Autumn in Carnia

Autumn envelops the mountains in a mantle of warm colours, the leaves of the trees turn a thousand shades, creating a fairytale landscape. Far from the hustle and bustle of summer, autumn in Carnia is synonymous with peace and relaxation. It is the ideal time to immerse yourself in nature, take long walks and enjoy the silence of the mountains. But autumn is also the season of Halloween, a festival full of mystery and magic that here has distant roots in Celtic rituals.

La Not dalis Muars

It is called the Not Dalis Muars and is an ancient ritual that evokes the celtic new year. In Friulian, 'muars' means carved pumpkins, the symbol of this festival that has been handed down for centuries. It is said that at one time, when the Carnic lands were inhabited by the Celts, mysterious rites were celebrated that still resonate in these traditions today. On the night between 31 October and 1 November, the boundary between the world of the living and the world of the dead was thinned, allowing the spirits to return to the places they had inhabited. For one night, the past, present and future intertwined in one magical dance.

What to do in the mountains over the Halloween weekend

We are waiting for you to enter this magical world with many activities for you to experience our ancient traditions!

• Trekking at nightfall: in the company of our guides, venture into the enchanted forests, they will tell you stories and legends that live in these lands
• Take part in one of our creative workshops among pumpkins, farm animals and themed games
• Embark on a fossil hunt to discover past eras
• Visit our villages with our guides who will immerse you in the local culture and discover unseen views
• Treat yourself to moments of pure relaxation at the Grien Spa in Sauris and the Arta Spa
• Don't miss tasting the typical products of the period: chestnuts, mushrooms and apple pies!