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Walking from the Julian Alps to the Adriatic Sea

Discover the Alps in Italy, the white sandbanks of the Tagliamento River and the beautiful coastal city of Trieste

8 Days / 7 Nights
Moderate

The Italian region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia is a real insider tip for hikers. Impressive natural scenery, cultural diversity and gastronomic delights await you on your way from the Alps to the sea. You'll visit the famous pilgrimage site on Monte Lussari and climb to the top of Cima del Cacciatore.

On Monte Cuarnan's beautiful panoramic path you'll see the white sandbanks of the Tagliamento River, one of the last wild rivers and a special highlight of your trip. Castles and historic old towns await you in the Collio region. The limestone cliffs of Trieste Karst take you along coastal paths with sea views to the stunning harbour city of Trieste. Finally, there is a circular route in the rocky nature reserve Val Rosandra up to the border with Slovenia.

 

Highlights of the journey

  • The impressive Julian Alps
  • The wild Tagliamento River
  • The beautiful Collio vineyards
  • Castles and historic towns along the way
  • Along coastal paths with sea views to Trieste
  • Rocky nature reserve Val Rosandra on the border with Slovenia
  • High altitude trails with exquisite views
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The route

The routes lead along hiking trails and partially rocky mountain paths as well as along gravel roads. It is usually possible to shorten the stages; alternatively, you can use public transport and visit Friuli's cultural treasures. It is necessary to be sure-footed on the rocky sections and have good basic fitness on some of the steep climbs.

Itinerary

See the day-by-day itinerary below.

You'll start your week in this charming mountain town surrounded by the peaks of the Carnic and Julian Alps on the border triangle between Italy, Austria and Slovenia. The town offers cultural attractions such as churches and museums. It's also nearby to taste local specialities such as Montasio cheese and prosciutto, as well as dishes from Austrian and Slovenian cuisine.

Hotel (example): Hotel Haberl***

Today you'll take the cable car to the sacred mountain of Monte Lussari, where you can visit the impressive pilgrimage site. The path leads up to the imposing peak of Cima Cacciatore at an altitude of over 2,000 metres, where the panorama of the surrounding Carnic and Julian Alps and Karawanken is simply stunning. After a stop at the rustic alpine hut, Malga Lussari, head back along the Alpe Adria trail to the cable car and back to Tarvisio.

Hotel (example): Hotel Haberl***

An exciting journey through the deep valley takes you to Venzone, one of the most beautiful villages in Italy. Explore the medieval walls and the cathedral. After passing two mountain chapels, you'll reach the rugged cliff area of Rivoli Bianchi. Hike along the cliffs of the Julian Alps up to the top of Monte Cumieli with magnificent views. Eventually, via the fortress of Ercole and the small lake Minisine, your path leads down to Gemona.

Hotel (example): Hotel Willy***

You'll walk along many turns up to the ‘Strada Panoramica’, a panoramic path that winds across the flanks of the mountain. You're guaranteed stunning views of the Tagliamento River lowlands far below. In Gemona, it's worth visiting the old town, climbing up to the castle, visiting the cathedral and stopping at an original Italian café bar before catching the train to Udine.

Hotel (example): Hotel Clocchiatti

Today you'll walk a beautiful high alpine route that leads you over high alpine pastures with large cliffs in the background. You'll encounter waterfalls and rushing mountain rivers as you hike through this beautiful area. You'll then follow the Sentiero Don Cesare to the Cipriani mountain hut where you can take a break. A steep and spectacular path leads you to Borgo Valsugana, where you can enjoy the sight of Venetian bridges and pergolas.

Hotel (example): Hotel Locanda in Borgo (Category A + Charm)

The day starts by taking the train to the coast, where an enchanting coastal path awaits you with stunning steep views of the sparkling Adriatic Sea. Along the cliffs you head towards Trieste. See the big ships in the harbour and pass Prosecco and Miramare Castle on the way. A panoramic path blasted into the rock takes you to Opicina, where you can take the historic tram down to Trieste. What a marvellous day!

Hotel (example): Hotel Victoria

You'll explore the rocky karst region on the border with Slovenia. The trail follows a section of the former railway line to the village of Draga and from there you climb the ridge of Monte Stena. From the summit cross you can see Trieste! Walk along the cliff edge to the impressive viewpoint and then to Rifugio Premuda, the lowest hut in the Alpine Club. After a short break, take the bus to Trieste and finish your hiking day in the stunning harbour city.

Hotel (example): Hotel Victoria

After breakfast, check-out and individual return journey home.

Prices and dates

Prices per person in EUR

The price includes

  • 7 nights in 3 or 4-star hotels
  • Breakfast every day
  • Luggage transport between hotels
  • Detailed descriptions of the carefully suggested routes (route maps, route descriptions and important phone numbers - in English)
  • Welcome meeting on the day of arrival
  • Up and down the cable car on Monte Lussari
  • Train rides according to the programme
  • Transfer from Trieste to Val Rosandra
  • Access to the route in our GPS app, which also works offline (one access per room)
  • 24-hour local and international service hotline for the duration of the tour
  • This is a packaged holiday and is therefore covered by The Travel Guarantee Fund - See which benefits this means for you - click here
  • Handling fee (€20)
  • Tourist tax (if due)
  • Bus Farra - Gradisca, approximately EUR 3.50 per person
  • Tram/city bus Trieste, approximately EUR 2 per person

Practical information

Here you can get answers to various questions about the trip
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The price is based upon two people sharing. It is also possible travel alone in a single room. Simply choose "1 person" in the booking form and it will automatically add the single room surcharge.

On this tour you will be on your own supplied with maps, route descriptions and luggage transfers. That means that your time is your own and you have plenty of time to enjoy the stages in your own pace.

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  1. Choose your desired start date
  2. Click on the green button "See price and reserve your holiday" and go to the booking form
  3. Select number of people, add any optional extras and see the price at the bottom of the page (you don't have to fill in anything on the form).

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For example, if you want a flight included or changes to the trip, you can order a quote for this using the "Get a quote" button. Remember to describe in detail what, if anything, you want changed.

The process of your booking
When you book, we will start booking hotels and arranging all the practical details of the trip. This process typically takes 2-5 working days, but some bookings may take longer. If you are arranging your own transport, we recommend that you wait until we have confirmed your booking before arranging this.

Dates
If you can select the date in the tour calendar at the top of this page, this is a possible start date. We continually update the tours with sold-out dates, after which those dates will turn red and cannot be selected.

The flights to/from Venice or Trieste are not included in the price. You can easily find a suitable flight via a flight booking engine such as Momondo or Skyscanner.

Notice: we recommend that you book with us and wait for the confirmation before you book your flights.

Get a Quote If you would like us to arrange your flight, you can request a quote for the trip including the flight. This may take up to two working days. Please note that we charge a fee of 350 NOK per ticket, which means you might get a cheaper flight by booking it yourself.

From Trieste to Tarvisio From Trieste Airport, you can take a direct train to Tarvisio station, which takes approximately 2 hours.

From Venice to Tarvisio From Venice Airport, take the train to Venice railway station. From there, there are direct trains to Tarvisio. The total travel time by train is approximately 5 hours.

If You Are Driving If you are driving to Tarvisio, unfortunately, it is not possible to reserve a parking space at the first hotel. Ask at the reception upon arrival, and the receptionist will assist you with the nearest parking options.

Return Transport After the Tour After the tour, it is possible to be transported back to the first hotel, for example, to retrieve your car. For transport from Trieste to Tarvisio on the departure day, seats must be reserved in advance. Please note that return transport is only possible on Saturday mornings.

On this trip, you will stay in hotels with 3- and 4-star standards. When booking, you can choose whether you want accommodation in a double room or a single room. Please note that if you are traveling alone, you must select "single room." In the travel plan, you can see examples of the hotels we usually use for this trip. If there are no available rooms at these hotels when you book the trip, we will reserve hotels of equivalent quality.

Breakfast is included every day. On several of the hiking days, it will not be possible to buy lunch along the route. Therefore, we recommend that you stock up on provisions before starting the hikes. There are plenty of opportunities to do so in the towns where the hikes begin.

Luggage transfer is included on this tour. Upon arrival at the first hotel you will be given luggage tags along with the rest of the welcome package. You fill out the luggage tags and put them on your bags where they will remain for the duration of the tour.

Your luggage is picked up from the hotel lobby around 9am every morning and will arrive at your next hotel at 6pm at the latest (often long before that). If there are any special exceptions to the luggage transfer you will be notified upon arrival.

Luggage transfer includes one bag per guest and the bags can weigh 20kg each.

This trip has difficulty level 2-3, which means that most hiking days are level 2, with a few at level 3.

Grade 2
Easier hikes on reasonably good trails. Daily hikes will last 4-6 hours in hilly terrain. Anyone in generally good physical condition can participate. Luggage is transported, and you only carry a light daypack. Requires well-fitting footwear such as trekking shoes or hiking boots.

Grade 3
Hiking in mountainous terrain with longer ascents and descents. You will hike 5-7 hours a day. Requires generally good fitness and health, but no special technical skills or prior experience. Requires good shoes, such as trekking or mountain boots.

Read more about our grading system here.

On this tour, you will receive the following documents:

Upon booking
Immediately after booking this trip, you'll recieve a pre-booking-email where you can get a complete overview of your booking. Once the tour is confirmed you get a confirmation email from us along with practical information about the tour.

One month before departure
You will receive a hotel list and final travel documents.

Upon arrival at the first hotel
You'll receive the welcome pack, which contains everything you need for the trip. There will be route descriptions, maps, luggage tags and specific local vouchers. The documents are in English.
Notice: On some tours it is necessary to either print the documents yourself or to bring them electronically.

We recommend taking out travel insurance that covers at least illness, accident, repatriation, lost holiday, luggage and liability. As a customer, you are responsible for taking out the necessary travel insurance to cover these costs.

Before taking out insurance, you should check whether you are already covered by travel or cancellation insurance through your home insurance company, credit card or similar - please note that there may be differences in insurance coverage.

Starting in 2025, travelers from visa-exempt countries will need an ESS or ETIAS authorization to enter EU nations. This system enhances border security while simplifying entry procedures. Ensure compliance by applying online before your trip to avoid delays.
You can read more about it here.

On this journey there is a discount for children and people sharing a room with "two fully paying adults". The amount of discount depends on age; thus:

Children under 5.99 years: free
Children between 6 and 11.99 years: 50% discount
Children between 12 - 14.99 years: 25% discount
People from 15 years and up: 10% discount

Example 1
You are 2 adults and 1 child. Here it's very simple because you're staying in the same room. The child gets a discount compared to the prices above.

Example 2
You are 2 adults and 2 children (aged 5 and 13). Here you have two options. If you want to stay in two double rooms, it will be full price for all participants. If you want to stay in the same room (e.g. a family room), then both children will get a discount (free and 25% discount respectively).

Example 3
You are 2 adults and 3 children (age: 7, 13 and 15). In this case, you will probably need two double rooms where the youngest child sleeps with the parents. Therefore, there will only be a discount for the youngest child aged 7, who will receive a 50% discount.

Example 4
You are 3 adults who want to sleep in the same double room. The extra adult will receive a 10% discount.

Please note
It is important that you understand that it is your own responsibility when you choose to bring children on the tours. You should check the descriptions of the difficulty levels and decide whether the specific tour is suitable for your child.

After booking this trip, you get access to various discount schemes.

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