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Long distance cycling
· Carnia
The Carnia cycle path (FVG8) runs along the But stream and offers the opportunity to pedal at the foot of the Carnic Alps, crossing typical mountain villages.
The route starts in Tolmezzo, the historic capital of Carnia. For those wishing to reach the cycle path using public transport, start cycling in Venzone, one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, cross the Tagliamento, and continue to Cavazzo Carnico. After crossing the Tagliamento again, you reach Tolmezzo, a town with a historic center that preserves the remains of a 15th-century urban layout, and pedal along the But stream towards Zuglio, an ancient Roman city founded under the name Iulium Carnicum probably during Julius Caesar's proconsulate (59-49 BC), where you can admire the remains of the ancient Roman forum including a basilica, a temple, and a portico. The ride continues to reach the tourist location of Arta Terme, known for its thermal waters. Then proceed to Sutrio, a town famous for woodcraft tradition, not far from Paluzza, the final destination of this short cycle path.
In Paluzza, it is possible to follow the signs of the R015 loop and return to Tolmezzo through Ravascletto on low-traffic roads and the FVG6a cycle path.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
The route is mostly on cycle paths or on roads reserved for vehicle access, with some sections on mixed low-traffic roads.
In Venzone, it is possible to take the Alpe Adria cycle path (FVG1) which connects Tarvisio to Grado in Friuli Venezia Giulia.
From Venzone, follow the route to Cavazzo Carnico and then Tolmezzo. From here continue towards Caneva, Zuglio, Arta Terme, and Sutrio. Finally, pedal in the direction of Paluzza.
Public-transport-friendly
It is possible to reach Tolmezzo by bicycle from Venzone (Carnia Station), which is served by the Train+Bicycle service on the Udine-Tarvisio line. It is a mandatory stop for all trains, including the special MiCoTra train that operates between Udine and Villach (A) along the Alpe Adria cycle path.
To reach Tolmezzo by car:
- From the A23 motorway (Alpe-Adria Motorway): take the "Carnia-Tolmezzo" exit. Follow the signs for Tolmezzo;
- From Udine: follow the SS13 northeast towards Tolmezzo;
- From Pordenone: take the SP52 northwest towards Tolmezzo.
In municipal parking lots near the center of Tolmezzo.
Map of the cycle path "Bicycling along the Tagliamento River FVG6" published by PromoTurismoFVG in collaboration with Casa Editrice Tabacco and available at Infopoints for €2
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
