Cividale del Friuli and Natisone and Torre Valleys
Cividale del Friuli, with artistic gems whose significance have been recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage site, and Tarcento are the most important towns in Friuli’s Colli Orientali, known the world over for their wonderful wines. Faedis, Attimis and Nimis are villages surrounded by the remains of medieval castles.
The Natisone/Nediške Doline valleys are full of ash, chestnut, hazelnut, lime and hornbeam forests and flowers in a great profusion of colours and fragrances in all seasons. On all these valley footpaths you can, if you’re lucky, meet many animal species ranging from roe deer to wild boar, hare to wolves, squirrels to bear prints. The Natisone/Nediške Doline keep their Slovenian culture and traditions alive together with rituals and customs such as those linked to Christmas and the Carnival//Pust and Kries/Falò di San Giovanni. The natural attractions of this area bring in mountain bikers, cavers, sports climbers and horse riders and to the many themed footpaths: the Gadda path, the artists’ path, the Guziranje path, the Votive churches path and the Great War sites.
Valli del Torre is a pristine mountain paradise near to Friuli Venezia Giulia’s historic towns. It is a destination for all those who love to get out into wild nature full of rivers and streams which generate spectacular Karstic torrents and splendid waterfalls including those of Rio Boncic on the Campo di Bonis plain. The Gran Monte chain affords breathtaking views ranging from the Alpi Carniche and Giulie to the Adriatic Sea. Along the various footpaths leading to the mountains you can see exquisite flora (asphodels, irises and various types of lily) and interesting fauna (griffon vultures, deer, bears, lynxes and wild cats). The natural attractions of this part of Friuli attract hang gliding and paragliding fans as well as those who love mountain biking, caving, sport climbing and horse riding. The variety of footpaths suitable for everyone is much appreciated as are the winter Nordic skiing circuits and snowshoe walks.