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Rifugio Maniago: a loop trek in the Friulian Dolomites, through larches and beech trees

Erto e Casso, Pordenone · Friuli-Venezia Giulia•1 day•Hiking · 1,721 m
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Pordenone, Friuli-Venezia Giulia
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Points
+19
Rifugio Maniago: a loop trek in the Friulian Dolomites, through larches and beech trees
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WHY THIS HIKE

Maniago hut: the wild loop

A loop through larch woods, beech trees and the wildest side of Val Zemola.

Group chat a couple of days before
Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

We set off with the Guidders from Erto e Casso, diving straight into the forest of Val Zemola — over 120 km of trails woven into the Dolomiti Friulane. We climb steadily through larches and beeches up to Casera Mela, our stop before the final push to Rifugio Maniago, sitting at 1721 metres: the trail steepens here, and that's exactly what makes the arrival feel earned. The route is a loop: up one way, down another, with the landscape shifting at every turn. On the way down we cross woods and clearings that suddenly open onto glimpses of Dolomite rock.

The hut is the natural gateway to a valley shaped by generations of trails: the line between hike and adventure gets thin here, but we stick to the most scenic, genuine way through.

5 reasons to join - Rifugio Maniago as our goal, deep in Val Zemola's forests - a true loop, climb and descent always different - larch and beech woods that change with every season - that final climb, the one you'll remember - Dolomiti Friulane views that open up out of nowhere

Who it's for You'll need solid hiking habits and trained legs: not for a first day out, but no alpinism skills required either. Steady pace and a love for real forests.

Join the Guidders: book now and discover Val Zemola with us.

GOOD TO KNOW
Group chat
It opens a couple of days before: that's where the meeting point is confirmed and carpooling is arranged.
Free cancellation up to 5 days before
You pay nothing when you book.
Guiddy accident insurance
Included in the price.
+19 Guiddy points
Your points grow with every outing, level you up and unlock discounts, exclusive outings and goodies.
Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
Included in the price.
Dog friendly
Your dog can come: add them when you book.

How hard is it, really

Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE PLUS
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
900 m D+ · 12 km · 5h30
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
✓
BEFORE YOU GO
Go to bed early, have a good breakfast and drink before you set off: you've got 5h30 and 900 m of ascent ahead, you need regular training, it's a pace to keep up for hours
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Hiking shoes, 1.5 litres of water, a snack and a windproof jacket, plus poles. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish

What's included in the price

✓INCLUDED
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✓Certified Guide
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Optional lunch in hut
✕Travel to Erto e Casso
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.

Itinerary

One day, approximate times. The final details come in the group chat.

Elevation gain
900 m
Max altitude
1,721 m
Distance
12 km
Duration
5h30
Day
12 km · D+ 900 m · 5h30
Map
The stops · 12 km
Meeting point 8:30approximate
Return to the cars in Val Zemola, 33080, Erto e Casso, provincia di Pordenone, Italia. The exact time is confirmed in the group chat. We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
HOW TO GET THERE
08:30MEETING
Meeting point in Val Zemola, Erto e Casso
We meet up with the Guidders in Val Zemola, in the municipality of Erto e Casso (PN), ready to set off on the Rifugio Maniago loop. The start time is indicative and may change with the season: the exact time will be shared in the trip's Telegram group.
10:00HIKING TRAIL
Steady climb towards Casera Mela
The trail gets steeper and we gain altitude step by step through larch and beech woods. The effort pays off with increasingly open views over the valley below.
11:30HIKING TRAIL
Hike up to Maniago Refuge
We walk along the most scenic stretch of the loop, with the valley opening up as far as the eye can see. A natural balcony perfect for a snack and some group photos.
15:00RETURN
Return to the cars in Val Zemola
We close the loop descending through woods and clearings back to the starting point in Val Zemola. With the Guidders we enjoy a cold beer at the cars to celebrate the day together.

How do you get to Erto e Casso? By carpooling.

You say so when booking, then you get organised in the Telegram group. Contacts and costs are agreed between you: a seat isn't guaranteed.

WHO'S ALREADY GOING
Offering a seat Looking for a seat
Cars are added in the last few days, once the group is confirmed.

What to bring

A list made for this hike. No technical gear: just good shoes and a well-packed backpack.

Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Windproof
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Sunglasses
REQUIRED
Cap
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Sunscreen
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Alessandro B.
Alessandro B.
· 15 outings
We'll email you when they have a new outing on the calendar.

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Alessandro, I'm 35 and I live in the heart of the Dolomites, in Cadore. I'm a mid-mountain leader with the Collegio Guide Alpine del Veneto and a UIMLA member, with a degree in Sport Science, an MTB guide and — yes — a sommelier too: after a hike, a good glass is never out of place. 🍷 I live the mountains in every form they come in: trekking, trail running, mountain bike adventures. Moving in nature is pure energy for me, discovery, feeling, and sharing it is the part of the job I never tire of. Panoramic ridge or woodland singletrack, the goal is the same: a real, active day that puts you back together. See you in the mountains, Guidders!

Italiano
Guida di Media Montagna

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Questions?

I've only done easy trails, can I come?
⌄
Flat or slightly inclined sections with short stretches on steep slopes and rocks, not tiring or demanding. You need to be fit enough to walk for 5h30 with 900 m of ascent. If in doubt, message Ibex on WhatsApp.
Can I join on my own?
⌄
How does carpooling work?
⌄
What happens if the weather is bad?
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What if the group doesn't reach the minimum?
⌄
Until when can I cancel?
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Rifugio Maniago: a loop trek in the Friulian Dolomites, through larches and beech trees

Rifugio Maniago: a loop trek in the Friulian Dolomites, through larches and beech trees

Erto e Casso, (PN) · Friuli-Venezia Giulia
1 day · Hiking · 1,721 m
New: you'll be among the first Guidders to do it
Elevation gain
900 m
Max altitude
1,721 m
Distance
12 km
Duration
5h30
Guiddy points
+19
7 photos
+3 photos
WHY THIS HIKE

Maniago hut: the wild loop

A loop through larch woods, beech trees and the wildest side of Val Zemola.

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

We set off with the Guidders from Erto e Casso, diving straight into the forest of Val Zemola — over 120 km of trails woven into the Dolomiti Friulane. We climb steadily through larches and beeches up to Casera Mela, our stop before the final push to Rifugio Maniago, sitting at 1721 metres: the trail steepens here, and that's exactly what makes the arrival feel earned. The route is a loop: up one way, down another, with the landscape shifting at every turn. On the way down we cross woods and clearings that suddenly open onto glimpses of Dolomite rock.

The hut is the natural gateway to a valley shaped by generations of trails: the line between hike and adventure gets thin here, but we stick to the most scenic, genuine way through.

5 reasons to join - Rifugio Maniago as our goal, deep in Val Zemola's forests - a true loop, climb and descent always different - larch and beech woods that change with every season - that final climb, the one you'll remember - Dolomiti Friulane views that open up out of nowhere

Who it's for You'll need solid hiking habits and trained legs: not for a first day out, but no alpinism skills required either. Steady pace and a love for real forests.

Join the Guidders: book now and discover Val Zemola with us.

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE PLUS
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
900 m D+ · 12 km · 5h30
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
✓
BEFORE YOU GO
Go to bed early, have a good breakfast and drink before you set off: you've got 5h30 and 900 m of ascent ahead, you need regular training, it's a pace to keep up for hours
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Hiking shoes, 1.5 litres of water, a snack and a windproof jacket, plus poles. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish

What's included

INCLUDED
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✓Certified Guide
NOT INCLUDED
✕Optional lunch in hut
✕Travel to Erto e Casso

Itinerary

Day · approximate times
Map
Stops · 12 km
Meeting point 8:30Return to the cars in Val Zemola
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
08:30MEETING
Meeting point in Val Zemola, Erto e Casso
We meet up with the Guidders in Val Zemola, in the municipality of Erto e Casso (PN), ready to set off on the Rifugio Maniago loop. The start time is indicative and may change with the season: the exact time will be shared in the trip's Telegram group.
10:00HIKING TRAIL
Steady climb towards Casera Mela
The trail gets steeper and we gain altitude step by step through larch and beech woods. The effort pays off with increasingly open views over the valley below.
11:30HIKING TRAIL
Hike up to Maniago Refuge
We walk along the most scenic stretch of the loop, with the valley opening up as far as the eye can see. A natural balcony perfect for a snack and some group photos.
15:00RETURN
Return to the cars in Val Zemola
We close the loop descending through woods and clearings back to the starting point in Val Zemola. With the Guidders we enjoy a cold beer at the cars to celebrate the day together.

How do you get to Erto e Casso? By carpooling.

You say so when booking, then you get organised in the Telegram group.

WHO'S ALREADY GOING
Offering a seat Looking for a seat
Cars are added in the last few days, once the group is confirmed.

What to bring

A list made for this hike.
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Windproof
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Sunglasses
REQUIRED
Cap
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Sunscreen
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Alessandro B.
Alessandro B.
15 outings with Guiddy
Guida di Media Montagna

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Alessandro, I'm 35 and I live in the heart of the Dolomites, in Cadore. I'm a mid-mountain leader with the Collegio Guide Alpine del Veneto and a UIMLA member, with a degree in Sport Science, an MTB guide and — yes — a sommelier too: after a hike, a good glass is never out of place. 🍷 I live the mountains in every form they come in: trekking, trail running, mountain bike adventures. Moving in nature is pure energy for me, discovery, feeling, and sharing it is the part of the job I never tire of. Panoramic ridge or woodland singletrack, the goal is the same: a real, active day that puts you back together. See you in the mountains, Guidders!

We'll email you when they have a new outing on the calendar.

Reviews

— · none yet
Ibex
The first reviews come after the outing
Only from people who were really there.

You'll be among the first to share your story.

Questions?

I've only done easy trails, can I come?
⌄
Flat or slightly inclined sections with short stretches on steep slopes and rocks, not tiring or demanding. You need to be fit enough to walk for 5h30 with 900 m of ascent. If in doubt, message Ibex on WhatsApp.
Can I join on my own?
⌄
How does carpooling work?
⌄
What happens if the weather is bad?
⌄
What if the group doesn't reach the minimum?
⌄
Until when can I cancel?
⌄
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