Julian Prealps Park

A richness of biodiversity … guided tours and many paths to discover a charming, unspoilt nature, in summer smelling the intoxicating scent of flowers, in winter enjoying snowshoeing Gratis with FVG Card

The Julian Pre-Alps Regional Natural Park was established in 1996 and extends over nearly 100 km2 in the territory of the municipalities of Chiusaforte, Lusevera, Moggio Udinese, Resia, Resiutta and Venzone in the province of Udine. It includes the highest parts of the ranges of Monte Plauris (1958 m), of the Monti Musi (1869 m) and of Monte Canin (2587 m), being at a lower height only in correspondence of the hamlet of Povici in Resiutta and in the Valley of the Mea Stream in Lusevera. The peculiarity of this area consists of the contact of three different biogeographic regions - Mediterranean, Illyrian and Alpine - which contribute to creating extraordinary biodiversity.
These areas have become a Park owing to their great interest, not only in geological, natural and landscape terms, but also from the historical and cultural point of view, as they are characterised by peculiar features that are difficult to find elsewhere.

Many paths cross the mountains of the park: in summer it is possible to fully enjoy the charm of the mountains and of their colourful flowers, whereas in winter it is nice to follow snow-covered itineraries with snowshoes and skis on, discovering the tracks left by wild animals in the snow.
Services and accessibility:

• Visitor centre, bookshop and guest-rooms (20 beds) in Prato di Resia
• Information point and guest-rooms (22 beds) in Pian dei Ciclamini (Lusevera)
• Exhibition of the Resartico Mine in Resiutta
• Exhibition on the Speleology and Karst phenomena of the Canin of Sella Nevea (Chiusaforte)
• Permanent exhibition Forest, Man, Economy in Friuli Venezia Giulia in Venzone
• All the facilities are disabled friendly
• Theme paths dedicated to flora and geology
• The path "suitable for everyone" of Pian dei Ciclamini (disabled friendly)
• Mountain bike and snowshoe rental
• Disabled friendly toilets at the Visitor Centres and Information Points
• Large parking areas (for buses as well)
• Sport climbing practice walls
• Alpine huts, mountain shelters and bivouacs
• Farm restaurants and refreshment points

Activities:

• Guided visits, educational activities and breaks in nature for school groups and groups
• Guided tours
• Guided snowshoe tours
• Nordic Walking
• Classic and sport mountaineering
• Winter mountaineering (Ski touring, ice falls, etc.)
• Speleology at the Fontanone di Goriuda
• Canyoning

Managing body:
Ente parco naturale delle Prealpi Giulie
Piazza del Tiglio, 3 - Fraz. Prato
33010 Prato di Resia (UD)
Tel. +39 0433 53534
www.parcoprealpigiulie.it
info@parcoprealpigiulie.it

Localities:
Chiusaforte, Lusevera,  Moggio Udinese, Resia, Resiutta, Venzone