Places
Hike·Moderate·Scenic·Hidden gem
Riserva Naturale della Val Alba, Moggio Udinese
Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Established after decades as a private hunting estate, the Val Alba is a deep V of beech and spruce under the crags of Monte Sernio and the Cjadinùt ridge, with roe and red deer, chamois and marmot. A forest road and paths climb from the Alba stream toward the Bella bivouac and the high pastures.
Duration
4–5 hours
Distance
11 km
Elevation
+700 m
Best season
June – October
Parking · Free
Free parking at the reserve gate up the Val Aupa road from Moggio Udinese.
Water
Streams and springs along the path; treat before drinking.
Highlights
- Little-visited Carnic Alps reserve
- Rich deer, chamois and marmot
- Forest road to the Bella bivouac
With your dog
Off-leash tolerated on the forest tracks away from the bivouac.
