Val di Zoldo is a lesser known part of the Dolomites, but no less beautiful. In fact, it has been declared a Bergsteigerdorf, which, according to a message on the website of the Dutch Royal Mountaineering Association, is 'a protected predicate; Only villages that meet a number of strict conditions can call themselves Bergsteigerdorf. You will not find large-scale tourism, high-rise buildings and enormous ski areas in a Bergsteigerdorf. The focus is on small-scale tourism and harmony between people and nature, with a focus on sustainability and intensive nature management.' 
'It is a quiet, secluded valley between the Civetta, Monte Pelmo, Dolomiti di Bellunesi National Park and Longarone. You can still taste the original mountain life here, with sturdy houses against the mountains, ditto people and cows," the article continues. And that is also our experience: the beauty of the Dolomites, but not the crowds. And... Val di Zoldo is the valley where the famous Italian ice cream originated. Many Italian ice cream makers come from there and there are of course gelaterias everywhere, where real Italian ice cream is made with love and fresh ingredients. And you can taste it!