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Windows on the Collio
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The route follows the cross-border cycling race "Collio Brda Classic" and offers an itinerary among the hills and vineyards of the Gorizia Collio and Slovenian Brda.
moderate
Distance 60.6 km
Duration4:30 h
Ascent553 m
Descent553 m
Highest point300 m
Lowest point26 m
Itinerary The Collio Brda Classic is a cross-border Italian-Slovenian cycling race, part of the Giro d'Italia d'Epoca circuit, dedicated exclusively to cyclists with vintage bikes and uniforms. It takes place in September in the lands of the Italian and Slovenian Collio (Brda), home of the famous white wines. Along the route, several stops can be made among villages, castles, and villas. Upon arriving in Cormons, it is worth a visit.
Food & wine
Border land famous for Collio's yellow gold: white grape varieties from which the renowned DOC Collio wines are born. Those cycling in this area can taste, among the varied wine offerings, Collio Bianco, Ribolla Gialla from Oslavia, Malvasia, and Friulano. This territory offers a cuisine born from the union of different gastronomic cultures: Italian, Slovenian, and Austrian. Local cheeses and cold cuts are to be tasted. RECOMMENDED DISH: Risotto with the Rosa di Gorizia (highly prized IGP red radicchio).
Author’s recommendation
Cormons is connected to Gorizia and Udine by regional trains where it is possible to transport bicycles.
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Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
300 m
Lowest point
26 m
Best time of year
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Safety information
A water supply is recommended especially in the warmer months.
Tips and suggestions
The cyclist finds many opportunities to enrich the holiday because the entire area features a network of paved/unpaved roads used only by agricultural vehicles.
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Regional trains (Trenitalia) can transport bicycles along the Trieste - Udine - Venice route.
In summer, the BiciBus service is active, a bus with a closed trailer for 40 bicycles: - from Cormons to Grado with stops at Gorizia, Gradisca d'Isonzo, Redipuglia, and Monfalcone
Get Timetable to destination
to
Collio - Brda Loop (R014)
Directions
From Udine or Gorizia - SR56. In Cormons follow the signs to the train station.
Parking
Near the Cormons railway station. On Alcide de Gasperi street, there is a large free parking lot.
Coordinates
DD
45.957694, 13.461839
DMS
45°57'27.7"N 13°27'42.6"E
UTM
33T 380806 5090497
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Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!
Book recommendation by the author
Map "Ciclovia Pedemontana" FVG3 published by PromoTurismoFVG in collaboration with Casa Editrice Tabacco. The map is sold at PromoTurismoFVG Infopoints for €2.
Equipment
A helmet is recommended.
Localization
Parts of this content were machine translated using Italian as the source language
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Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
