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A bike route at the foothills of Monte San Simeone, crossing the characteristic medieval village of Venzone and areas of wildlife and natural interest.
Route
Starting from Venzone, cross the Tagliamento River and cycle along the old military road. Near Cavazzo Carnico, descend to Lake Cavazzo, or the Lake of the Three Municipalities, the largest natural body of water in Friuli Venezia Giulia, where you can rest in the equipped picnic areas. Continue to Alesso and Braulins and arrive at Bordano, the famous butterfly village, from where you return to Venzone.
This route is part of the Sustainability & Health project of the University of Udine
Caloric Consumption kcal 1450
Endorphins produced pmol/L 88
Economic saving €29
Less CO2 production Kg 4.2
For more information: Sportland FVG
Food & wine
In Venzone, one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, you can stop at the Old-Time Pastry Shop to taste their unmissable cyclist’s cookie! RECOMMENDED DISH: Toc in braide
Route suitable for gravel bike, e-Bike, CTB, or MTB.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Circular route, fully paved, suitable for people who are not very fit.
Route not marked with specific signs.
In the summer period, Lake Cavazzo is a very popular bathing area where it is possible to rent rowboats or pedal boats to experience the lake from a different perspective.
Public-transport-friendly
Venzone (Carnia Station) is reachable with the Train+Bicycle service on the Udine-Tarvisio line. It is a mandatory stop for all trains, including the special MiCoTra train that runs between Udine and Villach (A) along the Alpe Adria cycle path.
Ample parking near the railway station.
Map "Cycling along the Tagliamento River" published by PromoTurismoFVG in collaboration with Casa Editrice Tabacco.
The map is for sale at PromoTurismoFVG Infopoints for €2.
Helmet and a supply of water are recommended, especially in the warmer months.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
