Canale d'Agordo

Canale d'Agordo is a mountain municipality in Belluno Province situated at 976 meters elevation where the Biois and Liera rivers meet. The village spreads through a Dolomite valley surrounded by forests and steep slopes.

The town was known as Forno di Canale until 1964 and served as a mining hub since the 14th century extracting iron and copper. The name change marked a shift as the traditional mining economy faded from local life.

The Tabià buildings scattered across the Biois Valley define the local character, with over 300 of these wooden structures serving as barns and storage for mountain communities. These structures show how residents adapted their daily life and work to the demands of high-altitude living.

Public fountains throughout the municipality provide access to fresh mountain water for visitors walking the valley. Comfortable shoes are advisable since exploring the hilly terrain requires steady footing.

A local priest named Don Antonio della Lucia established Italy's first dairy cooperative here during the late 1800s. This initiative helped farming families market their milk products more effectively and improve their earnings.

Location: Province of Belluno

Capital city: Canale d'Agordo

Elevation above the sea: 976 m

Shares border with: Cencenighe Agordino, Falcade, Rocca Pietore, Taibon Agordino, Primiero San Martino di Castrozza, Vallada Agordina, Siror

Website: http://comune.canaledagordo.bl.it

GPS coordinates: 46.36056,11.91444

Latest update: December 20, 2025 15:53