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An itinerary where the scent of the lagoon meets that of the countryside.
Food & wine
The sandy soil of the Fossalon di Grado area is the ideal place for growingwhite asparagus. Every year, in April, the Fossalon asparagus festival is held, one of the most eagerly awaited gastronomic events in the area. Fiumicello, on the other hand, is famous for its peaches; in fact, the much-awaited regional peach exhibition is held here every year.
Typical dish: Risotto with asparagus and piarsolada.
Itinerary:
From Grado you cycle along the town cycle path in an easterly direction until you reach the hamlet of Primero. This area is characterised by the lagoon landscape while the bell tower of the Barbana Sanctuary stands out among the surrounding islets. At Fossalon di Grado, the route crosses the 'Valle Cavanata' nature reserve, then pedals to Punta Sdobba, a small fishing village where the view opens onto the Gulf of Trieste. We continue through the countryside of Fiumicello until we reach Aquileia. From here you return to Grado along the cycle track.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Completely flat route on sections of cycle path and paved road for mixed use.
Practicable with any bicycle, even without gearbox.
The route is passable all year round but runs on roads almost entirely in full sun.
Public-transport-friendly
Bicibus service from UDINE to GRADO with stops at Palmanova and Aquileia.
Bicibus GRADO - GORIZIA - CORMONS with stops at Monfalcone, Redipuglia and Gradisca d'Isonzo.
From Cervignano del Friuli railway station following the route of the Alpe Adria (FVG1) cycle route.
A4 Venezia Trieste motorway - Palmanova exit
SR352 direction Grado
Near the Grado bus station or on the Isola della Schiusa.
Map "Ciclovia del mare Adriatico" published by PromoTurismoFVG in collaboration with Casa Editrice Tabacco. The map is on sale at the PromoTurismoFVG Infopoints at €2.
FREE maps of Grado and its lagoon are available at the Grado Infopoint (Piazza XXVI Maggio, 16).
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
