Toprecommended route
The But cycle track starts in Tolmezzo and follows the waterway towards Zuglio, an ancient Roman town, a pleasant stop to admire the ancient Julium Carnicum. Continuing on the saddle of your bicycle you will arrive at the tourist resort known for its thermal waters: Arta Terme SPA. It then climbs further up the valley towards Sutrio village known for its tradition of woodworking, not far away from the village of Paluzza, the end of this short cycle route.
For the trained cyclist it is possible in Paluzza to go from the cycle route to the variant reaching the peak of Sella Valcalda at Ravascletto along minor roads (altitude of 958 metres) or from Sutrio it is beautiful reach to the top of Mount Zoncolan.
In Paluzza, it is possible to follow the indications of ring road R015 and return to Tolmezzo via Ravascletto on low-traffic roads and cycle route FVG6a.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
The route is mostly on a cycle track or on lanes with reserved vehicular access, with some sections on mixed roads with low traffic.
The FVG8 cycle route is closed during the winter (from December until the end of the emergency) due to possible ice formation along the route.
In Venzone, it is possible to take the Alpe Adria Cycle Route (FVG1), which in Friuli Venezia Giulia connects Tarvisio with Grado.
Public-transport-friendly
It is possible to reach Tolmezzo by bicycle from Venzone, which is served by the Train+Bike service on the Udine-Tarvisio line. It is an obligatory stop for all trains, including the special MiCoTra train that operates between Udine and Villach (A) along the Alpe Adria cycle route.
To reach Tolmezzo by car
- From the A23 motorway (Autostrada Alpe-Adria): take the 'Carnia-Tolmezzo' exit from the A23 motorway. Follow the signs for Tolmezzo;
- From Udine: follow the SS13 in a north-easterly direction towards Tolmezzo;
- From Pordenone: take the SP52 in a north-westerly direction towards Tolmezzo.
In municipal car parks adjacent to the centre of Tolmezzo.
Map Ciclovia "In bicicletta lungo il Fiume Tagliamento FVG6" published by PromoTurismoFVG in collaboration with Casa Editrice Tabacco and on sale at the Infopoints at € 2
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
