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Bicycle touring route between Poffabro and Toppo, enchanting villages nestled in the green countryside of the Pordenone foothills.
Itinerary
Starting in Maniago, venture into the picturesque gorge of the Colvera stream, between sheer walls and the roaring torrent. The route reaches the ancient village of Poffabro, a jewel of mountain architecture: leave your bike in the square and walk into the narrow cobbled streets. Take your bike back and descend to the picturesque mountain village of Navarons, birthplace of Friulian poet Novella Cantarutti. Cross the Meduna River and, following the Pedemontana (FVG3) cycle route, reach Toppo and its old stone houses. Continue on to Meduno and then to Maniago along the FVG3.
Food & Wine
The Cavasso Nuovo red onion, a Slow Sood presidium, is grown in this area and is a delicacy with a sweet and crispy heart. Also excellent raw, it is a delicious companion for cured meats and cheeses. The Cavasso red onion harvest takes place in August and is stored in braids year-round. RECOMMENDED DISH: Orzotto with Cavasso onion.
As you descend from Poffabro, you can also visit the adjacent Frisanco, with its equally unique and interesting architecture, and the amazing exhibition of miniatures of the village's houses, places and rural civilization "Da li mans di Carlin." More information can be found at https://www.turismofvg.it/musei/mostra-da-li-mans-di-carlin
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Use caution on sections of mixed traffic roads.
Circular route; several ups and downs on paved road open to vehicular traffic, not particularly busy. One third of the route is on bicycle path or road closed to motor vehicles.
Maniago can be reached daily by Train+Bike on the Sacile/Maniago line.
A28 highway-exit at Cimpello. At the traffic circle, continue in a northerly direction to Sequals. Drive along the road with two lanes in each direction until you reach the junction with the SR 177 freeway, keeping in the direction of Sequals. Drive all the way along SR 177 until you reach the junction traffic circle with SR 464, near the aforementioned town. Continue in the direction of Maniago keeping always on the regional road. Once in Maniago, cross the bridge with the t. Colvera and keep straight via Unità d'Italia slightly uphill via. At the end of the slope on the left is Via Stazione: turn and continue briefly to the train station.
Near the Maniago train station.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
