Altopiano di Montásio
Plateau High plateau in Friuli-Venezia Giulia with alpine pastures
A mountain plateau in Friuli noted for alpine pastures and Montasio cheese production; visitors hike meadows, sample local cheeses and visit small mountain villages.
How to Get to Altopiano di Montásio #
The Altopiano di Montásio is reached from towns such as Tolmezzo or areas near the Canal del Ferro in Friuli-Venezia Giulia. Roads climb from valley towns; several rifugios and trailheads are reachable by car in summer. Local signage marks access points for hiking and skiing.
Tips for Visiting Altopiano di Montásio #
- Explore on foot to find the small World War I and II memorials scattered across the plateau - some are easily missed from the main road.
- Weather on the Montasio plateau can change quickly; bring layers even in summer.
- Local rifugios (huts) around the edge offer regional cheeses and polenta - try a simple mountain meal before descending.
Best Time to Visit Altopiano di Montásio #
The Altopiano di Montásio is most accessible in summer for hiking; winter offers snow sports but requires proper equipment and conditions.
Weather & Climate near Altopiano di Montásio #
Altopiano di Montásio's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -8°C to 17°C. Abundant rainfall (1713 mm/year), wettest in June.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -1°C and lows of -8°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -6°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (149 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (161 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (181 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (167 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (157 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (168 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (167 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (165 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -7°C. Significant rainfall (115 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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