Colle Umberto
Colle Umberto is a hillside municipality in the province of Treviso, located between Vittorio Veneto and Conegliano, in an agricul...
Updated 12 July 2026
The story
The story of Colle Umberto
Geography and Territory
Colle Umberto lies in the province of Treviso, about thirty kilometers from the provincial capital, midway between Conegliano and Vittorio Veneto. The municipal territory is hilly, part of the system of foothill ridges that characterizes this stretch of the province, with vineyards and small farm plots alternating with woodland and residential areas. The landscape, less well known than the nearby UNESCO Prosecco Hills, nonetheless shares with that area a winegrowing vocation and a rural character.
History and the Origin of the Name
The territory was inhabited from prehistoric times, as shown by archaeological finds from the Paleovenetian civilization, and in Roman times one of the routes connecting Oderzo and Ceneda passed through it. In the Middle Ages an abbey was founded, originally dedicated to San Pietro Apostolo in Colle, established by the Crociferi Fathers and later entrusted to Benedictine monks from Pomposa, documented in the area from 1074. The municipality was simply called Colle until 1867, when it took on its current name following a visit by King Victor Emmanuel II and the heir to the throne, the future King Umberto I.
San Martino and Ottavio Bottecchia
San Martino is the only hamlet of the municipality of Colle Umberto, made up of a cluster of small borghi that shape its territory. It is the birthplace of Ottavio Bottecchia, the cyclist who in 1924 became the first Italian to win the Tour de France, repeating the feat the following year. His figure remains tied to local memory as one of the municipality's historical points of reference, in an area where road cycling through the foothill hills has a deep-rooted tradition.
Vineyards and Farming Life
The economy of Colle Umberto remains partly tied to agriculture and in particular to viticulture, with vineyards laid out on the hillsides alongside those of the nearby areas of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene. Although not part of the UNESCO Prosecco Hills site, the municipality shares with that area the agricultural landscape and productive tradition, contributing to the overall rural character of the Treviso foothill zone.
Between Conegliano and Vittorio Veneto
Colle Umberto's position, a short distance from both Conegliano and Vittorio Veneto, makes it a convenient stop for those visiting the Treviso hill area without focusing solely on the better-known towns. The municipality offers a quieter alternative, with an agricultural and residential landscape that reflects everyday life in the foothill hills, away from the main tourist routes.
Experiences Not to Miss
- Visitare la frazione di San Martino, luogo natale di Ottavio Bottecchia
- Visit the hamlet of San Martino, birthplace of Ottavio Bottecchia
To see
What to see in Colle Umberto
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Routes in Colle Umberto
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