Golf Club Cansiglio
Cansiglio is one of those courses remembered for its air
Cansiglio is one of those courses remembered for its air, silence and the almost rarefied sense of space it creates. Set on the plateau of the same name within one of northeastern Italy's most evocative forest areas, it delivers a mountain golf experience that is elegant and surprisingly complete. The layout works with the surrounding woods and open landscape, offering technical golf without artificial drama, while altitude and fresher temperatures genuinely change the feel of the day. It is an excellent address for travelers wanting to escape summer heat and experience golf as a form of wellbeing, nature and concentration. Part of the club's charm lies in its discretion: it does not insist on being iconic, but wins over those who appreciate authentic and deeply rooted places. Within a broader itinerary linking the Dolomites, the Veneto hills and Friuli, Cansiglio can become a particularly rewarding detour, especially for golfers who value real oxygen and atmosphere as much as service.
Da privilegiare in estate: il microclima dell'altopiano è un vantaggio enorme e cambia davvero il tono dell'esperienza.
Very rare alpine and forest atmosphere in Italy
Perfect golf refuge in the hot months
More off the beaten path than classic luxury circuits
Requires a willingness to move to be truly appreciated
Cansiglio is one of those courses remembered for its air, silence and the almost rarefied sense of space it creates. Set on the plateau of the same name within one of northeastern Italy's most evocative forest areas, it delivers a mountain golf experience that is elegant and surprisingly complete. The layout works with the surrounding woods and open landscape, offering technical golf without artificial drama, while altitude and fresher temperatures genuinely change the feel of the day. It is an excellent address for travelers wanting to escape summer heat and experience golf as a form of wellbeing, nature and concentration. Part of the club's charm lies in its discretion: it does not insist on being iconic, but wins over those who appreciate authentic and deeply rooted places. Within a broader itinerary linking the Dolomites, the Veneto hills and Friuli, Cansiglio can become a particularly rewarding detour, especially for golfers who value real oxygen and atmosphere as much as service.
On the technical side, the course is a mountain layout of 18 holes playing to a par of 72 with a slope rating of 134. Visitor ratings underline the point: striking natural setting, excellent value for money.
The best time to visit Golf Club Cansiglio is May, June, July, August, September. Among its most appreciated strengths: Very rare alpine and forest atmosphere in Italy; Perfect golf refuge in the hot months.
The facilities include putting green, driving range, restaurant, pro shop.
The nearest airport is Venezia Marco Polo (VCE), approximately 50 minutes by car.
What is the best time to play?+
The best time to play is May, June, July, August, September. Outside this window the club may be closed or operating with reduced services.
Is a handicap certificate required?+
Golf Club Cansiglio does not specify a mandatory minimum handicap for visiting players. We recommend contacting the club to confirm their current policy.
How do I get to the club?+
The nearest airport is Venezia Marco Polo (VCE), approximately 50 minutes by car. Car rental is recommended for maximum flexibility.
Is there on-site accommodation?+
Golf Club Cansiglio does not have on-site accommodation. There are various lodging options in the surrounding area; contact the club for partner recommendations.
How many holes does the course have, and how challenging is it?+
The course has 18 holes playing to a par of 72 with a slope rating of 134. It is a demanding course best suited to experienced players.
Exclusive Experiences
Secrets found in no guidebook, curated by our concierge.
Foresta del Cansiglio: il Bosco della Tempesta
The Vaia storm of October 2018 felled 14 million trees in the Venetian Dolomites in a single night: in the Cansiglio, 3,000 hectares of beech and fir were razed. Six years later, the spontaneous forest rebirth — thousands of young beeches among fallen trunks — has become a unique global natural laboratory, visitable exclusively with the Forestry Corps.
“Forester Daniele Cassol leads night tours with deer detection sensors: the Cansiglio is home to 400 deer that emerge only at night among the fallen trunks. The recording of roaring stags in September is one of the most powerful sounds in European nature.”
Le Rive Perdute: Prosecco dai Bordi dell'Oblio
The Rive are the individual vineyard sites of the Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG, each with its own aromatic personality. Nino Franco in Valdobbiadene has mapped 10 forgotten Rive each producing fewer than 500 bottles per year: the private 'Viaggio nelle Rive Perdute' tasting is one of Italy's rarest wine experiences.
“Primo Franco shows 19th-century cadastral maps documenting each rive with the owner's name of the time: many are the ancestors of the same growers still working those very parcels.”
Certosa di Vedana: il Silenzio dei Certosini
The Certosa di Vedana is a Carthusian monastery founded in 1155 at the foot of the Belluno Dolomites: the monks live in strict enclosure and never speak, not even during meals. It houses the restoration of abandoned artworks on behalf of the Ministry of Culture: visits to the restoration workshop can be requested directly through the Ministry.
“The restoration laboratory accepts visits only on Thursday between 9:00 and 11:00 AM with written Ministry authorisation. Fra' Benedetto, restoration director, worked on the Sistine Chapel before retiring to Vedana.”
Trattoria da Gigetto: la Cucina che Aspetta il Bosco
In Miane, at the foot of the Prosecco hills, da Gigetto cooks what the forest offers season by season: porcini that smell of Cansiglio, slowly braised game, steaming white polenta. There is no tourist menu — just a modest sign outside and, inside, the quiet certainty of a kitchen that never needed reinventing.
“Walk in without a reservation only if you're willing to sit wherever they put you — but trust them, every table gets the same kitchen.”
Castello di Serravalle: la Città che Prese Nome da una Battaglia
Vittorio Veneto takes its name from the 1918 battle that closed the Great War on the Italian front, and the medieval Castello di Serravalle — perched on the hill — houses the Museo della Battaglia with relics, maps, and diaries that give weight back to a victory time has made abstract. The village below has stayed outside the tourist circuit: old cobblestones, arcaded streets, provincial quiet.
“Go up to the castle in the late afternoon — the raking light across Serravalle's rooftops is worth more than any exhibit.”
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