Toprecommended route
Long distance cycling
The route connects Gemona, with its medieval historic center, to Venzone, a 14th-century fortified village and one of Italy’s most beautiful villages. Follow the Alpe Adria bike path to Venzone, cross the Tagliamento River, and descend toward Bordano, known for its butterfly murals and the Butterfly House, which is open to visitors in the summer. Return to Gemona via Braulins, crossing the river once more.
This route is part of the “Itinerari della Felicità” (Paths to Happiness ) project by the University of Udine
Calories burned: 450 kcal
Endorphins produced: 24 pmol/L
Cost savings: €18
Reduced CO2 emissions: 2.6 kg
For more information: Sportland FVG
Food & Wine
A traditional bread from Gemona is pan di sorc, a Slow Food Presidium. It is a sweet, spiced bread made with “cinquantino” corn flour, rye, and wheat, with the addition of dried figs, raisins, and fennel seeds.
RECOMMENDED DISH: Frico with potatoes and pumpkin
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
-FVG1 to reach Udine, Palmanova, and Grado heading south, or Venzone, Pontebba, and Tarvisio heading north.
-FVG6 to reach Lignano Sabbiadoro via Spilimbergo and San Vito al Tagliamento, heading south.
-FVG 6/a to reach Lignano Sabbiadoro via San Daniele del Friuli and Codroipo.
Public-transport-friendly
Intermodal transportation with bicycles: The foothill bike path is served by intermodal transportation, including both trains and buses.
Regional trains (Trenitalia) can transport bicycles along the Gorizia–Sacile route (Trieste–Udine–Venice line) and from Sacile to Maniago.
The MICOTRA train is a special international and intermodal service between Udine and Villach (A) that stops at Gemona del Friuli and can carry over 70 bicycles in dedicated cars. It operates two round-trip services daily and, in the summer, extends its route as far as Gorizia and Trieste.
In the summer, the BiciBus service is available—a bus towing a closed trailer for 40 bicycles—running from Maniago to Gemona del Friuli with stops in Meduno, Travesio, Pinzano al Tagliamento, Osoppo, and San Daniele del Friuli.
A23 Highway (Palmanova - Udine - Tarvisio) - Exit: GEMONA DEL FRIULI
Pontebbana State Road (SS13)
In Gemona del Friuli, near the train station.
"Ciclovia Pedemontana" FVG3 map, published by PromoTurismoFVG in collaboration with Casa Editrice Tabacco. The map is available for purchase at PromoTurismoFVG Infopoints for €2.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
