Colmean: Hiking and Mountain Destinations

Colmean is described as a specific destination for hiking travelers through the Cime d’Auta–Col Becher hike: the route begins in the village, is 11 kilometers long, and is rated E/EE. Other options include the trail to Baita dei Cacciatori and cultural destinations in Canale d’Agordo. This lets you focus your trip planning on different interests: hiking, a visit to a mountain hut, or culture.

Hikes and Mountain Destinations

For the Cime d’Auta–Col Becher hike, the distance and rating refer to the route. At Col Becher Pass, at 2,312 meters, 360-degree panoramas open up. These are different points of reference: the 11 kilometers and E/EE rating describe the hike, while the altitude and panoramic views characterize the pass. This allows you to consider the route distance and destination separately.

The Paolin-Piccolin via ferrata leads to Cima d’Auta orientale at 2,624 meters. The descent follows the secured Attilio Bortoli trail. For this via ferrata, the summit and descent route are the main considerations; for the Cime d’Auta–Col Becher hike, they are the pass, route distance, and rating. When planning the via ferrata, also consider your equipment and trail conditions before setting out.

The Trail to Baita dei Cacciatori

Baita dei Cacciatori lies at 1,751 meters at the foot of Cime d’Auta. It is about an hour’s walk from Colmean and is accessible only on foot or by mountain bike. Trail No. 689 follows a forest road through the woods, crosses the Cajada stream, and then continues for about another fifteen minutes to the hut. The approximate walking time from Colmean and the time after crossing the stream refer to different sections of the trail. Seasonal trail conditions can affect walking time; weather can affect the stream crossing. Both the type of access and the route described are therefore relevant to your planning.

Culture in Canale d’Agordo

The Via Crucis in Canale d’Agordo runs for about 2 kilometers from Piazza Papa Luciani to the village of Cavallera and includes fifteen bronze plaques. The MUSAL – Museo Albino Luciani in Canale d’Agordo presents the life, education, and teachings of Albino Luciani. The two destinations offer different approaches when choosing a cultural interest: the Via Crucis is a route with set endpoints and bronze plaques, while the museum focuses on Luciani’s life and teachings.

The information about the Via Crucis gives you the distance, starting and ending points, and number of plaques. The MUSAL focuses on three aspects of Luciani’s life. This lets you choose between a route with stops and a museum with a biographical and educational focus, according to your interests.

If you would like to include other destinations in your plans, also discover Canai, Corte, Rocca Pietore, Borca Di Cadore, Lorenzago Di Cadore, Pian del Cansiglio, Danta and Cesiomaggiore.

For the broader travel overview: Belluno.