Bordaglia Lake

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Hiking trail · Forni Avoltri

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Friuli Venezia Giulia

Rio Bordaglia gorge, at the start of the hike.
Photo: Romanin Benedetta, Friuli Venezia Giulia

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Hiking to one of the most beautiful places in Friuli Venezia Giulia, Lake Bordaglia is a "place of the heart," an enchanting alpine lake within the Bordaglia Wildlife Oasis.

moderate

Distance 4.8 km

2:30 h

769 m

57 m

1,819 m

1,050 m

This is the classic hike that must be done at least once in a lifetime. It is a bit challenging because of the elevation gain, but has no dangerous sections.

The funistic oasis of Bordaglia (established by decree of the Regional Council in 1968) is characterized by rich vegetation with many varieties of flowers and wild orchids, where grouse, 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 Front Line of 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 cartroad (CAI 141 trail) you can indulge in a variant by taking the scenic route of the Rio Bordaglia Gorge. Bear to the right near the Rio Bordaglia, climb the large boulder with the help of the steel cable. Orange dots on the trees will point you in the direction to follow in order to get to some viewpoints and safely admire the Canyon carved between rocks and marbles. This trail skirts the creek until it rejoins just above the roadway.

At Malga Bordaglia Bassa, from behind the Little Church of Don Bosco it is possible to access (200 m) a machine gun emplacement dug into the rock, where an inscription is engraved commemorating the passage of Corporal Benito Mussolini in 1916 on this part of the front (be careful uneven path).

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Friuli Venezia Giulia

Difficulty

T2 moderate

Overall difficulty

moderate

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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Highest point

1,819 m

Lowest point

1,050 m

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Safety information

An early start is recommended so as to proceed at a leisurely pace depending on physical fitness.

In the winter/spring months or otherwise when there is a possibility of snow at altitude, climb with crampons and/or snowshoes (depending on snowpack conditions). In cold months, the lake is frozen and often with a thick blanket of snow on top. Always consult the Weather and attentions to the Avalanche Bulletin before setting out.

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Directions

Just outside the village of Forni Avoltri (in the direction of Sappada), after crossing the bridge over the Degano river, turn right and follow the road that in 2 km. leads to Pierabech.

Just above the Chiesetta Bianca (former cemetery of the Fallen of the Great War) a clearing is available at the side of the road, where you can park your car. A little further on, near the colonies, the path that will lead to the destination descends on the right.

Parking

Near the Little Church of Pierabech.

Coordinates

46.609903, 12.778744

DMS

46°36'35.7"N 12°46'43.5"E

UTM

33T 329904 5164212

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Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

Author’s map recommendations

Tabacco Map No. 01 or Trail Map Forni Avoltri

Equipment

Recommended the use of poles, especially for the descent from the Lake to Casera Bordaglia di Sotto to avoid fatiguing the knees.

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

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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