The sacred art of San Simon and the village of Cogul

Born in 2021 with the official recognition of the Veneto Region, the Ecomuseum of the Biois Valley embraces the municipalities of Canale d'Agordo, Falcade, and Vallada Agordina.

These three locations, nestled in the heart of the Dolomites, share a strong cultural, linguistic, and folkloristic identity, deeply linked to the history and nature of the territory.

Unlike a traditional museum, the Ecomuseum is not confined within four walls: it is a diffused museum, living outdoors and directly involving those who inhabit it. The inhabitants themselves, together with the community, take on the role of custodians and promoters of the environmental, historical, and cultural heritage of the valley.

Walking through the villages, paths, and ancient hamlets, it is possible to discover stories, customs, knowledge, and memories that have shaped the identity of this land over the centuries.

The Ecomuseum is, in fact, a living, dynamic project, born to safeguard the roots of the territory and transmit them to future generations and to all those who wish to discover our valley in its various facets.

Part of a network that today includes about 230 ecomuseums throughout Italy, that of the Biois Valley invites you to live an authentic experience, among breathtaking landscapes, life stories, and traditions that still speak the genuine language of the mountain.

Every Tuesday morning, from July 1st to August 26th, a guided itinerary awaits you, blending art, tradition, and knowledge of the territory.

Our journey begins in Vallada Agordina with a visit to the extraordinary monumental church of San Simon, a treasure of spirituality and beauty immersed in greenery. Here we can admire the magnificent frescoes of Paris Bordone, a Renaissance painter and student of Titian, which enrich the church's interior with colors and scenes of great intensity.

Ashort distance away, we will reach the village of Cogul, where Attilio's tabià, dated 1670, is located. Entering this ancient larch hayloft, with its unmistakable scent, we will take a true plunge into the past, surrounded by objects and tools from the peasant world of the twentieth century.

To make the experience even more complete, Françoise and Marcello will accompany us to discover the spontaneous plants of the valley, telling us about their properties and the curiosities that make them unique.

An opportunity to experience the mountains authentically, amid art, memory, and living nature.

Information and reservations by 7 PM the day before: 339 1255438 and at the Pro Loco offices of Canale d'Agordo and Caviola.

Departure at 9:00 AM and return at 12:00 PM in Piazza Papa Luciani in Canale d'Agordo.

Possibility to use the Summer Bus from Falcade €10.00. Cost of the outing with a guide €5.00 (€3.00 with voucher from PromoFalcade Dolomiti structures).