
The route tells the story of the mountain pastures of Val Resia. An easy path through beech woods will lead you to discover the stavoli of Provalo and the high altitude pastures.
The Via degli Alpeggi is one of the thematic trails curated by the Val Resia Ecomuseum. The itinerary starts in the hamlet of Oseacco and leads to the stavoli of Provalo, where one of the best-preserved pastures in the area can still be found. The route allows you to fully immerse yourself in the former Resian life, when families moved together with their livestock to the Provalo high mountain pasture during summer. A planina is simply a cluster of mountain huts surrounded by meadows for grazing.
Along the itinerary, a series of information panels (in Italian and Resian) will let you discover many aspects of past life and especially why such a remote and inconvenient place was chosen for bringing animals to mountain pastures.
The route is a loop that can be walked in both directions. The version proposed here is counterclockwise, ensuring a gentler ascent to the stavoli and a descent that, although steeper, offers more panoramic views toward Monte Canin and Val Resia.
To experience a complete experience of the uniqueness of Val Resia, the following visits are highly recommended:
The itinerary is accessible all year round and is especially suggestive in autumn with the foliage and in winter with the snow (with the appropriate experience). During winter months, it is necessary to equip yourself with suitable gear (snowshoes and/or crampons) depending on snow and ice conditions.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
In case of injuries, the number to call is 112 NUE
Ticks are common in the area, so it is recommended to learn about prevention and protection techniques: Tick information from the FVG region
The route is not recommended after heavy rains as some sections could be slippery. In winter, ice is likely to be found on rocks and under leaves.
It is recommended to take all types of waste home and preserve the places crossed as best as possible.
Remember that collecting plant species or parts of them is prohibited within the Natural Park and may be restricted as per Regional Law 7/2009 in outer areas. You can consult the list of protected species at this link.
Remember that inside protected areas dogs must be kept on a leash.
After parking the car in Piazza Gianni de Simoni, follow via Divisione Julia until you leave the village behind. The road now begins to climb (via Flavia), first gently and then more steeply until reaching a meadow where the first information panel is present. Continue straight ahead until the road becomes a path that crosses the usually dry stream. Continue uphill through a typical beech forest of the Val Resia, which in autumn amazes with the beautiful colors of the foliage. After fording the stream again and climbing a few more hairpin bends, you finally reach the pasture of Provalo, where the eponymous stavoli (mountain huts) stand.
A pause in the saddle is essential to breathe in the peace this place conveys and to admire the views opening towards Monte Canin. It's time to continue, leaving the stavoli to your left and taking the trail that climbs a few meters into the woods. This path, after a short stretch of up and down passing near Monte Tanaprovalo, begins to descend quite steeply. Be careful not to lose the trail near some fallen trees.
At an altitude of 800m above sea level, a panoramic view opens over the landslides and screes above Oseacco, where a few meters later, you must pay attention to turn left and not follow the trail that continues straight (look for the CAI marks on the trees). The descent continues through beech woods until the Ravanza pasture, where the outgoing path reunites. Then continue back along via Flavia until returning to the parking lot.
Bus
In Val Resia there are some local public transport bus lines. To know schedules and stops, view the pdf file at this link: click here or visit the TPL FVG website.
Train
The nearest useful station is Carnia Station, located more than 20 km from the itinerary starting point.
The hamlet of Oseacco is conveniently reachable via SP42. From SS13-Pontebbana, heading towards Tarvisio, turn right at Resiutta and follow signs for Oseacco.
Oseacco is also reachable from Tarcento, following SR646 towards Uccea. At Uccea, turn left following signs to Sella Carnizza and then continue on the same road past the hamlet of Lischiazze until reaching the junction with SP42. From here, turn right and continue to Oseacco. NOTE: The Uccea-Sella Carnizza road is often subject to maintenance works. Check its opening before following these directions.
At the starting point, there are several free unattended parking lots: GPS Point
Many other parking spaces are also available in the village streets.
A suitable equipment for outdoor activities is recommended:
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.