Grotte del Caglieron – English

Nestled at the foot of the Cansiglio mount, it is only a few minutes drive from Vittorio Veneto. A magic place made of waterfalls and abundant vegetation accessible with paths and bridges. GROTTE DEL CAGLIERON manages to instill a sense of magic. It’s little-known, you may accidentally come across it and you’ll feel happy about that. If you consider that it’s free entry, well maintained and open all year around. Isn’t it a kind of magic?

A combination of green vegetation and water falling over rocks, amazing views and conscious human work. All blended in a perfect harmony. GROTTE DEL CAGLIERON are however natural as well as artificial:

NATURAL CAVE is a ravine formed by the river Caglieron in a constant work of water on layers of rock and sediment;
ARTIFICIAL CAVE: 1500 the mining of sandstone, stone “Dolza”, was an important source of employment for the area. The stone extracted here can still be seen on the windows of houses near Vittorio Veneto. Artificial caves are recognized by the inclined columns of 45 ° to support the vault. One type of technique that had the precise aim to prevent any defect overlying;

Past the caves suspended on wooden walkways, one arrives at a water mill renovated and used as a restaurant. Continuing the path of the lodges meet, the homes of the stonemasons. Also restructured and now, probably, used for exhibitions.

Fascinating journey through the roar of the water, the live rock and modeled and lush vegetation. There are several caves along the way and try to exploit them in the most appropriate or unique. The Cave of S. Lucio was in charge of the aging cheese Agri-cansiglio be purchased at the Info Point. While a cavity adjacent has opted for a unique setting of a photo exhibition.

First, if it is the first time you go there, look to guidance. The journey takes about an hour, but with € 3.00 will have a detailed explanation, you can ask questions that would otherwise remain only doubts. Go to the Info Point for times and book a visit carried out by the guides dell’Alpago Cansiglio.

A popular route for both summer to enjoy the crisp air that slips between the rocks, and in winter to admire the cheeky ice falls, which are imposed on the rock. You decide when, Caves Caglieron are always open.