A long hike along the La Bernadia ridge, among the remains of the First World War, extensive views over the Friulian plain, caves, and silent villages
The long loop route, intended for trained hikers, starts from the small village of Sedilis, in the municipality of Tarcento.
The first part of the route climbs the southern slopes of the La Bernadia plateau, with several scenic views over the Tarcento hills and the Friulian plain. Interesting are the remains of the buildings dating back to the First World War found on M. Pocivalo and M. Lonza where the lighthouse dedicated to the Julia Alpine Brigade stands, inseparably linked to Friuli Venezia Giulia. The entire route runs among sinkholes and karst phenomena of undeniable natural interest and the incredible chamber of the Abisso Vigant, which can be visited in the second part of the route, is an example of this truly incredible underground world (the first part of this huge chamber is accessible via an easy path).
On the way back down, two silent villages are crossed, spaces where man and nature have coexisted since ancient times.
Route always clear with white-red markers, in the second part marked with the letter "D".
The route can be interrupted at the M. Lonza fort, returning to the starting point along the paved road that leads, with 5 hairpin bends, to the church of Sedilis.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Clear and always well-marked route. The steepness of the first path section suggests avoiding it in case of rain or high ground humidity.
Check in advance at the Villanova Caves Visitor Center for the actual opening of the refreshment point in case of a planned gastronomic stop.
From the center of Tarcento, at the roundabout, follow Viale Olinto Marinelli to the left with signs for the upper Val Torre. After crossing the Torre River, continue straight at the next stop (signs for the Plan di Paluz trattoria) and, maintaining the main direction, climb the hills up to the bell tower of Sedilis.
Large square near the bell tower of Sedilis.
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.