Val Vielia I-III

Last Update: 19.09.2023 by Christoph Cramer
Country: Italia / Italy
Subregion: Pordenone
Town: Tramonti di Sopra
v4 a4 IV
8h40
2h30
5h30
40min
1250m
660m
590m
x
40m
2x40m/ 1x30m
23
on Foot
Rating:
★★★★★
5 (3)
Info:
★★★
3 (2)
Belay:
★★★
2.5 (2)
Summary:
The water is quite cold even in high summer, but crystal clear. No cell phone reception along the entire canyon - only at the parking lot The Vielia I - IV is the longest and one of the most beautiful tours in Friuli. However, all 4 parts in one day can be done only in midsummer, when there is enough daylight. In addition, if you want to do all 4 parts in one day, you should really be physically top fit. The access alone to part 1 with 5.5 km horizontal as the crow flies and 800 Hm in high summer is quite demanding. In addition, the 4th part of all is the most demanding with a lot of water contact, long swims and canyoning technical challenges. The good thing about the Vielia is that you can combine different parts or do not have to do all 4 parts at once, because between the parts you always come back to the path 377 and can descend again via it. In sum, the Vielia is certainly one of the most beautiful canyons in Friuli, which makes every canyoning heart beat faster. Nevertheless, it should not be underestimated, because in the sections themselves (except for part 1) you will find very few escape possibilities and also in case of any accidents practically can not get out of the canyon. Vielia I Characteristics: Part 1 of the Vielia is the least frequented part of the Vielia, which is due to the nevertheless longer access. It is often described as not so rewarding, although this evaluation - if any - could only come about in comparison with the dreamlike parts II - IV. The characteristics of the upper part is more open, but quite here also aquatic with very nice rappel passages and partly deep pools. In emergencies, one would escape from the canyon in several places at the part I of the Vielia or at least get to higher places. Vielia III Olympic Pool: It starts with a 25m rappel into an approximately 30m swim. When you get to the bottom you are in a dark swim section. The beginning feels almost a bit cave-like and the limestone is colonized year-round with dark red algae, making for a gorgeous play of colors. In the swim section, small springs come down from the left, forming a kind of rain curtain. At the exit of the swim section, ortographic left, there is a small stone depression with an anchor for a rope traverse. It is recommended to use this anchor, because this place is usually very slippery. The rope traverse is built for about 3m to the jumping-off point in the so-called "Olympic Pool". This place is an absolute natural spectacle. You come out of the dark corridor and towards the Olympic Pool the gorge opens up, allowing more sun to fall into the pool. Springs come in from the left, forming a curtain of rain, and with the right amount of sunlight, it feels like there are silver pieces pattering in the pool. The Olympic Pool is deep turquoise and with a spirited jump forward you dive into this natural spectacle after flying 6m. In high summer (July/August) you should be at this spot between 11:30 and 12:30 to find the most ideal light conditions.

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