Behind the Fort of Mt. Bernadia there is a small mountain ridge formed by mounts Campeon and Faeit. These two peaks of moderate height (less than 750 metres ASL) were key for the defence of the border and the central section of the Tagliamento River. Italian army commanders had built here, near Sammardenchia (Municipality of Tarcento), some small barracks, deposits, storehouses and an open-air (no protective roof) permanent artillery battery with four 149mm guns.
Taking a trail near Flaipano, a hamlet of Montenars, walk through the woods of Mt. Campeon and easily reach the top followed, further on, by the remains of the Great War. Still clearly visible are the ruins of storehouses and barracks, the emplacements where guns were installed and, especially, a perfectly preserved small ammo reserve bearing the date 1909. In addition, despite the modest height, from here you can enjoy great views across the Friulian hills and plain. USEFUL INFORMATION
How to get there: From Highway A23, take the exit Gemona/Osoppo and continue towards Artegna/Udine along road SS13. Once you reach Artegna, turn left to Via Sottocastello and continue to the town centre until the intersection with Via Villa. Make a left towards Montenars/Gemona del Friuli up to the roundabout and follow directions for Montenars on provincial road SP34, continuing for about 10 kilometres until you reach the hamlet of Flaipano. Here, follow directions for the departing point of the trail.
Difficulty level: suitable for tourists on CAI signalled trail
Duration: around 2 hours
Equipment: trekking shoes (dirt road), long trousers, water supply
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
IAT Gemona del Friuli
c/o Museo Civico Palazzo Elti - via Bini, 9
I-33013 Gemona del Friuli UD
Tel +39 0432 981441 info@visitgemona.com
