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From Sella Chianzutan to Colle dei Larici, the red marble route

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    Hike on the Lovinzola-Verzegnis mountain group reaching the isolated summit of Colle dei Larici, near the memories of the nearby red marble quarry.

    moderate
    Distance 10.3 km
    5:05 h
    863 m
    863 m
    1,775 m
    951 m

    A route combining interesting natural and human aspects.

    The start is at the pass of Sella Chianzutan, between Val Tagliamento and Val Arzino. The ascent climbs the wooded slopes of Colle dei Larici near the path of the old cable car used to bring down the blocks of precious red marble from Verzenignis from the upper quarry.

    Having reached the nearby summit at about 1779m, return on the same path to descend to the saddle between Colle dei Larici and Lovinzola. The nearby quarry is worth a visit.

    The loop closes by passing through the tunnel on the quarry service road along CAI path 809 leading back to Sella Chianzutan descending the southern slope of the mountain. A short detour to the Presoldon shelter is recommended, a structure always open as a bivouac offering a remarkable panoramic viewpoint.

    Author’s recommendation

    It is possible to avoid the summit by using the short tunnel near the cable car; this way you reach directly the service road to the quarry.

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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

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    Highest point
    1,775 m
    Lowest point
    951 m
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    Safety information

    No water along the entire route.

    The marble quarry, during summer months, is an open worksite and entry is forbidden to unauthorized personnel due to objective dangers (for example the use of explosive charges for block detachment).

    Tips and suggestions

    The entire area is rich in routes planned by the municipality of Verzegnis that can be used to compose the proposed hike in a different way; the trails are fully marked with specific signage.

    Roadbook

    Facing the Bar-Restaurant of Sella Chianzutan, the CAI 806 path climbs through the woods towards Casera Mongranda and continues behind the building after a short paved section. After a long ascent through the forest, around 1500m altitude, at a marked fork, continue to the right, reaching the starting station of the cable car. Next to a wooden board on the right (sign), the trail leads to the long ridge that climbs to Colle dei Larici, which is reached in about 25 minutes.

    Returning along part of the ascent ridge, clear traces with red marks descend to the right to the saddle between Colle dei Larici and Lovinzola, near the service road to the quarry. If the quarry is not active, it can be visited with a short detour following the slightly uphill road.

    Back at the saddle, follow the dirt road now descending, passing through a tunnel (no need to carry lamps) and continuing along it to the panoramic ridge of Cjadrea (wooden structure). Shortly after, on the right, follow the trail that descends steeply through the greenery to the bottom. At a fork (signs), it is possible to reach the nearby Presoldon shelter with a 5-minute walk. After returning to the fork, proceed straight ahead to quickly descend towards Sella Chianzutan, visible from here, returning into the forest and closing the loop near Casera Mongranda.

    To the left, in a short time, you reach the parking lot along the same route as the outward journey.

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    Directions

    From Val Tagliamento - In Tolmezzo follow signs for the municipality of Verzegnis and continue to Sella Chianzutan on S.P 1

    From Val D'Arzino - Along Provincial Road 1 of Val D'Arzino pass all the hamlets of the municipalities of Vito d'Asio and Pozzis (Verzegnis) ascending to Sella Chianzutan and ignoring, on the left, the detour to the Preone valley.

    Parking

    Large parking near the Bar Restaurant.

    Coordinates

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    46.359306, 12.941463
    DMS
    46°21'33.5"N 12°56'29.3"E
    UTM
    33T 341639 5136029
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    Author’s map recommendations

    Tabacco Publishing House - Hiking map no. 013 Carnic Prealps and Val Tagliamento

    Equipment

    Standard hiking equipment.

    Localization

    Parts of this content were machine translated using Italian as the source language

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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    10.3 km
    Duration
    5:05 h
    Ascent
    863 m
    Descent
    863 m
    Highest point
    1,775 m
    Lowest point
    951 m
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