Erto e Casso

The commune of Erto e Casso sits at 775 meters above sea level, comprising two main settlements within the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region of northeastern Italy.

First documented in the 8th century, Erto e Casso underwent evacuation in 1963 following the Vajont Dam incident, with residents returning to rebuild their community in 1966.

The settlements maintain distinct linguistic features, with Erto using the Ladin dialect ertano while Casso residents speak bellunese, a Venetian dialect common in neighboring areas.

Located 130 kilometers northwest of Trieste and 40 kilometers from Pordenone, Erto e Casso connects to surrounding areas through National Road 251.

The commune received a medal for civil merit following the determination of its residents who, against official restrictions, returned to rebuild their mountain settlements after evacuation.

Location: regional decentralization entity of Pordenone

Elevation above the sea: 775 m

Shares border with: Castellavazzo, Claut, Ospitale di Cadore, Perarolo di Cadore, Alpago, Cimolais, Longarone, Soverzene

Website: http://comune.ertoecasso.pn.it

GPS coordinates: 46.27443,12.37209

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:37