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The gravel route of Friuli Venezia Giulia: departure and arrival in Gorizia after covering 434 km among authentic landscapes, sounds, and flavors.
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Distance 433.8 km
Duration35:05 h
Ascent5,462 m
Descent5,446 m
Highest point1,549 m
Lowest point8 m
Itinerary
The itinerary is a loop crossing the vineyard hills, the plain north of Udine, San Daniele del Friuli, and the woods of the Val d'Arzino. It winds into the inter-municipal park of the Carnic hills surrounded by the Carnic Alps. You return toward the plain after crossing numerous villages including Poffabro (One of the most beautiful villages in Italy) and Maniago. The final stage will be a pleasant discovery of the Risorgive landscape rich in Venetian villas and fortresses such as Palmanova and Gradisca d'Isonzo.
Food&Wine
A journey through the mountain gastronomic specialties of Carnia, the foothill valleys of Pordenone, and the Friulian plain. It starts with the renowned raw ham of San Daniele followed by Cjarsons and Frico, interspersed with snacks based on Pitina (a smoked meatball typical of the Tramonti area) and Asìno cheese accompanied by wines from Collio, Colli Orientali, Isonzo, and Friuli-Grave. RECOMMENDED DISH: Frico (a dish made of cheese and potatoes).
Author’s recommendation
This is a 4 or 6-day bike route starting and ending in Gorizia. Recommended for those who love gravel travel.
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Difficulty
difficult
Overall difficulty
difficult
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,549 m
Lowest point
8 m
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Safety information
In case of rain in the days before the trip, check the opening of the following fords:
Murlis ford at the confluence of the Cellina and Meduna rivers northeast of Pordenone. If closed, it is necessary to cross the rivers at Borgo Meduna, outside Pordenone, on an asphalt road with vehicle traffic.
Malina ford in Cerneglons (Remanzacco). If closed, follow the road to Orzano and cross the Malina in Battiferro.
Be careful on the Madrisio bridge (Tagliamento river) south of San Vito al Tagliamento and on the San Gottardo bridge (Torre river) near Udine.
Tips and suggestions
The roads have very little traffic. Make sure you have what you need to deal with any technical problems. Intermodal points (Bike+Train and Bike+Bus) are available in stages 1, 3, and 4.
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
By train, Gorizia railway station (Venice - Udine - Trieste line) can be reached in about 2 hours from Venice.
Directions
From the North, A23 motorway southbound and at Palmanova take A4 towards Trieste. At the "Villesse" exit take the A34 towards "Gorizia". Follow signs for the city center.
From the South, A4 motorway from Venice or Trieste to the "Villesse" exit and take the A34 towards "Gorizia". Follow signs for the city center.
Parking
Parking near the railway station or on Viale Virgilio.
Coordinates
DD
45.945545, 13.625098
DMS
45°56'44.0"N 13°37'30.4"E
UTM
33T 393434 5088916
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Book recommendation by the author
Loop included in the specialized publication DESTINATIONS. ITALY UNKNOWN / 3, an Alvento special dedicated to bikepacking. (Available for €35 on the website alvento.cc)
Localization
Parts of this content were machine translated using Italian as the source language
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