Prosecco Hills Trail

At a Glance

• Start / Finish: Vidor → Vittorio Veneto
• Length: about 52 km (officially 51 km)
• Elevation gain:↗ 2,689 m / ↘ 2,698 m (officially about +2,265 m)
• Highest point: about 579 m
• Duration: About 3 days (officially 4 stages, approx. 19 hours of pure walking time)
• Marking: Signage (directional signs) plus yellow-and-red paint markings
• Character: Regional long-distance hiking trail through the Prosecco Hills UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Not a pilgrimage route: This is a hiking trail, not the Camino de Santiago to Santiago.

Overview

The Prosecco Hills Trail—known in Italian as the Cammino delle Colline del Prosecco di Conegliano e Valdobbiadene—is a long-distance hiking trail in the Veneto region, north of Treviso. It follows the narrow ridges from Vidor in the west to Vittorio Veneto in the east in four stages, remaining largely within the core zone of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Despite the term “Cammino” (path, hike), this is not the Way of St. James and not a pilgrimage route to Santiago. Although it has its own “Credenziale” with spaces for stamps, the trail is designed as a scenic and wine trail and is managed by the World Heritage Site’s supporting association.

Don't expect an easy stroll: Over a distance of about 51 to 52 kilometers, the elevation gain totals roughly 2,300 to 2,700 meters, as the trail repeatedly climbs up and down the ridges.

Other Names

• Italian: The Prosecco Hills Trail of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene
• English: (Conegliano Valdobbiadene) Prosecco Hills Trail

Who This Route Is Ideal For—and Who It's Not

Perfect if you're looking for a short, intense multi-day tour through an extraordinary cultural landscape: steep-sloped vineyards, scenic ridges, villages, abbeys, and a nice glass of Prosecco Superiore in the evening. Easily doable over a long weekend.

This route is less suitable if you’re expecting a classic pilgrimage trail with a network of hostels and a spiritual tradition—that’s not what this is. Even if you prefer flat, even stages, you should be aware of the constant ups and downs along the ridges; some sections can be quite challenging.

Route & Landscape

The trail begins at Vidor City Hall and climbs through wooded hills and vineyards up to the ridges. Passing through Col San Martino and the Soligo Valley, it reaches Follina with its Cistercian abbey, continues through Tarzo, and ends in Vittorio Veneto.

A distinctive feature of the trail is that it does not follow a single ridge but winds its way across several parallel ridges (“hogbacks”)—offering ever-changing views of the terraced vineyards of the Prosecco region.

Stages, Terrain & Difficulty

Officially, the trail is divided into four stages (Vidor → Col San Martino, → Follina, → Tarzo, → Vittorio Veneto); experienced hikers can complete it in two to three days.

• Stage 1: Vidor → Col San Martino, approx. 11.7 km, +567 m
• Stage 2:→ Follina, approx. 15.4 km, +655 m (the most challenging, with an elevation gain of over 650 m)
• Stage 3:→ Tarzo, approx. 14.3 km, +460 m
• Stage 4:→ Vittorio Veneto, approximately 9.6 km on the main route, +583 m

The overall technical difficulty is moderate to low (hiking scale “E” = Escursionistico), but the elevation gain is considerable. For the challenging final stage, there is an easier “Northern Variant” (4B, approx. 9.1 km, +312 m) that bypasses the steeper sections, passing through Fratta, Colmaggiore, and the southern part of Revine. The trail is marked with signposts and yellow-red paint; the organizing association provides a GPS track file free of charge.

Prosecco Hills, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

The Prosecco Hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2019. The designation recognizes the cultural landscape in which, over the centuries, people have transformed steep, difficult-to-cultivate slopes into a unique mosaic of terraced vineyards, forests, and villages.

This is where Prosecco Superiore DOCG is grown. Along the route, you can sample the wine as well as regional specialties and Venetian cuisine at the wineries and inns—part of the appeal of this route lies precisely in this combination of scenery and culinary delights.

Highlights Along the Way

• Vidor – Starting point on the Piave River, with the ossuary (Ossario) on the “Colle del Castello.”
• Col San Martino – A wine-growing village on the ridges, a stop along the route.
• Follina – Site of the Cistercian Abbey of Santa Maria.
• Traces of World War I – Trenches, tunnels, and positions on the hills; the region was the site of the Battle of Vittorio Veneto in 1918.
• Vittorio Veneto – the city that gives the trail its name, located at its eastern end.

How Hikers Find Their Way to This Trail

The Prosecco hills are located in the Treviso hinterland—travel by train to Treviso or Conegliano, then continue by regional bus. Incidentally, the Via Postumia: If you're traveling the main route from Aquileia to Genoa, you can incorporate this trail as a two-day detour through the UNESCO-designated wine region.

Preparation & Practical Information

The best time to visit is from spring through fall; in late summer and fall, you’ll experience the grape harvest (Vendemmia). Be sure to pack sturdy hiking boots and plenty of water, as there are many uphill sections. Accommodations are available in the villages along the route (guesthouses, agriturismos, rooms); be sure to book your lodging in advance, as there isn’t a dense network of lodging options like on the major pilgrimage routes. Before setting out, it’s worth downloading the official GPS track. A free “Credenziale” (hiking pass) can be requested on the organizing association’s website.

What the journey will cost you

Italy is about as expensive as Central Europe. Roughly speaking, budget 50–90 € per day for lodging and meals; agriturismi and simple guesthouses are at the lower end of the price range, while greater comfort and wine tastings are at the higher end.

Getting There

Vidor itself does not have a train station. Travel to and from Vidor is via the Venice–Conegliano–Vittorio Veneto–Belluno rail line and regional buses.

• Rail: Vittorio Veneto (destination) is located directly on the railroad line; Conegliano is the nearest major hub. Italian Railways– Connections and tickets.
• Off to Vidor: From Conegliano or from the Cornuda train station, take the regional bus to Vidor.
• Return trip from Vittorio Veneto: by train via Conegliano toward Venice or Belluno. Italian Railways– Connections from Vittorio Veneto.