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Stage 1
From Sacile the 'Garden of the Serenissima' to Maniago the city of knives.
An itinerary through the plains and foothills of Pordenone.
The route begins in Sacile, a town crossed by the waters of the Livenza River and called the garden of the Serenissima for its Venetian atmosphere. We pedal towards the Pordenone foothills where we find the pile-dwelling site of Palù di Livenza, a UNESCO heritage site, and touch upon the municipality of Polcenigo, one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, famous for the art of basket-making. Rich in buildings that bear witness to its long history, the setting of Polcenigo is dominated by the waters of the Livenza and the nearby Gorgazzo springs. Proceeding towards Aviano we come to Castello di Aviano, a locality that takes its name from its castle dating back to the 10th century. We continue along a route that offers spectacular views of the mountains of the foothills and reach Malnisio, a hamlet of Montereale Valcellina, where we find the 'A. Pitter' hydroelectric power station, the first power station in the Venezie and one of the first in Italy, now transformed into a technological museum. We finally reach Maniago, the city of knives.
This route is ideal for families with children aged 10 years and older.
It is possible to return to Sacile by train.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Be careful on stretches of road with mixed traffic.
The route is served by the Sacile - Maniago railway line with stops at Budoia - Aviano and Montereale Valcellina.
You can return to Sacile by train. The stops are all near the cycle route.
Public-transport-friendly
Sacile is served by frequent regional trains with bicycle transport.
A4 motorway in the Trieste - Venice section, exit at Portogruaro
A28 motorway in the direction of Conegliano, exit at Sacile Ovest
Near the Sacile railway station.
Pedemontana" FVG3 "Ciclovia Pedemontana" map published by PromoTurismoFVG in collaboration with Casa Editrice Tabacco. The map is on sale in the PromoTurismoFVG Infopoints at € 2.
Helmets and a water supply are recommended, especially in the warmer months.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
