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SuzanaM25. 08. 2013 22:56:11

A month ago still all in flowers, now only golden grasses adorn Matajur. Some snapshots from the last three walks from Rif. Pelizzo past Skrila spring and back across Maršinska planina or past Dom na Matajure. As always beautiful, soothing and inspiring.

On 1.9. no peace to be found here, as Mountain Festival (Festa della montagna) is coming with hike, bike race and mass. On 31.8.2013 opening of the astronomical observatory.

path among flowering grasses past Skirla spring a good month ago

new markers for the path of 3 municipalities encircling Matajur

path to saddle under northern ridge of Matajur and Stol in background

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SuzanaM19. 10. 2013 22:57:17

A few days ago the prospects for the weekend were poorer, so already on Thursday, 17.10.2013 I hurried to Matajur hoping for a good full moon shot. It was supposed to shine in its full roundness today, if clouds don't hide it.

Despite the forecast clear skies, it didn't look promising from the valley. But on the top ...

The summit appeared from the clouds and fog only just below Rif. Pelizzo.

Passing the Skrila spring, I hurried to the ridge hoping that at least on the other side there would be some views.

Above the Skrila spring I stepped into the last sunbeams,

The sun had already hidden behind the summit, so the continuation of the path was in the shade.

Matajur's shadow below Krn and full moon above Rodica.

Almost. It tilts slightly towards Porezen.

like above a sea of glowing lava the peaks of the Dolomites rose

It darkened quickly and the moon replaced the sun.

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SuzanaM18. 11. 2013 22:05:13

Always beautiful Matajur. Some snapshots from the trip on Saturday, 16.11.2013, with a stop in Čedad and on Krminska gora.

Right below the 274 m high summit of Krminska gora (Monte Quarin) we can arrive by car

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SuzanaM25. 11. 2013 21:33:43

Today's nicely snow-covered Matajur offered real winter pleasures. Strong wind whirled snow into drifts and turned this mild hill into a wild adventure.

Snow started a few bends below Rif. Pelizzo, to which I drove on dry road (seems they plowed).
In lower part snow almost frozen, on usual direct path wind-blown and packed into clumps, past Skrila spring just firm enough for safe step even without crampons, which stayed in backpack this time. From Skrila spring on snow depth increased to 0.5 m, higher even 1 m soft drifted snow, in which snowshoes sank right through. So I struggled to summit after long time. This time skipped ridge path, as blowing so hard I could barely hold myself on my feet. When broke through to top thought worst at top, but descent to valley windier at every step. At end of path barely got into car holding door with both hands so not ripped off.
From logbook saw one hiker made it from Avsa too (probably morning when not blowing so hard yet).

nicely snow-covered Matajur, but clouds were swirling around the summit already in the morning despite the forecast clear skies

the shining Dolomites framing Furlanija lured me off the path to Matajur

I drove to Krminska gora (Monte Quarin) to capture the entire chain

on the other side Matajur, Krn and Lower Bohinj Mountains

across the vast Furlanska plain to the sea (Savudrijski rt in the background on the left)

in search of broader views I also drove to Stara gora (Castelmonte)

One of the oldest shrines in Furlanija lies at 618 m a.s.l., 9 km from Čedada. I continued along the road that branches left from the settlement.

beautiful views of Matajur and Krn (above the village Jagnjed / Iainich)

from afar snow reached almost to the village Matajur

towards the source of Skril along the upper (unmarked) path - today both paths are worn

fierce wind deterred me from continuing along the ridge (view towards Matajur summit and snow clouds above the ridge)

I continued along the old path (view back)

also here it was blowing and whirling snow

when the wind eased for a second, the view extended to Rodica, below the path past Skril spring

Krnsko pogorje and Spodnje Bohinjske gore

Hut on Matajur and snow-covered pond on Maršinska planina

The view reached all the way to Lignana.

view towards the summit from Rif. Pelizzo

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ksena29. 11. 2013 18:54:53

On former national holiday to Matajur and from Italian side, from village Matajur. Road dry and passable to Pelizzo hut. Matajur slopes windblown, in places drifted snow and casually sink to knees. Views on cloudless day magnificent. Another shipment of snow and ... ski tourers will get their due velik nasmeh

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sedromeo1. 12. 2013 16:21:54

Today a wonderful sunny day despite forecast of strong bora, wind just a sample and only on the top. Snow appropriate for this time. Just under the summit a bit more but no problems, only too many cars and dogs as they drive to below the summit. A couple of pics.

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SuzanaM2. 12. 2013 23:57:21

Yesterday, 1.12.2013 at noon, spotted it from Sv. Lovrenc on Banjska plateau, couldn't resist.

From afar visible that previous day snow whitened it more. Some light snow on road right above Matajur village, but only short sections. Drove to lower parking below Rif. Pelizzo. Further road more snow-covered and slippery from packed snow even for walking.

Despite strong wind at start, headed to scenic ridge via lower path past Skrila spring. Both paths well trodden, newly fallen snow up to 10 cm. On ridge surprisingly little wind, but gaining strength on top and descent so end quite windy.

Setting sun colored snow-covered neighbors nicely and made this ascent special too.

from the Skril spring towards the saddle

and magically colored the snow-covered peaks

back past Dom na Matajuru on a quite wind-packed ridge

the wind blew strongly into me, so despite shaking I tried to capture the lights in the valley

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Tolminc10. 12. 2013 17:37:42

Today went to Matajur. Drove to Avsa, from there up old path to summit. Path trampled, snow mostly frozen so no slipping problems. Met no one on path or summit and enjoyed views completely alone.

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marjana17. 12. 2013 10:58:52

Are crampons needed if going from Avsa? Is the road to Avsa dry?

dejboz17. 12. 2013 16:50:22

No crampons needed. Road is dry.

marjana17. 12. 2013 17:49:08

Thanks for the info.

marjana18. 12. 2013 20:40:38

I was on Matajur. Crampons don't hurt for the descent.

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SuzanaM28. 12. 2013 23:39:57

Some snapshots from today's Matajur, to which I rushed before sunrise hoping for some sun ray.

The moon trapped in the cloud shone well

in the coming day the stars were still shining

behind me the morning dawn was slowly colouring the sky

in reality it wasn't that bright yet, as it looks in this photo

so as not to miss the sunrise, I took the shortest path to the summit from Rif. Pelizzo

Instead of snow salt, the ground frozen in the morning due to low temperature

Just before sunrise the colors began to fade, as if splashed with lime

In the distance it suddenly began to glow

red color spilled over Matajur and colored Stol

For a moment the Dolomites appeared in the distance

otherwise highest peaks mostly wrapped in clouds

above cloud belt snow-capped highest peaks quickly peeked out

continuation along ridge (snow remnants from early month)

in search of winter's breath descended to north side toward Livka

I continued towards the saddle between Matajur and Visoka glava (since summer the path around Matajur is marked as the Path of Three Municipalities)

since the path is marked, it is more visited, as shown also by the footprints of predecessors in the well-frozen snow

for a moment the summit of Krn showed from the clouds

From the saddle I also turned to Visoka glava

low hillock, access however quite demanding through pathless terrain among grass tussocks hiding deep holes

continuation towards the pond on Maršinska planina

by the way I also detoured to the observation post

short ascent to Dom na Matajuru (view back)

view towards the saddle and Velika glava

from Dom na Matajuru view of steep path from Maršinska planina and clouds boiling from the valley

I continued towards Livk (nice pathlet a few meters above the muddy path)

the hut was open (even though it says otherwise).

on old path further to Livk below eastern slopes of Matajur (view back)

and further along path past Skril spring to Rif. Pelizzo. Thus the loop around Matajur closed.

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sabina.730. 12. 2013 21:34:23

Gorgeous photos. You picked the right day!

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rezist30. 12. 2013 21:47:09

yeah... congrats for very good pics mežikanje

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SuzanaM31. 12. 2013 07:33:33

Thanks to both. Now Matajur is finally nicely snow-covered and invites new experiences.

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boma1. 01. 2014 16:56:24

Today we visited Matajur, from Italian side snow starts right after the hut. On top 10-15 cm. The path is quite trodden, slippery in places. Above the fog cleared for us and the view rewarded the visit.

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SuzanaM2. 01. 2014 19:53:52

On yesterday's first day of the new year morning wasn't promising, webcam view didn't show inviting image of Matajur. Hoping for better afternoon at 12.00 set off from home and drove to Rif. Pelizzo. Though around Matajur peak blue slowly showed, nicely whitened trees lured to path over Ledina. While crowds rolled on direct path, met only two couples on mine.
Just below ridge stepped into thin cloud layer, on ridge warm sun and calm awaited. So immersed in beautiful views until Matajur shadow caught me and drove to top where caught moments of solitude. Waited for sunset and nearly in dark last left my beloved peak.
Magnificent new year start.