Col Nudo Mountain
Prominent mountain in the Friuli pre-Alps
A limestone summit in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Col Nudo attracts Alpine hikers for full-day ascents and sweeping views across Carnic ridgelines.
Col Nudo at a Glance#
Address: Col Nudo (Monte Col Nudo), Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
How to Get to Col Nudo#
Access is typically from mountain villages in the Carnic Alps; seek local trailheads reached by provincial roads off the SS13. The nearest significant towns are Tolmezzo and Maniago; from these, follow local signage to trailheads and rifugios serving the Col Nudo routes.
Tips for Visiting Col Nudo#
- The summit rewards early starts with a morning sea of clouds in good conditions; plan sunrise hikes when weather is stable.
- Check local mountain weather forecasts - the Carnic Alps can change quickly - and be prepared for scrambling sections.
- Use mapped trails from nearby rifugios; GPS tracks can be patchy in the high valleys.
Best Time to Visit Col Nudo#
Best from late spring to early autumn for hiking; winter ascents require alpine equipment and experience.
Weather & Climate near Col Nudo#
Col Nudo's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -8°C to 14°C. Abundant rainfall (1309 mm/year), wettest in July.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -7° - -2° | -9° | 63 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.6 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.9h |
| February | Poor | -8° - -2° | -10° | 63 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 3.5 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.2h |
| March | Poor | -6° - 0° | -8° | 78 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 3.5 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -4° - 3° | -4° | 98 mm | overcast | 73% | 3.6 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.4h |
| May | Poor | 2° - 8° | 2° | 128 mm | overcast | 72% | 3.2 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.8h |
| June | Poor | 5° - 11° | 6° | 146 mm | overcast | 68% | 3.1 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.6h |
| July | Acceptable | 8° - 14° | 11° | 153 mm | partly cloudy | 63% | 2.8 m/s | 1.7 very high | 15.2h |
| August | Acceptable | 8° - 14° | 11° | 148 mm | partly cloudy | 63% | 2.7 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.0h |
| September | Acceptable | 5° - 11° | 6° | 129 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 2.9 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | 1° - 7° | 1° | 122 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.3 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -4° - 2° | -5° | 111 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.4 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
| December | Poor | -6° - -1° | -8° | 70 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 3.6 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.5h |
