Foran dal Mus geological trail - Short route

The route takes place entirely on the CAI trails no. 632 and 632/a.

From the Gilberti Refuge, take the CAI trail no. 632 towards the Bila Pec saddle, which can be reached in about 20 minutes of uphill walking. Once at the saddle, follow the CAI trail no. 632/a variant that descends to the right of the World War I fort and leads, after a steep gravelly channel that must be crossed carefully, into the heart of the karst plateau. 

The trail now becomes gentler and crosses the spectacular plateau between karst and glacial formations such as furrowed fields, grooves, and roche moutonnées until reaching the Boegan abyss, also called the navel of Mount Canin.

After being amazed by the beauty of the place, with the spectacular karst amphitheater behind the sinkhole, the trail gently ascends again to about 1980m above sea level where it rejoins the CAI trail no. 632. Continue on it westwards until you reach the Grubia saddle, where the Marussich bivouac is located, the end point of the itinerary. 

From the bivouac, retrace the entire CAI trail no. 632 back to the Bila Pec saddle and then back to the Gilberti Refuge. Pay attention to the snowfields, especially in early summer, as they may make crossing the channels dangerous. 

An appropriate outdoor equipment is recommended:

In case of injuries, the number to call is 112 NUE

Ticks are present throughout the Friuli Venezia Giulia territory; therefore, it is recommended to inform yourself about prevention and protection techniques: Tick information Friuli Venezia Giulia region

The route is not recommended after and during adverse weather conditions and is not recommended in the hottest summer hours.

If you want to undertake the route at late spring or early summer, pay attention to the snowfields along the trail and consider bringing an ice axe and crampons. 

Sella Nevea is conveniently reachable from:

Chiusaforte - Following the SS-13 Pontebbana towards Tarvisio, once you reach Chiusaforte turn right (signs present) onto the SP76 which runs along the entire valley to Sella Nevea;

Tarvisio - From the town take the SS54 towards Cave del Predil. After passing the town and approaching Lake Predil, keep right to take the SP76 that leads to Sella Nevea.

To reach the Gilberti Refuge you can take the CAI trail no. 635 or take the Canin cable car. Info on costs and schedules clicking here

Bus

Sella Nevea is reachable with line 191 departing from Chiusaforte. To know schedules and stops view the pdf file at this link: click here or visit the TPL FVG website.

Train

The closest useful stations are Carnia Station, Pontebba and Tarvisio Boscoverde, all more than 20 km from Sella Nevea. Check connections with bus lines. 

At Sella Nevea there are numerous and large free unsupervised parking lots available.

Electric car charging stations are also available: GPS Point

Given the karstic nature of the territory, it is recommended to carry plenty of water as none is available along the route.

It is recommended to take home any type of waste and to preserve the places crossed as best as possible. 

It is reminded that collecting plant species or parts thereof is prohibited within the Natural Park and may be subject to restrictions as per Regional Law 7/2009 in external areas. At this link you can consult the list of protected species.

It is reminded that within protected areas dogs must be kept on a leash.

At this link the free pdf guide of the proposed itinerary is available. 

Explore the Foran dal Mus with the Virtual Tour.

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