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Selecting an itinerary

Walking through trenchworks along the granite ridge approaching Reiterkarspitz (Stage 3)

Halfway along the Karnischer Höhenweg the route divides into two, with alternative Austrian and Italian routes around Monte Coglians. The route is described in 8 stages for the Austrian route and 10 for the Italian route; 8 days is the minimum amount of time needed to complete the whole route. Each stage is approximately a day’s walking, but this should be regarded as a loose framework around which to plan your visit to the Carnic Alps rather than a strict menu. There is a lot to see and each stage has variants. The descriptions and information provided are designed to enable walkers to produce an itinerary that matches the amount of time they have available, their interest in World War I, and their willingness to climb some additional summits along the route.

The first decision is whether to take the Austrian or Italian route round Monte Coglians. The Italian route is recommended but it does involve a sustained stretch of cable-assisted walking. It is spectacular and the reward is a stay at the fabulous Rifugio Marinelli. If you wish to climb Monte Coglians, you will have to choose the Italian route.