Thousand-year-old cultures, different linguistic strains, biodiversity and multifaceted territorial morphologies. Discover the peculiarities of the valleys, municipalities and areas of the mountains of Friuli Venezia Giulia
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Thousand-year-old cultures, different linguistic strains, biodiversity and multifaceted territorial morphologies. Discover the peculiarities of the valleys, municipalities and areas of the mountains of Friuli Venezia Giulia
Summer or Winter, it doesn’t matter: skiers, pedestrians, hikers, bicycle lovers or who simply loves to enjoy a panoramic view, but without getting tired, will find open Ski lifts all over the year in the ski areas of FVG
Discover the Ski areas in Friuli Venezia Giulia
Summer or Winter, it doesn’t matter: skiers, pedestrians, hikers, bicycle lovers or who simply loves to enjoy a panoramic view, but without getting tired, will find open Ski lifts all over the year in the ski areas of FVG
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The Fontanon di Goriuda from above
Photo: Parco Naturale Prealpi Giulie, Friuli Venezia Giulia
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A simple path leads to this large waterfall that appears in all its wild beauty, also enhanced by a crystal-clear water pool where the water crashes loudly creating, with the spray, ephemeral and evanescent figures that are always different and harmonious.
easy
Distance 0.6 km
Duration0:15 h
Ascent50 m
Descent50 m
Highest point700 m
Lowest point659 m
A simple and short route starting from Pian della Sega, where during the Great War there was a building used as an infirmary of which ruins are still visible, climbs a beautiful beech forest and in a few minutes reaches the spectacular waterfall.
Its origin is due to the geological nature of the territory: the massif of Monte Canin is made up of permeable limestone rocks in the upper part, resting on a base of semi-permeable dolomitic rocks. This causes waters infiltrating the depths of the karst plateau to reemerge at the encounter with dolomitic rocks creating the suggestive Fontanon di Goriuda. About a hundred meters above the waterfall, the small stream comes out of a cave that can be visited with a speleological guide in complete safety.
At the base of the waterfall is a small crystal-clear pond from which the stream flows, forming another series of small yet suggestive waterfalls completing the visit.
Author’s recommendation
The Julian Prealps Nature Park organizes guided caving visits inside the Fontanon di Goriuda Cave during summer. Follow the Park's social profiles to find out the dates.
It is recommended to visit in autumn to enjoy the beech forest foliage.
In colder winters the waterfall can freeze completely making the environment even more suggestive. If considering a winter visit, crampons or, even better, ice cleats are recommended due to the abundant presence of ice on the ground.
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Parco Naturale Prealpi Giulie
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Friuli Venezia Giulia
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Difficulty
T1easy
Overall difficulty
easy
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
700 m
Lowest point
659 m
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Track types
Path 80.33%Road 19.66%
Path
446 m
Road
109 m
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Safety information
In case of injuries, call 112 NUE
Ticks are present throughout the Friuli Venezia-Giulia territory, so it is advisable to learn the prevention and protection techniques: Tick information FVG region
The route is not recommended after and during adverse weather conditions.
Bring crampons or ice cleats if considering a winter visit.
Tips and suggestions
It is recommended to take home all types of waste and preserve the places crossed as well as possible.
Please note that the collection of plant species or parts thereof is prohibited inside the Nature Park and may be subject to restrictions as per L.R. 7/2009 in external areas. You can consult the list of protected species at this link.
Please remember that inside protected areas dogs must be kept on a leash.
Public transport
Bus
Fontanone di Goriuda is reachable by line 191 departing from Chiusaforte or Sella Nevea. 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 Pian della Sega. Check connections with bus lines.
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Directions
Fontanone di Goriuda is easily reachable from:
Chiusaforte - Take the SS-13 Pontebbana towards Tarvisio, once in Chiusaforte turn right (signage present) onto SP76 which runs along the entire valley to Pian della Sega locality, where the "Al Fontanon" trattoria is also located;
Tarvisio - From the town take the SS54 towards Cave del Predil. After passing the town and nearing Lago del Predil, keep right to take SP76 leading to Sella Nevea. After passing the town, go down towards Chiusaforte until Pian della Sega locality, where the "Al Fontanon" trattoria is also located.
Parking
There are some free parking spots along the SP76 or a parking is available along the riverbank. GPS Point.
You can also park at the "Al Fontanon" trattoria but only if you consume something inside the venue.
Coordinates
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46.395288, 13.434594
DMS
46°23'43.0"N 13°26'04.5"E
UTM
33T 379653 5139158
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Equipment
A suitable equipment for outdoor activities is recommended:
Rain jacket;
Long trousers;
T-shirt;
Sweatshirt;
Hiking shoes or boots;
Hat;
Water and snacks;
First aid kit;
Tick repellent spray
Localization
Parts of this content were machine translated using Italian as the source language
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Overall difficulty
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