HOW AND WHERE

Mountain bike tours in the cycle-touring park of of park cycle-touring the in tours bike Mountain ZONCOLAN BY MOUNTAIN BIKE MOUNTAIN BY ZONCOLAN

Regione

AUSTRIA AUSTRIA Zoncolan A23

Gemona del Friuli SLOVENIA Europa

San Daniele Cividale Piancavallo del Friuli del Friuli Regione Friuli Venezia Giulia SLOVENIA PORDENONE Italia GORIZIA A28 A4 TREVISO Aeroporto FVG A4 Ronchi dei Legonari

VENEZIA

SLOVENIA Lignano Grado Sabbiadoro

HOW TO GET THERE

By car By plane By train Motorways Regional Airport of Trieste www.trenitalia.it A4 Torino - Trieste 40 km from Trieste and Udine Call Centre 89.20.21 A23 Palmanova - Udine - Tarvisio 15 km from Gorizia A28 Portogruaro - Conegliano 80 km from Pordenone www.aeroporto.fvg.it

Design and Creation: Five Zone Udine _ Cartography: Tarabocchia _ Printing: Grafiche Risma - Pordenone _ Texts by: Agenzia TurismoFVG Translation by: D’Agostini Organizzazione Dipartimento linguistico Dagoservice _ Photographs: Archivio Turismo FVG, N. Brollo, Campanile, A. Castiglioni, M. Milani, U. Da Pozzo, M. Verin, L. Gaudenzio (dal libro Carnia confine tra cielo e terra Ed. Selekta)

TOURIST INFORMATION

AGENZIA TURISMOFVG INFOPOINT TURISMOFVG di Arta Terme Villa Chiozza - Via Carso, 3 via Umberto I, 15 - 33022 Arta Terme (Ud) I - 33052 (UD) tel +39 0433 929290 / fax +39 0433 92104 Presidenza del Consiglio dei Ministri 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 development project (Law 135/01), with the co-financing [email protected] 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]

Tagliamento Valley and Lumiei Valley Degano Valley and Pesarina Valley Val del Bût, Valcalda, Val d’Incaroio Valleys

TAGLIAMENTO VALLEY LUMIEI VALLEY VAL DEL BÛT Giulia. In the shops of the valley you can buy beehive The heart of Carnia, furrowed by the Tagliamento riv- From the road wedges for about ten kilo- The channel of San Pietro, a combination between products, charcuterie, tasty fresh or mature cheese, ZONCOLAN BY MOUNTAIN BIKE er and by its tributaries, it is a wide and open valley, metres, alternating spectacular combinations of the past and the present, crossed by the so-called Via smoked ricottas with a very delicate taste. In the work- THE CYCLE-TOURING PARK OF CARNIA which from the shores of the lake of Cavazzo stretch- rocks, gorges and tunnels, which follow the course Iulia Augusta, is one of Carnia’s most beautiful areas. shops, besides the traditional wooden furniture, which es up to the snow-covered runs of Varmost in Forni of the Lumiei stream, opening onto the green lake Traced by the Romans to link Aquileia (the second port is the result of the skills of the local craftsmen, you can di Sopra, the “Pearl of the Alps”, crossing the chief and reaching the village of Sauris, where you will find and trading centre of the Roman empire) to (Iu- also find carved, inlaid and lathed works. Carnia provides unexpected surprises thanks to its deep valleys, to its luxuriant woods and to its high town, Tolmezzo, with its historic buildings, an impor- houses and farmhouses characterised by peculiar lium Carnicum) and the transalpine lands, crossing mountains. It is one of the best preserved areas in the Alpine range and has been able to develop in tant ethnographic museum (“Michele Gortani” Carnic and unspoilt architecture. the Pass of Monte Croce Carnico until reaching and VAL D’INCAROJO harmony with nature, without damaging the environment, nor spoiling customs and traditions, which make Museum of Folk Arts and Traditions), an eighteenth- going past today’s Austrian town of Lienz (Aguntum), The valley, furrowed by the course of the Chiarsò up the deeply-rooted cultural heritage of the mountain people. Discovering Carnia means enjoying nature, Carnia century cathedral, the remains of the town walls Sports enthusiasts will have many opportunities, it crosses towns and forests of Carnia, places that stream, is dominated by the Dolomite peaks of Mounts sport, amusement, but also quiet, as well as gastronomy with very tasty local dishes. (Porta di Sotto) and the Picotta Tower. from the manège to the sports centre with tennis, enchant tourists thanks to their richness in history, Sernio, Tersadia and Zermula. The origins of this valley Many are the possibilities to spend holidays sur- volleyball and basketball courts, as well as mountain traditions and unspoilt nature.It is well-known for its are very ancient: many excavation campaigns provide The territory of Carnia is particularly suitable for sports, such as skiing in winter and mountain biking in and its valleys rounded by the nature of the wonderful mountains of bike trails. Roman settlements, interesting museums, civil and evidence of the fact that this area had been inhabited summer, but also climbing and horse riding, paragliding and canoeing, without forgetting the hikes along Carnia: equipped sports facilities, which range from religious architectural buildings and, above all, for since ancient times. Prehistoric settlements and the nature trails of rare beauty. manèges to football pitches, tennis courts and swim- In this “Pearl of the Alps” the winter activities range the sulphur waters of the Pudia Spring of Arta Terme Necropolis of Misincinis (which can be dated back be- ming pools, cross-country and Alpine ski runs, glid- from cross-country skiing to Alpine skiing; at high al- that, thanks to its peculiar geoclimatic situation, is tween the 8th and the 1st century B.C.), are a remarka- You will also find art and history, preserved by museums, parish churches, churches and important They say that Carnia resembles a big hand, whose palm is the valley furrowed by the Ta- ing areas, practice walls for rock climbing, mountain titudes ski mountaineering and snowmobile tours will the ideal destination to spend regenerating holidays ble example. Sports enthusiasts will enjoy many activi- archaeological sites, such as that of Zuglio, and perfectly preserved old town centres, with the characteristic gliamento river and the fingers are the valleys dug by its tributaries. bike and trekking trails. please even the fittest ones. characterized by wellbeing, relaxation and spa treat- ties: trekking, horse riding and mountain biking across stone and wood buildings. It is pleasant to reach the pretty small Alpine lakes, the countless waterfalls and Let’s discover it together! Gourmands and those who love to discover traditional ments. the pastures and the paths of the Via delle Malghe Car- the various waterways, crossing thick woods rich in herbs and flowers, where you will have the chance to flavours will find a wide choice of restaurants, inns, Sauris is an excellent starting point for wonderful DEGANO VALLEY PESARINA VALLEY niche (Route of Carnia’s Shepherd’s Huts), volleyball, see wild animals, such as chamois, badgers, roe deer, eagles and owls. During the year, in the towns, it is trattorie, farm restaurants and Alpine huts, where it hikes and walks towards the shepherd’s huts. It is the natural passage between Friuli Venezia Giulia It is called the Valley of Time due to its production of VALCALDA tennis and miniature golf. This valley is extremely rich still possible to find the genuineness of the folk festivals, celebrated according to age-old customs. We find the main town, Tolmezzo, in the Tagliamento The Valcalda, with Ravascletto, is the motherland of is still possible to taste and enjoy the old recipes of A German-speaking community, rich in traditions, and Comelico. clocks and is one of the most beautiful in Carnia. Dominated by the massifs of Mount Crostis to the north in traditions, culture and flavours worth discovering. Valley, together with the well-known holiday resort of the most traditional gastronomy and, thanks to its ski- Carnia’s cuisine with its authentic aromas. legends and gastronomy, Sauris is the homeland of a Many are the traces of its past: from the Celtic and Scattered with green forests and fields, it is charac- and Tamai-Arvenis to the south, it is characterised by Local handicraft stands out with its shops: furniture, Forni di Sopra, dominated by the peaks of the Friulian lift facilities that lead to Mounts Zoncolan and Tamai, From an artistic and cultural point of view, in these delicious raw ham. medieval archaeological finds, brought to light dur- terized by villages with houses featuring roofs with large fields, fir woods and beech woods and extends chopping boards and other wooden tools, baskets, Dolomites. The Lumiei Valley leads to the charming it is an important winter resort as well. A wilder valley municipalities you will find many parish churches, ing excavations, to the houses characterised by the tiles of a characteristic green colour, the typical ex- crosswise between the Degano and the Val del Bût panniers, traditional clothes and scarpèts (slippers) village of Sauris, the highest municipality in Friuli, is that of Chiarsò, with the beautiful valley of , small fifteenth-century churches and valuable exhi- typical and elegant stone portals, to St. Mary’s Parish ample of spontaneous architecture in the Alps. Valleys. The tourist resort of Ravascletto with Mount are an example of what one can buy. facing a deep lake, while the Degano valley leads one of the most densely populated towns in Carnia. bitions of international level in Illegio. Church of Gorto, which dominates the whole valley. Nature and traditions are the winning combination Zoncolan is a very important ski area in Friuli Venezia to Forni Avoltri, famous for its international Biath- Archaeology: many archaeological finds provide evi- Handicraft shops are scattered in the valley. Those who want to discover typical flavours and prod- that characterizes the valley; hikes of rare beauty lon centre. The Pesarina Valley is a natural charm, dence of the important role played by the territory ucts will find excellent cheeses and butter. allow to reach shepherd’s huts, casere huts, Alpine with its characteristic villages of and from prehistory to the Middle Ages as a crossroads of Local handicraft stands out for the manufacture of huts or to go climbing on the “crete” (crags) of the Pesariis, while the Bût Valley is the realm of wellbe- cultural and trade exchanges. Handicraft: working of boiled wool items of clothing. Dolomites of Pesariis. During the winter season you ing and sports, thanks to the spa of Arta Terme and to wood, of stone and of wrought iron; textiles made with can ski on ski runs (not very hard) in the locality of the Olympic town of , the ideal “base camp” hand looms, scarpets (slippers). Gastronomy and typ- Pradibosco or on the cross-country ski run of Pian di for climbing and cross-country skiing. ical products: honey, jams, distillates, various kinds Casa. The Marinelli Alpine hut Relaxing on the fields Lake of Bordaglia of cheese, aromatic herbs, ham, mushrooms, radic di mont, biscuits, cjarsons (sweet or herb ravioli), frico (a typical dish based on melted cheese), polenta. Ac- tive tourism: Alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, Bi- athlon, snowshoeing, cycling, canyoning, trekking, horse riding, climbing, windsurfing and sailing, glid- ing, orienteering, football, tennis, target-shooting, archery, sport fishing, safe driving circuit. Shepherd’s huts and Alpine huts: where to stop and refresh oneself outside towns and villages. Spas: spa treatments, physiotherapy and rehabilita- tion, water wellness, beauty and fitness at the spa of Roman excavations in Zuglio The parish church of San Pietro Zoncolan, Tamai Alpine hut Arta Terme. 01 EASY ROUTE 02 ROUTE OF MEDIUM DIFFICULTY 03 DIFFICULT ROUTE

Val di Loop route of the Loop route and Zoncolan Degano Valley of Pani AMONG MALGHE AND CASERE HUTS ON THE TRACES OF THE ANCIENT RAILWAY A BALCONY OVER THE TAGLIAMENTO VALLEY TO THE CONQUEST OF ZONCOLAN

AN OVERVIEW OF THE TOUR DON’T MISS coal mine of which both the Museum and AN OVERVIEW OF THE TOUR DON’T MISS HOW TO GET TO THE START AN OVERVIEW OF THE TOUR DON’T MISS mainette), which depict the Stations of An ideal route at the beginning of the sea- In the hamlet of Invillino di a part of the “Creta d’Oro” mine can be The route features, in the central part, The town centre of , very charac- Villa Santina is situated along the State This route proposes the climb to Mount In the area of Mount Zoncolan it is pos- the Cross. son to start doing activity again, suitable you will find the Col di Zucca hill, an an- seen. unique views over the Tagliamento and teristic, is worth discovering little by little Road SS 52, which from Tolmezzo leads Zoncolan from a very fascinating side sible to stop at the malghe (shepherd’s for those who want to try mountain biking cient worship and burial place, and the Degano valleys. Wonderful are the locali- walking along its ancient streets. A nice to the mountain resort of Forni di Sopra. from a landscape point of view. It is a huts) and casere huts to taste genuine HOW TO GET TO THE START and ideal for families with children. small church of the Madonna del Ponte HOW TO GET TO THE START ties of Valdie and Pani, characterised by walk leads to the Sanctuary of the Holy Start from the pitch. mostly ascending route across the Val mountain dishes and buy the homemade Villa Santina is situated along the State It mainly stretches on cycle tracks or (Virgin of the Bridge) close to which the Villa Santina is situated along the State fields and stavoli (shelters). Demanding Virgin of Mount Castellano, from which di Lauco valley and the high fields of the products. In the Val di Lauco valley, the Road SS 52, which from Tolmezzo leads roads with little traffic except for 1 km on remains of an Early-Christian church of Road SS 52, which from Tolmezzo leads climbs are combined with easy descents you can then reach the locality of Valdie. Meleit and Agareit shepherd’s huts. The Sanctuary of the Virgin of Trava is one of to the mountain village of Forni di Sopra. State Road. the 5th century A.D. have been found. to the mountain resort of Forni di Sopra. on asphalt or dirt roads, there are no Raveo is also known for its “Esse di Ra- isolation, the difference in height and the the most fascinating sanctuaries in Friuli, In the hamlet of Cludinico, on the other paths. veo” biscuits. altitude reached make it very hard but due both to its position and to its history. hand, it is possible to explore the former very satisfying as well. We suggest that To reach it, follow the road flanked by 14 you do not go by yourself. small tuff roadside shrines (the so-called From the pitch of Villa Santina follow road, after a short plateau keep right After many ups and downs, at the fork From Villa Santina go towards on into the SS 355 road. Turn left into the gano river, turn into the state road and the asphalt road towards the small and always up a steeper and steeper turn left and go downhill. At the stop the State Road SS 355 and at the end descent towards Villa Santina up to the you will soon get back to Villa Santina. lake and after 150 metres turn right climb you will reach the top of the hill, sign turn left towards Colza, at the From Villa Santina on an asphalt road back there are various possibilities, of the village near the road sign with crossroads to Muina, turn right, cross and pass below the state road, keep cy- then you will descend to Raveo. After fork turn right towards . At with little traffic follow the road signs among which the famous side climbed the writing Lauco turn left into the cy- the bridge and go left towards Raveo. cling on the dirt road in the pinewood. getting to the village, turn right at the the beginning of the descent, before and you will reach the villages of Lauco, several times in the stages of the Giro cle track. After about 2 km this track After reaching the town, at the rounda- After about 150 metres at the first monument and follow the road signs to the hairpin bend turn left into the dirt Vinaio and Val di Lauco. After crossing d’Italia (be careful! descent with hard ends and, therefore, it is necessary to bout go towards Villa Santina and, at fork turn left towards the stream and Pani. Go up 2.6 Km with a difference in road, after a short straight stretch turn the latter, you will reach Trischiamps, slopes). From the Sella Zoncolan sad- cross the State road and, after the vil- the end of the town, go straight on; go you will reach the dirt road that runs height of 300 metres and, after the de- left following a hairpin bend and keep turn into the dirt road and, keeping dle, descend to Ovaro and from here lage of Chiassis, keep cycling towards past the crossroads and, after crossing along the Degano river, then turn left manding climbing stretch, at the foun- cycling along the dirt road until reach- left, keep climbing up short asphalt you will soon reach Villa Santina. towards Esemon di Sopra. After the vil- tain turn right into the dirt road that ing Enemonzo. Turn left towards Villa INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CORRECT USE OF THE MAP LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY OF THE ROUTES Ovaro on asphalt road. After a while, the bridge on the Chiarzò stream, turn stretches until reaching the shepherd’s It is also possible to descend to Ravas- turn into the cycle track that leads to left into a descending pebbly dirt road lage, cross the bridge over the Chiarzò leads to some Alpine huts. After 1 km Santina and, past the bridge over the huts of Meleit and Agareit (a very pano- cletto by cableway, after checking the Ovaro. After reaching the asphalt road that leads to the village of Esemon. stream, turn right into the dirt road turn left up an asphalt ramp and climb Degano, turn right at the pizzeria and ramic and isolated section) and the availability of the cableway service. and to check the passability of the dirt and cart The description of the routes has been made by Hereinafter you will find the main parameters used to define the level of difficulty and past the first houses, at the first Keep cycling towards Villa Santina and, and follow the road sign “percorso di for 1.6 Km; turn into the asphalt road enter the car park of the pitch. Malga Tamai hut. Turn left and you will the members of the A.S.D. Carnia bike association roads, because in spring and autumn they may be intersection (narrow road), turn left after crossing the bridge over the De- Cuel Budin”. Cycle up the climbing dirt and keep going up the gentle climb. reach the Sella Zoncolan saddle. To go with the aim of providing users with a detailed covered in snow or, after abundant rainfall, they EASY ROUTE DIFFICULT ROUTE and precise description. Should the map not be may be temporarily impassable. Moreover, it will Short length, from 15 to 25 km, difference in height Length from 50 to 80 km, difference in height of DETAILS OF THE ROUTE DETAILS OF THE ROUTE DETAILS OF THE ROUTE sufficiently precise, as well as to have a better be necessary to wear suitable clothes and to carry of about 300 metres and a tourist technical difficulty over 1000 metres and a technical difficulty for cycle

view of the territory, we suggest that you buy the suitable equipment. with a route on dirt roads with a compact and smooth tourists with excellent skills; you may find trails › TYPE: Loop route NI - 1.00 0 › TYPE: Loop route › TYPE: The route features LDIE - 850 PA “Tabacco” maps, which cover the whole area of To face the hardest itineraries, it is recommended road surface, or on cycle tracks, normally suitable for with a very bumpy and/or uneven surface, with a › REFERENCE: Villa Santina VA › REFERENCE: Villa Santina the climb to Mount Zoncolan only VEO - 500 AL DI LAUCO ARO - 52 5 › LENGTH: 17.5 Km › LENGTH: 26.6 Km V › REFERENCE: Villa Santina RA

Carnia; we also would like to point out that the to be accompanied by expert people. All the all cyclists, even those who are not very trained. significant presence of obstacles. OV › DIFFERENCE IN HEIGHT: 250 m › DIFFERENCE IN HEIGHT: 970 m › LENGTH: 21.5 Km files for the GPS navigation of the routes in the instructions contained in this tourist map have been

› MAX HEIGHT: 520 m asl › MAX HEIGHT: 1000 m asl SELLA ZONCOLAN - 1.750 › DIFFERENCE IN HEIGHT: 1800 m › MAX SLOPE: 10% › MAX SLOPE: 20% › MAX HEIGHT: 1750 m asl gpx format are available on the website of the searched for by the author according to knowledge. ROUTE OF MEDIUM DIFFICULTY EXTREME ROUTE PORTEAL LAUCO - 750 › DIFFICULTY: Easy › DIFFICULTY: Difficult VINAIO - 825 › MAX SLOPE: 30% association (www.carniabike.it). The use of the information contained in the map is Length from 25 to 50 km, difference in height of Length of over 80 km, difference in height of over CUEL BUDIN - 580 › PHYSICAL TRAINING: VEO - 500 › PHYSICAL TRAINING: Good › DIFFICULTY: Difficult Every user will have to carefully choose the route at the user’s own risk. about 1000 metres and a technical difficulty for cycle 1500 metres and a technical difficulty for cycle Suitable for everyone RA › CYCLABILITY: 100% cyclable › PHYSICAL TRAINING: Excellent that best suits him/her keeping into account his/ According to the law, we will not be held liable for tourists with medium technical skills; therefore, a tourists with excellent technical skills; therefore, › CYCLABILITY: 100% cyclable › ROAD SURFACE: › CYCLABILITY: 100% cyclable › ROAD SURFACE: 70% asphalt - 30% dirt road › ROAD SURFACE: VILLA SANTINA - 375 VILLA SANTINA - 375 ENEMONZO - 395 VILLA SANTINA - 375 VILLA SANTINA - 375 her technical level, experience and physical any for possible accidents and damages that may route on cart roads with a little bumpy or little uneven you may find trails with a very bumpy and/or VILLA SANTINA - 375 50% asphalt - 50% dirt road › DURATION: From 2 to 3 hours 65% asphalt - 35% dirt road training. Before starting it is necessary to check occur and for any possible inaccuracies on the map surface (typically sheep tracks and cart roads) or on uneven surface, with a significant presence of › DURATION: From 1 to 2 hours › WATER SOURCES: › DURATION: From 2 to 5 hours if the shepherd’s huts and Alpine huts are open and in the instructions. trails with a compact and smooth surface. obstacles. 0,0 2,04,0 6,08,0 10,0 12,0 14,0 16,0 18,0 › WATER SOURCES: 0,0 2,0 4,0 6,0 8,0 10,0 12,0 14,0 16,0 18,0 20,0 22,0 24,0 26,0 In the towns crossed 0,0 2,55,0 7,5 10,0 12,5 15,0 17,5 21,2 › WATER SOURCES: In the village PASTARTRTENZA DISTANCEDISTANZA (km) ARRIVFINISHO In the towns crossed PASTARTRTENZA DISTANCEDISTANZA (km) ARRIVFINISHO PASTARTRTENZA DISTDISTANCEANZA (km) ARRIVFINISHO of Porteal after Lauco, in Vinaio.

04 EASY ROUTE 05 ROUTE OF MEDIUM DIFFICULTY 06 DIFFICULT ROUTE 07 EASY ROUTE 08 ROUTE OF MEDIUM DIFFICULTY Loop route Loop route of the Pesarina Valley, Through the on the Slopes of Val di Gorto and the Shepherd’s The Channel woods of Terzo Mount Col Gentile THE PARISH CHURCH OF GORTO AND Pesarina Valleys Huts of Sauris of San Pietro and Formeaso THE INTERMUNICIPAL PARK OF THE CARNIC HILLS CARNIA’S HISTORY AND CLOCKS MOUNTAIN PASTURES, TRADITIONS IN CARNIA ALONG THE ANCIENT VIA IULIA AUGUSTA A BALCONY OVER FRIULI

AN OVERVIEW OF THE TOUR DON’T MISS an area of over 400 square metres, was AN OVERVIEW OF THE TOUR long but feature slopes up to 17%. Clock-making and the path with the twelve AN OVERVIEW OF THE TOUR DON’T MISS of the Venetian villas, testifying the eco- AN OVERVIEW OF THE TOUR DON’T MISS survey of the current state of archaeolog- AN OVERVIEW OF THE TOUR DON’T MISS Spa, famous since the Roman age for its A route for everyone, suitable for fami- In Ovaro in the hamlet of Applis you will provided with a baptistery found under This route allows to fully appreciate the monumental clocks, which can be admired The route requires excellent training, The Museum of Clock-making in Pesariis nomic and social importance of the family A physically non-demanding route suit- Zuglio is a small village of Carnia situated ical research in Carnia and an up-to-date A route of medium difficulty from a physical On Ascension Day Zuglio stages the Kiss exceptional healing and beauty powers. lies with children as well. Only one climb find the Museum of Wood and of the the floor of St. Martin’s Church. Today, landscapes of the Val di Gorto Valley with a DON’T MISS along the narrow streets of the village, have with a long climb and stretches hard to displays wall and tower clocks, which of timber merchants who lived there. Sau- able for families and amateurs with little a few kilometres from Tolmezzo; it lies in picture of the results obtained during the point of view, with hard climbing stretches, of the Crosses, one of Carnia’s most ea- Canalized in the modern complex of the on asphalt road and easy slopes. Cycle Venetian Sawmill. In the hamlet of Cella thanks to a special floor cover, the Chris- short detour to the Pesarina Valley as well. The village of Pesariis, with its typical stone been set up to recall this flourishing past. cycle on; the descent is steep. Quiet and provide evidence of almost three hundred ris is one of the locations that from June to physical training. correspondence of Iulium Carnicum, Ita- investigations carried out in Zuglio. rich in beautiful panoramic views. gerly-awaited and spectacular religious Spa of Arta Terme, today these waters tracks and roads with little traffic. there is St. Martin’s Church where, after tening font can be clearly seen. Today the From the top of Ovasta you will have the buildings, is famous for the clocks pro- views of rare beauty. years of history of this activity. In the ham- September stage “Il mondo delle malghe” ly’s most northern Roman town, situated popular events: a procession of believers are used for rehabilitation and beauty the fortuitous finding of some early me- whole worship complex is a museum. chance to enjoy an enchanting view over the duced since the 17th century, which in 1725 HOW TO GET TO THE START let of Mione you will find Palazzo Micoli (The world of shepherd’s huts), a food event HOW TO GET TO THE START along an important arterial road between HOW TO GET TO THE START carries to the top of the Hill of San Pietro purposes. HOW TO GET TO THE START dieval tombs, an early Christian basilica massif of Mount Canin and Mount Zoncolan. had an increase in quality thanks to the Ovaro is situated along the State road SS HOW TO GET TO THE START Toscano also known as the “House of the in Carnia. Arta Terme is situated along the State Aquileia and Noricum, the so-called Via Arta Terme is situated along the State the precious silvery crosses preserved Ovaro is situated along the State Road SS has been found. This ancient worship Suitable for well-trained cyclists, it includes opening of the “Antica e Premiata Fabbrica 355, which from Tolmezzo leads to Sap- Ovaro is situated along the State road SS hundred windows”: it is an absolutely atypi- road SS 52 bis, which from Tolmezzo Iulia Augusta. The Municipal Archaeolog- road SS 52 bis, which from Tolmezzo in the churches of the various valleys. In 355, which from Tolmezzo leads to Sappada. place (5th-6th cent.), which extends over some climbs on asphalt, which are not very Fratelli Solari” factory. The Museum of pada. 355, which from Tolmezzo leads to Sappada. cal building in Carnia as it recalls the style leads to the pass of Monte Croce Carnico. ical Museum will provide visitors with a leads to the pass of Monte Croce Carnico. Arta Terme you will find the homonymous

From the square of Ovaro, situated be- tres turn left again and follow the road From the square of Ovaro head north clearly visible). Keep cycling for 1 km tres before the bridge over the Degano From Ovaro follow the State road SS with slopes of 15%, to the Malga Ielma ing the road that comes up from Lateis. From the centre of Arta Terme turn From the centre of Arta Terme go til reaching Fusea and, keeping right, to Arta Terme. From Casanova it is also hind the Town hall, head north and turn signs to the villages of Luincis, Cella, and follow the road signs to the hamlet on asphalt road with small slopes, then turn left in the direction of the “Zona 355 northwards and enter the Pesarina di Sopra hut (always keep on the main At the fork keep left and start climbing into Via Nazionale in the south direc- south and turn into Via Nazionale, follow the road as far as the locality of possible to use the cycle track. into the cycle track (which begins after Agrons and Muina. of Ovasta. Descend as far as the bridge still on a dirt trail following the most Industriale” (Industrial Area), at the end Valley; cross the villages of Entrampo, road avoiding side roads). Keep cycling again towards the Malga Losa hut. The tion and you will reach the State road reaching the State road SS 52bis; turn Curiedi. This locality is also a transit the playground) and, keeping left, turn In Muina, near the fountain, turn left over the Degano and, after crossing it, evident track. At the end of the climb of which, after about 800 metres, you Prato Carnico and Pesariis. In Pesariis for about 1.5 km towards the Forcella first stretch features a slope of 12% SS 52bis, turn left towards Tolmezzo left towards Tolmezzo and after about point for more demanding tours (see into the track of the trim trail. towards the State road SS 355 and, turn right and follow the steeper and keep following the same direction on will have to keep following the same keep right and keep going towards Ielma col, at the beginning the climb is and then becomes pleasant. From the and after about 1 km turn right to- 1 km turn right towards Zuglio, cross route #12). If you decide not to go fur- Skirt the village of Chialina and 50 shortly before reaching it, turn right steeper municipal road until reaching hilly ground for 1.5 km (be careful not to direction on dirt road until reaching the Pradibosco and after about 2 km, down quite easy, whereas the last 700 me- hut go up the last 3 km of climb until wards Zuglio. the bridge and go straight on for about ther, turn round and descend as far as metres after a bridge turn left down a towards Raveo. the hamlet of Ovasta. Once in the vil- turn into side roads) and you will reach football pitch, from which you will soon a gentle descent, you will get near a tres are very hard with slopes of nearly reaching the La Forcje col. The descent Cross the bridge and, at the end of it, 200 metres as far as the fork to the Fusea and, being careful not to turn path (be careful, short stretch of steep In Raveo head towards Villa Santina lage, at the fountain, turn left and, after the beginning of the descent on the reach the State road SS 355, cross it and former sawmill, go straight on and af- 25%. When you reach the col at 1906 is long and winding. After reaching the turn right into the cycle track (clearly hamlet of Sezza. Climb as far as Sezza into the road followed before, keep descent) until reaching the State road paying attention, shortly before getting passing in front of the small shop, cycle right that leads to Pradumbli (pay atten- you will reach the centre of . ter 150 metres turn left near a small metres, your effort will be rewarded village of Mione, keep cycling towards visible already from the bridge). and keep going straight on for about right until reaching the village of Casa- SS 355. to the State road SS 355, to turn into along a short plain stretch (10 metres) tion, some stretches of the descent are Keep cycling towards the hamlet of Ma- bridge over the Pesarina river. Fol- by the wonderful view. The road finally Luint. In the locality of San Martino turn Follow it as far as Tolmezzo (in some 3 km until arriving in Cazzaso Nuovo, nova. From Casanova turn left and, up Follow it northwards for about 1 Km the cycle track that, skirting the Deg- and then go up a short and steep climb dangerous). Get back to Prato Carnico ranzanis first and then towards Braida; low the road signs to the Malga Ielma descends and soon reaches the Malga left and get back to Ovaro. The route stretches the cycle track runs on the a village from which you can enjoy an a slightly climbing asphalt road, reach and, at the bridge over the Degano riv- ano river first and the State road later, (70 metres); at the end of the climb, on asphalt road and descend across follow the road signs to Clavais (climb hut and, along a dirt road with slopes Pieltinis hut, turn left into the descend- can be shortened arriving at the Malga asphalt road). amazing view over the valley of Tol- and go past the hamlet of Terzo and er, turn left until reaching the locality will lead you back to the start. turn right again and enter the coun- the whole Pesarina Valley as far as En- with slopes of 17%) and, after reaching from 10% to 15%, you will first get to ing asphalt road to the Malga Gerona Ielma di Sopra hut and getting back Follow the same route to get back to mezzo and over Friuli’s plain. then get back to Zuglio; now follow the of Entrampo; from here after 100 me- tryside at Chiarandis (the antennas are trampo. Go past the village and 100 me- the village, descend to Ovaro. the Malga Ielma di Sotto hut and then, hut and keep descending until reach- along the same road followed to go up. Arta Terme. Follow the asphalt road for 2 km un- route used on the outward journey up

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› TYPE: Loop route › TYPE: Loop route JE › TYPE: Loop route › TYPE: Loop route › TYPE: Loop route

› REFERENCE: Ovaro › REFERENCE: Ovaro ORC › REFERENCE: Ovaro › REFERENCE: Arta Terme › REFERENCE: Arta Terme › LENGTH: 26 Km › LENGTH: 25 Km › LENGTH: 41 Km › LENGTH: 21.8 Km › LENGTH: 25 Km TINIS - 1740 › DIFFERENCE IN HEIGHT: 100 m › DIFFERENCE IN HEIGHT: 1300 m SA - 1765 › DIFFERENCE IN HEIGHT: 2100 m › DIFFERENCE IN HEIGHT: 150 m › DIFFERENCE IN HEIGHT: 1111 m MUINA - 585 LO A TERME - 500 › MAX HEIGHT: 520 m asl › MAX HEIGHT: 1050 m asl › MAX HEIGHT: 1902 m asl A TERME - 500 › MAX HEIGHT: 441 m asl › MAX HEIGHT: 850 m asl GA GA PIEL ARO - 52 5 ORCELLA IELMA - 1906 ART ART ORCELLA LA F F ARO - 52 5 - 75 0 F OV › MAX SLOPE: 10% › MAX SLOPE: 17% › MAX SLOPE: 27% › MAX SLOPE: Not significant › MAX SLOPE: 23% MAL MAL OV CL AV AIS - 815 CURIEDI - 900 VEO - 500 › DIFFICULTY: Easy › DIFFICULTY: Medium › DIFFICULTY: Difficult, we suggest › DIFFICULTY: Easy › DIFFICULTY: Medium AS TA RA

› PHYSICAL TRAINING: OV › PHYSICAL TRAINING: Excellent that you do not go by yourself › PHYSICAL TRAINING: › PHYSICAL TRAINING: Good FUSEA - 685 Suitable for everyone › CYCLABILITY: 100% cyclable › PHYSICAL TRAINING: Excellent Suitable for everyone FUSEA - 685 › CYCLABILITY: 100% cyclable

› CYCLABILITY: 100% cyclable PRADUMBLI › ROAD SURFACE: › CYCLABILITY: 100% cyclable › CYCLABILITY: 100% cyclable › ROAD SURFACE: A TERME - 500 A TERME - 500

› ROAD SURFACE: ARO - 52 5 70% asphalt - 30% dirt road › ROAD SURFACE: › ROAD SURFACE: 77% asphalt - 23% dirt road ARO - 52 5 PESARIIS - 760 ARO - 52 5 ARO - 52 5 COMEGLIANS - 570 OV LMEZZO - 323 OV 80% asphalt - 20% dirt road › DURATION: From 3 to 5 hours 40% asphalt - 60% dirt road 40% asphalt - 60% dirt road ART ART › DURATION: From 2 to 3 hours OV OV TO › DURATION: From 1.5 to 3 hours › WATER SOURCES: Ovaro › DURATION: From 5 to 9 hours › DURATION: 2 hours › WATER SOURCES: › WATER SOURCES: and along the Pesarina Valley › WATER SOURCES: Few, along › WATER SOURCES: In the towns crossed 0,0 5,0 10,0 15,0 20,0 25,0 0,0 2,55,0 7,5,0 10,0 12,5 15,0 20,0 22,2 0,0 5,0 10,0 20,0 25,0 30,0 35,0 40,1 0,0 2,55,0 7,5 10,0 12,5 15,0 17,5 20,0 21,8 0,0 5,0 10,0 15,0 20,0 24,6 In the towns crossed the Pesarina Valley only In the towns crossed PASTARTRTENZA DISTDISTANCEANZA (km) ARRIVFINISHO PASTARTRTENZA DISTDISTANCEANZA (km) ARRIVFINISHO PASTARTRTENZA DISTANCEDISTANZA (km) ARRIVFINISHO PARTENZSTART A DISTDISTANCEANZA (km) ARRIVFINISHO PASTARTRTENZA DISTANCEDISTANZA (km) ARRIVFINISHO

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Loop route Illegio Loop route of the of the and the Channel But Stream and On the Slopes of The But Valley Malga Dauda hut THROUGH THE COUNTRYSIDE of Incaroio Tagliamento Valley Mount Coglians THE PARISH CHURCH OF SAN PIETRO IN CARNIA OF THE CHANNEL OF SAN PIETRO PRA’ DI LUNZE AND THE SLOPES OF M. SERNIO VIA IULIA AUGUSTA AND FOREST OF CORCE AMONG ALPINE HUTS AND CASERE HUTS

AN OVERVIEW OF THE TOUR DON’T MISS Parish Church you will find the Giardino AN OVERVIEW OF THE TOUR DON’T MISS waters and on mud baths, you will also AN OVERVIEW OF THE TOUR cal research in Carnia and an up-to-date 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 ideal place for a break amidst nature. A demanding route with steep and long The last Roman town in north-eastern dei Semplici, a themed botanical gar- A route suitable for everyone, which Zuglio, Iulium Carnicum is the most im- find departments dedicated to beauty A quite hard climb on asphalt road will be picture of the results obtained during Car park of the swimming pool of Tolmez- A wonderful route that crosses little The Malga Corce hut is situated in the Car park of the swimming pool of Tolmezzo. An extreme route due to the difference The Marinelli Alpine hut, opened in 1901, climbs; wonderful views over the valleys; it , Zuglio was built by the Romans den that comprises about 1200 species, stretches on asphalt or dirt roads, mainly portant Roman settlement in Carnia; and wellness. After a bicycle ride there rewarded by the beauty and by the quiet the investigations carried out in Zuglio. zo, entrance Tolmezzo centre. frequented areas. Your effort during the homonymous forest and offers the pos- Entrance Tolmezzo centre. in height and to the slopes addressed is situated near the Forcella Moraretto HOW TO GET TO THE START is possible to stop to visit the Roman exca- along the Via Iulia Augusta, which linked most of which are native, and the Polse cyclable, with an excellent road surface the Municipal Archaeological Museum is nothing better than a relaxing break at of Lunze. Besides the museum, don’t miss a visit climb will be rewarded by the peaceful- sibility to buy dairy products made at the to demanding and expert cyclists. It is col, on the southern slopes of Mount Car park of the swimming pool of Tolmez- vations and the Parish Church of San Pietro. Aquileia to Noricum in a strategic posi- di Cougnes, an ecumenical centre of re- and small differences in height. and the Roman Forum are worth a visit. this wellness centre. to the Forum built in the Augustan Age. ness and the quiet of the forest of Corce. shepherd’s hut from June to September. mostly included in the area of the massif Coglians (the highest mountain in the zo, entrance Tolmezzo centre. tion for the control of the Alpine passes ception, spirituality, culture and environ- In Arta Terme the sulphur waters of the DON’T MISS The “Exhibition of sacred art” at the Casa An ideal route in spring and in autumn, It is the ideal place for a break completely of Mount Coglians-Chianevate. You will region), in a dominating and spectacular HOW TO GET TO THE START and of the roads. The village of Zuglio is mental protection. HOW TO GET TO THE START Pudia Spring have given life to the spa The Municipal Archaeological Museum delle esposizioni of Illegio, open from May which allows to enjoy the colours and the surrounded by nature. reach high altitudes, therefore we sug- position that provides a wonderful view Arta Terme is situated along the State dominated by the Parish Church of San Car park of the swimming pool of Tolmez- complex where, besides the traditional of Zuglio will provide visitors with a sur- to October, is worth a visit as well. perfumes of these seasons; if you follow it gest that you wear suitable clothes and over the Carnic Alps and the Julian Alps. road SS 52bis, which from Tolmezzo leads Pietro (Carnia’s “Mother” Church), which zo, entrance Tolmezzo centre. departments for the treatments based on vey of the current state of archaeologi- in summer, remember that, up the climb, carry suitable equipment and that you On the other hand, the Tolazzi Alpine hut, to the pass of Monte Croce Carnico. preserves various works of art. Near the the last spot for water supply is in Fusea. carefully check the weather forecast. situated at 1400 metres of height, is the

From Tolmezzo head towards the ham- From the centre of Arta Terme go the Alpine hut keep going north and the Bût stream and you will reach the let of Caneva and turn into the cycle From the car park of the swimming Lovea. Cross the village and along the From Tolmezzo head towards the ham- hut, go past it, and after 200 metres Descend to Villa Santina and from here From Tolmezzo follow the cycle track guide). Start descending towards the the asphalt road in Mieli and then you south turning into Via Nazionale and start descending along the dirt road State road SS 52bis. Turn left and fol- track that, running along the course of pool head south and, after about 1 km, descending asphalt road you will reach let of Caneva and turn into the cycle turn left into the descent towards the go back to Tolmezzo along the State as far as Arta Terme, cross the village Casera Moraretto hut; pass by the hut will have to descend towards Comegli- you will reach the State road SS 52bis; that leads to the village of Noiariis (pay low the State road for a short stretch the But stream, crosses the Channel of turn left and follow the road signs to the valley floor. Turn left and follow track; follow it as far as Zuglio and, locality of Vas (be careful! bumpy road road SS 52 or following the cycle track and keep on the State road SS 52bis. and keep cycling as far as the Tolazzi ans and Ovaro. From Ovaro you will get turn left towards Tolmezzo and, after attention to the descent, which can be until crossing on the right the cycle San Pietro valley. Follow it up to Zuglio Illegio. Cross the hamlet of Betania the course of the Chiarzò stream first as soon as you enter the village, leave and possible obstacles often hidden by that runs along it. The route can be Cross the municipalities of Paluzza Alpine hut, go past it and, shortly af- back to Tolmezzo along the State road about 1 km, turn right in the direction dangerous especially in autumn due track that, across the quiet village of and, after crossing the bridge, you will and keep cycling until reaching Ille- along a narrow asphalt road and then the cycle track and head towards Sez- leaves). After the village of Vas, down shortened arriving at the Malga Corce and Timau and climb in the direction terwards, turn left into the climb to- SS 355 or along the new cycle track. of Zuglio; cross the bridge and turn to the leaves on the road surface). In Alzeri, leads first to Piano d’Arta and get to the State road. Cross it in the di- gio (from May to October do not miss on the main road until arriving in Ce- za. Cross the village, climb up to the a descent on asphalt road after about hut and going back along the same of the Pass of Monte Croce Carnico. wards the Sella Bioichia saddle, which right again towards the Parish Church Noiariis follow the asphalt road north- then to Arta Terme. rection of Arta Terme and turn into the the important exhibitions of religious darchis. At the crossroads of Cedarchis saddle and then descend to Cazzaso. 1 km you will reach the fork at the road followed to go up. At about 1100 metres of height, at the you will reach up steep ascents. From Please note: once arrived at the Tolazzi of San Pietro, go past it and follow the wards and shortly after the end of the cycle track again. After a short climb art). Cross the village and go up the turn right and follow the State road SS Climb up to Curiedi, go past the pitch Fuessa saddle, turn right and descend hairpin bend, turn left into the dirt road the saddle you will start descending Alpine hut, consider the possibility of same asphalt road as far as the ham- village turn right (road signs to the you will enter Arta Terme. Follow the bumpy asphalt road towards the lo- 52bis as far as the bridge of Zuglio, and you will reach, always along the towards Plugna, complete the descent towards the Casera Val di Collina, Ca- towards Givigliana. After reaching the descending to Forni Avoltri (excellent let of Fielis. Here, once arrived at the trattoria “Alle Trote”). After about 500 same route to go back. The route is suit- cality of Lunze. Keep cycling on a dirt cross it and turn into the cycle track asphalt road, the top of the climb; turn and, after crossing the bridge over the sera Plote and Marinelli huts. Go past village of Givigliana, turn left into the accommodation and catering facilities) square, turn left into Via Val la Strada, metres of descent keep going straight able for everyone because it stretches road first along a flat stretch and then that will lead you back to Tolmezzo. right into a beautiful asphalt road that stream, climb to Vinaio. In Vinaio turn the two casere huts and you will reach path and, near some ruins, turn left and then of getting back to Ovaro along which leads to the Malga Dauda hut on following the road signs of the cycle on a flat cycle track and, therefore, it down a descending stretch until reach- goes up to the Forcella Navantes col. left and keep climbing up to the pitch of the Marinelli Alpine hut (the highest again towards some stavoli (shelters) the State road SS 355 joining the origi- (the highest point of the route). From track. Cross the wooden bridge over can be followed by children as well. ing, on the opposite side, the village of Keep cycling as far as the Malga Corce Lauco in the locality of Porteal. point of the route and in the whole in the direction of Mieli; you will reach nal route again.

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› TYPE: Loop route › TYPE: Loop route › TYPE: Loop route › TYPE: Loop route › TYPE: Loop route › REFERENCE: Arta Terme › REFERENCE: Tolmezzo › REFERENCE: Tolmezzo › REFERENCE: Tolmezzo › REFERENCE: Tolmezzo UNZE - 1300 . MARINELLI - 2.122

› LENGTH: 24 Km › LENGTH: 25 Km › LENGTH: 36 Km › LENGTH: About 48 Km RIF › LENGTH: 84 Km

› DIFFERENCE IN HEIGHT: 1111 m › DIFFERENCE IN HEIGHT: 270 m › DIFFERENCE IN HEIGHT: 950 m › DIFFERENCE IN HEIGHT: 1500 m OLAZZI - 1.350 › DIFFERENCE IN HEIGHT: 2465 m GA CORCE - 1300 A TERME - 500 . T

› MAX HEIGHT: 1400 m asl › MAX HEIGHT: 500 m asl SELLA DI L › MAX HEIGHT: 980 m asl › MAX HEIGHT: 1300 m asl › MAX HEIGHT: SELLA BIOICHIA - 1.697 RIF GA DAUDA - 1400 ART › MAX SLOPE: 23% › MAX SLOPE: 10% › MAX SLOPE: 20% MAL › MAX SLOPE: 15% Marinelli Alpine hut 2122 m a.s.l. S MAL 5

› DIFFICULTY: Difficult, we suggest › DIFFICULTY: Easy › DIFFICULTY: Medium VA › DIFFICULTY: Difficult › MAX SLOPE: 25% that you do not go by yourself › PHYSICAL TRAINING: › PHYSICAL TRAINING: Excellent › PHYSICAL TRAINING: Good, GIVIGLIANA - 1.137 › DIFFICULTY: Difficult, we suggest PORTEAL VEA - 68 0 VINAIO - 825

› PHYSICAL TRAINING: Excellent Suitable for everyone LO › CYCLABILITY: 100% cyclable technically demanding descent that you do not go by yourself. ILLEGIO - 580 SEZZA - 643 › CYCLABILITY: 100% cyclable › CYCLABILITY: 100% cyclable › ROAD SURFACE: › CYCLABILITY: 100% cyclable MIELI - 678 › PHYSICAL TRAINING: Excellent CEDARCHIS - 40

A TERME - 500 A TERME - 500 › ROAD SURFACE: › ROAD SURFACE: 60% asphalt - 40% dirt road › ROAD SURFACE: › CYCLABILITY: 99% cyclable

NOIARIIS - 560 LMEZZO - 323 LMEZZO - 323 LMEZZO - 323 LMEZZO - 500 LMEZZO - 323 LMEZZO - 323 TO TO VILLA SANTINA - 375 TO TO TO TO LMEZZO - 323 LMEZZO - 323 ART ART 77% asphalt - 23% dirt road 60% asphalt - 40% dirt road › DURATION: From 2 to 3 hours 60% asphalt - 40% dirt road › ROAD SURFACE: › DURATION: From 3 to 4 hours › DURATION: From 1 to 2 hours › WATER SOURCES: › DURATION: From 3 to 4 hours TO TO 60% asphalt - 40% dirt road

0,0 6,0 10,0 15,0 20,0 24,0 › WATER SOURCES: 0,0 5,0 10,0 15,0 20,0 23,5 › WATER SOURCES: 0,0 5,0 10,0 15,0 20,0 25,0 30,0 35,1 In the towns crossed 0,0 7,5 15,0 22,5 30,0 37,5 47,7 › WATER SOURCES: Few, in Fusea, 0,0 5,0 10,0 15,0 20,0 25,0 30,0 35,0 40,0 45,0 50,0 55,0 60,0 65,0 70,0 75,0 80,0 85,0 › DURATION: From 5 to 8 hours In the towns crossed In the towns crossed in the locality of Vas and in some towns › WATER SOURCES: In the towns crossed PASTARTRTENZA DISTDISTANCEANZA (km) ARRIVFINISHO PASTARTRTENZA DISTDISTANCEANZA (km) ARRIVFINISHO PASTARTRTENZA DISTANCEDISTANZA (km) ARRIVFINISHO PASTARTRTENZA DISTDISTANCEANZA (km) (km) ARRIVFINISHO PASTARTRTENZA DISTANCEDISTANZA (km) (km) ARRIVFINISHO