Toprecommended route
This route crosses the mountains of the Carnic Pre-Alps, here you cycle through enchanting landscapes and places.
Starting from Tolmezzo, the saddle tour takes place between the right-hand valleys of the Tagliamento river. Having taken the cycle track that leads to Villa Santina along the Tagliamento, we continue to Enemonzo and Socchieve on car-free side roads. The climb to the Sella Chiampon (alt. m 790) begins in Preone after crossing the large river. A road enters the woods of the valley of the Seazza torrent until it reaches a grassy plateau with scattered mountain houses, huts and barns. The road continues on a slight descent, passing by the rushing springs of the Arzino torrent.
Feasible with all bikes equipped with gears, but preferably with racing bikes, MTBs or E-bikes.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
A demanding route, it is all on an asphalt road, with very little vehicular traffic.
The uphill slopes average 7-8%; the 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 transport by bicycle: Tolmezzo is not directly reached by intermodal transport systems for cycling. The nearest railway station is Carnia, about 12 km away.
A28 Palmanova - Udine - Tarvisio motorway - Carnia exit
Follow the signs for Tolmezzo. Once in town, follow the signs for the bus station.
Near the bus station.
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
