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Discovering the roots of Mel<\/p>\n

The starting point of the route is the square in Mel, following the famous Carrera street located behind the town hall and highlighted by a large semicircular arch and a succession of barrel vaults that support the ancient residence of the Conti family, later purchased by the Pivetta-Stefani family.<\/p>\n

At the end of the path, keeping right towards Follo, you continue left on a dirt road and cross the asphalt road entering the path to Tiago, which leads to the ancient Castle of Zumelle, once a military stronghold of the Via Claudia Augusta Altinate.<\/p>\n

The route crosses characteristic villages, reaches the shores of the Piave, and leads back to Mel. As evidenced by the interesting necropolis, Mel is a village of Paleovenetian origins, characterized by the splendid 16th-century square with its unmistakable Venetian-style buildings. <\/p>\n

USEFUL INFORMATION:<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

Parking<\/b>: Piazza Papa Luciani (Mel – Borgo Valbelluna)<\/p>\n

Distance<\/b>: 23.7 km<\/p>\n

Elevation Gain<\/b>: 580 m<\/p>\n

Difficulty<\/b>: medium<\/p>\n

Travel Time<\/b>: 2.15 h<\/p>\n

Recommended Equipment<\/b>: MTB Bike<\/p>\n

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You are in a natural environment that requires respect:<\/p>\n