The villages of Erto and Casso
Forged from history, tradition and stone
Overview
- Location: Erto and Casso (PN)
- Height: 775 m
- How to get there: by car
- Parking: on site
Why visit them
01.
History of Vajont
02.
Authentic villages
03.
Among the rocks
DIFFERENCES AT A GLANCE
THE TWO BOROUGHS
CASSO
The small hamlet perched above the cliff retains signs of the great tragedy that struck it. The experience is very impressive because only a small part of the village has been restored, and you can still see the ruined houses or uncovered foundations.
ERTO
Erto is located on the main road, has more services, including restaurants and B&Bs, and has been rebuilt almost completely. The village is also well known because Mauro Corona’s workshop is located there.
CASSO
ERTO
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The historical center of Casso
- Admission: free
The historical center of Erto
- Admission: free
HAMLET OF ERTO
Mauro Corona's workshop
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Routes and walks
In the municipality and throughout the surrounding area there are plenty of trails for all levels of difficulty, as well as climbing routes and rock gyms. Only a few are named here because of their distinctiveness.
COAL TRAIL
The Trui dal Sciarbòn, Sentiero del Carbone (Coal Trail), which connects Erto and Casso, is a mountain trail that offers splendid views of the Dolomites. Vajont Lake and the landslide can also be seen from the trail.
THE TOUR OF THE LAKE AND THE BIKE PATH
One of the best ways to observe the Vajont landslide is to take the Lake Tour, which can be done by car, on foot or by mountain bike. The 14-km loop passes over the bridge rebuilt after the disaster and allows views of the Vajont stream gorge, glimpses of the villages of Casso and Erto in the distance, and contemplation of the wild landscape of the Dolomite mountains. A bicycle path also passes along the route, and a running race called “The Paths of Memory” is held there once a year.
Source: ertoecasso.it
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How to get there, where to park
CASSO
From the Vajont Dam in the direction of Erto, a paved, well-marked small road branches off up to the village through a series of hairpin bends. Cars can be left at the beginning of the village because the center can only be visited on foot.
ERTO
Erto is easily reached by following the directions from the Vajont Dam. The road divides the village in two, on one side the built-up area, on the other the old town.
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