Route of Mt. Little Miezegnot and Mt. Jôf di Miezegnot

A route for experienced hikers exploring the traces that the First World War left on the striking peaks of Piccolo Miezegnot and Jôf di Miezegnot.

The Piccolo Miezegnot route (1,972 m a.s.l.) offers the chance to see the remains of Habsburg military structures. Starting from the Valbruna Heroes’ Cemetery (800 m a.s.l.), follow CAI trail 607 towards the Zita Chapel. Continue until you reach, on the left, CAI trail 606, which leads to the remains of shelters and caves. Once out of the forest, you will arrive on the northern slope of Piccolo Miezegnot and, across scree and rocks, reach the saddle, where there is a spectacular view over the Jôf Fuârt and Jôf di Montasio groups. Following a faint path to the right, you will come to a rock slab bearing a plaque commemorating the fighting of July 1916.To return to Valbruna, you will need to retrace the same route. More experienced hikers, however, can continue along CAI trail 606 and follow a protected path up to the summit of Jôf di Miezegnot. From here, it is possible to descend along the mountainside by following CAI trail 609 and then CAI trail 611 down to Malga Saisera. In this case, it is advisable to use two cars, leaving one at the starting point and one at the arrival point, or alternatively to make arrangements with the Grego mountain hut.

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In winter, the Zita Chapel can be reached using snowshoes.