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Circular routes of mountain villages (R005)


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    Cycle route between Poffabro and Toppo, charming villages immersed in the greenery of the Pedemontana Pordenonese.

    moderate
    Distance 34.3 km
    2:55 h
    422 m
    419 m
    510 m
    239 m

    Route

    Starting from Maniago, you venture into the suggestive gorge of the Colvera stream, between cliff walls and the rushing stream. The route reaches the ancient village of Poffabro, a gem of mountain architecture: leave your bike in the square and explore the narrow paved streets on foot. Then take your bike again and descend towards the picturesque mountain village of Navarons, birthplace of the Friulian poet Novella Cantarutti. Cross the Meduna river and, following the Pedemontana cycle path (FVG3), reach Toppo and its ancient stone houses. Continue towards Meduno and then back to Maniago along the FVG3.

    Food & Wine

    In this territory, the red onion of Cavasso Nuovo, a Slow Food presidium, is grown; it is a delicacy with a sweet and crunchy heart. Also great raw, it is a delicious companion for cold cuts and cheeses. The red onion harvest takes place in August and it is preserved in braids all year round. RECOMMENDED DISH: Barley risotto with Cavasso onion.

    Author’s recommendation

    After descending from Poffabro, you can also visit the adjacent Frisanco, with equally unique and interesting architecture, and the amazing exhibition of miniatures of the houses, places, and the peasant culture of the village "Da li mans di Carlin". For more information, please visit the website https://www.turismofvg.it/musei/mostra-da-li-mans-di-carlin

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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

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    510 m
    Lowest point
    239 m
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    Safety information

    Pay attention in sections of roads with mixed traffic.

    Tips and suggestions

    Circular route; various ups and downs on asphalt road open to vehicle traffic, not particularly busy. One third of the route takes place on a cycle path or road closed to motor vehicles.

    Public transport

    Maniago is reachable daily by Train+Bike on the Sacile/Maniago line.

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    Directions

    Highway A28 - exit at Cimpello. At the roundabout, continue north towards Sequals. Follow the two-lane road for the direction of travel until the junction with the SR 177 expressway, always keeping direction Sequals. Follow the entire SR 177 until the roundabout intersecting SR 464, near the aforementioned village. Continue towards Maniago always staying on the regional road. Upon arrival in Maniago, cross the bridge over the Colvera stream and keep straight on via Unità d’Italia with a slight uphill. At the end of the ascent, on the left is Via Stazione: turn and continue briefly until the railway station.

    Parking

    Near the Maniago Railway Station.

    Coordinates

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    46.170301, 12.713864
    DMS
    46°10'13.1"N 12°42'49.9"E
    UTM
    33T 323524 5115509
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Book recommendation by the author

    Map "Ciclovia Pedemontana" FVG3 published by PromoTurismoFVG in collaboration with Casa Editrice Tabacco. The map is for sale at PromoTurismoFVG Infopoints for € 2.


    Localization

    Parts of this content were machine translated using Italian as the source language

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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    34.3 km
    Duration
    2:55 h
    Ascent
    422 m
    Descent
    419 m
    Highest point
    510 m
    Lowest point
    239 m
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