The trail winds through the mountains that encircle Val Resia to the north, taking the hiker on a journey to discover the history and culture of this beautiful valley through the typical buildings called stavoli.
The "Via degli Stavoli" is part of the thematic trails of the Resia Valley Ecomuseum and offers an opportunity to learn about Resian stavoli. These constituted real highland villages with everything necessary to live self-sufficiently for several months. The Via leads to Ruschis, which, because of the excellent state of preservation of the village and the very old sundials placed on its buildings, turns out to be one of the most interesting localities in the entire valley.
Until a few decades ago, when the life of the community was closely linked to the rhythms of nature, they represented authentic highland villages where men and herds moved during the summer season for the traditional practices of mountain pasture. In these environments there was everything necessary to live in self-sufficiency until the arrival of autumn, when the cold weather forced one to return to the villages.
To have a comprehensive experience on the uniqueness of the Resia Valley, a visit to the:
Or to consume some typical dishes in the valley's local eateries.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
In case of accidents, the number to call is 112 NUE
Ticks are present throughout the Friuli Venezia-Giulia region, so it is advisable to inform yourself about prevention and protection techniques: Ticks information FVG region
The route is not recommended after and during adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow and during the hottest hours of summer.
It is recommended to take home all kinds of waste and to preserve the places crossed as best as possible.
Please note that the collection of plant species or parts thereof is prohibited inside the Nature Park and may be subject to restriction as per R.L. 7/2009 in outdoor areas. A list of protected species can be found at this link.
Please note that within the protected areas dogs must be kept on a leash.
Public-transport-friendly
Buses
There are a number of local public transport routes via bus in the Resia Valley. To learn about schedules and stops view the pdf file at this link: click here or visit the TPL FVG website.
Train
The nearest useful station is Stazione Carnia, more than 20km away from the starting point of the itinerary.
The hamlet of San Giorgio di Resia, is conveniently accessible via SP42. From the SS13-Pontebbana in the direction of Tarvisio, turn right at Resiutta and follow the signs for San Giorgio.
San Giorgio can also be reached from Tarcento, following SR646 in the direction of Uccea. At Uccea, turn left following the signs to Sella Carnizza and then continuing on the same until you pass the hamlet of Lischiazze and reach the intersection with SP42. From here, follow the signs to San Giorgio.
PLEASENOTE: The Uccea-Sella Carnizza road is often subject to safety work. Before following these directions, check the opening of the same
Some free parking spaces are available along the streets of the village
Equipment appropriate for outdoor activities is recommended:
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.