The first historical references to the village date from 778 AD, though recent archaeological findings suggest that there was already a settlement here roughly 2,500 years ago.

In addition, at one end of the village, the Parco Naturale delle Dolomiti Friulane (a nature reserve) begins.

This is the largest European nature reserve which is neither populated, nor crossed by any roads (with the exception of one which is 100 metres (330 ft) long and mostly used by rangers).

There is also a second skiing plane on the southern side of the village, next to its sport complexes (swimming pool, summer tennis courts, and an outdoors ice skating rink).

Many employed by this commute to the Veneto region (particularly the Cadore area) where many of the world's major spectacle manufacturers are based.