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Photo: Prime Alps, Friuli Venezia Giulia
Climbing the summit of this mountain represents a cultural, historical, and environmental journey. Monte Forno, also known as the "Monte dell'Amicizia", is located at the border between Austria, Italy, and Slovenia. Every summer its summit becomes the stage for the Friendship Day, an event that celebrates the interculturality of these three nations. For decades, Monte Forno has symbolized the unity and brotherhood among peoples, hosting the Friendship Festival long before free movement across borders was made possible by the European Community. This tradition represents an important occasion for meeting, dialogue, and sharing, reaffirming the historical and cultural ties that unite these communities.
Along the entire loop, views open up onto the surrounding mountains, allowing admiration of the beauty of the Alps amid beeches, firs, and incredible blooms.
Author’s recommendation
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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There are no refreshment points along the route; make sure to bring an adequate amount of water and food on hot days.Tips and suggestions
If you want to reduce the size of the ascent, it is possible to park at the fork with the fountain a short distance from the Bivacco Senza Confini.Roadbook
After a few kilometers, you reach a fork where there is a fountain; continue along the CAI 522 path toward the mountain summit following the existing signs until you reach the Bivacco senza Confini (private). Here continue along the path, being careful not to lose the trail due to logging work.
Immersed in a charming forest, you reach the summit, where it is possible to admire various works celebrating the friendship among the three countries.
From there, descend along the ascent route until you reach the fork with the fountain. Here, take the slightly uphill road with signs for the Madonna della Neve chapel, reachable with a short marked detour along the path.
Continue along the dirt road then border the southern side of the mountain, enjoying a splendid view of Mangart.
Return to the car parking with some final hairpin bends.
Dreiländereck
Trinkwasserbrunnen
Old barrack
Madonna Rossa
Madonna della Neve
Water bunker
Public transport
The hamlet of Poscolle is not served by public transport, which instead reaches the Fusine locality (about 30 minutes from the starting point of the hike).Directions
From the state road connecting Tarvisio to the Fusine pass, at the height of the hamlet of Villabassa, take the road that goes up to the houses of Poscolle (directions to Monte Forno on an old sign). After passing the small group of houses, continue for a stretch until a clear fork (1010 m, parking along the road).Parking
Loc. Poscolle, parking near a fork and unfinished barracks.Coordinates
Author’s map recommendations
Tabacco publishing house - Hiking map 1:25000
Number 019. Western Julian Alps and Tarvisiano
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Equipment
Normal hiking level, depending on the season.Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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