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Gemona del Friuli SLOVENIA Europa 05 05 San Daniele Cividale 1758 13 Piancavallo del Friuli del Friuli Regione Friuli Venezia Giulia Malga Varmost SLOVENIA 12 PORDENONE Italia GORIZIA A28 14 A4 TREVISO Aeroporto FVG A4 Ronchi dei Legionari 09 05 VENEZIA 07 06 SLOVENIA 08 07 Lignano Grado Sabbiadoro 06 06 05 12 HOW TO GET THERE 05 13 11 13 06 12 09 By car By plane By train Motorways Regional Airport of Trieste www.trenitalia.it 07 A4 Torino - Trieste 40 km from Trieste and Udine Call Centre 89.20.21 A23 Palmanova - Udine - Tarvisio 15 km from Gorizia 13 14 A28 Portogruaro - Conegliano 80 km from Pordenone 09 11 06 06 www.aeroporto.fvg.it

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AGENZIA TURISMOFVG INFOPOINT TURISMOFVG di Arta Terme Villa Chiozza - Via Carso, 3 via Umberto I, 15 - 33022 Arta Terme (Ud) Presidenza del Consiglio dei Ministri I - 33052 (UD) tel +39 0433 929290 / fax +39 0433 92104 DIPARTIMENTO PER LO SVILUPPO E LA COMPETITIVITÀ DEL TURISMO

tel +39 0431 387111 / fax +39 0431 387199 [email protected] Realised within the “Alpi Estive” interregional tourism [email protected] development project (Law 135/01), with the co-financing of the Department for Tourism Development and Compe- titiveness, Italian Presidency of the Council of Ministers. INFOPOINT TURISMOFVG di Forni di Sopra via Cadore, 1 - 33024 Forni di Sopra (Ud) tel +39 0433 886767 / fax +39 0433 886686 [email protected]

INFOPOINT TURISMOFVG di Tolmezzo INFOPOINT TURISMOFVG di Ravascletto via della Vittoria, 4 - 33028 Tolmezzo (Ud) p. Divisione Julia - 33020 Ravascletto (Ud) tel +39 0433 44898 / fax +39 0433 467873 tel +39 0433 66477 / fax +39 0433 616921 [email protected] [email protected]

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ZONCOLAN BY BICYCLE 86th Giro d’Italia 90th Giro d’Italia 93rd Giro d’Italia 94th Giro d’Italia CARNIA AND ZONCOLAN, A REAL PARADISE FOR CYCLISTS San Donà di Piave Lienz - Zoncolan Mestre - Zoncolan Lienz, Crostis, Carnia provides unexpected surprises thanks to its deep valleys, to its luxuriant woods and to its high mountains. It is one of the best preserved areas in the Alpine range and has been able to develop in Zoncolan (2003) from (2007) from Ovaro (2010) Zoncolan (2011) harmony with nature, without damaging the environment, nor spoiling customs and traditions, which make THE FIRST RACE ON ZONCOLAN FROM LIENZ, MONTE CROCE COMELICO AND ZONCOLAN FROM MESTRE TO ZONCOLAN FROM OVARO LIENZ, CROSTIS AND ZONCOLAN FROM OVARO up the deeply-rooted cultural heritage of the mountain people. Discovering Carnia means enjoying nature, sport, amusement, but also quiet, as well as gastronomy with very tasty local dishes.

The territory of Carnia is particularly suitable for sports, such as skiing in winter and mountain biking in AN OVERVIEW OF THE TOUR DON’T MISS HOW TO GET TO THE START AN OVERVIEW OF THE TOUR DON’T MISS HOW TO GET TO THE START AN OVERVIEW OF THE TOUR DON’T MISS HOW TO GET TO THE START AN OVERVIEW OF THE TOUR DON’T MISS HOW TO GET TO THE START The route follows the track followed by The Gorge of the Vinadia, an example of The start is situated in San Donà di Piave The route follows the track followed by In Forni Avoltri the Ethnographic Museum The start is situated in Lienz, a town in The route follows the track followed In a visit to the town means hos- The start is situated in Mestre The route follows the track followed by the St. George’s Church in , one The start is situated in Lienz, a town in summer, but also climbing and horse riding, paragliding and canoeing, without forgetting the hikes along the athletes during the stage of the 86th Alpine river erosion, which starts below in the province of Venice. the athletes during the stage of the 90th displays objects, furnishings and working eastern Tyrol (Austria). by the athletes during the stage of the pitality of other times. In addition to the in the province of Venice. athletes during the stage of the 94th Giro of the oldest churches in Carnia, which eastern Tyrol (Austria). nature trails of rare beauty. Giro d’Italia on 22/05/2003 and is mostly the hamlet of Vintner at 807 metres in the Giro d’Italia on 30/05/2007. The most in- tools, recovered and donated by the fami- 93rd Giro d’Italia, which took place on many boroughs and to the three ancient d’Italia, which took place on 21/05/2011. stands in a position that dominates the included in Carnia because all the climbs Municipality of and continues in a tense part of the route is entirely in Car- lies of Forni, which tell of the everyday life, 23/05/2010. Except for the first climb, all churches, you cannot miss a visit to the In the past the athletes had faced a track whole valley, is worth a visit. are in this territory. Should one want to narrow and deep gorge up to the Munici- nia. In order to reduce the kilometres, yet the rites and the traditions of the inhabit- the hard stretches of the stage are in the Mozartina, a private museum where you that featured the same start and finish, In , on the other hand, we You will also find art and history, preserved by museums, parish churches, churches and important reduce the kilometres, yet keeping the pality of Villa Santina, winding in a con- keeping the difficulty high, it is also pos- ants of Forni from the beginning of the 19th territory of Carnia. will have the chance to admire a precious but this route is much harder because at suggest that you go to the “Col Santino” archaeological sites, such as that of , and perfectly preserved old town centres, with the characteristic difficulty high, it is also possible to start tinuous series of waterfalls, small lakes sible to start from Forni Avoltri. century to the end of the Second World War. collection of perfectly preserved ancient the end it includes two extremely steep hill (above Invillino) to visit the Parish stone and wood buildings. It is pleasant to reach the pretty small Alpine lakes, the countless waterfalls and from . among 200-metre high rock faces. In Ovaro, in the hamlet of Aplis, the Mu- musical instruments. climbs: that to Mount Crostis and that to Church of Saint Mary Magdalene or to the seum of Wood and of the Venetian Sawmill Mount Zoncolan. close “Col di Zucca” hill. the various waterways, crossing thick woods rich in herbs and flowers, where you will have the chance to see wild animals, such as chamois, badgers, roe deer, eagles and owls. During the year, in the towns, it is still possible to find the genuineness of the folk festivals, celebrated according to age-old customs. The stage starts from San Donà di Pi- Now along a stretch on apparently flat in fact, up to the start of the ski lifts, From Lienz, with slight slopes, you will fork towards Tualis, the route starts Start from Mestre (near Venice) to face Descend as far as Tolmezzo and enter 1.200 metres of difference in height From Lienz, with gentle slopes, you will della Mauria pass, cross it and keep taking views along a stretch of some ave and the first 120 km are flat and ground you will first reach the Munici- the slope is constant and good for cy- pass through Sillian, you will cross the climbing steeply again until reaching a long level stretch that, crossing the the But Valley up to Cedarchis and from with maximum slopes of 22%, which pass through Sillian, you will cross the going downhill for over 30 km until kilometres. very easy, you will cross the towns of pality of Ovaro, and then the Municipal- cling. The last 3 km up to Sella Monte state border and you will soon reach the hamlet and then Ravascletto. municipalities of Casale sul Sile and here up to Paularo to face the second lead to the top of Mount Zoncolan. State border and you will soon reach reaching Villa Santina. Portogruaro, San Vito al Tagliamento, ity of Comeglians, where the second Zoncolan, on the other hand, are char- Innichen and then Sexten, where the From here a descent will lead you to Oderzo, will introduce you to Friuli climb that leads to the Duron Pass (a Innichen and then Sexten, where the After reaching the Casera Valsecca hut Ponte della Delizia to reach Gemona climb starts, less intense than the pre- acterized by extreme slopes up to 20%. road starts climbing until reaching the Comeglians, and down the following Venezia Giulia. You will pass through 4.5 km climb with maximum slopes up road starts climbing until reaching the Here the route starts to get really hard. you will find a nose dive descent that del Friuli and Tolmezzo. vious one, which leads to Ravascletto. Pass of Monte Croce Comelico at 1636 plateau you will reach the centre of Pordenone, Spilimbergo and Pinzano to 20%). Pass of Monte Croce Comelico at 1636 The first short climb leads to the ham- will lead you to Ovaro, where the last Here the hard part starts, the first Again down a descent you will get to metres of height. Ovaro, where the climb to Mount Zon- al Tagliamento; we are at km 109.7. Descend to and keep cycling metres of height, short descent as far let of Avaglio and the route continues steep climb to Mount Zoncolan starts; climb will lead you to the plateau of Sutrio, where you will start the last Here a mostly descending long stretch colan starts, on its hardest side with a as far as Sutrio. From here, through as Padola and then climb to the Passo as far as Comeglians, where a greater 1200 metres of difference in height Lauco crossing the hamlets of Fusea, hard climb to get to Mount Zoncolan. (about 50 km) starts that, crossing the difference in height of 1200 metres and Here you will find the first climb that the Calda Valley, you will reach Ravas- di Sant’Antonio Pass, after which you difference in height (1426 metres) be- with average slopes of 12% will allow Buttea, Vinaio until reaching Lauco, This side of Mount Zoncolan, which towns of Padola, Sappada and Forni an average slope of 12%. runs through the whole Arzino Valley cletto and you will descend to Comeg- will face a long and hard descent that gins, which allows to reach the top to reach the top and to finish the stage. from here a short descent will lead you staged the first Giro d’Italia on Zoncol- Avoltri, reaches the village of . and reaches the location of Sella Chi- lians. A very short flat stretch will lead will lead you to Lozzo di Cadore. of Mount Crostis. From here, down a to Villa Santina. an, is not the hardest one; from Sutrio Then, still descending and after the anzutan at 955 metres above sea level. you to Ovaro where “the climb” starts: From here climb towards the Passo slight descent, you will enjoy breath-

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Relaxing on the fields Panoramica delle Vette Surrounded by nature › TYPE: San Donà di Piave › TYPE: Lienz (Austria) › TYPE: Mestre › TYPE: Lienz (Austria) top of Mount Zoncolan. - top of Mount Zoncolan. - top of Mount Zoncolan - top of Mount Zoncolan. ZONCOLAN - 1.730 ZONCOLAN - 1.730 5 › REFERENCE: Tolmezzo, Sutrio › REFERENCE: Forni Avoltri AN - 955 › REFERENCE: Villa Santina › REFERENCE: Forni di Sopra, ZONCOLAN - 1.730 O MONTE CROC E - 958

› LENGTH: 185 Km SS Ravascletto, Ovaro Paularo, Ovaro Comeglians, Lauco, Ovaro 5 - 958 PA › DIFFERENCE IN HEIGHT: 3100 m COMELICO - 1.636 › LENGTH: 145 Km › LENGTH: 218 Km › LENGTH: 210 Km - 958 ADA - 1.217 › MAX HEIGHT: 1730 m a.s.l. › DIFFERENCE IN HEIGHT: 3000 m O DURON - 1.069 › DIFFERENCE IN HEIGHT: 3250 m › DIFFERENCE IN HEIGHT: 4850 m SA - 1.012 SS O - 30 ASCLET TO SAPP › MAX SLOPE: 20% › MAX HEIGHT: 1730 m a.s.l. V › MAX HEIGHT: 1982 m a.s.l.

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ASCLET TO › MAX HEIGHT: 1730 m a.s.l. MONTE CROSTIS - 1.982 V ZZA - 56 8 SELLA CHIANZUT RA FUES ASCLET TO MONTE ZONCOLAN - 1.730 › DIFFICULTY: extreme › MAX SLOPE: 22% O DELLA MAURIA - 1.29 8 › MAX SLOPE: 22% MONTE CROCE COMELICO - 1.63 6 RA › MAX SLOPE: 22% ULARO - 64 8 LU SAN CANDIDO - 1.17 ARO - 53 0 V VE - 3 P. O - 1.100 SS PA PA OV › CYCLABILITY: 100% RA › DIFFICULTY: extreme › DIFFICULTY: extreme › DIFFICULTY: extreme GLIAMENT PA SUTRIO - 534 SEST

COMEGLIANS - 553 › ROAD SURFACE: 100% asphalt › CYCLABILITY: 100% › CYCLABILITY: 100% › CYCLABILITY: 100% VILLA SANTINA - 363 OLMEZZO - 323 GLIO - 73 8 T › DURATION: whole day › ROAD SURFACE: 100% asphalt › ROAD SURFACE: 100% asphalt

O AL TA › ROAD SURFACE: 100% asphalt ARO - 53 6 ARO - 53 6 ARO - 53 0 OGRUARO - 4 LIENZ - 665 AVA SPILIMBERGO - 130 OV LIENZ - 673 › WATER SOURCES: We suggest › DURATION: whole day › DURATION: whole day OV › DURATION: whole day - 18 OV PORDENONE - 15 MESTRE - 4 VILLA SANTINA - 362 SAN DONÀ DI PIA to make use of a support car › WATER SOURCES: We suggest › WATER SOURCES: We suggest

SAN VIT › WATER SOURCES: We suggest PORT for supplies to make use of a support car to make use of a support car to make use of a support car for supplies for supplies 0,0 30,0 40,0 50,0 60,0 70,0 80,0 90,0 100,0 110,0 120,0 130,0 140,0 150,0 160,0 170,0 180,0 0,0 45,0 60,0 90,0 120,0 130,0 140,0 0,0 65,8 99,0 140,7 176,1 180,4 218,0 for supplies 0,0 46,1 54,0 96,2 139,9 145,1 158,8 172,8 196,7 210,0

PASTARTRTENZA DISTDISTANCEANZA (km) ARRIVFINISHO PASTARTRTENZA DISTDISTANCEANZA (km) ARRIVFINISHO PASTARTRTENZA DISTDISTANCEANZA (km) ARRIVFINISHO PASTARTRTENZA DISTDISTANCEANZA (km) (km) ARRIVFINISHO Horse riding in Carnia Lake of Sauris The Spa of Arta Terme 05 EASY ROUTE 06 ROUTE OF MEDIUM DIFFICULTY 07 HARD ROUTE 08 EASY ROUTE

Val di Gorto Tagliamento, Loop route of the On the Slopes of and Tagliamento di Gorto, Lumiei, Degano Valley Mount Col Gentile CYCLING PEACEFULLY Valleys Valcalda Valleys SAN MARTINO, THE PARISH CHURCH OF GORTO SURROUNDED BY NATURE NOT ONLY MOUNTAINS: THE LAKE OF SAURIS: A GEM IN CARNIA AND THE MUSEUM OF APPLIS

AN OVERVIEW OF THE TOUR DON’T MISS on Mount Castellano, from which you can AN OVERVIEW OF THE TOUR the mountain village of Forni di Sopra. of an imposing dam, which blocked the ba- AN OVERVIEW OF THE TOUR fort made on this undoubtedly hard route. homemade beer. AN OVERVIEW OF THE TOUR DON’T MISS HOW TO GET TO THE START An easy route, with few climbs, suitable The “Esse di ” are biscuits pro- cycle as far as the locality of Valdie, is ex- A route of medium difficulty, with some sin of the Ambiesta stream. It is frequented The Tagliamento Valley leads cyclists Considering the altitudes reached, we A tour suitable for everyone, without The village of Applis comprises the Mu- Ovaro is situated along the State Road SS for families with children as well. duced since 1920 and traditionally made tremely pleasant. climbs that are quite hard in some stretches; DON’T MISS mainly by fishermen and by those who love to Sauris, a village immersed between suggest that you wear suitable clothes. HOW TO GET TO THE START great differences in height. It features seum of Wood and of the Venetian Sawmill 355 between Tolmezzo and Sappada. You will cross the countryside of Villa according to the original recipe: flour, your effort will be rewarded by the beauty of In Luincis the traditional factory “I Salumi quiet. Typical of Verzegnis are the biscuits nature and ancient traditions. Along the Villa Santina is situated along the State only one short climb midway along the as well as a fauna exhibition. At the Church Santina and Raveo riding along roads with sugar, eggs, butter. The characteristic HOW TO GET TO THE START the villages you will cross. An ideal route to di Carnia” produces and sells characteristic “Plume di Soreli” (Feather of the Sun), Panoramica delle Vette, on the other DON’T MISS Road SS 52, which from Tolmezzo leads route. The flat stretch along the Degano of S. Martino di Cella, after the fortuitous little traffic. We suggest that you stop in “S” shape was created because, as they Villa Santina is situated along the State combine practice with a pleasant tour. gastronomic products, such as the “Fillet” characterised by the colour of ripe maize. hand, leaving from the village of Tualis, Sauris is a small Alpine gem set among to the mountain village of Forni di Sopra. stream is really beautiful. finding of some early medieval tombs, an Raveo to purchase the local biscuits. were handmade, it was easier and faster Road SS 52, which from Tolmezzo leads and smoked cold meats. The formation of Do not forget to visit the archaeological ex- you will get to 2000 metres above sea lev- the mountains of Carnia, in still unspoilt early Christian basilica has been found. INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CORRECT USE OF THE MAP to shape them in this way. From the land- to the mountain village of Forni di Sopra. HOW TO GET TO THE START the lake of Verzegnis, situated in a green cavations, the ancient Parish Church and el reaching the slopes of Mount Crostis. nature, rich in shepherd’s huts and moun- Today, thanks to a special floor cover, the scape point of view, the walk that leads Villa Santina is situated along the State valley near the hamlet of Chiaicis, at 493 the quarry from which the famous red mar- The magnificent high-altitude traverse tain pastures. It is well-known for its fa- Christening font can be clearly seen. to the “Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin” Road SS 52, which from Tolmezzo leads to metres of height, derives from the building ble from Verzegnis originates. and the nice descent will reward the ef- mous ham, for the cheeses and for the The description of the routes has been made Moreover, according to the season, to the by the members of the A.S.D. Carnia bike weather forecast and to the heights reached, it From Ovaro follow the State Road SS and, shortly before reaching it, turn association with the aim of providing users with will be necessary to wear suitable clothes and From the square of Villa Santina near right, cross the bridge over the Degano From the square of Villa Santina near ter arriving near Entrampo, turn right, turn right immediately after crossing From the square of Villa Santina near towards the Val Pesarina Valley, paying ing Panoramica delle Vette. After the 355 northwards as far as the village right towards Raveo. In Raveo, after a detailed and precise description. We would like to carry suitable equipment. Finally, we suggest the church turn into the State Road stream and turn into the State Road SS the church, turn into the State Road SS cross the bridge over the Degano river the bridge of Avons. After arriving in the Church turn into the State Road SS attention at the Forcella Lavardet col: at ups and downs always on apparently flat of Comeglians, at the Tomasin Pizze- reaching the small square character- ria keep right and enter Comeglians, ised by the monument, keep left and go to point out that the files for the GPS navigation that you make use of a support car on the SS 52 and follow the road signs to the 355 going south towards Villa Santina. 355 in the north direction towards Ova- and turn right again in the south direc- Chiaulis, keep climbing towards Chia- 52 and follow the road signs to the Passo the hairpin bend keep right on the main ground, along many hairpin bends you Passo della Mauria pass; 1 Km after Follow it for about 7 Km until getting ro and, just outside the village of Villa tion. Cross Ovaro and Villa Santina and, icis (the lake is worth a visit), then turn della Mauria pass until reaching, after road that, always descending, will let you will descend to Ravascletto and, after cross it and shortly after the square towards Villa Santina; after the bridge of the routes in the gpx format are available on longest and hardest routes. All the instructions the village of Villa Santina, after reach- back to Villa Santina. The route can be Santina, turn left towards Raveo. After after 2.8 km, turn left towards Vinadia right towards Villa di Verzegnis. When , the fork that allows to get to cross the whole valley as far as Entram- reaching the Val Calda saddle turn right turn left going downhill into the State over the Degano river, turn left and fol- the website of the association (www.carniabike. contained in this guide have been searched for ing Esemon di Sotto, turn right towards extended without particular physical getting to Raveo, enter the village and, at the fork, following the road that runs you are near Villa di Verzegnia, turn left the Passo Pura pass. Climb to the pass po. Cross the bridge over the Degano to get back to Comeglians. Now turn into Road SS 355 again in the south direc- low the State Road SS 355 until getting it). Every user will have to carefully choose the by the author according to knowledge. The use Esemon di Sopra, enter the small vil- effort reaching Ovaro, therefore, after at the first small square, character- parallel to the State Road SS 52 and, into Via Cadore towards Invillino. When and descend on the opposite side to the river, turn left into the State Road SS the State Road SS 355 and, going south, tion. After about 2 km at the bridge to Ovaro. route that best suits him/her keeping into account of the guide is at the user’s own risk. According lage and, at the fountain, turn left to- crossing the bridge over the Degano ised by a monument, turn right into the after arriving in Tolmezzo, turn right at you get to the town centre of Invillino, lake of Sauris. After the dam turn left 355. Cross the village of Comeglians and cross Ovaro and get back to Villa Santina. turn right towards the Val Pesarina val- ley and in Entrampo turn left towards his/her technical level, experience and physical to the law, we will not be held liable for any wards Raveo. After getting to Raveo, stream, turn left northwards and fol- road to Muina. Climb as far as the town the traffic lights and cycle towards the turn left and get back to Villa Santina. towards “la Maina” and start the second climb to Tualis. Here the third and last The route can be shortened avoiding the enter the village and, at the first small low the State Road SS 355 for about 3 centre of Muina and, after the church, hospital, turn into Via Val di Gorto, keep hard climb. You will reach the villages climb starts, which is surely the hardest. climb to Mount Crostis, therefore, after Luincis. Follow the main road through training and not forgetting to check the passability possible accidents and damages that may occur. square, characterised by a monu- km until reaching Ovaro. To get back, turn right at the fork and cross the going straight in Via Val d’Arzino and, of Sauris di Sotto and Sauris di Sopra Reach the village of Tualis and then keep arriving in Entrampo, turn into the State the hamlets of Cella and Agrons as far of the roads before starting, because in spring ment, turn right into the road to Muina. follow the same road. villages of Muina, Agrons, Cella and after crossing Tolmezzo, follow the and, up two steep slopes, you will reach cycling towards the Chiadinis hut and Road SS 355 in the south direction, cross as Muina and, at the fountain, go left in and autumn they may be covered in snow. Shortly before reaching Muina turn Luincis until reaching Entrampo. Af- road signs to Verzegnis being careful to the Sella di Razzo saddle. Now descend Mount Crostis riding along the enchant- Ovaro and get back to Villa Santina. the direction of the State Road SS 355

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Hereinafter you will find the main parameters used to define the level of difficulty › REFERENCE: Villa Santina › REFERENCE: Villa Santina › REFERENCE: Villa Santina › REFERENCE: Ovaro › LENGTH: 16.5 Km › LENGTH: 48 Km › LENGTH: About 120 Km › LENGTH: 27.5 Km

VEO - 500 › DIFFERENCE IN HEIGHT: 150 m › DIFFERENCE IN HEIGHT: 893 m › DIFFERENCE IN HEIGHT: 3500 m › DIFFERENCE IN HEIGHT: 690 m MUINA - 573 RA EASY ROUTE HARD ROUTE › MAX HEIGHT: 500 m a.s.l. › MAX HEIGHT: 577 m a.s.l. NORAMICA › MAX HEIGHT: 1980 m a.s.l. › MAX HEIGHT: 573 m a.s.l. ARO - 53 0 PA DELLE VETTE - 1.980 ARO - 53 0 OV CASERA RAZZO - 1.73 Length from 20 to 30 km, difference in height Length from 60 to 100 km, difference in height › MAX SLOPE: 9% › MAX SLOPE: 21% O PURA - 1.44 3 › MAX SLOPE: 25% › MAX SLOPE: OV SS VEO - 500

› DIFFICULTY: easy MUINA - 572 › DIFFICULTY: Medium › DIFFICULTY: Extremely hard Short stretch with a slope of 10% PA of about 300 metres. of over 1000 metres. RA

› PHYSICAL TRAINING: VERZEGNIS - 420 › PHYSICAL TRAINING: Fit › PHYSICAL TRAINING: excellent › DIFFICULTY: Easy Suitable for everyone › CYCLABILITY: Fully cyclable › CYCLABILITY: Fully cyclable › PHYSICAL TRAINING: ROUTE OF MEDIUM DIFFICULTY EXTREME ROUTE › CYCLABILITY: Fully cyclable › ROAD SURFACE: 100% asphalt › ROAD SURFACE: 100% asphalt Suitable for everyone VILLA SANTINA - 375 Length from 30 to 60 km, difference in height Length of over 100 km, difference in height › ROAD SURFACE: 100% asphalt VILLA SANTINA - 375 › DURATION: From 2 to 3 hours › DURATION: Get ready to spend › CYCLABILITY: Fully cyclable VILLA SANTINA - 375 VILLA SANTINA - 375 VILLA SANTINA - 375 › DURATION: From 1 to 2 hours › WATER SOURCES: VILLA SANTINA - 375 many hours outdoors › ROAD SURFACE: 100% asphalt of about 1000 metres. of over 1500 metres. › WATER SOURCES: In the towns crossed › WATER SOURCES: In the towns. › DURATION: From 1 to 2 hours In the towns crossed The climb to the Panoramica is long, › WATER SOURCES: 0,0 2,55,0 7,5 10,0 12,5 15,0 16,4 0,0 7,5 15,0 22,5 30,0 37,5 47,9 0,0 25,0 50,0 75,0 100,0 117,0 0,0 5,0 10,0 15,0 20,0 25,0 carry a good amount of water In the towns crossed PASTARTRTENZA DISTDISTANCEANZA (km) ARRIVFINISHO PASTARTRTENZA DISTANCEDISTANZA (km) ARRIVFINISHO PASTARTRTENZA DISTDISTANCEANZA (km) ARRIVFINISHO PASTARTRTENZA DISTDISTANCEANZA (km) ARRIVFINISHO

09 ROUTE OF MEDIUM DIFFICULTY 10 HARD ROUTE 11 EASY ROUTE 12 EASY ROUTE 13 ROUTE OF MEDIUM DIFFICULTY Val Degano and The Channel Loop route Val Tagliamento The Valleys of San Pietro Loop route around Valleys THE INTERMUNICIPAL PARK of Carnia in Carnia of the But Valley Mount Zoncolan OF THE CARNIC HILLS PASSO DURON AND MOUNT ZONCOLAN ON THE TRACES OF THE VIA IULIA AUGUSTA SURROUNDED BY NATURE CARNIA’S CHIEF TOWN AND ITS VALLEYS

AN OVERVIEW OF THE TOUR DON’T MISS HOW TO GET TO THE START AN OVERVIEW OF THE TOUR all, wear clothes suitable for the altitudes the mount that, even if it is hard, provides AN OVERVIEW OF THE TOUR the village of Invillino, there is the old mosaic floor have been discovered. AN OVERVIEW OF THE TOUR DON’T MISS cal research in Carnia and an up-to-date AN OVERVIEW OF THE TOUR century paintings. In note- of the various objects that were produced. A route of medium length with a couple of The Intermunicipal Park of the Carnic Hills Ovaro is along the State Road SS 355 be- A tour for those who love climbs and long reached. more panoramic views as well as the pos- The route is not very hard from a physi- parish church of St. Mary Magdalene, one We also would like to point out the mines Tour with return along the same route Today the sulphur waters of the ancient picture of the results acquired during the Loop route that crosses three character- worthy is the Farie di Chec, an ancient steep climbs. The stretch from is in the area of the confluence of the Dega- tween Tolmezzo and Sappada. distances. The proposed route allows to sibility to stop at the shepherd’s huts, cal point of view, it features gentle climbs, of Carnia’s historical buildings. The near of Cludinico and the Parish Church of suitable for everyone; gentle and short Pudia spring are canalized in the modern investigations carried out. istics Carnic valleys; quite short and gen- blacksmith forge that, although it dates HOW TO GET TO THE START to Ovaro is beautiful and with little traffic. no stream with the Tagliamento. The reliefs enjoy the beautiful landscapes of Carnia DON’T MISS which you will find along the route. beautiful panoramic views and the possi- Col di Zuca hill, on the other hand, was Gorto. climbs in Terzo. complex of the Spa of Arta Terme and are In the town of Tolmezzo, on the other tle climbs. Ideal in autumn and in spring. back to the 15th century, remained in Tolmezzo: we suggest that you park your It is possible to make a short detour and form a series of hills facing the sun and and to reach the longed-for destination A route that stretches in the shape of an bility to stop to enjoy the artistic beauties a very ancient worship and burial place: ideal for relaxation and for rehabilitation hand, you will discover the pleasure of operation until 1966. You will have the car near the municipal swimming pool. visit the lake of Verzegnis. covered in fields and woods. The territory is of Mount Zoncolan, even if from the less eight. The climb to Mount Zoncolan pro- HOW TO GET TO THE START of the places crossed. next to the small church of the Madonna HOW TO GET TO THE START HOW TO GET TO THE START treatments. walking under the arcades of the old town DON’T MISS chance to see the old hydraulic mecha- the crossroads of the two State Roads that steep side. Make sure your braking sys- posed in this tour is not the one known to Ovaro is situated along the State Road SS del Ponte (Virgin of the Bridge), in fact, Arta Terme is situated along the State Tolmezzo: we suggest that you park your In Zuglio the Municipal Archaeological centre among shops looking for typical In Muina you will find the Church of the nisms in operation and follow the phases lead to the upper Tagliamento valley and to tem is in perfect working order, because everybody as the hardest in Europe, in fact 355 between Tolmezzo and Sappada. DON’T MISS the remains of an Early-Christian church Road SS 52 bis, which from Tolmezzo car near the municipal swimming pool. Museum provides visitors with an over- products from Carnia. Madonna of Loreto, an eighteenth-cen- of iron working, as well as to visit the ex- the Cadore and to the Channel of Gorto. the descents are very steep and, above it is the climb from the less steep side of On the Colle Santino hill, which dominates of the 5th century A.D. with a beautiful leads to the pass of Monte Croce Carnico. view of the current state of archeologi- tury building that preserves eighteenth- hibition of the ancient working tools and

From Ovaro turn into the State Road after the bridge over the Tagliamento village of Muina and, after the church, From Ovaro go towards Luincis and, scent and, after reaching the bridge, near the bridge over the But stream, From the centre of Arta Terme, turn towards the town centre, at the cross- cross Terzo and Zuglio and, after the Leave from Piazza Centa and cycle You will get back to Tolmezzo along the Leave from Piazza XX September and of Colza, cross the hamlet and, down ans, cross it and climb towards Tualis, SS 355 in the south direction towards turn left into a narrow road descend- turn right at the fork and along a series shortly after the village, turn right, turn into the State Road SS 52bis to- turn right and follow the road signs to into Via Nazionale in the south direc- roads go left towards Verzegnis. At the bridge over the But stream, turn into northwards in Via della Coopera- same route, it is not advisable to follow cycle northwards in Via della Coopera- a short descent, you will reach Raveo. after reaching the village turn right Tolmezzo, cross Villa Santina and en- ing towards the Industrial Area of Villa of continuous ups and downs crossing cross the bridge over the Degano river wards Arta Terme; cross the spa re- Zoncolan. tion and you will reach the State Road end of the climb keep following the the State Road SS 52 bis in the north tiva and then Via Gortani, at the traf- the State Road SS 52 bis because, con- tiva and then Via Gortani; turn left at In Raveo, near the small square, turn towards the hamlet of Salars. Cross ter Tolmezzo through the roundabout; Santina, turn left and then go straight the villages of Muina, Agrons and Cella and turn into the State Road SS 355 in sort and, shortly after passing the in- Climb for 10 km as far as the start of SS 52bis, keep left towards Tolmezzo main road as far as the first fork, keep direction until getting back to Arta fic lights turn left, cross the bridge sidering the danger of traffic, in many the traffic lights, cross the bridge over right into the road to Muina, follow it the village and keep cycling towards after the short descending stretch turn northwards as far as the fork that and you will reach Ovaro. the north direction. After a while keep tersection to Zuglio, turn left towards the chairlifts where the 3 hardest kilo- and after about 1 km turn right in the left in the direction of Villa di Verzegnis Terme. over the But stream and, at the end points it is not suitable for cycling. the But stream and go straight on in the as far as the town centre and, past the Ravascletto, reach the Sella Val Calda right towards Verzegnis, go straight in leads to the State Road SS 52. Keep right and enter the village of Comegli- Paularo. metres start. After reaching the Sella direction of Zuglio; cross the bridge and then of Chiaulis. Keep going down- of the bridge, turn right and follow the direction of Villa Santina. After cross- church, turn right at the fork and with saddle and then descend as far as Su- Via Val d’Arzino and, after Tolmezzo, cycling towards Enemonzo and, when ans, cross it and climb towards Tualis. Follow the road that provides wide Zoncolan saddle, a descent will lead and go straight on towards Tolmezzo hill following the road signs to Tolmez- road signs to Zuglio - Arta Terme. Go The route can be extended once ar- ing the village of Caneva, go straight on a series of continuous ups and downs trio. After crossing the bridge of Sutrio, follow the road signs to Verzegnis, you reach the village, turn right into After reaching the centre of the village, panoramic views and, once in the vil- you to Ovaro (pay attention, the descent and, after getting to the hamlet of zo. Enter the town, cycle along Viale straight on, following the main road rived in Piano d’Arta by turning into the on the secondary road that after 3 km you will cross the villages of Muina, turn right and then, after about 400 turning right immediately after the the climb towards the village of Colza, turn right towards Salars and then lage, turn left towards Sella Duron and is hard!). Caneva, keep right, cross the hamlet Aldo Moro and follow the road signs to and, immediately after the village of road that leads to Alzeri, until reaching joins the State Road SS 52 again. Cross Agrons, Cella, Luincis, Entrampo. After metres, turn into the tourist road to Pi- bridge of Avons. At the first houses of cross the village and keep cycling to- keep cycling towards Ravascletto. Ligosullo. Go up the climb, which is and then turn into the secondary road the hospital; go past the hospital and Zuglio, cross the bridge over the But again the State Road SS 52 bis shortly the centre of Villa Santina and, at the arriving in Entrampo, turn right, cross ano d’Arta. After crossing the villages Chiaulis turn right towards Villa San- wards Raveo. Reach the village and, at Reach the Val Calda saddle and then hard in some stretches, then descend to Villa Santina in the north direction, turn left towards Caneva. Turn left at stream and turn into the State Road 52 before the village of Sutrio, and you will roundabout, follow the State Road SS the bridge over the Degano stream and of Piano d’Arta and of Arta Terme, you tina, cross Villa di Verzegnis and follow the first small square characterised by descend as far as Sutrio, keep right as far as Paluzza, where, after reach- which runs parallel to and then joins the traffic lights, cross the bridge over bis in the north direction towards Arta get back on the same road. This de- 52 in the direction of Ampezzo as far turn into the State Road SS 355 in the will get to Ponte di Zuglio, turn right the road signs to Invillino. a monument, turn right into the road and climb as far as Priola. Follow the ing the State Road SS 52bis again, it is the State Road SS 52. At the first fork the But stream and at the end of the Terme. The town centre of Arta Terme tour, depending on the pace, will take as Enemonzo; at the Town Hall turn north direction. After about 1 km, keep and go straight on as far as Tolmezzo. At the end of the descent, immediately to Muina. Climb to the centre of the main road, cycle down the short de- necessary to keep left towards Sutrio; towards Invillino turn left and cycle bridge turn right towards Arta Terme, is the destination of the route. from 40 minutes to about an hour. right up the climb towards the hamlet right and enter the village of Comegli-

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› TYPE: Loop route › TYPE: Loop route › TYPE: Loop route › TYPE: Loop route › TYPE: Loop route L CALDA - 978 › REFERENCE: Ovaro › REFERENCE: Ovaro › REFERENCE: Arta Terme › REFERENCE: Tolmezzo › REFERENCE: Tolmezzo › LENGTH: 43.3 Km › LENGTH: 79 Km › LENGTH: 33.77 Km › LENGTH: 18.6 Km › LENGTH: 59.4 Km SELLA VA › DIFFERENCE IN HEIGHT: 917 m › DIFFERENCE IN HEIGHT: 3100 m › DIFFERENCE IN HEIGHT: 379 m A TERME - 445 › DIFFERENCE IN HEIGHT: 200 m › DIFFERENCE IN HEIGHT: 1315 m MUINA - 573 ARO - 53 0 ART ZONCOLAN - 1.734 ARO - 53 0 › MAX HEIGHT: 571 m a.s.l. › MAX HEIGHT: 1734 m a.s.l. › MAX HEIGHT: 553 m a.s.l. › MAX HEIGHT: 445 m a.s.l. › MAX HEIGHT: 978 m a.s.l. OV VERZEGNIS - 540 OV - 930 COLZA - 520 › MAX SLOPE: 20% › MAX SLOPE: 24% › MAX SLOPE: 7% › MAX SLOPE: Not significant › MAX SLOPE: 10% (in Muina there

› DIFFICULTY: Medium › DIFFICULTY: Extreme VERZEGNIS - 553 › DIFFICULTY: Easy › DIFFICULTY: Easy is a stretch of 150 metres with a SCLET TO A TERME - 505 › PHYSICAL TRAINING: › PHYSICAL TRAINING: Excellent A TERME - 505 › PHYSICAL TRAINING: › PHYSICAL TRAINING: slope of about 20%) VA SELLA DURON - 1.080 ART Fairly good physical training › CYCLABILITY: Fully cyclable ART Good physical training Suitable for everyone › DIFFICULTY: Medium MUINA - 574 RA ZUGLIO - 415 › CYCLABILITY: 100% cyclable › ROAD SURFACE: 100% asphalt › CYCLABILITY: 100% › CYCLABILITY: 100% COLZA - 520 › PHYSICAL TRAINING: Good ARO - 53 0

› ROAD SURFACE: 100% asphalt ARO - 53 0 › DURATION: Get ready › ROAD SURFACE: 100% asphalt › ROAD SURFACE: 100% asphalt › CYCLABILITY: 100% LMEZZO - 323 LMEZZO - 323 OV INVILLINO - 350 LMEZZO - 323 LMEZZO - 323 OV TO TO TO

› DURATION: From 2 to 3 hours to spend many hours on your bicycle › DURATION: From 1 to 2 hours › DURATION: From 1 to 2 hours TO › ROAD SURFACE: 100% asphalt › WATER SOURCES: › WATER SOURCES: In the towns. › WATER SOURCES: › WATER SOURCES: › DURATION: From 3 to 4 hours In the towns crossed Absent along the climb to In the towns crossed. In the towns crossed › WATER SOURCES: 0,0 5,0 10,0 15,0 20,0 25,0 30,0 35,0 43,3 0,0 10,0 30,0 40,0 50,0 60,0 70,0 78,9 0,0 5,0 10,0 15,0 20,0 25,0 30,0 33,7 0,0 2,5 7,5 10,0 12,5 15,0 18,5 0,0 7,5 15,0 22,5 37,5 45,0 52,5 58,3 Mount Zoncolan In the towns crossed PASTARTRTENZA DISTANCEDISTANZA (km) ARRIVFINISHO PASTARTRTENZA DISTDISTANCEANZA (km) ARRIVFINISHO PASTARTRTENZA DISTANCEDISTANZA (km) ARRIVFINISHO PASTARTRTENZA DISTANCEDISTANZA (km) ARRIVFINISHO PASTARTRTENZA DISTANCEDISTANZA (km)(km) ARRIVFINISHO

Sun and snow all winter long in the Zoncolan ski area Sun and snow all winter long in the Zoncolan ski area 14 HARD ROUTE 15 ROUTE OF MEDIUM DIFFICULTY The latter allows to follow a ski circuit in the upper expert in teaching traditional Alpine skiing, cross- plete and satisfying way ever, coming down slopes still unspoilt spaces. It is impossible to get wrong, the part of the area of Ravascletto. Starting from Cuel country skiing and snowboarding, as well as the new covered in powder snow, a magical feeling that only route is varied, the wood on the sides shows the di- Piciul, in fact, it is possible to reach Mount Zoncolan techniques of fun carving, telemark skiing and in tea- off-piste skiing can provide. Among the various pro- rection: it is a skiing and nature experience towards by cable way, descend along the Lavet ski run and ching to disabled athletes. On request the classes can posals, one in particular is an off-piste skiing tour the enchanting villages of the Val di Gorto valley. The From Forni then get back to Cuel Piciul thanks to this new ski be held in various foreign languages: English, French, that can be done by many: from the Zoncolan you will finish is in Clavais, a small village at 826 metres of Mount Zoncolan Mount run, providing skiers with even more opportunities. German. reach, by the ski lifts, the “Das Goles” top (1750 me- height. This off-piste tour is done habitually by ski to Forni However, the historic slopes of Zoncolan rule: the Ta- tres). Here the descent begins: you will descend we- instructors with their clients: an unforgettable ex- from Ovaro FROM THE UPPER DEGANO VALLEY Zoncolan mai ski runs (Tamai 1, 2 and 3) and the Zoncolan ski Those who want to leave their skis on the edge of the stwards, a summer road will give you the direction, perience for everyone. Moreover, in the Zoncolan ski A CLIMB ALSO KNOWN AS “THE HELL” TO THE UPPER TAGLIAMENTO VALLEY runs (Zoncolan 1, 2, 3 and 4) stage national and inter- ski run for some hours and plunge into these enchan- crosswise, then up a gentle climb you will reach the area, cross-country ski enthusiasts will find a 2.5 km national races as well as training sessions of presti- ting places, walking in the quiet of the woods, will Marmoreana di Pozof hut (1583 m.). Past it, wider and track, which unwinds among woods and gentle ups in winter gious national teams that choose this location, thus have the opportunity to follow snow-covered trails wider slopes, distant valleys, the joy of dominating and downs: a track suitable for everyone. SUN AND SNOW ALL WINTER LONG testifying its technical and competitive value. with the “Cjaspe” (snowshoes) either on their own, AN OVERVIEW OF THE TOUR The hardest climb in Europe is proposed in Castel Valdajer, isolated above the vil- AN OVERVIEW OF THE TOUR DON’T MISS resort and the starting point for interest- IN THE ZONCOLAN SKI AREA planning their routes in complete autonomy, or joi- A very hard route due to the length and this loop route after an intense warm-up. lage, along the road that leads to the Di- The route links the two tourist resorts of Forni Avoltri is a characteristic mountain ing hikes in the Friulian Dolomites Park. to the difference in height: the climbs are mon lake. In Paularo the “Mozartina”, a Forni Avoltri and Forni di Sopra crossing village of Carnia with the typical houses Much space is given to snowboard enthusiasts as well: ning the guided hikes that are organized in the areas, long and reach high altitudes: we suggest DON’T MISS collection of ancient and modern musical most of the towns of the Degano Valley with sloping roofs. The ethnographic HOW TO GET TO THE START the most demanding snowboarders will enjoy themsel- with expert guides who will lead hikers to the disco- that you wear suitable clothes and check Ligosullo probably was a lookout post instruments, is worth a visit. and of the Tagliamento Valley, it can be museum “Cemout chi erin” is worth a The start is situated in Forni Avoltri, ves in spectacular evolutions in an area entirely dedi- very of an enchanting landscape, which will provide the weather conditions. Your effort will be guarding the Pontaiba and Incarojo val- followed in the opposite direction as well, visit; the objects are collected by specific which is along the State Road 355 that rewarded when you reach the Sella Zon- leys and, in the surroundings, there had HOW TO GET TO THE START its level of difficulty remaining unchanged. themes: kitchen, bedroom, shepherd’s from Tolmezzo leads to Sappada. In winter the area of Mount Zoncolan transforms into a famous ski resort: you can ski up cated to them, while a boarder-cross and ski-cross them with an unforgettable experience. colan saddle from the side where cyclists to be a network of castles and of fortified Tolmezzo, we suggest that you park your car hut and haymaking, various trades, trous- to 2000 metres of height thanks to modern and fast ski lifts, sunny ski runs where snow is track and an area exclusively reserved to air evolutions climb during the stages of the Giro d’Italia. towers. Traces thereof can be seen at in the car park opposite the swimming pool. seau. Forni di Sopra is one of Friuli Vene- have been designed for Free Style enthusiasts. The fearless ones, those who want to reach the top zia Giulia’s Alpine gems, a famous winter guaranteed for the whole skiing season thanks to a modern and complete artificial snow making system; it is not a chance that, over the years, the area has been given the name of of snow-covered slopes with their own forces, al- From Tolmezzo head north towards glio - Trava. After reaching Trava, turn Sella Zoncolan saddle, go down on the “Zoncolan - Sole & Neve” (Zoncolan - Sun & Snow). The Zoncolan area is not suitable for expert skiers most touching the sky, will have the chance to do ski Caneva, cross the bridge over the But left and after a short descent you will opposite side as far as Sutrio, Paluzza, From the square of Forni Avoltri turn right towards Raveo. In Raveo, at the only: those who decide to try this sport for the first mountaineering: ideal for those who love to put their stream and, at the end of the bridge, reach the fork in the locality of Chiassis, Treppo Carnico, Ligosullo until reach- into the State Road 355 in the south roundabout, go towards Villa San- time will have the chance to attend ski classes with limits to the test, for those who are never tired and turn right towards Zuglio; shortly after- turn immediately right and after some ing the Sella Duron saddle. Descend to direction towards Ovaro and always tina and, at the end of the village, go Twenty-eight kilometres of ski runs and 12 ski lift One can access the ski runs from Ravascletto by me- the instructors of the Carnia ski school, who are wish to experience the mountains in the most com- wards, at the end of the illuminated tun- kilometres you will join again the State Paularo, cross it and, after 2 km, turn descending you will reach Comeglians, straight on until reaching after a short nel, turn left up the climb towards Fusea Road SS 355, which you will follow as far right into the road SP 40, which leads shortly after the village at the bridge climb the hamlet of Colza. Once in the facilities suitable for all levels, ideal for those who ans of the modern “Funifor” cable way, or by car from - Buttea, cycle past the sports ground in as the bridge over the Degano stream. to Cedarchis. Turn into the State Road over the Degano river turn right until village, turn right into the descent and consider skiing as a relaxing moment, but also for Sutrio, along the road that climbs up to 1300 metres the locality of Curiedi and, after reach- Now turn left towards Muina, cross the SS 52 bis again in the north direction reaching Entrampo, from here after you will get to Enemonzo. Turn into the expert skiers, who will find hard and breathtaking of height and, then, use the ski lifts to go up higher. ing the saddle, go downhill following the villages of Agrons, Cella, Luincis up to and, turning left towards Zuglio, you 100 metres turn left and follow the State Road 52 in the north direction, descents; all this in an extremely charming and be- There are many ski runs and you will also find some main road (pay attention to the descent). Entrampo; turn right at the fork, cross will get back to Tolmezzo. The route can road signs to the hamlets of Luincis, cross , Ampezzo and Forni di autiful setting, which provides amazing views over novelties: the Lavet ski run to go back to Ravasclet- Cross the village of Buttea and follow the the bridge and turn into the State Road be shortened, therefore, after reaching Cella, Agrons and Muina. In Muina, Sotto and you will reach the village of main road towards the saddle of Fuessa, SS 355 in the south direction. In Ovaro, Entrampo, turn into the State Road SS near the fountain, go down on the left Forni di Sopra. the mountains and valleys that surround the “Kaiser to and the ski run, created in the 2009/2010 season, keep cycling downhill towards Vinaio turn left towards Liariis and from here 355 in the south direction, cross Ovaro, in the direction of the State Road 355 Zoncolan”. which links the Lavet ski run and the intermediate and Lauco. After crossing Lauco, after towards Mount Zoncolan (10 km with Villa Santina and you will get back to and, shortly before reaching it, turn station of the Funifor cable way. about 1.5 km turn right towards Ava- slopes up to 20%). Once arrived at the Tolmezzo.

DETAILS OF THE ROUTE DETAILS OF THE ROUTE The ski area is also equipped with an illuminated to- specialities: lobsters, warty venus clams, sword- › TYPE: Loop route › TYPE: The route links the villages boggan run, ramps for ski jumping, fitness centre and fish and sea bass, accompanied by excellent D.O.C. › REFERENCE: Tolmezzo of Forni Avoltri and Forni di Sopra indoor swimming pool (inside the “Sportur Hotel” and (Denomination of Controlled Origin) wines. Children, › LENGTH: 86 Km › REFERENCE: F. Avoltri and F. di Sopra

O - 770 the “La Perla” hotel). too, will have fun thanks to the parties dedicated to

› DIFFERENCE IN HEIGHT: 3600 m TRI - 870 › LENGTH: 58.8 Km TT

› MAX HEIGHT: 1730 m OL › DIFFERENCE IN HEIGHT: 1000 m Among the classic “après ski” facilities, the “Club Ta- them. Imagine yourself on a beach of …snow, with the

ZONCOLAN - 1.730 › MAX SLOPE: 20% › MAX HEIGHT: 917 m a.s.l. mai” and the Monte Zoncolan restaurant stand out: echo of the music that accompanies the chatting of ORNI AV › DIFFICULTY: Very well trained cyclists ORNI DI SOPRA - 917 › MAX SLOPE: 13% F F ORNI DI SO F O DURON - 1.08 0 people around you, the joyful cries of the children on › PHYSICAL TRAINING: Excellent › DIFFICULTY: Medium situated at the centre of the ski runs that come down SS

PA the games, and with the “Club Tamai” transformed - 708 › CYCLABILITY: 100% › PHYSICAL TRAINING: Cyclists from the top of Mount Tamai at 1764 metres of height, CURIEDI - 936 VA › ROAD SURFACE: 100% asphalt with good physical training ULARO - 65 0 LAUCO - 750 they are a synonym for warm welcome, hospitality, into an ice-cream parlour with tasty and irresistible TRA ARO - 53 0 PA › DURATION: From 5 to 8 hours, › CYCLABILITY: 100% COLZA - 520 LMEZZO - 323 LMEZZO - 323 MUINA - 575 OV good food and great cheerfulness. sundaes. The area can boast the presence of cosy TO TO get ready to spend many hours › ROAD SURFACE: 100% asphalt on your bicycle › DURATION: From 3 to 5 hours Many events will take place during the skiing season: hotels and Alpine huts and the near famous Spa of › WATER SOURCES: › WATER SOURCES: Water in Ovaro, 0,0 10,0 20,0 30,0 40,0 50,0 60,0 70,0 84,0 0,0 7,5 15,0 22,5 30,0 37,5 45,0 the New Year’s Party, night walks in the moonlights, Arta Terme, where many relaxing and wellness treat- In the towns crossed Raveo and Socchieve PASTARTRTENZA DISTANCEDISTANZA (km) ARRIVFINISHO PASTARTRTENZA DISTDISTANCEANZA (km) ARRIVFINISHO weekends with aperitifs and many charcoal grilled ments (customizable as well) are available.