Toprecommended route
Venzone has been proclaimed a national monument since 1965 as the only 14th-century fortified village in the region and later joined the list of the Borghi più belli d’Italia (Most Beautiful Villages of Italy). We recommend a visit to the treasures in the cathedral and the nearby San Michele cemetery chapel that houses the mummies.
From Gemona del Friuli to Venzone the route is almost all on the Alpe Adria cycle track. At Venzone we cross the Tagliamento river and descend towards Bordano, where many murals are painted on its buildings portraying butterflies, which are particularly widespread on Mount S. Simeone. In the summer season, you can visit the butterfly house. We cross the Tagliamento river at Braulins and return to Gemona del Friuli. The tour is short to allow time to visit the historic centre and the main points of interest of Gemona and Venzone.
Gemona del Friuli is the crossing point of 3 cycle routes. Want to change route? You will find the information in DIRECTIONS TO FOLLOW.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Family-friendly route
Public-transport-friendly
Intermodal transport with the bicycle in tow: The Pedemontana cycle route is served by intermodal transport, both by train and bus.
Regional trains (Trenitalia) can transport bicycles along the Gorizia to Sacile route (Trieste - Udine - Venice line) and from Sacile to Maniago.
The MICOTRA train is a special international, intermodal convoy between Udine and Villach (A) with a stop in Gemona del Friuli and can carry more than 70 bicycles in special wagons. It makes two round trips a day and in summer extends its route to Gorizia and Trieste.
In summer there is the BiciBus service, a coach with a closed trolley for 40 bicycles in tow: Maniago to Gemona del Friuli with stops in Meduno, Travesio, Pinzano al Tagliamento, Osoppo and San Daniele del Friuli.
A23 Motorway (Palmanova - Udine - Tarvisio) - Exit: GEMONA DEL FRIULI
Strada Statale Pontebbana (SS13)
In Gemona del Friuli near the railway station.
Helmets and a water supply are recommended, especially in the warmer months.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
