th-century
This comfortable modern renovation Duomo has a Baroque campanile
in the town centre has three suites that affords excellent views in all
and serves local delicacies at breakfast.
Via Paradiso 32, 32032; 348 870 9622; directions. The town’s Museo Civico
www.viaparadiso32.it is worth visiting for its paintings by 8 Monte Grappa
local 16th–18th century masters. Veneto; 36061
MONTE GRAPPA ª Head back to SP1 and turn right to Towering over the edge of the vast
Albergo Forcelletto inexpensive Feltre, past Trichiana and Mel. After Veneto plain is 1,775-m (5,823-ft)
This simple mountain inn is managed
by a friendly local family and set in a Lentiai, fork right on the SS50 to cross high Monte Grappa. The peak is
superbly panoramic location. the River Piave towards Feltre. Follow home to Cima Grappa, a monumental
Località Forcelletto, 32030; 349 954 signs for “centro”, then “centro storico”, terraced ossario, a poignant memorial
4757; www.forcellato.it; closed Tue & circling the town to the car park. Yellow to the Italian and Austrian troops
Mon–Fri in winter
signs direct pedestrians into Feltre. whose bones rest there. Lush
BASSANO DEL GRAPPA meadows now cover the World War I
Hotel Al Castello inexpensive 7 Feltre battlefields. On a clear day, the views
This traditional inn has cosy rooms Veneto; 32032 extend all the way to the Adriatic
and is well placed for sightseeing. This charming walled Renaissance coast and Venice.
Via Bonamigo 19, 36061; 0424 22 8665;
www.hotelalcastello.it town comes alive in mid-Aug for ª Return to SS148 and turn left for
its colourful Palio horse race and the zig-zag descent to Romano
ASOLO medieval pageantry festival. Only d’Ezzelino. Turn right on SP74 and
Albergo Al Sole moderate 3 km (2 miles) away is Pedavena, follow signs for “centro”. Park on
This is a captivating 16th-century villa known for its brewery. It is also the Viale Fosse by the town walls.
with mod cons, near the main piazza. gateway to the wild Vette Feltrine
Via Collegio 33, 31011; 0423 951 332;
www.albergoalsole.com; closed Jan mountain range, part of the Dolomiti 9 Bassano del Grappa
Bellunesi National Park, where there Veneto; 36061
TREVISO are spectacular walks to be enjoyed With a charming, traffic-free centre,
Albergo Il Focolare moderate (www.dolomitipark.it). Bassano is well-known for ceramics,
This popular hotel is charming, ª Leave Feltre on the SS50, towards fiery grappa spirit and the prized
comfortable and handily located.
Piazza Ancilotto 4, 31100; 0422 56601; Bassano, then turn left at Cáupo white asparagus (in spring). For some
www.ilfocolarehotel.com following signs for “Monte Grappa” wonder ful rooftop views, climb the
on the scenic SS148 as it winds its 43-m (141-ft) high Torre Civica.
way up the northernmost flank of Straddling the River Brenta is the
SHOPPING IN THE VENETO
the mountain. Drive on past Osteria landmark bridge Ponte degli Alpini,
In Monte Bassano, look for fine cheese Forcelletto and take the fork to SP149 designed by Andrea Palladio in 1571
such as Morlacco and Bastardo del to Cima Grappa. (rebuilt 1948), from which there are
Grappa in La Speloncia (Via Bocchette
di Mezzo; 0439 438 260; Jun–Sep).
For hand-decorated ceramics in
Bassano del Grappa, try L’Arte della
Ceramica (Via Angarano 21; 0424 503
901); or taste the wide range of grappa
and liqueurs at Osteria Grapperia
Nardini (Ponte Vecchio 2;
0424 227 741; www.nardini.it).
Gourmet goodies such as potted
red chicory (radicchio rosso) abound
in Treviso, especially at Bottega del
Baccalà (Via S Parisio 15–17; 0422 540
818; www.fermi-treviso.com).
Right View of Bassano del Grappa from its
famous wooden bridge Top Boating on one
of Treviso’s many tree-shaded canals

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