Thousand-year-old cultures, different linguistic strains, biodiversity and multifaceted territorial morphologies. Discover the peculiarities of the valleys, municipalities and areas of the mountains of Friuli Venezia Giulia
Discover the mountain Regions
Thousand-year-old cultures, different linguistic strains, biodiversity and multifaceted territorial morphologies. Discover the peculiarities of the valleys, municipalities and areas of the mountains of Friuli Venezia Giulia
Summer or Winter, it doesn’t matter: skiers, pedestrians, hikers, bicycle lovers or who simply loves to enjoy a panoramic view, but without getting tired, will find open Ski lifts all over the year in the ski areas of FVG
Discover the Ski areas in Friuli Venezia Giulia
Summer or Winter, it doesn’t matter: skiers, pedestrians, hikers, bicycle lovers or who simply loves to enjoy a panoramic view, but without getting tired, will find open Ski lifts all over the year in the ski areas of FVG
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Coming to the Valmedan mountain pasture
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A hike of medium difficulty from Rivalpo di Arta Terme to one of the most scenic peaks of the Carnic Alps, between the Chiarsò and Pontaiba valleys
moderate
Distance 13.4 km
Duration6:15 h
Ascent902 m
Descent902 m
Highest point1,958 m
Lowest point1,063 m
An excursion that encompasses some precious pearls of the Carnic territory. The start is just beyond the village of Rivalpo, from the carriage road that alternates between manicured meadows and silent woods. Climbing the asphalt road, which is closed to vehicular traffic, you quickly gain height, immersing yourself in the views that sweep over the entire But valley. On reaching the meadowy esplanade of the Malga Valmedan hut, the rocky dome of Monte Sernio shows itself in all its mellowness to the east. From the alpine pasture begins the most scenic part of the ascent, with a route that climbs the steep southern slopes of the Tersadia along a daring, but never difficult, wartime mule track. Numerous artefacts dating back to the Great War are also encountered on the next part of the ascent, when, having gone around the northern slope, the path enters the mugho pines of the terminal ridge. The summit cross marks the arrival at the 1960m summit, which is incredibly panoramic in all directions.
Author’s recommendation
Avoid the climb in the middle hours of summer days, the upper part is entirely exposed to the sun and there are no water sources on the route.
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Prime Alps
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Friuli Venezia Giulia
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Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,958 m
Lowest point
1,063 m
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Rest stops
Malga Valmedan
Safety information
The Valmedan Malga only offers agritourism services during the summer opening period, usually from 15 June to 15 September.
Public transport
Public transport (bus) line that provides a connection between Arta Terme and the hamlet of Rivalpo.
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Scenic peak of Monte Tersadia
Directions
By State Road 52Bis you reach the built-up area of Cedarchis, which you pass, finding, a little further on the right, the signs for the hamlets of Valle - Rivalpo.
Go up Provincial Road 40 for a few kilometers to reach the village of Rosa dei Venti from which, on the left, the road to Rivalpo starts.
Once in the village (signs) proceed to the right at the narrow crossroads, shortly reaching the church of S. Martino, which must be bypassed by continuing on the same road. After passing a small sports field and the next group of barns, you will soon reach the no-transit zone where it is possible to park in the small clearings.
