Trekking in Friuli: Traversata Carnica | 5-8 September 2024
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CLOTHING REQUIRED
MANDATORY Hiking boots. RECOMMENDED poles. Rain gear. RISTORI DAY 1: A non-heavy packed meal is recommended to be consumed before leaving for the trek. DAY 2: packed lunch provided by the Calvi Refuge (included in the price) DAY 3: Free lunch at Tolazzi Refuge (not included in the price) DAY 4: lunch on arrival at the Casetta in Canadà (SS 52bis), for those who wish to stop and finish in style (not included in the price)OTHER EQUIPMENT
FOR NIGHTS AT THE REFUGE: warm clothing for change and comfortable sleeping clothes. Sleeping bag and slippers (refuges are provided with blankets and pillows, a sleeping bag is not necessary. Slippers are no longer provided in the huts). Small towel and personal hygiene necessities. Head torch. LODGINGS (included in the price, excluding drinks) DAY 1: Overnight stay at Calvi Refugehalf-board: accommodation, dinner and breakfast + packed lunch for the next day. DAY 2: Overnight stay at Wolayerseehuette Refugehalf-board: accommodation, dinner and breakfast. DAY 3: Overnight stay at Marinelli Refugehalf-board: accommodation, dinner and breakfast.Who leads the trek
STEFANIA GENTILI Daughter of Nature, Daughter of the Mountain. He studied Natural Sciences, specialising in the study of wildlife behaviour, with research on the Wolf, the Lynx and the Lion. His work as a registered AIGAE Hiking Guide is the means by which he passes on his scientific knowledge. ------------- For this event there is a maximum number of participants (12) and a minimum number (4) of participants failing which the organisation reserves the right to cancel the event. *In the event of cancellation by participants before the trek is confirmed, the deposit will be retained. * In the event of cancellation by participants after confirmation of the trek and after the balance has been paid, the entire fee will be retained. *It is possible to take out an INSURANCE POLICY (in case of cancellation) at an additional cost of €22.00. The policy MUST be taken out at the time of registration. For all details and for the insurance policy, please contact the ITALY TRIP IDEA Travel Agency or ask the guide for information.THE FEE INCLUDES:
3 nights with half board in the mountain huts included in the programmeAccompanied by an AIGAE Environmental Hiking Guide for 4 daysTransport by private minibus from the meeting point to the trailhead1 packed lunchBaggage insuranceTHE FEE DOESN'T INCLUDES:
Lunch on the third day at the Tolazzi hutLunch on day four on arrival in Timau (optional)Extras and drinks during mealsEverything not specified under 'The fee includes'.PROGRAMME:
ROUTE 1: Cima Sappada - Rifugio Calvi. [STAGE MEDIUM DIFFICULTY].
MEETING POINT with cars: Timau entrance car park - SS52bis (see box for Google maps point). Transfer with a couple of cars for logistics to the point of arrival of the trail. Transfer by minibus to Sappada area.
We tiptoe our way through the alpine terrain, starting from the Baita Rododendro hut. Gradually acclimatising to the altitude and the gentle slope of the route, we cross the first mountain environments with their cool coniferous forests. The gradual ascent leads to the world of rock and high-altitude meadows, heralding the arrival at the first accommodation of the traverse: the Rifugio Pierfortunato Calvi, at 2167 m altitude.
Total difference in altitude: ascent 900m
STAGE 2: Calvi Hut - Wolayerseehuette Hut. [DEMANDING STAGE].
As in any self-respecting alpine crossing, an early wake-up call awaits hikers to prepare for the longest stage of the walk, made up of long ups and downs and incredible views.
The ascent to Sella Sissanis will then give way to the descent to the green glades surrounding the Sorgenti di Fleons.
It won't be long before a gradual ascent will take you to the ancient massif of Volaia and the splendid Pera Lake. The name of the Passo Giramondo, which you will then cross, identifies all the wonder of the view that will stretch before your eyes.
The descent from the pass is steep and demanding, then into the upper basin of Volaia, heralding the approach to the goal. With the last ascent, walkers will finally be able to admire the glittering view of Lake Volaia, until they can rest their weary limbs in the cosy Austrian Refuge at Lake Volaia (1955 m).
Total altitude difference: ascent 1100m - descent 1100m. Length: approx. 18 km.
STAGE 3: Wolayerseehuette Refuge - Marinelli Refuge. [STAGE MEDIUM DIFFICULTY].
In the morning (weather permitting), we will take a walk around Lake Volaia, to discover the geological wonders that these ancient rocks hold in store for us. We will then embark on the long, rocky descent towards the valley floor to circumvent the ridges of Cima Lastrons del Lago (the itinerary does NOT follow the Spinotti path).
We will then reach the Rifugio Tolazzi, where we will be able to refresh ourselves adequately, and from where we will then set off again to tackle the afternoon climb.
On an agile cart track we climb up the Rio Morareto valley to reach the coveted saddle between Pic Chiadin and Monte Floriz, on which lies our last destination, the last refuge at altitude: Rifugio Marinelli.
Total altitude difference: downhill 600m - uphill 800m.
STAGE 4: Rifugio Marinelli - Monte Croce Carnico Pass Road. [STAGE MEDIUM DIFFICULTY].
The abandonment of high-altitude environments will be softened by the majesty and beauty of the places traversed. Large rocky fields, furrowed by signs and traces of ancient shapers of the past, tell the story of geological eras and ice movements.
We will pass through the magnificent Conca dei Monumenz, where the word does not lie: monuments sculpted by the hand of nature stand as testimony to portentous forces.
A long descent will take us towards the hairpin bends leading to the Monte Croce Carnico Pass, where we will have left the car on the first day and where our adventure will end.
Total height difference: downhill 1000m
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