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.
Altopiano di Montásio at a Glance#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -8° - -1° | -9° | 91 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 2.8 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.9h |
| February | Poor | -8° - 0° | -8° | 79 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 3.0 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.2h |
| March | Poor | -6° - 2° | -6° | 113 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 3.0 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -3° - 5° | -2° | 149 mm | overcast | 78% | 3.0 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.4h |
| May | Poor | 2° - 11° | 4° | 161 mm | overcast | 77% | 2.7 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.8h |
| June | Poor | 5° - 14° | 9° | 181 mm | overcast | 76% | 2.6 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.6h |
| July | Acceptable | 8° - 17° | 12° | 167 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 2.4 m/s | 1.7 very high | 15.2h |
| August | Acceptable | 8° - 17° | 12° | 157 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 2.2 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.0h |
| September | Poor | 5° - 13° | 8° | 168 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 2.4 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | 1° - 9° | 3° | 167 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 2.7 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -4° - 3° | -4° | 165 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 2.7 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
| December | Poor | -7° - 0° | -8° | 115 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 2.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.5h |
