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Sporty and scenic bicycle touring route among the Julian Alps, through Fella Valley, Raccolana Valley and Rio del Lago Valley. An experience between mountains and nature.
Itinerary
A very interesting itinerary from a historical, naturalistic and ethnographic point of view. Along the route we pass through the three main valleys of the Julian Alps: the Fella Valley, the Raccolana Valley and the Rio del Lago Valley. By bicycle one can appreciate these territories, which are popular with road bike riders as training for more daring ventures.
Food & wine
Among the dishes that absolutely represent Friulian cuisine is undoubtedly Frico, the regional standard-bearer in the world, a savory dish made of fried cheese, to which potatoes, onions, vegetables or herbs can be added. The ingredients generally include different ages of Montasio DOP cheese, a large, ancient cheese made from the milk of cows driven to the mountain pasture, with a cooked, semi-hard texture and a characteristic soft, delicate and balanced flavor.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Challenging route in length and elevation gain, suitable for somewhat trained people. Rideable with all bicycles equipped with gears. It takes place entirely on paved roads: a little more than half on a bicycle path, the remainder on roads with little traffic. There is more vehicular traffic in summer and on weekends. Winter rideability not guaranteed in the Raccolana Valley and the Rio del Lago Valley even though the roads are gritted, due to possible ice sheets and layers of snow.
Very cold area in winter and cool in summer.
Public-transport-friendly
Pontebba is served by frequent regional trains with bicycle transport.
A23 Palmanova - Udine - Tarvisio freeway
Pontebba exit
Near the Pontebba train station
Map "Alpe Adria Cycle Route from Salzburg to Grado" published by PromoTurismoFVG in collaboration with Tabacco Publishing House. The map is on sale at PromoTurismoFVG Infopoints for €2.
Helmets and a water supply are recommended, especially in the warmer months.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
