Where: Forni di Sopra (
Carnia, Udine)
An itinerary to be followed with snowshoes to discover the enchanting beauty of the mountains of Forni di Sopra with the larch and fir woods spaced out by the stavoli, the typical mountain houses
Departure: near the Piazza Centrale in Forni di Sopra (Hamlet of Vico)
Difficulty: forest trail only - low difficulty
Difference in height: about 700 and 800 m
Signs: CAI 208 and 211
Through the forest trails, carefully beaten, which from
Forni di Sopra lead to the
malghe (shepherd's huts) Tartoi (8 Km) and
Tragonia (9 Km), with snowshoes you will enter the
larch and fir woods, where you will enjoy the nice company of the roe deer, the chamois or the black grouse. If you pay attention, you may get the chance to see the tracks of deer that at night populate these areas.
After a nearly 4-km-long walk, you will reach
"Puonsas e Duvies" where, after fording the Tartoiana stream, you will be able to keep walking on a less sloping road, reaching the fork of the 6 km, and to decide whether to go on towards Tragonia or Tartoi.
From the
"Risumiela" saddle (or saddle of the cross), which is situated in the direction of Tragonia after the casera hut, you will enjoy a breathtaking view over the surrounding landscape and over the
town of Sauris.
You will find the casere huts open, but not managed: therefore, be extremely careful when you stop there. Remember that the trails, although beaten, are not controlled, therefore access is under the responsibility of the hikers. Before starting the tours, always look at the
snow-weather report: in the upper part, some areas to be crossed are at risk of avalanche. Moreover, the road has no protection nets and barriers and may be icy in some parts.
For information on the itineraries:
Infopoint Forni di Sopra
Via Cadore, 1
33024 Forni di Sopra (UD)
Tel.: +39 0433 886767
Fax: +39 0433 886686
info.fornidisopra@promoturismo.fvg.it
PromoTurismoFVG Toll free number 800 016044
Before leaving
Before every hike, it is good practice to look at the avalanche bulletin:
toll free number 800 860377 -
www.regione.fvg.it/asp/newvalanghe -
www.aineva.it - or at the PromoTurismo FVG Information Point
