A mountain village in the Lower Comelico at 1,038 metres elevation, San Pietro di Cadore preserves the character of a traditional Alpine settlement in the Dolomite foothills.
At a glance
San Pietro di Cadore is a town in the province of Belluno, in the Veneto region of northeastern Italy. The municipality sits in the Lower Comelico valley, a historically significant area of the Dolomite Alps. The administrative territory includes the village of Mare, situated lower in elevation near the state road 355 and the Piave river.
History
The sources provide limited historical detail about San Pietro di Cadore. The town developed as a settlement in the Lower Comelico, a region with deep roots in Alpine culture and commerce. The Comelico valleys have long served as important transit routes through the mountains.
What you see
The town occupies an elevated position typical of Alpine settlements, positioned to maximize sunlight and minimize avalanche risk. Mare village, administratively part of San Pietro, lies at a lower elevation of 979 metres along the valley floor near the Piave, demonstrating the vertical geography characteristic of Dolomite communities.
Cultural significance
San Pietro di Cadore represents continuity of Alpine settlement patterns in the Lower Comelico. The region’s geography and positioning reflect centuries of mountain life adapted to the demands of high-altitude terrain and seasonal change.
Key facts
- Address: Piazza Roma 1, 32040 San Pietro di Cadore
- Elevation: 1,038 metres above sea level
- Coordinates: 46.57071055220743, 12.58585810661316
- Phone: 0435-460500
- Website: http://www.sanpietrodicadore.info/
Practical information
The official municipal website provides current information about services and local events. You can contact the municipality directly by telephone for specific enquiries about visiting or local facilities.
Getting there
San Pietro di Cadore is accessible via state road 355 of Val Degano, which connects to the Piave valley. The town lies in the Lower Comelico, approximately 40 kilometres north of Belluno city.
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Sources & resources
- Official website: San Pietro di Cadore municipality
- Cultural Heritage Online
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