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A route where you cycle among the peaks of Val Aupa, discovering mountain villages, ancient traditions, and authentic flavors.
Route
In the valley of the Pontebbana stream - border between the Kingdom of Italy and the Austro-Hungarian Empire from 1866 to 1918 - a moderately challenging bike route is travelled for length, elevation gain and climb. It takes place on paved roads with little local traffic and on the Alpe Adria cycle path (FVG1). From Pontebba the route winds following signs for Studena Alta towards Sella di Cereschiatis, which opens Val Aupa. Then it continues towards Moggio Udinese, before returning to close the loop.
Food & wine
Passing through Moggio Udinese, look for brovadâr, fermented turnips layered with cabbage leaves, born out of the necessity to preserve food during winter. For the same purpose, sasaka was also created, a creamy mixture made from surplus cured meats, lard, and spices, an ancient mountain sustenance eaten as a snack by woodcutters spread on bread, and now enhances many traditional recipes. RECOMMENDED DISH: Brovadâr soup
Moderately challenging route due to length, total elevation gain, and the climb from Pontebba to the Sella di Cereschiatis.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
It takes place on paved roads with very little local traffic. Cycle path between Moggio Udinese and Pontebba. Suitable for all bicycles equipped with gears.
Winter accessibility not guaranteed.
Before getting on your bike, a stop is worthwhile at the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore in Pontebba.
Here you can admire the Flügelaltar, the splendid wooden altar from 1517.
Public-transport-friendly
The Alpe Adria cycle path is very well served by intermodal transport, both by train and bus.
-The MICOTRA train is a special international intermodal service between Udine and Villach (A) and can carry over 70 bicycles in dedicated wagons. It makes two daily round trips and in summer extends its service to Gorizia and Trieste.
-The State Railways have several daily trains connecting Udine to Tarvisio and can carry over 30 bicycles each
Highway A23 Palmanova - Udine - Tarvisio
Pontebba exit
In Pontebba near the railway station
Map "Alpe Adria Cycle Path FVG1 - From Salzburg to Grado by bike" 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.
