Pian Molin-Costa di Mezzo: Mountain Trails and Historic Buildings

Pian Molin and Costa di Mezzo are districts of San Tomaso Agordino characterized by places of great natural interest and beautiful panoramas. At the same time, traditional Dolomite hay barns, known as “tabià”, and historic buildings have been preserved here. When choosing a holiday apartment in Pian Molin-Costa di Mezzo, you therefore find yourself in a place where mountain scenery and established local culture exist side by side.

Holiday Apartment in Pian Molin-Costa di Mezzo: Trails and Panoramas

For planning active days, the Cammino delle Dolomiti provides a specific reference point: Stage 10 passes through Pian Molìn. It also runs from Costa di Mezzo across a bridge to Pecol, whose old load-bearing wooden structure has been preserved. The Catena dell’Auta alpine trail 623 leads from Pian Molin–Costoia to Forcella S’ciota and is rated E. From this viewpoint, Alleghe and its lake, the Civetta and the Marmolada can be seen.

The trail to Piz Croce also combines physical activity with a clearly defined viewpoint. It leads to a summit cross at an altitude of 1,627 metres and offers views of Civetta, Pelsa and Sasso Bianco. Those wishing to plan a longer tour will find more detailed guidance in the Sasso Bianco circular route via Costa di Mezzo: it covers 9.2 kilometres, five hours of walking excluding breaks and 758 metres of ascent. The return route uses trail ST8 and descends via Piaia, Pecol, Costa de mez, Val and Mezzaval.

Routes with Different Focal Points

The route from Celat to Rifugio Sasso Bianco leads via Mezzavalle and Costa di Mezzo to Costoia, where the CAI trail to the mountain hut begins. Rifugio Sasso Bianco is located at the end of the trail. Another route to a forcella from San Tomaso Agordino reaches the nearby municipality of Vallada Agordina. This allows different directions to be considered side by side when planning a holiday, without limiting the landscape to just one tour.

For high-altitude trails, the approximate times and elevation details are also helpful. The ascent to a bivouac takes approximately two hours and 45 minutes and reaches an altitude of 1,844 metres. From Piaia, a trail leads to a location situated at around 1,840 metres; approximately two and a half hours are planned for this route. The different distances, walking times and elevations make it easier to consider the desired structure of the day when choosing a holiday apartment.

Culture, Stars and Special Experiences

In Pian Molin itself, the Mulino di Pian Molin is considered one of the most impressive buildings in the area. In Celat, the Centro Astronomico Provinciale “Emigranti” offers a different perspective on the surroundings: the aluminium dome has space for up to 25 spectators, while a projector depicts the movement of more than 2,400 celestial bodies. Also in Celat, the Giornata dell’Orzo e delle Tradizioni Agricole takes place on the first weekend of September, a festival dedicated to traditional agriculture, crafts and local cuisine.

The Civetta Zipline offers an additional experience. It runs in two sections from Canacede via Costoia to Celat, consists of three pylons and two cables, and covers a total length of 1,600 metres with a difference in elevation of 260 metres. Together with the trails, panoramas, historic buildings and culinary traditions, this creates a wide range of options for holiday days with different interests. A holiday apartment or holiday house in Pian Molin-Costa di Mezzo can therefore be chosen above all according to which of these documented landscape, cultural and recreational elements you wish to include in your travel plans.

Further regional points of reference include Nevegal, Soccher, Masarè, San Vito Di Cadore, Trichiana, Dont, Pieve Di Cadore and Farra D'alpago.

For the higher-level travel overview: Belluno.