Clauzetto
Overlooking the Friulian plane, Clauzetto is known as the Balcone del Friuli (Terrace of Friuli). This name, which derives from Clasentum and indicates a protective enclosure, can probably be attributed to the safe shelter that the area offered to the population and livestock.
A corner of Clauzetto
This well-know area, in the middle of woods and fields, is extremely pleasant and peaceful – ideal for a short stay. In Pradis di Sotto the torrente Cosa has gorged out the rock in the course of million of years. This has created a fascinating cave scenery that can be visited by the public. From a historical point of view it is interesting to explore the path that leads from the village of Pradis di Sotto to Pielungo and discover the theatre of battle which took place during the First World War.
The colours of Clauzetto
After the devastating 1976 earthquake, a special project has allowed to restore traditional architecture, ancient stone roads (known in the local dialect as clapadories) and other important works of the pastsuch as fountains, around which the local population gathered, and the altarpieces at crossroads, which invited people to pray.
You can now follow a 13-km-route on foot or by bike which takes you to the various sites in the area.
Vito D'Asio
Vito D'Asio, whose name probably derives from the Latin vicus (village) and Asio (the old name of the nearby Mount Pala), is situated on a small plateau, above a long, narrow valley hollowed out by the River Arzino.
The history of the d'Asio area is of ancient origins – the first families settled in the area in 1186, while escaping from the Hungarian invasions. In the early 20th century, the area experienced a period of booming economic development and tourism as a result of the exploitation of the Anduins sulphuric spring. Close to the sulphuric spring there is a fascinating karstic cave which, according to popular legend, is the house of the Agane, beautiful and cruel women portrayed with their feet facing backwards.
The S.Francesco Bell Tower
The fairy-tale Ceconi Castle is situated on the northern side, an area of sunny pastures once fought over by the people of Carnia. This castle is testimony to the great human adventure of Giacomo Ceconi, who emigrated in the second half of the 19th century to escape poverty and returned to his home town rich and noble thanks to his entrepreneurial skills.
In the Vito D'Asio area there are several paths, mule tracks and small roads networks all in an excellent state of preservation, which allow excursions on foot, horseback or by bike. Mount Pala is certainly a site not to be missed by those who love the most challenging trekking paths.
Tramonti di Sopra and Tramonti di Sotto
The name Tramonti refers to the whole valley gorged out by River Meduna and its tributary rivers across the Carnic Alps. In the local Friulian language the three main centres of the area are simply called Vil, that is village: di Sopra, di Sotto and di Mezzo (top, bottom and middle).
The two large artificial lakes of Ciul and Selva were built in the western part of the area. The woods and pastures have been the most important resource for centuries. There are but a few small scarcely inhabited, sometimes even abandoned, villages as testimony of this colonization – although Chievolis and Frassaneit. are noteworthy. The beautiful artificial lake of Tramonti or Redona, built in 1951, is at the centre of the valley. The remains of the submerged village of Redona often emerge from its water.
Atmospheric reflections on Lake Tramonti
Visitors can choose to go on several walks, most of them being quite easy, along signposted routes or around the lakes, or on excursions to Mount Rest, from the top of which there is an amazing view of the Friuli region.