Marinelli Refuge and Casera Morareto

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Friuli Venezia Giulia

Splendid rhododendrons and Casera Morareto in the background
Photo: Alessia Gigante, Friuli Venezia Giulia

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Rifugio Marinelli is located on a "terrace" at the foot of Monte Coglians from which you can admire a breathtaking 180° panorama.

For less trained hikers, a good halfway arrival point is Casera Morareto with Agriturismo.

moderate

Distance 3.2 km

2:10 h

733 m

0 m

2,108 m

1,375 m

Casera Morareto is a charming agriturismo with grazing livestock, immersed in the green pastures and wonderful varieties of flowers (gentians, rhododendrons, ...), land of many marmots.

Giovanni and Olinto Marinelli Refuge is the highest alpine refuge in Friuli Venezia Giulia, situated at 2,120 m a.s.l. near Forcella Moraret.

Built in 1901, modified and expanded several times. The most recent renovation dates back to 2001 and resulted in a structure with 50 beds and a terrace with a magnificent panoramic view.

Author’s recommendation

Rifugio Marinelli is a base for numerous hikes for more experienced:

- to Monte Coglians (2780 m) via the common EE path

- to Creta delle Chianevate (2769 m) with grade I and II passages

- to Cima di Mezzo (2713 m) EE

- to Pilastro del Coglians (2750 m) EE

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Friuli Venezia Giulia

Difficulty

T1moderate

Overall difficulty

moderate

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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Highest point

2,108 m

Lowest point

1,375 m

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3.2 km

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Safety information

For winter/spring months use crampons, snowshoes or alpine skis if needed but ATTENTION TO THE AVALANCHE BULLETIN.

For greater safety do not go beyond Casera Morareto and always check the weather and avalanche bulletins.

Tips and suggestions

If it is a particularly hot and sunny summer day, it is advisable to start early to avoid being in the upper part of the route at noon where the sun hits (from Casera Morareto to Marinelli is all in the sun)

Directions

From regional road 355, at the town of Forni Avoltri, turn towards Collina (7 km), pass the village and continue for another 2 km until reaching the large parking lot at Rifugio Tolazzi where the paved road ends.

Parking

Parking near Rifugio Tolazzi

Coordinates

46.592308, 12.868104

DMS

46°35'32.3"N 12°52'05.2"E

UTM

33T 336694 5162068

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

Book recommendation by the author

Tabacco map no. 01 or Forni Avoltri Trail Map

Equipment

In summer no special equipment is needed; for cold months, suitable clothing for temperature fluctuations and specific equipment are required.

Localization

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

Similar routes nearby

Normal route to Monte Coglians
Lago Volaia
The panoramas of Crostis, along ridges facing Coglians
Mount Crostis from the Chiadinas Refuge
Loop of the Tarond and Crasulina lakes

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Difficulty

T1moderate

Overall difficulty

moderate

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Distance

3.2 km

Duration

2:10 h

Ascent

733 m

Highest point

2,108 m

Lowest point

1,375 m

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