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
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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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Forra del Rio Bordaglia, at the start of the route.
Photo: Romanin Benedetta, Friuli Venezia Giulia
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Hike in one of the most beautiful places in Friuli Venezia Giulia, Lago Bordaglia is a "favorite spot", an enchanting alpine lake within the Bordaglia Wildlife Oasis.
moderate
Distance 4.8 km
Duration2:30 h
Ascent769 m
Descent57 m
Highest point1,819 m
Lowest point1,050 m
This is the classic hike you need to do at least once in your lifetime. It is a bit challenging due to the elevation gain, but it does not include dangerous sections.
The Bordaglia wildlife oasis (established by Regional Council decree in 1968) is characterized by rich vegetation with many varieties of wildflowers and orchids, where capercaillies, marmots, deer, roe deer, and golden eagles live undisturbed. All immersed in a deafening silence, broken only by the pleasant sounds of nature.
Geologically interesting area and First Line of the Front in the First World War.
Author’s recommendation
At the start, after crossing the bridge over the Rio Fleos and reaching the meadow clearing, instead of taking the old wagon track (CAI trail 141) you can take a variant by following the panoramic route of the Forra del Rio Bordaglia. Head right near the Rio Bordaglia, climb the large boulder with the help of a steel cable. The orange dots on the trees will show you the way to reach several scenic viewpoints and safely admire the canyon carved between rocks and marbles. This route skirts the stream until it rejoins just above the wagon track.
At Malga Bordaglia Bassa, from behind the Don Bosco chapel, it is possible to access (200 m) a machine gun position carved into the rock, where an inscription recalls the passage of Corporal Benito Mussolini in 1916 on this part of the front (beware of uneven trail).
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Difficulty
T2moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
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Highest point
1,819 m
Lowest point
1,050 m
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Safety information
It is advisable to start early to proceed at a calm pace according to your physical fitness.
In the winter/spring months or whenever there is a possibility of snow at altitude, ascend with crampons and/or snowshoes (depending on the snow conditions). In the cold months the lake is frozen and often covered by a thick layer of snow. Before setting out, always check the weather and pay attention to the Avalanche Bulletin.
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Directions
Just outside the town of Forni Avoltri (direction Sappada), after crossing the Degano river bridge, turn right and follow the road which leads to Pierabech in 2 km.
Just above the White Chapel (former cemetery of the Great War Fallen) there is a roadside clearing where you can park your car. A little further ahead, near the colonies, the trail descends on the right leading to the destination.
Parking
Near the Pierabech chapel.
Coordinates
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46.609903, 12.778744
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46°36'35.7"N 12°46'43.5"E
UTM
33T 329904 5164212
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Author’s map recommendations
Tabacco Map no. 01 or Forni Avoltri Trail Map
Equipment
Use of trekking poles is recommended, especially for the descent from the lake to Casera Bordaglia di Sotto to avoid straining the knees.
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Parts of this content were machine translated using Italian as the source language
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Difficulty
T2moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
4.8 km
Duration
2:30 h
Ascent
769 m
Descent
57 m
Highest point
1,819 m
Lowest point
1,050 m
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