From Sella Chianzutan to Colle dei Larici, the route of red marble

Facing the Bar-Restaurant of Sella Chianzutan, the CAI 806 path climbs through the woods towards Casera Mongranda and continues behind the building after a short paved section. After a long ascent through the forest, around 1500m altitude, at a marked fork, continue to the right, reaching the starting station of the cable car. Next to a wooden board on the right (sign), the trail leads to the long ridge that climbs to Colle dei Larici, which is reached in about 25 minutes.

Returning along part of the ascent ridge, clear traces with red marks descend to the right to the saddle between Colle dei Larici and Lovinzola, near the service road to the quarry. If the quarry is not active, it can be visited with a short detour following the slightly uphill road.

Back at the saddle, follow the dirt road now descending, passing through a tunnel (no need to carry lamps) and continuing along it to the panoramic ridge of Cjadrea (wooden structure). Shortly after, on the right, follow the trail that descends steeply through the greenery to the bottom. At a fork (signs), it is possible to reach the nearby Presoldon shelter with a 5-minute walk. After returning to the fork, proceed straight ahead to quickly descend towards Sella Chianzutan, visible from here, returning into the forest and closing the loop near Casera Mongranda.

To the left, in a short time, you reach the parking lot along the same route as the outward journey.

Standard hiking equipment.

No water along the entire route.

The marble quarry, during summer months, is an open worksite and entry is forbidden to unauthorized personnel due to objective dangers (for example the use of explosive charges for block detachment).

From Val Tagliamento - In Tolmezzo follow signs for the municipality of Verzegnis and continue to Sella Chianzutan on S.P 1

From Val D'Arzino - Along Provincial Road 1 of Val D'Arzino pass all the hamlets of the municipalities of Vito d'Asio and Pozzis (Verzegnis) ascending to Sella Chianzutan and ignoring, on the left, the detour to the Preone valley.

Large parking near the Bar Restaurant.

The entire area is rich in routes planned by the municipality of Verzegnis that can be used to compose the proposed hike in a different way; the trails are fully marked with specific signage.

It is possible to avoid the summit by using the short tunnel near the cable car; this way you reach directly the service road to the quarry.