Forni di Sopra - Forni di Sopra

Forni di Sopra is a center of the Friuli Venezia Giulia.

To know

The town's economy is mainly based on tourism: today it is a well-known destination for summer and winter tourism, one of the main mountain tourist centers of the Friuli Venezia Giulia, thanks to the landscape of rare beauty and excellent alpine ski slopes (especially those located on the southern side of Varmost) and cross-country skiing.

Forni di Sopra for its particular attention to promoting sustainable tourism with soft mobility is included in the consortium of Pearls of the Alps.

It is also part of the club dei Authentic villages of Italy.

Geographical notes

The town dominated by the Friulian Dolomites rises in the upper Val Tagliamento, in the Alpine region of Carnia, on the left bank of the river.

The inhabited areas are dominated by the splendid Dolomite peaks of the Cridola mountains (2,581 m) and Monfalconi to the west, Pramaggiore (2,478 m) to the south-west and the peaks of the Bivera mountains (2,473 m), Clap Savon (2,462 m) and Clap Varmost ( 2,073 m) to the north-east. Part of the municipal area is included in the Natural Park of the Friulian Dolomites.

Background

Of Celtic origins, the first document attesting the existence of Forni di Sopra was erroneously dated 778 AD; it concerns instead Forni Avoltri as here there were mining activities on Mount Avanza. It has long been considered distinct from the rest of the Carnia, for its dependence on the Savorgnan family, who received it, as well as the neighbor Forni di Sotto, by the patriarchs of Aquileia. Hence the name of Savorgnani ovens used to name this part of the valley.

How to orient yourself

The municipal territory also includes the hamlets of Andrazza and Cella. The capital is also known as Vico.

• Camper parking

Camping is prohibited throughout the municipal area, extra Camping.

• Parking area allowed (in the locality of Santaviela), ☎ 39 0433 88035, fax: 39 0433 88035. 

How to get

By car

• From the Veneto-Cadore: Highway A 27 Venice - Belluno until the junction of Longarone (it is 50 km from Forni) from here continue in the direction Curtain first towards Tai di Cadore, then towards Auronzo di Cadore up to the large crossroads of Ponte Nuovo, then following the signs for Forni di Sopra.
• From the Friuli-Carnia: motorway A23 exit of Carnia until Tolmezzo, then continue for Villa Santina and staying on the main road (SS52) up to Forni di Sopra. Forni is about 50 km from the Carnia motorway junction.

On the train

• From Veneto - Cadore: last station Calalzo di Cadore (35 km. from Forni) from here, public transport service by bus.
• From the Friuli-Carnia last station Carnia (55 km. from Forni) from here, public transport service by bus (not direct).

By bus

• S.A.F.[1] public bus transport.

How to get around

What see

• 46.41838512.5837071 Church of San Floriano, via Nazionale 133 (to Cell). The church was documented for the first time in 1308 in a deed of sale, but was definitively completed in 1445. It was completely renovated in the seventeenth century and the nave was lengthened. At the request of the deputy Gregorio Valle, the church was declared a national monument in 1903. Damaged by the 1976 Friuli earthquake, it was restored; other minor works were carried out in 2009.

In the apse frescoes by Gianfrancesco da Tolmezzo dating back to around 1504 represent Saints and Doctors of the Church. There is also the colorful Polyptych of San Floriano by Andrea Bellunello, bearing the artist's signature and dating from 1480, with a tricuspid frame and in the center the colorful figure of San Floriano, which is linked to contemporary Venetian Renaissance painting. The central part depicts St. Florian in a knightly robe holding a model of a burning castle. On the sides are represented some saints, while in the upper center the scene of the Resurrection of Christ and on the sides the Annunciation. 

• 46.4182712.58432 Parish Church of Santa Maria Assunta. The first mention of a church in Forni di Sopra dates back to 1205; the parish of Forni di Sopra was established in 1445. In 1776 the construction of the bell tower began, completed only in 1860. In 1835 the construction works of the current parish began, completed five years later and consecrated in 1849.

Valuable works preserved inside the church are a 1946 fresco depicting the Saints Martyrs Vito, Modesto and Crescenzia, by Fred Pittino; the wooden crucifix dating back to the fifteenth century; the high altar, built by Elia D'Aronco and embellished with statues by Celestino Pochero; the baptismal font of 1564 and the altar with doors with the statues of the Madonna with Child, of Saints Maurizio, Gregorio Magno, Cristo in Pietà, Lorenzo, Vito, Sebastiano, Giovanni Battista, Giacomo and Rocco.

The bell tower, built between 1776 and 1860, is the highest in the Carnia and was made with local stone by local stonecutters.  

• 46.42444712.5799583 Church of San Giacomo Apostolo, via San Giacomo. It is ascertained that a small church was built in Vico in the 14th century, although the first document attesting its presence dates back to 15 March 1449. The current church, which incorporates a small part of the previous one, was built in 1461, as attested by a inscription that reads: "This church was built on the last day of May 1461". About thirty years later, more precisely in 1492, the building was restored and remodeled and in the 16th century the bell tower was added to the church. In 1767 the presbytery was built and the church was consecrated on 11 August 1779. Finally in 1996 the roof was rebuilt.

Valuable works preserved inside the church are some remains of frescoes by Bellunello, the high altar of 1820, the altarpiece of 1748 with the Madonna and Child with Saints James the Apostle, Rocco, Giovanni Nepomuceno and Francesco d'Assisi, several frescoes by Giovanni Moro dating back to 1931.  

• 46.41111512.5884354 Church of Saints Vito, Modesto and Crescenzia (to Andrazza). It is known that in 1626 the inhabitants of Andrazza asked to be able to build a church in their village. The request was accepted and the building was built and consecrated in 1637. In 1742 a fire almost completely destroyed it and it was promptly rebuilt. In 1923 the church bell, stolen on 4 May 1918 by the Austro-Hungarian army to melt it and obtain war material, was relocated in the small bell tower. In 1953 the statues depicting the Blessed Virgin Immaculate and the Sacred Heart of Jesus were placed inside the church, which had been purchased by the parish in 1924. In 1985 the church was completely renovated, as it had suffered damage during the earthquake of Friuli in 1976. A further restoration involved the building in 2001.  
• 46.42188912.5818895 Sanctuary of the Madonna della Salute, Via Madonna della Salute, 23. In 1515 a chapel was built between the current church and the stream as an ex voto for the salvation obtained during the plague of 1511. Over time the population of the surrounding area turned increasingly numerous to the sanctuary, so much so that in the mid-nineteenth century the new and larger church in which the primitive fresco of the Madonna della Salute with Saints Rocco and Sebastiano. During the transport the frescoes of the two saints next to the Virgin were lost and only a few traces remain.

After the 1976 earthquake the building was restored. 

• Chapel (at the Giaf refuge). 

• Saquidic Castle archaeological site. The ruins of the Sacuidic castle are located near the ancient road and ford on the Tagliamento river for centuries the passage of troops, goods and pilgrims from the Adriatic to Northern Europe through the Mauria pass.

The castle has been dated around the end of the 12th century. In the last decades of the thirteenth century it was destroyed by an arson, probably wanted by the Savorgnani who in 1326 acquired the property of the Savorgnani ovens (currently Forni di Sopra e Forni di Sotto), to put an end to a clandestine activity. Among the artifacts saved from the fire were found several ingots and metal circles used to mint counterfeit coins. With the destruction of the clandestine mint, the life of the manor also came to an end. Among the remains, however, some artifacts were found, glass glasses, rare at the time, points of war and hunting arrows, an armor and other valuables.

The research in Sacuidic was promoted in the years 1889-1901, highlighting the remains and carrying out detailed surveys. After a further abandonment, the medieval castle of Sacuidic in 2004 returned to the subject of restoration work by the University of Venice. The excavation campaigns carried out have brought to light numerous finds and made it possible to date the castle: XII-XIV century. Among the finds found: fragments of pottery and glass, metal objects, coins that would suggest the existence of a clandestine mint on the spot. 

• Fortified archaeological site of Cuol di Ciastel. 
• Old Town Hall Building. 
• Museum "The thread of memories". 
• Casere. There are also numerous characteristics in the area casere: Varmost, Lavazeit, Tartoi, Tragonia, Montemaggiore, from Aip, Val Minon. 

Events and parties

• La befana cul Firâl alt =. in January. 
• Bichinada. in January. 
• Ski krono Varmost. in February. 
• Pecoli Ski Mountaineering. in March. 
• Children's day. in June. 
• Spring Herb Festival. in June. 
• March of Friendship. in July. 
• Gift Day. in July. 
• Alpine day (in Tartoi). in July. 
• Mountain festival (in Giaf). in August. 
• Race Par i Truois. in August. 
• the Cjaminada. in August. 
• Maxi Tombola in the square. in August. 
• Sky Race - Truoi dai Sclops. in August. 
• Grass Ski World Cup. 
• Mushroom ovens and ..Gastronomy. in September. 
• Thanksgiving and Children's Day. IN OCTOBER. 
• Al MarciaT. 
• Torchlight procession on skis. in December. 

What to do

The municipality is equipped with ski lifts, ski slopes and gates for mountain sports.

• Nordic skiing. 
• Mountaineering - ski mountaineering - snowshoes. 
• Mountain Bike. 
• Multifunctional Sports Center. 
• Free flight paragliding and hang gliding. 

Main hiking routes

• Tour of the lakes and pine forest. Easy walk through pine forests, playground and alpine lakes 
• Walk of Palas. Easy walk of km. 4 on a forest track. 
• Children's Trail. Easy walk of km. 4 to discover nature, ideal for school groups and families. 
• Botanical Route. Cognitive walk to discover plants and flowers along a descriptive path. 
• Castles Orti and Fornaci. Historical - naturalistic route from the medieval castle of Sacuidic to the Fonace of Davaaras, through nature trails and botanical routes. 
• Forni ring. Easy route of km. 15 between woods and meadows bordering the town. 
• Truoi from Von. New panoramic route suitable for all 2.30 hours approx. 
• Bianchi ring. Panoramic route of medium difficulty with departure and arrival at the Giaf Refuge - approx. 2.30 hours 
• Excursion to the Flaiban Pacherini Refuge. Panoramic route of medium difficulty along the uncontaminated Val di Suola, approx. 2 hours. 
• Excursion to the Giaf Refuge. Easy route on a dirt track or along a path between woods and streams, approx. 1 hour. 
• Excursion to the Baita Som Picol Refuge. Easy route on dirt track or path, approx. 1 hour. (also reachable by chairlift) 
• Forts of Miaron. Historic route along a forest track with arrival in the fortifications of the Great War. 2 hours departure from the Mauria Pass, simple. 
• Clap by Varmost. Panoramic point of excellence, reachable in 20 minutes from the Varmost hut (chairlift arrival) or in approx. 2 hours from the country 
• Scodavacca fork. Panoramic route in the Friulian Dolomites Natural Park, for trained hikers, 4 hours. 
• Truoi dai Sclops. Spectacular route in the heart of the Friulian Dolomites Natural Park, for trained hikers, 6 hours. 
• Anel Alt from For. A 360 degree route around the wide valley of Forni di Sopra, it includes Truoi dai Sclops and the passage to all the mountain huts. Recommended for three days with overnight stays in mountain huts and mountain huts. For trained hikers. 
• Excursion to the huts. Medium routes of about 2 hours (uphill) starting from the town of Forni di Sopra for: Malga Varmost, Malga Val di Lavazeit, Malga Tartoi, Malga Tragonia, Malga Montemaggiore.

Malga Varmost, also easily reachable via the chairlift, is a practical starting point for visiting the other huts with a relatively easy path, always remaining at high altitude. 

Shopping

• HKT srl, Via Trieste, 4, ☎ 39 0433 88158, fax: 39 0433886684. Liqueur Cjariei al Kummel Local digestive obtained by macerating mountain fennel seeds in white grappa. 
• The Còpera Cooperativa SMA (chairlift arrival (in the summer period of mountain climbing)). Cheese, butter and cottage cheese from Casera Varmost 
• The Còpera Cooperativa SMA, Via Nazionale, ☎ 39 0433 88041. Biscuits from the Savorgnani ovens 
• Fums and profums (Location Gravidèit), ☎ 39 347 2337941. Production and processing of organic meats and game 
• Myriam pastry shop, Via Fortunato De Santa, 14, ☎ 39 0433 88453. Blueberry and berry cakes. 
• High Malga Carnia, Via Nazionale 112, ☎ 39 338 8918928. Sale and tasting of mountain cheeses. 
• ^{[link previously not working]}Leaves of Grass craft brewery, Via Nazionale 87, ☎ 39 0433 88066, @[email protected]. production of craft beers. 

How to have fun

Where to eat

All the hotels listed in the relevant section also provide restaurant service, as well as some mountain huts.

Quick snacks are possible in all bars.

Moderate prices

• 46.4113112.5882081 From Nice sandwich shop, Via Venezia, 14, ☎ 39 392 6511138. 
• 46.42409912.5773442 Gardenia, Via Nazionale 118, ☎ 39 339 1310697. hot sandwiches - sandwiches - toast 
• 46.42414912.577973 Mozart, Via Nazionale 128, ☎ 39 331 2061800. quick dishes at the bar - toast - sandwiches - crêpes 

Average prices

• 46.42484112.5780454 Al Tulat - Osteria with Kitchen, Via Vittorio Veneto 22, ☎ 39 347 2291466. Closed on Mondays. 
• 46.42503312.5797065 Central, Town Hall Square 9, ☎ 39 0433 88062, fax: 39 0433 886984, @[email protected]. Closed on Thursday. 

Where stay

Average prices

• 46.42321712.5822551 Coton, Via Bor 1, ☎ 39 0433 88066, fax: 39 0433 886675, @[email protected]. 3 star hotel 
• 46.42087112.5782022 Davost, Via Tagliamento 26, ☎ 39 0433 88103, fax: 39 0433 886775, @[email protected]. 3 star hotel 
• 46.42488812.5708643 Edelweiss, Via Nazionale 19, ☎ 39 0433 88016, fax: 39 0433 88017, @[email protected]. 3 star hotel 
• 46.41719112.585254 The Stube, Via Nazionale 276, ☎ 39 0433 88158, fax: 39 0433 886684, @[email protected]. 3 star hotel 3 star hotel 
• 46.4391112.5422555 Nuoitas (Location Nuoitas), ☎ 39 0433 88387, fax: 39 0433 886956, @[email protected]. 3 star hotel 
• 46.42381712.5788796 Mail, Via Nazionale 174, ☎ 39 0433 88423, fax: 39 0433 88593, @[email protected]. 3 star hotel 
• 46.4249212.5779187 Tarandan, Via Vittorio Veneto 24, ☎ 39 331 2061800, @[email protected]. 3 star hotel 

High prices

• 46.42540512.5723868 The Larches, Via Chianeit 13, ☎ 39 0433 886701, fax: 39 0433 886710, @[email protected]. Hotel 4 Stars 

Camping

• 46.40989712.5985869 [http // www.campingtornerai.itCamping You will come back], Stinsans locality, ☎ 39 0433 88035, fax: 39 0433 88035, @[email protected]. 

Refuges and bivouacs

• Marchi-Granzotto bivouac (Val Monfalcon of Forni). m. 2200 
• Casera Lavazeit hospitalization. m. 1813 
• Casera Montemaggiore shelter. m. 1762 
• Casera Valbinon hospitalization, ☎ 39 339 5309361. m. 1778 
• Cason di Brica hospitalization (Val di Brica). m. 1745 
• Flaiban Pacherini Refuge (Val di Suola), ☎ 39 0433 88555. m. 1587 
• Giaf Refuge (Val di Giaf), ☎ 39 0433 88002. m. 1405 
• Som Picol hut. m. 1466 
• Varmost area, ☎ 39 0433-88056. 

Safety

• 46.42412212.5781531 Varmost Pharmacy, Via Nazionale 164 (ground floor of the Town Hall), ☎ 39 0433 88093. 

How to keep in touch

Post office

• 46.42368912.5815322 Italian post, Via Nazionale, 208, ☎ 39 0433 88210. 

Around

Itineraries

• Churches of Carnia - Ten ancient parish churches that were once not only centers of worship but also seats of civil power.

Other projects

• Wikipedia contains an entry concerning Forni di Sopra
• Commons contains images or other files on Forni di Sopra

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