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Way of the Ancient Glaciers

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Theme trail · Parco Naturale delle Prealpi Giulie
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  • St. Anne of Carnizza
    St. Anne of Carnizza
    Photo: Ecomuseo Val Resia, Friuli Venezia Giulia

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    The trail aims to raise awareness of the evolution of the ancient Resian glaciers. Indeed, traces of the last small glaciers that shaped the valley are preserved at Sella Carnizza.

    moderate
    Distance 7.8 km
    5:00 h
    684 m
    74 m
    1,098 m
    425 m

    The route, silent and diverted from the traditional tourist circuits, winds through the mountains that encircle Val Resia to the south, crossing characteristic settlements and exclusive natural landscapes, leading the hiker to discover a sector of the Julian Pre-Alps with a unique character and remarkable environmental content.

    The ancient glaciers: the protagonist of this route is the geomorphological evolution of the last hundred thousand years, in which the great Würmian glaciation left sharp traces, unmistakably shaping the territory along which the ecomuseum itinerary develops.

    Author’s recommendation

    To have acomplete experience on the uniqueness of the Resia Valley, a visit to the museums of the Resia Valley or eating some typical food at one of the restaurants in Sella Carnizza is highly recommended.

    The best time for this itinerary is undoubtedly autumn thanks to the beech trees that are tinged with warm hues.

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    Difficulty
    T2 moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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    Highest point
    1,098 m
    Lowest point
    425 m
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    Safety information

    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 summer hours.

    Telephone coverage is absent along almost the entire route.

    Tips and suggestions

    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. Alist 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

    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.

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    Directions

    The hamlet of Gniva can be easily reached via SP42. From the SS13-Pontebbana in the direction of Tarvisio, turn right at Resiutta and follow the signs for Gniva.

    The hamlet of Gniva 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 passing the hamlet of Lischiazze and reaching the intersection with SP42. From here, turn right and continue to Gniva.

    PLEASENOTE: The Uccea-Sella Carnizza road is often subject to safety work. Check to see if it is open before following these directions.

    Parking

    Some free parking spaces available along the village streets

    Coordinates

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    46.367610, 13.303155
    DMS
    46°22'03.4"N 13°18'11.4"E
    UTM
    33T 369483 5136291
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    Equipment

    Equipment appropriate for outdoor activities is recommended:

    • Rain jacket;
    • Long pants;
    • T-Shirt;
    • Sweatshirt;
    • Hiking shoes or boots;
    • Hat;
    • Water and snacks;
    • First aid kit;
    • Tick spray

    Localization

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

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    Difficulty
    T2 moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    7.8 km
    Duration
    5:00 h
    Ascent
    684 m
    Descent
    74 m
    Highest point
    1,098 m
    Lowest point
    425 m
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