Mount Festa, a mountain rich in history

Monte Festa, located in the Carnic Prealps between the lake of Cavazzo and the Tagliamento river, hosts a military fort built between 1910 and 1914, one of the most significant works of the Great War in Friuli Venezia Giulia. During the route, you can explore the history of the fort through informative panels and visit the ruins of barracks, battlements, and ammunition depots. This fort, designed to reinforce Italy's eastern border, played a crucial role after the defeat at Caporetto, blocking the Austro-German advance thanks to the effective command of Captain Riccardo Noel Winderling. The fort had eight long-range cannons, and despite the Italian retreat, the garrison fiercely defended the position, earning a Silver Medal of Military Valor. Besides its historical significance, the area also presents interesting naturalistic features, with woods and rock formations dating back 200 million years.