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A scenic bike route along the right bank of the Tagliamento, among villages rich in history, art, and ancient traditions.
On the right bank of the Tagliamento, in the stretch where the river was more fordable, in the Middle Ages and in the following centuries a system of fortified villages and abbeys made the territory safe and supported the passage of merchants, travelers and pilgrims. The loop starts from San Vito al Tagliamento, a medieval walled town with a frescoed castle, and passes the Ligugnana hamlet, scene in 1948 of a peasants' and laborers' revolt that the young Pasolini immortalized in the novel "The Dream of a Thing." Cycling towards Morsano al Tagliamento, you encounter the San Paolo kiln, the only remaining one today of the 22 documented in the area between the 19th and 20th centuries for firing bricks and lime. The route goes through Cordovado, one of the most beautiful villages in Italy with its fortified medieval center, and Sesto al Reghena, another of the most beautiful villages in Italy, built around the Lombard-origin Abbey, a religious and artistic-cultural center of the entire territory.
In Morsano del Tagliamento, also called Morsano delle oche perhaps because such breeding was widespread in the area, the Goose Festival is held in summer.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Circular route that takes place on low-traffic roads, mostly on well-packed dirt roads frequented by cyclists. Several sections also on cycle paths and roads with limited vehicle access.
Suitable for all bikes except racing bikes.
Intermodal transport with bicycle: San Vito al Tagliamento is currently not reachable with Train+Bicycle, although the Casarsa-Portogruaro railway line is efficient. Train services have been suspended and replaced by buses where bicycles are not allowed.
On the A4 Venice-Trieste motorway, exit at Portogruaro and enter the A28 towards Conegliano. Leave the A28 at the Sesto al Reghena exit and continue on SP28 towards the town. Before entering Sesto al R., stay on SP28 and follow the directions to San Vito al T. You pass through several villages until reaching San Vito.
Free parking available on SP28 (Tomè parking) before the old hospital or in other parts of the town. Piazza del Popolo is located inside the historic center just a few hundred meters from the station.
Map "Cycling along the Tagliamento River" published by PromoTurismoFVG in collaboration with Casa Editrice Tabacco. The map is sold at PromoTurismoFVG Infopoints for €2.
Helmet and a water supply are recommended especially during the hottest months.
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
