Tiziana Weiss nature trail

From the parking lot, follow the forest road that leads to Casera Tintina with numerous ups and downs. In the large meadow, just beyond the hut and near a modest stream, turn left following the steep path that climbs laboriously through the dwarf pines on the northern slope of the ridge. Near the watershed, a short equipped section helps to overcome a narrow and exposed passage.

On the south side, proceed directly downhill keeping constantly to the right and skirting the upper cliffs. Along comfortable and panoramic ridges, reach Punta dell'Uccel and descend to the Montof saddle.

From the wide saddle, following the signs (to the right), cross downhill a long meadow entering the forest along the ridge of M. Cavallo di Cervia. At a votive niche, proceed straight ahead (the old route used to turn right here) until a trail sign points downward into the beech and fir woods. 

Once you reach and cross the stream, continue on the forest track that shortly leads back to the hut and from there to the parking lot. 

Standard hiking

The two short equipped sections (one near the first saddle and the other on the descent from Punta dell'Uccel to the Montof saddle) do not require the use of a via ferrata kit but are reserved for experienced hikers E.E. 

The starting point of the hike is reached by following the SS 52 Carnica road from Ampezzo towards Forni di Sopra. Shortly after the Al Pura restaurant, after a left hairpin bend, take the paved road to Passo Pura on the right, which should be followed for 9 km until reaching the wide saddle of the pass. After passing the Tita Piaz refuge and the Baita Torino, after a hairpin bend, take the dirt road on the left leading shortly to a large gravel clearing in the forest. Parking is possible near the picnic table.

The parking lot can also be reached from the Lumiei valley by taking the turnoff to the road climbing to Sauris near the Lumiei dam; in this case, crossing the dam crest and through the subsequent tunnels, keep to the main road leading up to Passo Pura (shortly before take the dirt road on the right).

No public transport

Large parking lot on the forest road leading to Casera Tintina, just before the no-entry sign

Casera Tintina can be used as an emergency bivouac as it is always open.

The ascent from Tintina to the saddle is reserved for experienced hikers due to the very exposed section before the saddle.