Molinetto della Croda: The Mill in the Prosecco Hills
The Molinetto della Croda is a 17th-century water mill built against the rock by a stream at Refrontolo, in the middle of the Prosecco hills. It ground its last flour in 1953 and was restored by the town after 1991. Entry costs €4 for ages 14 and over. It's open mainly on Fridays, weekends and holidays, so check the hours before you go.
- Time needed30–60 minutes
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What it is
The Molinetto della Croda is a small stone mill built into the rock (croda) beside a stream in Refrontolo. It dates from the 17th century and ground its last flour in 1953. The Comune di Refrontolo bought it in 1991 and restored it, including the millstone (official site).
Tickets and hours
- Price: €4 for ages 14 and over; under-14s free.
- Hours (official “Dove siamo” page, checked 23 September 2026): Friday and Saturday 10:30–12:00 and 15:30–18:00; Sundays and holidays 10:30–18:00.
- The homepage showed different September hours that day, including some weekday openings. Volunteers run the mill, and it can close in bad weather. Check the official site before a special trip.
- Contact: info@molinettodellacroda.it, +39 0438 894405.
How to get there
The address is Via Molinetto 40, Refrontolo. By car it’s a short detour north from the Prosecco Road, near Pieve di Soligo. MOM bus 134 runs between Pieve di Soligo, Refrontolo and Conegliano, but check how close it stops.
Some tours from Venice stop here; see below.
Time needed
30 minutes to an hour. Combine it with Conegliano or Follina and a winery visit.
Tours that include Molinetto della Croda
From Venice
Wine tour from Venice to Prosecco Hills in small-group
Small group (max 8) by air-conditioned minivan from Venice; 2 family-run winery visits with 3 glasses each plus pairing snacks, and a light lunch.
From €151on GetYourGuide →
Ride
Prosecco Hills: Guided Tour on a UNESCO Vespa
Guided Vespa ride through the Prosecco Hills with helmets, briefings and a Prosecco tasting; lunch not included (can be paid on site).
From €200on GetYourGuide →
Ticket
Refrontolo: Molinetto della Croda Entry Ticket
Entry ticket only to the restored 17th-century watermill by the Lierza waterfall; guided tour, milling demonstration, food and transport not included.
From €4on GetYourGuide →
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to visit the Molinetto della Croda?
€4 per person aged 14 and over; younger children go free (official site, checked 23 September 2026). GetYourGuide also sells the €4 entry ticket.
When is the Molinetto della Croda open?
The official site's visitor page lists Friday and Saturday 10:30–12:00 and 15:30–18:00, and Sundays and holidays 10:30–18:00. Its homepage showed longer September hours on the day we checked. Volunteers run it and hours can change with the weather, so check the official site before you go.
Where is the Molinetto della Croda?
Via Molinetto 40, 31020 Refrontolo, in the province of Treviso. It's in the middle of the Prosecco hills, near Pieve di Soligo, and Refrontolo is a stop on the Consorzio's Prosecco Road itinerary.