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Cammino di San Cristoforo | Anello della Val Meduna


Pilgrim trail Multi-day route Pilgrim trail  · Meduno
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    The Val Meduna Loop is the most intimate, hidden, and wild route along the Way of St. Christopher. A 39.3-kilometer route divided into three stages that leaves the plains behind to venture into a different world of dense forests, quiet stone villages, panoramic peaks, and vibrantly colored waters.
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    Distance 51.8 km
    16:50 h
    2,137 m
    1,768 m
    675 m
    299 m
    The Val Meduna welcomes visitors with picturesque villages, woods, streams, and rocks, offering routes with ascents and descents that allow relaxing the mind and fully connecting with the body.

    Meduno serves as an access point to this wonder, surrounded by woods and paths leading to the contemplation of the Prealps and the Alps. Monte Valinis represents the highest point of the San Cristoforo Path, offering breathtaking views and the opportunity to admire hang gliders and paragliders flying above the Meduna and Tagliamento rivers.

    As you continue along the route, you pass through quiet or abandoned villages that tell of an era when humans lived in complete symbiosis with nature, offering vitality and thrilling views that surprise visitors seeking deeper experiences.

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    Mount Valinis:

    the highest point along the entire St. Christopher’s Way, a famous panoramic overlook from which to watch paragliders and hang gliders soaring over the Tagliamento River, Europe’s last wild river.

    The ghost town of Pàlcoda:

    the wild heart of the trail, an ancient abandoned stone village where nature has reclaimed its space, leaving intact the charm of its restored bell tower that rises above the ruins.

    The Pradis Caves and Gorge:

    a spectacular, deep natural canyon rich in history and prehistoric artifacts, an ideal stopping point before reaching Clauzetto.

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    675 m
    Lowest point
    299 m
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    51.8 km
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    Safety information

    Best appreciated especially in late spring.

    Tips and suggestions

    Reference to the site: Val Meduna Ring (camminodisancristoforo.com)

    Roadbook

    The route follows a loop totaling 39.3 kilometers, divided into three main stages, along with several local detours of considerable natural interest. The route officially begins in Meduno, winding up the valley along ancient historic trails and passing through the village of Tramonti di Sotto before concluding the first stage in Tramonti di Sopra.

    The second section begins in Tramonti di Sopra and ventures into the wildest and most isolated part of the Valtramontina. The route passes through the hamlet of Tramonti di Mezzo and climbs into the heart of the forest until it reaches the historic stone villages of Pàlcoda and Tàmar—symbols of mountain abandonment and nature’s reclaiming of the land—where the stage ends.

    The final leg of the loop starts from the Tàmar valley and initially descends toward the quiet village of Campone. From here, the trail gains elevation again, passing through rural landscapes and historic beech forests, leading hikers to the spectacular geological area of the Pradis Caves, before tackling the final panoramic ascent that ends at Clauzetto, the “balcony of Friuli.”

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    Public transport

    Line BB (BIKE-BUS) MANIAGO-MEDUNO-TRAVESIO-PINZANO-GEMONA

    LINE P14 Meduno-Maniago-Pordenone

    LINE P27 Tramonti Di Sopra-Meduno-Sequals-Spilimbergo

    LINE P28 Tramonti Di Sopra-Meduno-Maniago-Pordenone

    Directions

    Meduno can be reached from the SR552 from Sequals or from Tramonti di Sotto;

    from SP2 from Maniago;

    from SP32 from Travesio

    Parking

    There are several parking lots in the town of Meduno.

    Coordinates

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    46.217578, 12.789672
    DMS
    46°13'03.3"N 12°47'22.8"E
    UTM
    33T 329522 5120597
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Author’s map recommendations

    Tabacco Map 028

    Equipment

    Standard hiking equipment.

    Localization

    Parts of this content were machine translated from Italian.

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    Difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    51.8 km
    Duration
    16:50 h
    Ascent
    2,137 m
    Descent
    1,768 m
    Highest point
    675 m
    Lowest point
    299 m
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    Pilgrim trail · Meduno
    Cammino di San Cristoforo | Val Meduna Route | Stage 1 - from Meduno to Campone
    Difficulty Moderate Stage 1
    Distance 15.5 km
    Duration 4:50 h
    Ascent 591 m
    Descent 466 m

    A scenic trail through the natural landscape of the Meduna Valley follows the course of the Chiarzò stream, offering a pleasant walk through the ...

    from PromoTurismoFVG Cammini,   Friuli Venezia Giulia
    Pilgrim trail · Tramonti di Sotto
    Cammino di San Cristoforo | Val Meduna Trail | Stage 2 - Tramonti di Sopra – Tramonti di Mezzo – Pàlcoda – Tàmar
    Difficulty Moderate Stage 2
    Distance 10.8 km
    Duration 4:10 h
    Ascent 667 m
    Descent 360 m

    Perhaps the most challenging leg of the route, but one that offers a truly unique experience among the ancient villages of Pàlcoda and Tàmar in the ...

    from PromoTurismoFVG Cammini,   Friuli Venezia Giulia
    Pilgrim trail · Piancavallo
    Cammino di San Cristoforo | Val Meduna Route | Stage 3 - from Campone to Clauzetto
    Difficulty Moderate Stage 3
    Distance 12.5 km
    Duration 4:00 h
    Ascent 406 m
    Descent 490 m

    A fascinating journey through the pristine forests of the Meduna Valley and the area’s rich prehistoric history. The route descends from Tàmar ...

    from PromoTurismoFVG Cammini,   Friuli Venezia Giulia
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