Toprecommended route
By bike among the mountains of the Carnic Prealps, among breathtaking landscapes and enchanting villages. Nature and beauty at every turn.
The route starts in Tolmezzo and takes place among the right valleys of the Tagliamento river. After following the cycle path leading to Villa Santina along the Tagliamento, continue on secondary roads without vehicle traffic towards Enemonzo, a place known for the cheese of the same name. After crossing the Tagliamento, you reach Preone (discover other bike routes in Preone), a place from where it is possible to start the route to discover the Arzino Waterfalls, and where the climb to Sella Chiampon (alt. 790 m) begins. The road enters the woods of the Seazza stream valley and you bike until reaching a grassy plateau with mountain houses, mountain huts, and scattered haylofts. The route continues with a slight descent passing beside the springs of the Arzino stream. Before returning to Tolmezzo, you pass through Verzegnis, where the lake of the same name is located, a turquoise interlude among the woods of the Prealps, an ideal place to relax after the tiring ride.
Doable with all geared bikes, but preferably with road bikes, MTB, or e-bikes.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Challenging route, entirely on paved roads, with very little vehicle traffic.
The uphill slopes average 7-8%; the sections with hairpin turns are close to 10%. The slope between Sella Chianzutan and Ponte Avons has an average gradient of 6.5% and is 11 km long, with few less steep sections.
Intermodal transport with the bicycle: Tolmezzo is not directly served by intermodal transport systems for bicycles. The nearest train station is Carnia, about 12 km away.
Highway A23 Palmanova - Udine - Tarvisio - Carnia exit
Follow the signs for Tolmezzo. Once in town, follow the signs for the bus station.
Near the bus station.
A helmet and a supply of water are recommended, especially in the warmer months.
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
