LA DOLZA PETTING ZOO
A farm with an ancient agricultural tradition, La Dolza is situated at the foot of the Trevisan Prealps, in the centre of the VALSANA valley that reaches all the way from Vittorio Veneto to Combai, encompassing the golden Prosecco vineyards. The estate is actually located at the base of the castle of the Brandolini D'Adda family, the site of many historical battles. Indeed, in the silence it is said that the screams of soldiers and villagers defending the castle from foreign invaders can still be heard.

La Dolza Farm has now been transformed into a peaceful, relaxing farm holiday complex, where guests can spend unforgettable nights at the fireside as they await their spit-roasted dinner.

La Dolza also has a PETTING ZOO that is perfect for young and old alike. The zoo offers a range of trails.

TRAILS:

TRODO DELL'ORT (GARDEN TRAIL): from medical herbs to fruit and vegetables.
A visit to the vegetable garden, giving you the chance to see for yourself traditional and hi-tech cultivation systems being used, including a trip through the greenhouses and a look at the reproduction of terrace flowers.

TRODO DEI CAVAI (HORSE TRAIL): stables and horses.
Demonstration of a gentle horse training technique whereby the horse is made aware of the trainer's love and respect. The technique is based on distancing the trainer from the horse, in the hope that the horse will then approach the trainer of its own volition. This is the same practice employed by ancient peoples who loved their horses. There is also a demonstration of how to wash, saddle and look after horses, and an explanation of the various pieces of equipment used.
Young children are encouraged to make their first approaches to horses, petting and stroking them to become familiar with them. Level I 'equitourism' certificates can be issued. More information

WHITE GOAT: this beautiful white goat will accompany you around the farm, delighting you with its carefree gambolling.

'TRODI E CAVEDIN': hillwalking, visits to monuments, lakes, mountain paths - on foot, on horseback or by mountain bike.
You will have the opportunity to visit the area accompanied by experts, who will be on hand to give you clear explanations about the various cultures that have made this area their home, looking for example at current chestnut trees and vineyards and comparing them with the remains of ancient olive groves. Leaving from the farm and taking the Via Imperiale Claudia Augusta Altinate, an ancient Roman road, up to an altitude of 1000m, within 2 hours you will reach the Praderadego Pass, a tourist area in the mountains with stunning views across the Province of Belluno. Praderadego was the traditional intersection of the three diocese of Treviso, Belluno and Vittorio Veneto. You can then carry on up towards the alpine summer houses, making your way through pastureland, with mountain flowers, trees and mushrooms wherever you look. You can also visit the nearby Brandolini Castle, Follina Abbey (with its Cistercian cloister), the Temple of the Madonna of Caravaggio and the War Museum.

I hope this programme of activities proves attractive and interesting to all those who want to enjoy a form of tourism that safeguards the traditions of this wonderful valley.