Lago Volaia

A forest road starts from Rifugio Tolazzi which is followed until a fork. The main road, leading to Rifugio Marinelli, is left to the right and the left track is taken (CAI 144 trail marker) which climbs with some hairpin bends through the woods offering beautiful views of Val Fulìn and Collina. At the end of this first series of hairpins, two alternatives are offered. You can continue on the path crossing the valley descending from Passo di Volaia climbing with numerous switchbacks; or, more briefly, you can follow the steep CAI 144 trail winding on the right side of the valley among sparse woods and dwarf pines. In any case, the two routes reconnect halfway up the valley. From here a quick mule track rises with numerous switchbacks, bordering the walls of Monte Capolago to the west and Monte Coglians to the east. The old Guardia di Finanza barracks is left high up and, just ahead, the fork leading right to the Spinotti Trail is met. Climbing a final less steep little valley, the Rifugio Lambertenghi Romanin (1,955 m a.s.l.) is reached. A few more meters of elevation gain lead to Passo Volaia at 1,977 m, where you overlook the spectacular basin of Lago di Volaia.

On the return, the outward route is retraced (1:30 hours)

It is recommended to bring a Winstopper because it is almost always windy at altitude.

In the winter/spring months it is advisable to go up with crampons due to possible ice. Depending on snow conditions, the route can be done with snowshoes. Always check the weather and pay attention to the avalanche bulletin before setting off.

From regional road 355, opposite the town of Forni Avoltri, turn towards Collina (7 km), pass through the village and continue for another 2 km until reaching the large parking lot at Rifugio Tolazzi where the paved road ends. 

If interested in the topic of the Great War, at the Info Point you can find the map of the "open-air museum" route.