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Amariana

bagi8. 06. 2010 17:59:06

The mountain that we can observe as a beautiful pyramidal peak from the Western Julian Alps towards Tolmezzo is called Amariana. It is known as an excellent viewpoint, but on Saturday despite the good weather forecast local conditions had already driven fog into its slopes early jezen

. The sun rewarded us for the ascent only in the summit part and allowed us views of peaks far and wide nasmeh

. More about access in *Mountain Descriptions*. Let me mention that the narrow, winding but asphalted mountain road is cleared of winter debris and drivable without problems. There are also no traffic restrictions for driving on it. LP Bagi

Amariana Path marker and time required for ascent

Amariana The first part of the path runs through the forest

Amariana Summit rocky area secured with a fixed cable

Amariana Avriklja everywhere on the rocks

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VanSims2. 10. 2010 23:20:01

Was up there today. Really nice mountain. Well at me the fog didn't dissipate and I was shortchanged on the view. mrk pogled

Saw some mountain runners both on the forest path and also on the road that leads to the pass.

Otherwise interesting path, especially that gully with fixed ropes.

Jože.3. 10. 2010 07:50:33

A few years ago did a circular path on this mountain. In Carnia I drive over the bridge and first turn right a couple of hundred meters more, where I park. The path starts with mark 415 and leads to the abandoned shelter Monte Forcella, at 1098 meters. Here the path turns left, first flat, later steeply up to the ridge, which we follow to planina Aiars.( there I turned around a good month ago because I didn't have the necessary winter gear ) From the planina I turn slightly left to the ridge and along it to the end, where you have to descend a bit to the notch and after a few minutes I'm already at the top. The summit itself and north slope still full of snow. View gorgeous. Descend back to the notch and via path 414, which is initially secured with some cables, to saddle Cristo di Forca, ( some drive to here jezen

) some time on gravel road, where I turn back to the trail and lower join the road again that leads to the saddle. To Amaro not far then, of course then have to go by road to start, which isn't too pleasant, especially in summer months. But there's a nice pool nearby where you can cool off. Nice circular path, and not demanding. ( unfortunately only two pics left )

Amariana - bottom right start of path 415 - Monte Forcella is not visible, it is far right - (image borrowed)

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VanSims3. 10. 2010 13:10:08

To the saddle, I also drove there zadrega

But as I said I also saw lots of runners. When I was descending the cable one overtook me when he saw that I wouldn't get down for a long time, just climbed over the rocks. Like a goat he climbed on them! nasmeh

sabina.727. 02. 2011 20:58:53

Today I intended to climb this mountain, but due to wrongly chosen footwear I turned around a bit before the summit, because I'd feel safer with crampons, which I couldn't put on.....technical obstacle mrk pogled

! Started almost in the village Amaro, so I did quite some elevation gain. First part through forest is pleasant, then the path winds on overgrown steep slopes, where there are lots of dry branches and storm debris. When you're under the mountain itself then over scree eek

, in the last part full winter gear and caution needed. Track was made to the point where I went, then under soft snow it was icier and I think someone else turned at that point, practically below summit. Maybe easier if you turn to rocks earlier and climb a bit, but I didn't dare. On the path except one chamois nasmeh

, I didn't meet any other living soul.

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svicr14. 01. 2012 22:19:57

We planned Amariana for early spring, but since winter was scant with snow, we decided to use that. Already when driving through Železna Valley in the morning, a nice day showed. In Amaro, 8 km before Tolmezzo (Tumeč) we turned on steep road into south slopes of Amariana. Two hairpins before pass Cristo di Forca, at about 1000m, ice stopped us on the road. To the end of road we slid on foot and shortly before pass turned from road to marked path. Nicely laid path brings us still on dry to grassy slopes, where snow starts and locally also ice. To entry of gully equipped with cable, we crossed remains of small avalanches. Along the cable we climbed to the notch(crampons recommended), where view to beautiful Carnic peaks opened. On nicely snow-covered ridge we enjoyed views to the top. Descent in warm January sun was additional confirmation of right choice of today's tour cool

view towards the sea from the Cristo di Forca pass

summit slopes and gully below the notch through which the path to the summit runs

below the summit in the wire-equipped gully

at least in the heights there is some winter

in the foreground Sernia group and Grauzarie

Another view to the east, towards our mountains

and a winter snapshot through a better lens

one more bend and the mountain river will reach its goal in the sea

summit ridge as divide between warm south and cold north

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kofetarca15. 01. 2012 09:26:02

Choice of yesterday's tour was really right despite not expecting "winter" on top. But views all around outweighed that slogging through snow-covered grass nasmeh

As I read from predecessors, this pyramidal mountain also surprised some with winter conditions towards the top mežikanje

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sabina.76. 07. 2014 21:31:57

Today we woke up very early, so at five we were already heading towards today's goal, which was Mount Amariana in the Carnic Alps. In Carnia we left the highway, drove to the village of Amaro and parked. First we walked a bit on asphalt, then turned left and climbed up the lush overgrown path 414 to the Cristo di Forca pass at 1058 m. Most people drive here by car, as there is also an arranged parking lot where quite a few cars were parked today. Here the path continues through the forest and meadows full of various flowers. Paradise for botanists! After an hour of walking the path opens up, we climb grassy slopes to the rocks, where there is also a short easy climbing path that leads us to the top, where there is a statue of Mary with a bell. Today there were quite a few people at the top, both Slovenian and Italian speaking. It's a very scenic mountain!!!!! You have to climb it very early, because otherwise it's too hot. If you start from the village of Amaro, the path is quite long and you do about 1500 meters of elevation gain. In the lower part it's good to spray yourself with tick repellent!!! Worth a visit! nasmeh

Here the trail begins, if you climb to the Cristo di Forca pass.

There was no shortage of Kranjsk lilies.

We went down the asphalt road, but it is quite long. We avoided possible ticks on the trail.

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sla1. 08. 2014 07:46:05

Yesterday I also visited this beautiful mountain with an even more beautiful name. I started from the saddle and after five minutes I was soaked from head to toe. But not so much because of the rain, but because of the "jungle undergrowth" that reached over my head many times. On the way back I threw off all my clothes and poured water out of my boots. Still, I was satisfied with the trip on such a rainy day nasmeh

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potepinka24. 01. 2016 14:28:36

This year we have a real January sale of spring weather and such sales shouldn't be missed. nasmeh

Friday was one of those days and on the top of Amariana the views could be paid full price. velik nasmeh

Conditions were pleasant, the cables in the rocky gully weren't frozen. The gully is steep, some frozen snow only in the last part (summit ridge).

Definitely worth a visit, and if you think there's more driving there than walking afterwards, you can stop in Pontebba at the ice rink on the way back and enjoy other winter pleasures. nasmeh

some enjoyed the views from another vantage point

from the notch onwards among the scrub there is some frozen snow

close-up of Zuc dal Bor... (conditions can be checked on site - you know which one);

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ljubitelj gora22. 04. 2018 18:47:27

By car on the mountain road (Parcheggio Forca del Cristo 980 m) and then on the marked path to the top of Amariana. There's still some snow below the summit, in the gully, but it was possible without winter gear. Cables are out. Super views from the top, descent via approach route. From Polhograjske Hills there and back 350km (done on gas).

did not cause major difficulties, there were steps

descent, about 4 turned back, approx 10 were at the top

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malimiha28. 04. 2018 16:46:26

Today my better half, Milan and I went to Amariana. Path without peculiarities. But it really is a very nice viewpoint, definitely worth visiting.

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2061alessio8. 11. 2018 11:51:33

for Bagi and others of this forum I would recommend the Carlo Treu path, on Tabacco map 013: parking in village Amaro near the church (there next to spot 322) and then right follow the path (in black on map) uphill next to stream Rio Sgenaulie to spot 922 Stavolo Posselie, here a bit left and straight up through forest and finally through grass and ridge whole path followable but not/or poorly marked (November 2011), some cairns and in the last part from spot 1526 onwards just "on sight" to marked path 415 on ridge, now left to Amariana and then descent whole path 414 to start; or right circular path 415 via Ricovero Monte Forcella to lower white road and then on asphalt to Amaro. Enjoy.

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bagi8. 11. 2018 14:20:33

Thanks Alessio, I've already added it to the list of ideas for next year nasmeh

One question ... is this the route that I drew with a yellow line on the map?

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2061alessio8. 11. 2018 19:34:59

that's it, the last part around spot 1526 I went up pretty directly but it's "on sight" here and there following between grass and rocks poor track, if you look at Amariana from the road of Carnia village, then you'll see/guess that the path goes up like a straight line, almost "direttissima" I'd say. mežikanje

p.s. I'll write something for the new topic CUESTA SPIOLET because it's almost a continuation of your tour to Piciat.

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Sabina Grahek1. 01. 2019 20:43:51

After four years we returned to Mount Amariana from the village of Amaro. Some drive by car on the narrow asphalted mountain road to the Cristo de Forca pass at 1058 m and thus save an hour and a half of walking. I like this first part of the ascent through the forest, there was enough time, so..........
After two hours we reach the grassy slopes and wide views open up. In the last part we are met by cables, completely renewed, which lead us first to the ridge and then to the top. The last part of the path is somewhat icy and caution is needed. We spent the last day of the year like that. Six hours of walking, six hours of pleasant effort that renews you, regenerates you. You can breathe full lungs, expand your horizon and gather precious fitness for new challenges. When you return to the starting parking lot and look towards the top, you marvel at how much a person can walk in a few hours.

The first part of the path leads through the forest.

Last part of the ascent on the fixed cables, everything is nicely renovated.

The summit section of the path requires attention.

Renovated parking lot in the village Amaro.

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lojze18256. 06. 2019 14:22:40

Maybe someone knows what the conditions are like on path 415 to Amariana? Probably no more snow, but still..

haridautovic1. 11. 2019 19:13:42

1.11.2019 - Monte Amariana - stunning viewpoint - trail nicely laid out, well visible, excellently followable and well protected. You need fitness and a bit of experience for a good two-hour ascent that leaves you speechless.

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mirank11. 10. 2021 20:54:20

We left one car at the eastern end of Amaro, and drove the other to the Cristo di Forca saddle. The ascent along path 414 to the ridge went in completely normal conditions, just here and there first patches of snow were visible. At the saddle it got quite cold and windy all the way to the top since the path runs along the ridge all the time. Views were quite good, while to the SE Kanin and Montasio ranges were in clouds. Well, 12 years ago from the fog only peaks above 1800m were visible nasmeh

. We descended along path 415, which sticks to the extremely panoramic eastern ridge all the time and would be even nicer if not for the wind bothering us. We had lunch only in the shelter at Pian d'Ajars, from where the trail continues a bit below the ridge in the wooded area. The next hour of walking we don't lose much elevation to the Monte Forcella shelter. There the path turns to the southern slopes, where a nice and fairly trodden trail past two pastures or half-abandoned farms leads to the Val Beli valley right at the two long bridges on the regional road. From there to Amaro it's another 2-3km

Along the summit ridge - behind the less trodden path 415 is visible

view from the descent path (415) to the main peak

on Sunday it probably saw no one except us

in the part of the abandoned pasture shelter Pian d'Aiars

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bagi24. 11. 2021 17:15:29

Una bella giornata in montagna ...

Here and there we learn some Italian words and they perfectly fit this visit to the excellent viewpoint Monte Amariana. We did a circular variant on unknown trails to us and discovered many beautiful things. In no time we burned through the day to the last light, even night had to come to help velik nasmeh

. It added up to rich 29 km of trail and 2200m elevation.

For starting point we chose a small parking lot next to the hamlet Campiolo Alto. At the first house by the road there's a signpost for path 417. It led us for long along the right side of the Torrente Giagno gorge, which is worth a visit by itself. After a good kilometer the path leaves the gorge and climbs to the extremely interesting village Stavoli. That's also the main reason for the numerous arranged bridges and stairs.

The village Stavoli Moggio Udinese indeed has no other access than the one we took. No road here, only a cargo cableway across the gorge and that only since the 60s. Once 200 families lived here, they even had their own school. Today it has a weekend character, but its patina remains. Excellent reproductions of old village photos with trilingual explanations take care of that. Viewing them takes you decades back and you learn how hard life was then. Recommended nasmeh

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Even further we encountered remnants of former times for long, but nature slowly takes them back. When they're gone, the path turns into a trail. In the forest it's nicely followable, in the grass a bit less. Markings are sufficient and we had no special doubts. Soon we were at Sella di Dagna saddle and over Cuel di Giai peak to the foot of Amariana. Here starts the steep and long ascent on path 443. It runs on northern slopes, so shady and cool. Higher there were some snow remains, but they didn't bother walking. Just below the summit path 443 joins the very demanding access to Amariana, path Sentiero Dalla Marta ( CLICK ).

The summit was bathed in sun on dark blue background and accordingly endless views. Pleasant temperatures and no wind called for a longer stop, but we couldn't afford much rest. After short snack and little martini sipping we headed on, again into the unknown.

We followed the ridge variant marked 415. Such a beautiful and panoramic ridge we really didn't expect. Steady walking isn't exactly it, because the trail is usually narrow and grassy. Reason probably distant starts and long approach. Anyway, we maximally enjoyed the views and chased the day. When the ridge ends, the path turns to the shady north side and starts steep descent. Due to abundance of autumn leaves and corresponding caution we couldn't descend quickly. So it was all the way to Forcella shelter, where the day was slowly saying goodbye.

Due to excellent trail base further on we weren't worried and dashed to the valley. Original descent plan we slightly changed due to approaching darkness and opted for safer descent on marked path to the bike path. Just before it we had to light our stars, which lit the road for long 5 km all the way to morning starting point. But night has its power and those kilometers passed quickly. Mostly thanks to fast walking due to cold velik nasmeh

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Coordinates of start (parking next to village): 46.400709, 13.161229