Ferrata del Monte Amariana

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Ferrata del Monte Amariana

Mount Amariana (in Friulian "La Mariane"), in the Carniche Prealps, rises at the confluence between Fella and Tagliamento and gives from the summit (1905 m) a 360-degree panorama, much higher than all nearby peaks. The ferrata on the south side is an easy and medium length itinerary (about 7 km between climb and descent) that goes up a canalone up to the saddle below the top.

▲Approach

Exit from the motorway exit of Amaro turn right towards the village; at l', turn left and cross it towards the slopes of the mountain. To the last houses continue along the military road to the Forca del Cristo (980 m). Open road signs on Google Maps. From the Forca del Cristo take the signpost CAI 414, pass by the cuel from the noglars and, out of the woods, you will see the view on Mount San Simeone and the valley. After about 2,6 km you reach the ' attack, about 1700 m; the path is well tracked and free of crossings (except one at the end of the ferrata), so it is practically impossible to miss the road.

▲The path

From ' attack, reported by the CAI red folder (posted after the renovation of the structure in 2016), continues for about 500 m with practical cables grafted into the canalone d' ascent to the saddle under the top. The ferrata is easy; the canalone has quite unstable background, so the helmet is indispensable and should be paid attention not to move debris, which would slide towards the following. After the canal, the equipped sections continue on easy oblique ramps until their end; then you reach the peak (1905 m) in short, on path (2h 30' from ' start).

▲Character and difficulty

Itinerary easy, in fact an equipped path: the ascent could be done even without the cables, but it remains recommended at least for those who have a minimum of experience.

⚠ However strongly recommended case: the falls of rocks moved by the weather or other hikers are not infrequent. For low altitude and exposure, address it in spring or autumn: in summer temperatures are very high.
▲Period and safety

Spring and autumn are the best times. Case always worn for the risk of discharges in the tank.

▲Discipline

The quickest option is the return to the uphill route, again to the Forca del Cristo (around 4h 45'). Alternatively, having two cars, you can descend on the north side with the other ferrata up to the Pradut saddle, with possible stop to the newly renovated Bivacco Cimenti-Floreanini (1067 m), continuing up to Illeggio (607 m); or descend the east ridge passing through the shelter Pian d'Aiars (1475 m) and the rec. M. Forcella (1098 m) until the "Ponte".

▲To match

In Carnia: the recent Ferrata Farina del Diavolo in Villa Santina, la Ferrata Cassiopea al Torrione Comici e la Ferrata Cinquanta del Clap.

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Technical data
  • DifficultyEasy
  • RegionFriuli-Venezia Giulia
  • GroupCarnic prealps
  • Approach1:15 h
  • Ferrata1:00 h
  • Itinerary (a/r)4:45 h
  • Hardware level difference300 m
  • Route difference870 m
  • Max1905 m