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Ceria Merlone

urbancek28. 08. 2012 18:43:59

Yes, it really is "monumental" as you say... Initially, the last time something wasn't clear to me when I was on Montaž, because there was "something new" on the horizon hehe. But I don't know if it can really be compared to (hotel velik nasmeh

) Kredarica... In my opinion, there is no comparison and it's not an object of the same category. Lp!

klm28. 08. 2012 19:54:50

Kredarica was mentioned solely as the object standing at the highest altitude in the entire Julijci. Morbegna is no more, as they deliberately let it decay; it stood a few dozen m higher, so now primacy belongs to the bivouac spoken of (2531 m) vs 2515 m Kredarica. No other comparisons.

IgorZlodej28. 08. 2012 20:23:46

Žakljev bivouac above Morbegno is at 2530, but the question is whether this new bivouac is actually at the highest point of Špik nad Nosom, it will need to be checked mežikanje

Otherwise height isn't so important, although the highest is still Aljažev stolp. Bivouacs have their purpose, meters up or down.

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klm28. 08. 2012 20:37:05

pišuka, the Lojze bivouac, the latter actually stands above the ruins of former Morbegna, I completely forgot. In the context of objects Aljažev stolp is undoubtedly the highest, but has no bivouac function. Well, ultimately sea level or primacy in the range really isn't key, I pointed it out just as a curiosity, mainly because it really stands out from the valley too, even if you have diopters.

peter29. 09. 2012 19:26:59

We just can't understand how we could have postponed such a beautiful path as Ceria-Merlone for so long. The path is worth every step and one of the nicest in the Julijci for me.
We started still in the dark at planina Pecol. To Krn dol it was already light enough that lights weren't needed anymore, at saddle Scalini we were already basking in the sun nasmeh

Towards Škrbina Prednje Špranje we watched chamois. We counted over 40 of them zavijanje z očmi

In Škrbina Prednje Špranje the Ceria-Merlone path starts. It immediately heads into the walls of Nižjih vrhov. Altitude steadily rises and soon we are in the notch under Vrh Krnega dola. To the summit there is no path, as it stands somewhat off the path, but a hop onto it is possible in a few minutes. Just watch out for scree on the rocks.
Continuation to Špik nad Špranjo is pure delight. Along exposed rocky ledges runs a wonderful secured path. Only on one section is the peg pulled out and thus the chain looser.
Below Špik nad Špranjo we find a passage to it and decide to climb to the summit. No path of course, need to find the least scree-covered parts.
The summit is extremely panoramic. It is a few meters higher than the neighboring Špik nad Nosom, to which the Ceria-Merlone path takes us next.
At Špik nad Nosom we check out the new bivouac. Then along the ridge to the west. For some time we enjoy the nice ridge traverse, then the path steeply drops to Škrbina nad Tratico. From the notch the path drops a bit more, horizontally crosses the slopes of Špikov nad Tratico and soon joins the approach from planina Pecol to Špik Hude police.
Return to Pecol is shortened by curious chamois nasmeh

Extremely picturesque, varied and well protected path. With reliable weather I really recommend it!
Pictures: http://www.petersfoto.si

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IgorZlodej25. 10. 2012 21:10:15

Today I just touched this path, right below Vrh Krnega dola. I started in the afternoon in Žlebe and headed to planina Kraj na Dul, went further along the "valley" and at the junction for passo Scalini turned left onto an unmarked old mulatjera, which took me through wonderful larches to the Planota, where a beautiful view opened up. I continued between ditches, half-ruined objects, caverns and thus reached the junction with the Ceria Merlone path. Of course I couldn't resist the summit. View to the north, to the west, east, everywhere beautiful. Shame, because the weather is changing, but we accept what it will be. I descended along the ascent path.

In this valley there are really many of them

beautiful ridge, Naborjetske gore and many others

it will worsen, but the mountains down there are wonderful

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bagi21. 07. 2013 11:02:09

I hiked this wonderful high alpine path yesterday from Špik hude police (C. de Terrarossa) to Špik nad Planjo (Punta Plagnis) and down the mulatjera to Planina Cregnedul. The path is completely dry. Already last year from Montaža I noticed something being built on Špik nad Nosom (Foronon del Buinz) and this time I had the chance to check it out. The completely new bivouac is a perfect ten. Really all praise to the builders. Then a jump to Špika nad Špranjo (Modeon del Buinz) and Špik nad Planjo (Punta Plagnis). Both are pathless but relatively easily accessible for those experienced in such paths. And the icing on the cake....at the planina they have Laški pir nasmeh

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miri21. 07. 2013 11:24:09

Praise for the bivouac. The translation could be a bit nicer though (sl.9)

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velkavrh21. 07. 2013 11:39:09

Looks like I'm not the only one excited by the bivouac. Next year I'll do the whole path. LP.

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bagi21. 07. 2013 19:49:31

Hi Brane. I just noticed now that you're also signed in the book nasmeh

. The bivouac excited me not only with its spacious bright design but also with the small details. You can see it was made by someone who put their heart into it and once again I can only congratulate the builders.

Regards, Emil

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klm24. 07. 2013 19:44:37

@miri: they used google translator mežikanje

urbancek26. 07. 2013 21:15:46

Hiked it fully today and made a nice loop: Pecol - Zg. Krni dol - sedlo Scalini - Škrbina prednje špranje - Ceria Merlone path - Špik nad Špranjo - Špik nad Nosom - Špik Hude police - Pecol.
On the path here and there some pulled peg, otherwise all ok. From the snow patches only some small remnants left, so no winter gear needed. At first it didn't look like such a nice hot day, but later it really "burned" velik nasmeh

. Hope to return in autumn nasmeh

. Lp!

Important and almost forgotten personality (on the memorial plaque)...

Špik nad Nosom from the other side too...

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LidijaJesih27. 07. 2013 07:58:11

Yeah Urbanček, where were you hiking that we didn't meet? nasmeh

We slept in Corsiju and left around seven, probably you were following an hour or two behind us. On the path we only met a guy from Trieste going the same direction, a group of four coming opposite (they had the boy on a rope), and two more at the bivouac, otherwise like you, we only met chamois. Mostly the male ones, those strong horned ones. We started on the comfortable path below Kapna stena, where a bit further right branches the path to Škrbina prednje Špranje. There we geared up properly and bit into the shadows of Punta Plagnis. It seems to me this bit is among the more demanding, spiced up by an aluminum ladder that looks so-so but serves the purpose. At the saddle where you can descend to Krni dol (mark on the rock, unmarked) the path turns right to the southern slopes and then looong we go up and down westwards on beautiful paths, passages, notches, saddles... Exposed but secured where really needed. I check out the bit where two years ago with a colleague we wandered a bit on our own, now it's properly marked there and the marks that lured us to the old collapsed path are gone. The bivouac on Špik nad Nosom is really nice, I write a few sentences in the book. Follows the descent to Škrbina nad tratico, it seems fairy-tale like to me. From there connection to the path leading to Špik hude police (at the end some slight ascent) and after nine, to me really beautiful hours, we're at Koča Brazza. Weather was wonderful, despite the altitude the sun reddened the exposed parts, need to cream and cover up! On the path you'll see everything you want on a mountaineering trip. Besides the exceptionally beautiful path also flowers, bouquets, chamois of all kinds, and if you have good company too, you can't imagine a better way to spend time. velik nasmeh

Wide path under Kapna stena, with remains of First World War fortifications.

Path fork; one goes to Prelaz Scalini, right to Škrbina prednje špranje.

A Triestiner puffed up the notch. Ulala, was his comment, everything's flying... I remember, yes, from two years ago.

Over the scree and into the rocks, start of Cerio Merlone.

There are also some traverses, nicely secured

At this saddle the path turns towards the west and to the southern slopes, descent is also possible

Our yesterday's summit, Koštrunove špice

No shortage of interesting passages. Here it does the whole path.

With chamois above our heads (not even the smallest)

This section was newly made two years ago

View of the traversed path, already when you're across, you don't know where it brought you

At the top of Špika nad Nosom there is a new bivouac, in memory

The photo does not show all the beauty of the moment

Summit of Ceria Merlone, with new bivouac. Few Slovenian entries.

Curious female on Škrbina, occupying her entire house entrance

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urbancek27. 07. 2013 08:11:13

@LidijaJesih: I was at Škrbina prednje špranje at 7:58. Yes, I met that group with the boy on the rope below Špik nad Špranjo nasmeh

. Congrats on the tour and for the nice description in this thread and also in the Koštrunova špica thread. Lp!

viharnik27. 07. 2013 09:05:35

Great Lidija and predecessors. I also have this crossing in mind for this year nasmeh

BibaS27. 07. 2013 09:09:33

Oo, wonderful spots!

@urbancek, how long did the path described above take you?

LidijaJesih27. 07. 2013 15:16:41

@urbanček, then we saw you. zavijanje z očmi

In front of you there were two Italians, a couple, with an ambitious plan to cross Montasio too and descend to Zajzero via Findenegg Glacier on Via Amalii. eek

We saw you on the scree at the start of Ceria Merlone, right behind them. Can't be any other way.
Nice paths ahead for you too and safe steps. nasmeh

urbancek27. 07. 2013 22:35:13

@LidijaJesih: Everything you say is spot on nasmeh

Yes, I was walking behind that Italian couple. Interesting how Slovenes obviously know these mountains better than many locals (not the first time I've felt that), as at Vrh Krnega dola they turned left, down from Ceria Merlone and already started descending and gossiping about me, who normally continued around the bend (they probably asked something, I don't know...) Italians just think they're the only ones in the world and everyone speaks their language zavijanje z očmi

. Then after some 10 m they immediately turned back up and continued behind me. Later, when I had a snack and some enjoyment under Špik nad Špranjo, they overtook me and continued quite briskly, as they didn't linger much on the next summit either. @BibaS: Yesterday I walked slower than usual, as my backpack was quite over 10kg at the start (intentionally a bit more photo gear + all other gear, fluids...), and time isn't that important in such nice weather. I also made quite a few stops for enjoying velik nasmeh

. Despite all that, I used about 9 hours for the whole tour. Without all that, it can be 7 or less mežikanje

. Cheers!

BibaS30. 07. 2013 08:39:43

urbancek, thanks! I would go exactly like that just for the soul... nasmeh

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viharnik30. 07. 2013 19:35:18

Morning at Pl. Pecol was fresh today, with a clear blue sky. After two hours I was already standing on Špik hude police (Cima de Terrarossa) with exceptional clear views ending in the Dolomites to the west, Trieste Gulf to the south. Morning had light breeze on summits cooling, later slightly warmed up, but still quite fresh in the afternoon at Pl. Pecol. Since I had plenty of time, I turned onto Ceria Merlone path via Škrbina nad Tratico to Špik nad Nosom. There I check out the excellently made new bivouac, which looks like an eagle's nest from below at Zajzero. At the bivouac at 12 it showed only 11°C. When I open it I see a puddle on the floor, which I sweep out onto the platform with a broom zmeden

. Meanwhile I see quite a few ibex, also two young marmots that quickly disappeared underground. At planšarija Pl Pecol I don't forget their Montasio fresh cheese and smoked sausage jezik

. They say grazing at Pecol ends first week of September, alpine goodies available till end of month. Didn't go swimming in Rabeljsko Lake because after yesterday's cooling no korenjak in the water velik nasmeh