Falcade

Falcade is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Belluno in the Italian region Veneto, located about 110 kilometres (68 mi) northwest of Venice and about 35 kilometres (22 mi) northwest of Belluno. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 2,175 and an area of 53.2 square kilometres (20.5 sq mi). The municipality of Falcade contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Sappade, Caviola, Valt, Coste, Somor, Le fratte, Marmolada, Tabiadon di Canes, and Tabiadon di Val. Falcade borders the following municipalities: Canale d'Agordo, Moena, Rocca Pietore, Soraga, Tonadico. Falcade is one the edge of the The Trevalli Ski Area: 100 kilometres (62 mi) of slopes stretching between Veneto and Trentino regions which in turn is part of the Dolomite Super Ski area. It is also popular in the summer with walkers and mountain bikers. Notable landmarks include the Church of Falcade, the Focobon and the Mulaz. Demographic evolution Notable people Angelo Genuin (b. 1939), ski mountaineer and cross-country skier Leone Zando Mountain Climber and Carpenter External links Falcade Falcade travel guide on Wikivoyage Dolomite Super Ski Scuola Italiana Sci Nordico Falcade References