Places
Lake·Easy·Scenic·Iconic

Val di Zoldo — Lago di Pontesei

Veneto

Lago di Pontesei (800 m) in the Val di Zoldo is a reservoir below the north face of the Civetta (3,220 m) and the Moiazza group. The drowned village of Erto-Vecchio (submerged in 1954) is sometimes visible below the surface in summer. The Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park begins immediately above the lake. Golden eagle, chamois and roe deer are all present. The lake circuit is flat and accessible.

Duration
2.5 hours
Distance
6 km
Elevation
+60 m
Best season
May – October

Highlights

  • Drowned village of Erto-Vecchio visible below the surface in summer
  • Civetta north face 3,220 m towers directly above the lake
  • Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park begins immediately above

With your dog

Lake circuit; dogs welcome.