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Monte Crostis 2250

IgorZlodej9. 01. 2012 16:55:57

The starting point is Comeglians, then we drove up the hill to the village Tualis (around 800 m a.s.l.) and further along the road as far as it went, with the car up to around 1100 m a.s.l.; there was still around 7.5 km of road to the Chiadins pasture waiting for us. The first few hundred meters we carried the skis, then we walked with them. On the road there was enough snow; it had been driven on by off-road vehicles, and we also saw tracks of snowshoers. There were no more bike tracks from around 1300 m onwards, meaning there was already around 40 cm of snow. Up to here and a bit further, a nice spruce forest accompanied us, which slightly limited the views, but higher up they opened to unimaginable dimensions. No wonder there is a sign every km saying it is a panoramic path. At the highest point of the road, 1982 m high (the road is asphalted and open to public traffic in summer, also a unique bike path), there followed a slight short descent. There we had a little snack and put on crampons, as the slopes were quite windblown. With a lot of snow tracking along path 151 we found nice passages between windblown grasses, so we climbed on skis to the cross on top. The view was of course phenomenal, so we took quite a few photos and gazed at the beautiful Carnic mountains, especially nice was the view of the Coglians group, which towered before us like on a platter. There followed preparation for skiing, which I did right from the cross, my buddy somewhat lower. To the road it was one of the strangest ski descents we did in our not short touring career, but the continuation along the road was not bad at all and surprisingly all the way to the car. The road has almost even gradient between 9.9% and 13.5% all the time. Monte Crostis is the junction of several paths, but with skis best accessible via the described road. If there is more snow, other variants are possible; this time unfortunately not. It is also one of the more dangerous mountains. As the hut keeper of the Brazza hut above Pecol told me years ago, it has taken quite a few lives, similar to our Krn, the reason being slips on icy slopes. Currently ascent without skis or snowshoes is not possible, and just by the way, this year we were the first to sign in on top.

Monte Crostis 2250 All the time we were up to date with the altitude, road gradient and how much more there was to walk.

Monte Crostis 2250 In the distance above we saw the alpine pasture, the speed limit didn't bother us, we hadn't counted on cows either, only that 20% slope worried us a little, but it wasn't there at all.

Monte Crostis 2250 When the forest receded, the views opened up.

Monte Crostis 2250 We were exchanging glances with Monte Zoncolan all the time.

Monte Crostis 2250 The summit was already visible but still far away.

Monte Crostis 2250 The last 500 m of road is still ahead of us, gradient still 9.4%.

Monte Crostis 2250 Planina Chiadins (farm tourism)

Monte Crostis 2250 We left the road below.

Monte Crostis 2250 Snowshoeing went quite well for us.

Monte Crostis 2250 Coglians, far left behind, not suitable for skiing by a long shot.

Monte Crostis 2250 On skis from the top, very little snow.

Monte Crostis 2250 It creaked sometimes too, but nothing worse.

Monte Crostis 2250 every turn is a pleasure for us anyway

Monte Crostis 2250 it was worth going up there even for this little section of the tour

Monte Crostis 2250 we rode all the turns beautifully

Monte Crostis 2250 Good that the wind held the spruce twigs, so it didn't go too fast.

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turbo8. 08. 2017 16:38:52

Our starting point for Crostis was the village Givigliana, a few km further and uphill from Rigolato towards Forni Avoltri. The path marked 151 led us through the steep forest to the saddle Bioichia and from there to the top of Crostis. The path is easy and the ascent offers great views of the Val Degano valley and peaks beyond. On the top, the gaze is most drawn to the king of the Carnic Alps Monte Coglians (Hohe Warte), which with its walls and neighboring peaks looks really mighty. Wonderful trip, I recommend!

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palček plezalček10. 09. 2018 21:29:37

Ridge walking that also led to Monte Crostis mežikanje

Starting point was Passo di Monte Croce Carnico/Plöckenpass, but since it was late and sun rays didn't reach the higher part where I was headed, I changed the plan, which was shorter anyway. Soon it went from plan B to plan C. With these 'major' changes, the path to the wall with interesting multi-pitch routes (Val di Collina) passed quickly, and after a big loop and about a dozen and a half minutes from the pasture, it seemed the right time to climb the ridge stretching from the east towards M. Florizo. The spot where I left the marked trail is northeast of the former pasture (Casera Floriz alta), whose remains are found just below the ridge or about 250m higher. It's quite easy to ascend the slope and actually it doesn't matter much where you take it towards the ridge, followed by a somewhat longer walk to M. Florizo (2184m). And since I changed the plan twice already, it's understandable I changed it a third time while lounging and snacking on the summit. The opposite ridge was too tempting not to go along it. First descent to (notch) Forcella Plumbs and from there to M. Crostis (2250m), then along the path sticking to the ridge line where possible, and where it doesn't, continuing along the line is easy (subjective note), just a bit more elevation due to constant up-down, but ridge walking is interesting and due to up-down we also visit M. Pezzacul (2176m), Cuar dal Bec (2089m) and finally Cimone di Crasulina (2104m). Here one could continue towards SE or W, but time was late and the return to the start was long. So best to descend the path into the valley between the walked ridges and then climb to the currently closed Casere Collina Grande, from there across meadow and through forest to the chapel and down to the bridge over Rio Collina Grande and later rejoin the shorter section of path walked in the morning hours. The latter wasn't quite to my liking, as for the 'grand finale' to the car one has to climb another 150m or so.

In the distant background, the Marinelli hut

Cotton wool tufts floating across the sky

There were many cranberries, a viper was among them too

From M. Floriza towards M. Capolagu, M. Canalu...

Walked and still unwalked ridge with Forcelle Plumbs

Continuation of the ridge all the way to C. della Crasulina

Seven small lakes, one is slightly hidden

View from the easternmost part of the path to both ridges

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Bandzo11. 09. 2018 06:19:41

Very nice tour and wonderful photos!

Good luck,
Ben

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palček plezalček11. 09. 2018 20:44:58

Thanks.
The outing is interesting because the highest in Carnic Alps are 'within reach'. Shame they had caps on. Actually good they were 'shy', as with plan change I realized I'll need to return soon with skis. nasmeh