Holiday apartment in Cavaso Del Tomba – Nature, culture and trails on Monte Tomba

Holiday apartment in Cavaso Del Tomba between nature and culture

Cavaso del Tomba lies on the southern slope of the spur that extends from Monte Grappa towards the Piave. The area around Monte Tomba can be explored on walks through natural surroundings. From 868-metre-high Monte Tomba, the 360-degree view extends over the peaks of the Feltrino area, the Veneto plain, the hills of Asolo and the Piave.

Churches, chapels and the history of Castelcies

The Pieve della Visitazione della Beata Vergine Maria houses remarkable paintings. The Church of San Martino in Castelcies dates back to the 11th century. The Castelcies complex also includes the recently restored medieval Chapel of San Martino. The Chiesa Alpina sul Monte Tomba also combines remembrance and architecture: it was consecrated in memory of the Italian and French soldiers who fell on Monte Tomba in 1917 and 1918. A movable wall in the lower part of the façade connects the sacred space with the landscape.

The remains of Castelcies Castle were uncovered through more recent archaeological excavations and subsequently consolidated by the Soprintendenza per i Beni Ambientali e Architettonici del Veneto Orientale. They are visible on the rounded hilltop a few dozen metres west of the church.

Hiking trails with different destinations

Hiking trail 211 on Monte Grappa leads from Cavaso del Tomba to Castel Cesil. CAI hiking trail 212, which comes from the church of Caniezza in Cavaso del Tomba, joins the Monte Tomba–Cima della Mandria route. The nearby trenches of Castel Cesil can be reached on foot via CAI hiking trail 212 from Cavaso del Tomba.

Open-air art and regional specialities

During the annual “Arte e Natura” event, Castelcies, Bocca di Serra and Costalunga become an open-air museum. Villa Premoli, which dates back to the 17th century, adds a distinctive historical element. The boundary wall of the “Le Cioere” orchard near Villa Premoli can be viewed via a freely accessible route. Regular opening hours are on the first Monday of each month from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; visits are also possible by appointment.

By prior reservation, Villa Premoli offers cellar tastings of its organically produced Prosecco for up to 40 people. Visitors can also reserve local dishes there in advance, paired with organic Asolo Prosecco DOCG Brut, even if they are not staying there. Villa Bianchi, an 18th-century building in the Palladian style, and San Giorgio on Colle della Bastia, which dates back to the 15th century, further contribute to the architectural diversity of the area.

Other destinations

Other destinations: Cappella Maggiore, Montebelluna, Catena, Vidor, Vittorio Veneto, Monastier Di Treviso, Pederobba and Rolle.

More about the region: Treviso.