Toprecommended route
Cycling through the mountains of the Carnic Pre-Alps, among breathtaking landscapes and enchanting villages. Nature and beauty at every turn.
The route begins in Tolmezzo and runs between the right-hand valleys of the Tagliamento River. Having traveled along the bike path that leads to Villa Santina along the Tagliamento, it continues on side roads free of vehicular traffic toward Enemonzo, a locality where the cheese of the same name is produced. After crossing the Tagliamento, you reach Preone(discover other bike routes in Preone), a locality from where you can take the route to discover the Arzino Waterfalls, and where the ascent to the Sella Chiampon (alt. m 790) begins. The road enters the woods of the valley of the Seazza stream and you pedal until you reach a grassy plateau with scattered mountain houses, mountain huts and barns. The trail continues slightly downhill past the headwaters of the Arzino stream. Before returning to Tolmezzo, you pass through Verzegnis, where you will find the lake of the same name, a turquoise interlude between the forests of the Pre-Alps, an ideal place to relax after the strenuous ride.
Doable with all bikes equipped with ratios, but preferably with road bikes, MTBs or E-bikes.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Challenging route, it is all on paved road, with very little vehicular traffic.
The uphill slopes average 7-8%; sections with hairpin bends are close to 10%. The slope between Sella Chianzutan and Ponte Avons has an average gradient of 6.5% and is 11 km long, with a few less steep sections.
Intermodal transportation with bicycle in tow: Tolmezzo is not directly reached by intermodal bicycle transportation systems. The nearest train station is Carnia, about 12 km away.
Highway A23 Palmanova - Udine - Tarvisio - Carnia exit
Follow the signs for Tolmezzo. Once in town, follow signs to the coach station.
Near the coach station.
Helmets and a water supply are recommended, especially in the warmer months.
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
