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Friulian Alps
What to see and do near Arta Terme: explore the Friulian Alps
the gentle strength of the Friulian Alps
The Friulian Alps are an authentic, powerful, and still little-explored space.
A landscape that changes with the seasons and adapts to your pace, whether you're seeking the thrill of ski slopes or the peacefulness of forest trails.
A landscape that changes with the seasons and adapts to your pace, whether you're seeking the thrill of ski slopes or the peacefulness of forest trails.
These are real mountains, where nature sets the rhythm and every experience, whether active or contemplative, runs deep.
Here, every activity in the Friulian Alps finds its time, and every view its voice.
For those who love to move, and for those who love to pause.
For those who want to feel part of something greater.
Here, every activity in the Friulian Alps finds its time, and every view its voice.
For those who love to move, and for those who love to pause.
For those who want to feel part of something greater.
Carnia and its villages
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Forni di Sopra: nature and sport in the Friulian Dolomites
Forni di Sopra is one of the most authentic Alpine villages in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, located within the Friulian Dolomites Natural Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
It’s an ideal mountain getaway in both summer and winter, offering outdoor activities for all: hiking trails, bike parks, climbing, alpine skiing, and snowshoeing.
Forni di Sopra is the perfect destination for those seeking untouched nature, breathtaking views, and relaxation in the mountains of northeastern Italy.
It’s an ideal mountain getaway in both summer and winter, offering outdoor activities for all: hiking trails, bike parks, climbing, alpine skiing, and snowshoeing.
Forni di Sopra is the perfect destination for those seeking untouched nature, breathtaking views, and relaxation in the mountains of northeastern Italy.
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Sauris: the IGP ham village in the Friulian mountains
Sauris is the highest municipality in Friuli-Venezia Giulia and one of Italy’s most charming Alpine villages.
Famous for its IGP Sauris Ham and its German-Friulian bilingual culture, it’s ideal for discovering authentic mountain life through food, nature, and tradition.
Wood and stone houses, an alpine lake, scenic trails, and small village festivals create a unique atmosphere, perfect for a relaxing and restorative holiday.
Famous for its IGP Sauris Ham and its German-Friulian bilingual culture, it’s ideal for discovering authentic mountain life through food, nature, and tradition.
Wood and stone houses, an alpine lake, scenic trails, and small village festivals create a unique atmosphere, perfect for a relaxing and restorative holiday.
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Pesariis: the village of clocks in Valle del Tempo
Pesariis, in the Pesarina Valley, is known as the “village of clocks” thanks to its long-standing clockmaking tradition.
This enchanting Carnic village features an open-air route of giant mechanical clocks, sundials, and artistic installations that showcase centuries of craftsmanship and ingenuity.
An ideal cultural outing in the mountains, Pesariis is perfect for lovers of history, curiosity, and the timeless charm of Friuli’s small villages.
This enchanting Carnic village features an open-air route of giant mechanical clocks, sundials, and artistic installations that showcase centuries of craftsmanship and ingenuity.
An ideal cultural outing in the mountains, Pesariis is perfect for lovers of history, curiosity, and the timeless charm of Friuli’s small villages.
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Sappada: nature, historic hamlets, and Alpine culture
Sappada is a renowned tourist destination between Carnia and Cadore, known for its wooden hamlets, Tyrolean traditions, and enchanting Alpine scenery.
Here you can enjoy authentic experiences in every season: skiing and snowshoeing in winter; trekking, canyoning, and local festivals in summer.
Sappada is perfect for family or romantic holidays, where culture, nature, and history come together in a unique and unforgettable experience.
Here you can enjoy authentic experiences in every season: skiing and snowshoeing in winter; trekking, canyoning, and local festivals in summer.
Sappada is perfect for family or romantic holidays, where culture, nature, and history come together in a unique and unforgettable experience.
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Sutrio: the village of wood artisans in Carnia
Sutrio is one of Carnia’s most characteristic villages, celebrated for its artisan woodworking tradition.
As you stroll its cobbled streets, you’ll discover workshops, historic buildings, and authentic glimpses of mountain life.
Sutrio hosts events dedicated to art and folk culture and is also a great starting point for excursions into the nearby Carnic Alps.
A must-visit for anyone looking to discover the true soul of Friuli’s mountain heritage.
As you stroll its cobbled streets, you’ll discover workshops, historic buildings, and authentic glimpses of mountain life.
Sutrio hosts events dedicated to art and folk culture and is also a great starting point for excursions into the nearby Carnic Alps.
A must-visit for anyone looking to discover the true soul of Friuli’s mountain heritage.
Carnia and Nature
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Monte Zoncolan: skiing, cycling, and breathtaking views
Monte Zoncolan is one of the iconic peaks of the Carnic Alps, a must-visit in both summer and winter.
In winter, it’s renowned for its modern and varied ski resort, while in the warmer months it becomes a paradise for cyclists thanks to its legendary climb, considered one of the toughest in Europe, made famous by the Giro d’Italia.
Perfect for trekking, scenic hikes, and moments of relaxation at altitude, Monte Zoncolan is the beating heart of outdoor life in Friuli.
In winter, it’s renowned for its modern and varied ski resort, while in the warmer months it becomes a paradise for cyclists thanks to its legendary climb, considered one of the toughest in Europe, made famous by the Giro d’Italia.
Perfect for trekking, scenic hikes, and moments of relaxation at altitude, Monte Zoncolan is the beating heart of outdoor life in Friuli.
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Lakes Bordaglia and Dimon: Alpine gems among the Friulian peaks
Lake Bordaglia and Lake Dimon are two small Alpine lakes nestled in breathtaking landscapes of forests, meadows, and unspoiled peaks in the Carnic Alps.
Reachable via moderately difficult hiking trails, they are the ideal destination for a full day of nature trekking.
Crystal-clear waters, mountain silence, and the chance to spot wildlife make these lakes a perfect retreat for hikers and lovers of Alpine scenery.
Reachable via moderately difficult hiking trails, they are the ideal destination for a full day of nature trekking.
Crystal-clear waters, mountain silence, and the chance to spot wildlife make these lakes a perfect retreat for hikers and lovers of Alpine scenery.
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Lake Cavazzo: relaxation and sport on Friuli’s largest lake
Lake Cavazzo, also known as the Lake of the Three Municipalities, is the largest natural lake in Friuli-Venezia Giulia.
Surrounded by gentle hills and easy walking trails, it’s a great spot for outdoor activities like canoeing, SUP, sailing, fishing, and leisurely walks.
Its green and accessible shores also make it perfect for picnics and relaxing family days.
Just a short distance from the mountains, it's a freshwater oasis immersed in the tranquillity of the Friulian landscape.
Surrounded by gentle hills and easy walking trails, it’s a great spot for outdoor activities like canoeing, SUP, sailing, fishing, and leisurely walks.
Its green and accessible shores also make it perfect for picnics and relaxing family days.
Just a short distance from the mountains, it's a freshwater oasis immersed in the tranquillity of the Friulian landscape.
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Friulian Dolomites Natural Park: a UNESCO World Heritage Site to explore
The Friulian Dolomites Natural Park is a protected area of extraordinary environmental and scenic value, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Stretching across wild valleys, rocky spires, and dense forests, the park is a perfect destination for hikers, nature lovers, and seekers of silence.
Well-marked trails lead to mountain huts, scenic viewpoints, and geologically significant areas.
A place where the mountains reveal themselves in their most authentic and untouched form..
Stretching across wild valleys, rocky spires, and dense forests, the park is a perfect destination for hikers, nature lovers, and seekers of silence.
Well-marked trails lead to mountain huts, scenic viewpoints, and geologically significant areas.
A place where the mountains reveal themselves in their most authentic and untouched form..
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Pieve di San Pietro in Carnia: art and spirituality with a view
Pieve di San Pietro in Carnia, located in the municipality of Zuglio, is one of the oldest churches in Friuli-Venezia Giulia.
Built on the site of an ancient Roman settlement, it houses precious medieval frescoes and serves as an important historical and spiritual landmark.
From its panoramic position, you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the Bût valley, making it the perfect stop for those who want to combine culture, history, and scenic beauty in a single experience.
Built on the site of an ancient Roman settlement, it houses precious medieval frescoes and serves as an important historical and spiritual landmark.
From its panoramic position, you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the Bût valley, making it the perfect stop for those who want to combine culture, history, and scenic beauty in a single experience.
Carnia and Museums
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Carnic Museum of Arts and Popular Traditions “Michele Gortani” (Tolmezzo)
A renowned ethnographic museum in Italy, founded by the distinguished geologist and historian Michele Gortani.
Located in the 17th-century Palazzo Campeis in Tolmezzo, it displays over 4,000 artifacts, including tools, costumes, farming equipment, artisanal instruments, masks, fabrics, and musical instruments, reconstructing the daily life and work of Carnia from the 14th to 19th centuries across 30 rooms.
Ideal for anyone wishing to explore authentic Carnic culture, it is a permanent exhibition of great historical value, part of the regional museum network, and perfect for cultural hikers visiting the Friulian Alps.
Located in the 17th-century Palazzo Campeis in Tolmezzo, it displays over 4,000 artifacts, including tools, costumes, farming equipment, artisanal instruments, masks, fabrics, and musical instruments, reconstructing the daily life and work of Carnia from the 14th to 19th centuries across 30 rooms.
Ideal for anyone wishing to explore authentic Carnic culture, it is a permanent exhibition of great historical value, part of the regional museum network, and perfect for cultural hikers visiting the Friulian Alps.
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Great War Museum (Timau)
The Great War Museum in Timau, Val Bût, provides a rigorous documentation of the Alpine trench warfare during World War I.
Managed by the Amici delle Alpi Carniche association, it features original artifacts, photographs, sections dedicated to the Carnic female porters, and a moving video on the Unknown Soldier.
It pairs ideally with a visit to the Ossuary Temple (1939), which holds the remains of over 1,700 soldiers, an essential destination for those seeking memorial and cultural tourism in Carnia.
Managed by the Amici delle Alpi Carniche association, it features original artifacts, photographs, sections dedicated to the Carnic female porters, and a moving video on the Unknown Soldier.
It pairs ideally with a visit to the Ossuary Temple (1939), which holds the remains of over 1,700 soldiers, an essential destination for those seeking memorial and cultural tourism in Carnia.
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Watchmaking Museum (Pesariis)
Located in Prato Carnico, the Watchmaking Museum traces three centuries of local horology, from the mid-1600s to the present.
It houses tower and wall clocks, mechanical instruments, and works from the Solari Factory, including split-flap clocks and carillons.
The museum tour also extends outdoors with monumental sundials and installations.
Perfect for those looking to combine technical culture and Alpine art during a cultural outing in Carnia.
It houses tower and wall clocks, mechanical instruments, and works from the Solari Factory, including split-flap clocks and carillons.
The museum tour also extends outdoors with monumental sundials and installations.
Perfect for those looking to combine technical culture and Alpine art during a cultural outing in Carnia.
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“Former Cludinico Coal Mine” (Ovaro) Museum
Rich in historical and geological charm, this ethnographic museum serves as the starting point for a guided underground tour of the restored mine.
It features mining tools, reconstructed lodgings, and insights into the miners’ lives up to 1956.
With expert guides, visitors can explore over 150 km of tunnels in an emotional experience open to families and enthusiasts.
Perfect for those interested in experiential tourism and professional storytelling of Alpine industrial history.
It features mining tools, reconstructed lodgings, and insights into the miners’ lives up to 1956.
With expert guides, visitors can explore over 150 km of tunnels in an emotional experience open to families and enthusiasts.
Perfect for those interested in experiential tourism and professional storytelling of Alpine industrial history.
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La Mozartina (Paularo)
Housed in a refined 18th-century residence in the center of Paularo, La Mozartina holds a unique collection of keyboard instruments, organs, harpsichords, and pianos, curated for a journey through music and cultural memory.
Created by composer and philanthropist Giovanni Canciani (1936–2018), the house-museum also includes original furnishings and manuscripts.
It is overseen by the “Amici della Mozartina” association under the artistic direction of violinist Guido Rimonda.
An outstanding cultural venue, it hosts concerts and events that celebrate classical music and the historic legacy of Upper Friuli.
Created by composer and philanthropist Giovanni Canciani (1936–2018), the house-museum also includes original furnishings and manuscripts.
It is overseen by the “Amici della Mozartina” association under the artistic direction of violinist Guido Rimonda.
An outstanding cultural venue, it hosts concerts and events that celebrate classical music and the historic legacy of Upper Friuli.
TOP 5: must-see experiences during your holiday in Arta Terme
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Hike to the Fusine Lakes: pristine nature in the Julian Alps
Hike to the Fusine Lakes: pristine nature in the Julian Alps
The Fusine Lakes, located in the municipality of Tarvisio, are two of the most beautiful glacial lakes in Friuli-Venezia Giulia.
Set in a breathtaking Alpine landscape, they offer easy trails suitable for everyone, perfect for a family walk or a relaxing day in nature.
Their crystal-clear waters reflect the peaks of the Julian Alps, creating postcard-perfect views in every season.
Set in a breathtaking Alpine landscape, they offer easy trails suitable for everyone, perfect for a family walk or a relaxing day in nature.
Their crystal-clear waters reflect the peaks of the Julian Alps, creating postcard-perfect views in every season.
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Sauris Alpine Huts Trail: trekking and flavours of Carnia
Sauris Alpine Huts Trail: trekking and flavours of Carnia
The hike along the Sauris Alpine Huts Trail is one of the most scenic routes in Carnia.
Across pastures, forests, and traditional mountain huts, you’ll walk immersed in nature, with opportunities to stop and enjoy locally produced cheeses and zero-kilometre specialities.
An authentic experience that blends outdoor adventure with mountain culinary culture.
Across pastures, forests, and traditional mountain huts, you’ll walk immersed in nature, with opportunities to stop and enjoy locally produced cheeses and zero-kilometre specialities.
An authentic experience that blends outdoor adventure with mountain culinary culture.
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Ski and snowboard in Ravascletto-Zoncolan: Carnia’s top ski area
Ski and snowboard in Ravascletto-Zoncolan: Carnia’s top ski area
The Ravascletto-Zoncolan ski area is one of the most popular in Friuli-Venezia Giulia.
It offers wide, well-groomed slopes for skiers and snowboarders of all levels, modern lifts, and breathtaking views of the Carnic Alps.
An ideal destination for winter holidays, mixing sport, panoramic lodges, and high-altitude fun.
It offers wide, well-groomed slopes for skiers and snowboarders of all levels, modern lifts, and breathtaking views of the Carnic Alps.
An ideal destination for winter holidays, mixing sport, panoramic lodges, and high-altitude fun.
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Arta Thermal Baths: natural wellness in the heart of the Carnic Alps
Arta Thermal Baths: natural wellness in the heart of the Carnic Alps
The Arta Thermal Baths are the perfect destination for those seeking relaxation, health, and wellness in the mountains.
The sulfurous thermal waters, known since ancient times, are ideal for revitalizing treatments, wellness circuits, and peaceful moments surrounded by greenery.
Located in Arta Terme, they are a peaceful oasis easily reached from Monte Zoncolan and Tolmezzo.
The sulfurous thermal waters, known since ancient times, are ideal for revitalizing treatments, wellness circuits, and peaceful moments surrounded by greenery.
Located in Arta Terme, they are a peaceful oasis easily reached from Monte Zoncolan and Tolmezzo.
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Canoeing on Lake Cavazzo: water sports and relaxation in Friuli
Canoeing on Lake Cavazzo: water sports and relaxation in Friuli
Lake Cavazzo, also known as the Lake of the Three Municipalities, is the largest natural lake in Friuli-Venezia Giulia.
Its calm, clear waters are perfect for canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, and pedalo rides.
Surrounded by hills and woods, it’s ideal for a day outdoors filled with sports, picnics, and summer swimming.
Its calm, clear waters are perfect for canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, and pedalo rides.
Surrounded by hills and woods, it’s ideal for a day outdoors filled with sports, picnics, and summer swimming.
Friuli just around the corner
A holiday in the Friulian Alps with an entire region at your fingertips. If you're curious and want to explore Friuli during your stay with us, here’s what we recommend for a day trip just outside our doorstep.
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Old town of Trieste & Miramare Castle: Central European elegance and imperial history
The old town of Trieste is a true Central European gem, dotted with literary cafés, Habsburg-style buildings, the evocative Roman theater, and iconic squares like Piazza Unità d’Italia.
A cultural crossroads that has inspired writers and travelers in search of refined seaside charm.
Nearby, Miramare Castle, once home to Princess Sissi and Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian of Austria, offers a blend of historic elegance, original furnishings, and a lush park overlooking the Gulf of Trieste.
A cultural crossroads that has inspired writers and travelers in search of refined seaside charm.
Nearby, Miramare Castle, once home to Princess Sissi and Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian of Austria, offers a blend of historic elegance, original furnishings, and a lush park overlooking the Gulf of Trieste.
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Grotta Gigante (Karst of Trieste): exploring a subterranean wonder
The Grotta Gigante, located in the Trieste Karst, is considered the world’s largest show cave, with a vault over 100 m high, 167 m long, and 76 m wide, listed in the Guinness Book of Records.
The guided tour spans about 850 m, descending 100 m into the earth and revealing millennia-old formations, including towering stalagmites like the 12-meter “Ruggero Column,” all in a fascinating 11°C setting.
Ideal for those seeking a speleological and scientific experience just steps from the sea.
The guided tour spans about 850 m, descending 100 m into the earth and revealing millennia-old formations, including towering stalagmites like the 12-meter “Ruggero Column,” all in a fascinating 11°C setting.
Ideal for those seeking a speleological and scientific experience just steps from the sea.
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Grado’s beaches - “Isola del Sole”: sea, wellness, and fun for everyone
Grado’s beaches, known as the “Isola del Sole” (Island of the Sun), offer 120,000 m² of shoreline divided into four zones (Pineta, Bosco, Principale, Costa Azzurra), ideal for families and lovers of thalassotherapy thanks to the mild climate, shallow waters, and iodine-rich air.
Here, visitors enjoy a mix of relaxation, marine spa treatments, water sports (SUP, canoeing), and a cool pine forest near the shore.
It’s the perfect summer destination in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, with nature trails and lagoon excursions to the fishermen’s huts (casoni).
Here, visitors enjoy a mix of relaxation, marine spa treatments, water sports (SUP, canoeing), and a cool pine forest near the shore.
It’s the perfect summer destination in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, with nature trails and lagoon excursions to the fishermen’s huts (casoni).
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Cividale del Friuli: Lombard history and UNESCO masterpieces
A historic city, Cividale del Friuli has been a UNESCO site since 2011 as part of “Longobards in Italy: Places of Power.”
Founded by the Lombards in 568 AD, it preserves extraordinary monuments such as the Lombard Temple, the Duomo (medieval cathedral), and the famed Ponte del Diavolo (Devil’s Bridge).
Walking through the Gastaldaga area and the episcopal complex offers a deep dive into rich artistic and religious heritage, perfect for a cultural excursion into European history.
Founded by the Lombards in 568 AD, it preserves extraordinary monuments such as the Lombard Temple, the Duomo (medieval cathedral), and the famed Ponte del Diavolo (Devil’s Bridge).
Walking through the Gastaldaga area and the episcopal complex offers a deep dive into rich artistic and religious heritage, perfect for a cultural excursion into European history.
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Aquileia: Roman archaeology and Early Christian masterpieces
Founded in 181 BC, Aquileia is one of the most important Roman cities in Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Its archaeological area includes the Forum, the river port, and countless finds housed in the National Archaeological Museum.
The Patriarchal Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta features some of the world’s best-preserved floor mosaics, true masterpieces of Early Christian art.
A must-see destination for anyone wishing to experience ancient Rome immersed in historical and cultural beauty.
Its archaeological area includes the Forum, the river port, and countless finds housed in the National Archaeological Museum.
The Patriarchal Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta features some of the world’s best-preserved floor mosaics, true masterpieces of Early Christian art.
A must-see destination for anyone wishing to experience ancient Rome immersed in historical and cultural beauty.
