ZONCOLAN BY MOUNTAIN BIKE Carnia and its

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HOW AND WHERE
Mountain bike tours in the cycle-touring park of Carnia
ZONCOLAN BY MOUNTAIN BIKE
Regione Friuli Venezia Giulia
AUSTRIA
Forni Avoltri
Sauris
AUSTRIA
Ravascletto
Zoncolan
Tarvisio
Arta Terme
Forni di Sopra
A23
Tolmezzo
Gemona
del Friuli
Piancavallo
San Daniele
del Friuli
SLOVENIA
Europa
Cividale
del Friuli
Regione
Friuli Venezia Giulia
UDINE
SLOVENIA
Italia
PORDENONE
Palmanova GORIZIA
A28
A4
TREVISO
Aeroporto FVG
Ronchi dei Legonari
A4
Aquileia
VENEZIA
Lignano
Sabbiadoro
Grado
TRIESTE
SLOVENIA
HOW TO GET THERE
By car
Motorways
A4 Torino - Trieste
A23 Palmanova - Udine - Tarvisio
A28 Portogruaro - Conegliano
By plane
Regional Airport of Trieste
40 km from Trieste and Udine
15 km from Gorizia
80 km from Pordenone
www.aeroporto.fvg.it
By train
www.trenitalia.it
Call Centre 89.20.21
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
Villa Chiozza - Via Carso, 3
I - 33052 Cervignano del Friuli (UD)
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INFOPOINT TURISMOFVG di Arta Terme
via Umberto I, 15 - 33022 Arta Terme (Ud)
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development project (Law 135/01), with the co-financing
of the Department for Tourism Development and Competitiveness, Italian Presidency of the Council of Ministers.
INFOPOINT TURISMOFVG di Forni di Sopra
via Cadore, 1 - 33024 Forni di Sopra (Ud)
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INFOPOINT TURISMOFVG di Tolmezzo
via della Vittoria, 4 - 33028 Tolmezzo (Ud)
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INFOPOINT TURISMOFVG di Ravascletto
p. Divisione Julia - 33020 Ravascletto (Ud)
tel +39 0433 66477 / fax +39 0433 616921
[email protected]
Tagliamento Valley and Lumiei Valley
ZONCOLAN BY MOUNTAIN BIKE
THE CYCLE-TOURING PARK OF CARNIA
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
harmony with nature, without damaging the environment, nor spoiling customs and traditions, which make
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
summer, but also climbing and horse riding, paragliding and canoeing, without forgetting the hikes along
nature trails of rare beauty.
You will also find art and history, preserved by museums, parish churches, churches and important
archaeological sites, such as that of Zuglio, and perfectly preserved old town centres, with the characteristic
stone and wood buildings. It is pleasant to reach the pretty small Alpine lakes, the countless waterfalls and
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 Marinelli Alpine hut
Relaxing on the fields
Lake of Bordaglia
Roman excavations in Zuglio
The parish church of San Pietro
Zoncolan, Tamai Alpine hut
Carnia
and its valleys
They say that Carnia resembles a big hand, whose palm is the valley furrowed by the Tagliamento river and the fingers are the valleys dug by its tributaries.
Let’s discover it together!
We find the main town, Tolmezzo, in the Tagliamento
Valley, together with the well-known holiday resort of
Forni di Sopra, dominated by the peaks of the Friulian
Dolomites. The Lumiei Valley leads to the charming
village of Sauris, the highest municipality in Friuli,
facing a deep lake, while the Degano valley leads
to Forni Avoltri, famous for its international Biathlon centre. The Pesarina Valley is a natural charm,
with its characteristic villages of Prato Carnico and
Pesariis, while the Bût Valley is the realm of wellbeing and sports, thanks to the spa of Arta Terme and to
the Olympic town of Paluzza, the ideal “base camp”
for climbing and cross-country skiing.
The Valcalda, with Ravascletto, is the motherland of
the most traditional gastronomy and, thanks to its skilift facilities that lead to Mounts Zoncolan and Tamai,
it is an important winter resort as well. A wilder valley
is that of Chiarsò, with the beautiful valley of Paularo,
one of the most densely populated towns in Carnia.
Archaeology: many archaeological finds provide evidence of the important role played by the territory
from prehistory to the Middle Ages as a crossroads of
cultural and trade exchanges. Handicraft: working of
wood, of stone and of wrought iron; textiles made with
hand looms, scarpets (slippers). Gastronomy and typical products: honey, jams, distillates, various kinds
of cheese, aromatic herbs, ham, mushrooms, radic di
mont, biscuits, cjarsons (sweet or herb ravioli), frico
(a typical dish based on melted cheese), polenta. Active tourism: Alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, Biathlon, snowshoeing, cycling, canyoning, trekking,
horse riding, climbing, windsurfing and sailing, gliding, 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 rehabilitation, water wellness, beauty and fitness at the spa of
Arta Terme.
TAGLIAMENTO VALLEY
The heart of Carnia, furrowed by the Tagliamento river and by its tributaries, it is a wide and open valley,
which from the shores of the lake of Cavazzo stretches up to the snow-covered runs of Varmost in Forni
di Sopra, the “Pearl of the Alps”, crossing the chief
town, Tolmezzo, with its historic buildings, an important ethnographic museum (“Michele Gortani” Carnic
Museum of Folk Arts and Traditions), an eighteenthcentury cathedral, the remains of the town walls
(Porta di Sotto) and the Picotta Tower.
Many are the possibilities to spend holidays surrounded by the nature of the wonderful mountains of
Carnia: equipped sports facilities, which range from
manèges to football pitches, tennis courts and swimming pools, cross-country and Alpine ski runs, gliding areas, practice walls for rock climbing, mountain
bike and trekking trails.
Gourmands and those who love to discover traditional
flavours will find a wide choice of restaurants, inns,
trattorie, farm restaurants and Alpine huts, where it
is still possible to taste and enjoy the old recipes of
Carnia’s cuisine with its authentic aromas.
From an artistic and cultural point of view, in these
municipalities you will find many parish churches,
small fifteenth-century churches and valuable exhibitions of international level in Illegio.
Handicraft shops are scattered in the valley.
Degano Valley and Pesarina Valley
LUMIEI VALLEY
From Ampezzo the road wedges for about ten kilometres, alternating spectacular combinations of
rocks, gorges and tunnels, which follow the course
of the Lumiei stream, opening onto the green lake
and reaching the village of Sauris, where you will find
houses and farmhouses characterised by peculiar
and unspoilt architecture.
VAL DEL BÛT
The channel of San Pietro, a combination between
the past and the present, crossed by the so-called Via
Iulia Augusta, is one of Carnia’s most beautiful areas.
Traced by the Romans to link Aquileia (the second port
and trading centre of the Roman empire) to Zuglio (Iulium Carnicum) and the transalpine lands, crossing
the Pass of Monte Croce Carnico until reaching and
going past today’s Austrian town of Lienz (Aguntum),
it crosses towns and forests of Carnia, places that
enchant tourists thanks to their richness in history,
traditions and unspoilt nature.It is well-known for its
Roman settlements, interesting museums, civil and
religious architectural buildings and, above all, for
the sulphur waters of the Pudia Spring of Arta Terme
that, thanks to its peculiar geoclimatic situation, is
the ideal destination to spend regenerating holidays
characterized by wellbeing, relaxation and spa treatments.
Sports enthusiasts will have many opportunities,
from the manège to the sports centre with tennis,
volleyball and basketball courts, as well as mountain
bike trails.
In this “Pearl of the Alps” the winter activities range
from cross-country skiing to Alpine skiing; at high altitudes ski mountaineering and snowmobile tours will
please even the fittest ones.
Sauris is an excellent starting point for wonderful
hikes and walks towards the shepherd’s huts.
A German-speaking community, rich in traditions,
legends and gastronomy, Sauris is the homeland of a
delicious raw ham.
Val del Bût, Valcalda, Val d’Incaroio Valleys
DEGANO VALLEY
It is the natural passage between Friuli Venezia Giulia
and Comelico.
Many are the traces of its past: from the Celtic and
medieval archaeological finds, brought to light during excavations, to the houses characterised by the
typical and elegant stone portals, to St. Mary’s Parish
Church of Gorto, which dominates the whole valley.
Those who want to discover typical flavours and products will find excellent cheeses and butter.
Local handicraft stands out for the manufacture of
boiled wool items of clothing.
PESARINA VALLEY
It is called the Valley of Time due to its production of
clocks and is one of the most beautiful in Carnia.
Scattered with green forests and fields, it is characterized by villages with houses featuring roofs with
tiles of a characteristic green colour, the typical example of spontaneous architecture in the Alps.
Nature and traditions are the winning combination
that characterizes the valley; hikes of rare beauty
allow to reach shepherd’s huts, casere huts, Alpine
huts or to go climbing on the “crete” (crags) of the
Dolomites of Pesariis. During the winter season you
can ski on ski runs (not very hard) in the locality of
Pradibosco or on the cross-country ski run of Pian di
Casa.
VALCALDA
Dominated by the massifs of Mount Crostis to the north
and Tamai-Arvenis to the south, it is characterised by
large fields, fir woods and beech woods and extends
crosswise between the Degano and the Val del Bût
Valleys. The tourist resort of Ravascletto with Mount
Zoncolan is a very important ski area in Friuli Venezia
Giulia. In the shops of the valley you can buy beehive
products, charcuterie, tasty fresh or mature cheese,
smoked ricottas with a very delicate taste. In the workshops, besides the traditional wooden furniture, which
is the result of the skills of the local craftsmen, you can
also find carved, inlaid and lathed works.
VAL D’INCAROJO
The valley, furrowed by the course of the Chiarsò
stream, is dominated by the Dolomite peaks of Mounts
Sernio, Tersadia and Zermula. The origins of this valley
are very ancient: many excavation campaigns provide
evidence of the fact that this area had been inhabited
since ancient times. Prehistoric settlements and the
Necropolis of Misincinis (which can be dated back between the 8th and the 1st century B.C.), are a remarkable example. Sports enthusiasts will enjoy many activities: trekking, horse riding and mountain biking across
the pastures and the paths of the Via delle Malghe Carniche (Route of Carnia’s Shepherd’s Huts), volleyball,
tennis and miniature golf. This valley is extremely rich
in traditions, culture and flavours worth discovering.
Local handicraft stands out with its shops: furniture,
chopping boards and other wooden tools, baskets,
panniers, traditional clothes and scarpèts (slippers)
are an example of what one can buy.
Loop route
of Pani
ON THE TRACES OF THE ANCIENT RAILWAY
A BALCONY OVER THE TAGLIAMENTO VALLEY
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EXTREME ROUTE
VIA IULIA AUGUSTA AND FOREST OF CORCE
AMONG ALPINE HUTS AND CASERE HUTS
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From Tolmezzo head towards the hamlet of Caneva and turn into the cycle
track; follow it as far as Zuglio and,
as soon as you enter the village, leave
the cycle track and head towards Sezza. Cross the village, climb up to the
saddle and then descend to Cazzaso.
Climb up to Curiedi, go past the pitch
and you will reach, always along the
asphalt road, the top of the climb; turn
right into a beautiful asphalt road that
goes up to the Forcella Navantes col.
Keep cycling as far as the Malga Corce
DON’T MISS
The Malga Corce hut is situated in the
homonymous forest and offers the possibility to buy dairy products made at the
shepherd’s hut from June to September.
It is the ideal place for a break completely
surrounded by nature.
hut, go past it, and after 200 metres
turn left into the descent towards the
locality of Vas (be careful! bumpy road
and possible obstacles often hidden by
leaves). After the village of Vas, down
a descent on asphalt road after about
1 km you will reach the fork at the
Fuessa saddle, turn right and descend
towards Plugna, complete the descent
and, after crossing the bridge over the
stream, climb to Vinaio. In Vinaio turn
left and keep climbing up to the pitch of
Lauco in the locality of Porteal.
DETAILS OF THE ROUTE
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› TYPE: Loop route
› REFERENCE: Tolmezzo
› LENGTH: 36 Km
› DIFFERENCE IN HEIGHT: 950 m
› MAX HEIGHT: 980 m asl
› MAX SLOPE: 20%
› DIFFICULTY: Medium
› PHYSICAL TRAINING: Excellent
› CYCLABILITY: 100% cyclable
› ROAD SURFACE:
60% asphalt - 40% dirt road
› DURATION: From 2 to 3 hours
› WATER SOURCES:
In the towns crossed
HOW TO GET TO THE START
Car park of the swimming pool of Tolmezzo.
Entrance Tolmezzo centre.
Descend to Villa Santina and from here
go back to Tolmezzo along the State
road SS 52 or following the cycle track
that runs along it. The route can be
shortened arriving at the Malga Corce
hut and going back along the same
road followed to go up.
AN OVERVIEW OF THE TOUR
An extreme route due to the difference
in height and to the slopes addressed
to demanding and expert cyclists. It is
mostly included in the area of the massif
of Mount Coglians-Chianevate. You will
reach high altitudes, therefore we suggest that you wear suitable clothes and
carry suitable equipment and that you
carefully check the weather forecast.
From Tolmezzo follow the cycle track
as far as Arta Terme, cross the village
and keep on the State road SS 52bis.
Cross the municipalities of Paluzza
and Timau and climb in the direction
of the Pass of Monte Croce Carnico.
At about 1100 metres of height, at the
hairpin bend, turn left into the dirt road
towards the Casera Val di Collina, Casera Plote and Marinelli huts. Go past
the two casere huts and you will reach
the Marinelli Alpine hut (the highest
point of the route and in the whole
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› LENGTH: About 48 Km
› MAX SLOPE: 15%
› DIFFICULTY: Difficult
› PHYSICAL TRAINING: Good,
technically demanding descent
› ROAD SURFACE:
› WATER SOURCES: Few, in Fusea,
in the locality of Vas and in some towns
DON’T MISS
The Marinelli Alpine hut, opened in 1901,
is situated near the Forcella Moraretto
col, on the southern slopes of Mount
Coglians (the highest mountain in the
region), in a dominating and spectacular
position that provides a wonderful view
over the Carnic Alps and the Julian Alps.
On the other hand, the Tolazzi Alpine hut,
situated at 1400 metres of height, is the
guide). Start descending towards the
Casera Moraretto hut; pass by the hut
and keep cycling as far as the Tolazzi
Alpine hut, go past it and, shortly afterwards, turn left into the climb towards the Sella Bioichia saddle, which
you will reach up steep ascents. From
the saddle you will start descending
towards Givigliana. After reaching the
village of Givigliana, turn left into the
path and, near some ruins, turn left
again towards some stavoli (shelters)
in the direction of Mieli; you will reach
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ideal place for a break amidst nature.
Car park of the swimming pool of Tolmezzo, entrance Tolmezzo centre.
the asphalt road in Mieli and then you
will have to descend towards Comeglians and Ovaro. From Ovaro you will get
back to Tolmezzo along the State road
SS 355 or along the new cycle track.
Please note: once arrived at the Tolazzi
Alpine hut, consider the possibility of
descending to Forni Avoltri (excellent
accommodation and catering facilities)
and then of getting back to Ovaro along
the State road SS 355 joining the original route again.
SELLA BIOICHIA - 1.697
Lovea. Cross the village and along the
descending asphalt road you will reach
the valley floor. Turn left and follow
the course of the Chiarzò stream first
along a narrow asphalt road and then
on the main road until arriving in Cedarchis. At the crossroads of Cedarchis
turn right and follow the State road SS
52bis as far as the bridge of Zuglio,
cross it and turn into the cycle track
that will lead you back to Tolmezzo.
A wonderful route that crosses little
frequented areas. Your effort during the
climb will be rewarded by the peacefulness and the quiet of the forest of Corce.
An ideal route in spring and in autumn,
which allows to enjoy the colours and the
perfumes of these seasons; if you follow it
in summer, remember that, up the climb,
the last spot for water supply is in Fusea.
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PRA’ DI LUNZE AND THE SLOPES OF M. SERNIO
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FUSEA - 685
FUSEA - 685
ARTA TERME - 500
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CURIEDI - 900
› REFERENCE: Arta Terme
› LENGTH: 25 Km
› MAX SLOPE: 23%
› PHYSICAL TRAINING: Good
› ROAD SURFACE:
› WATER SOURCES:
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OVARO - 525
› LENGTH: 21.8 Km
› MAX SLOPE: Not significant
› DIFFICULTY: Easy
› PHYSICAL TRAINING:
Suitable for everyone
› ROAD SURFACE:
› DURATION: 2 hours
› WATER SOURCES:
On the Slopes of
Mount Coglians
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to Arta Terme. From Casanova it is also
possible to use the cycle track.
› REFERENCE: Ovaro
› LENGTH: 41 Km
› MAX SLOPE: 27%
› DIFFICULTY: Difficult, we suggest
that you do not go by yourself
› ROAD SURFACE:
› WATER SOURCES: Few, along
the Pesarina Valley only
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cal research in Carnia and an up-to-date
picture of the results obtained during
the investigations carried out in Zuglio.
Besides the museum, don’t miss a visit
to the Forum built in the Augustan Age.
The “Exhibition of sacred art” at the Casa
delle esposizioni of Illegio, open from May
to October, is worth a visit as well.
Spa, famous since the Roman age for its
exceptional healing and beauty powers.
Canalized in the modern complex of the
Spa of Arta Terme, today these waters
are used for rehabilitation and beauty
purposes.
Loop route of the
But Stream and
Tagliamento Valley
A quite hard climb on asphalt road will be
rewarded by the beauty and by the quiet
of Lunze.
› TYPE: The route features
the climb to Mount Zoncolan only
› REFERENCE: Villa Santina
› LENGTH: 21.5 Km
› MAX SLOPE: 30%
› ROAD SURFACE:
› WATER SOURCES: In the village
of Porteal after Lauco, in Vinaio.
ARTA TERME - 500
MALGA LOSA - 1765
FORCELLA LA FORCJE
FORCELLA IELMA - 1906
MALGA PIELTINIS - 1740
til reaching Fusea and, keeping right,
follow the road as far as the locality of
Curiedi. This locality is also a transit
point for more demanding tours (see
route #12). If you decide not to go further, turn round and descend as far as
Fusea and, being careful not to turn
into the road followed before, keep
right until reaching the village of Casanova. From Casanova turn left and, up
a slightly climbing asphalt road, reach
and go past the hamlet of Terzo and
then get back to Zuglio; now follow the
route used on the outward journey up
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› LENGTH: 25 Km
› MAX SLOPE: 10%
› ROAD SURFACE:
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From the centre of Arta Terme go
south and turn into Via Nazionale,
reaching the State road SS 52bis; turn
left towards Tolmezzo and after about
1 km turn right towards Zuglio, cross
the bridge and go straight on for about
200 metres as far as the fork to the
hamlet of Sezza. Climb as far as Sezza
and keep going straight on for about
3 km until arriving in Cazzaso Nuovo,
a village from which you can enjoy an
amazing view over the valley of Tolmezzo and over Friuli’s plain.
Follow the asphalt road for 2 km un-
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› LENGTH: 24 Km
› MAX SLOPE: 23%
that you do not go by yourself
› ROAD SURFACE:
› WATER SOURCES:
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DON’T MISS
On Ascension Day Zuglio stages the Kiss
of the Crosses, one of Carnia’s most eagerly-awaited and spectacular religious
popular events: a procession of believers
carries to the top of the Hill of San Pietro
the precious silvery crosses preserved
in the churches of the various valleys. In
Arta Terme you will find the homonymous
Illegio
and the Channel
of Incaroio
From the car park of the swimming
pool head south and, after about 1 km,
turn left and follow the road signs to
Illegio. Cross the hamlet of Betania
and keep cycling until reaching Illegio (from May to October do not miss
the important exhibitions of religious
art). Cross the village and go up the
bumpy asphalt road towards the locality of Lunze. Keep cycling on a dirt
road first along a flat stretch and then
down a descending stretch until reaching, on the opposite side, the village of
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ROUTE OF MEDIUM DIFFICULTY
DON’T MISS
The Municipal Archaeological Museum
of Zuglio will provide visitors with a survey of the current state of archaeologi-
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A route of medium difficulty from a physical
point of view, with hard climbing stretches,
rich in beautiful panoramic views.
Arta Terme is situated along the State
road SS 52 bis, which from Tolmezzo
leads to the pass of Monte Croce Carnico.
From the centre of Arta Terme turn
into Via Nazionale in the south direction and you will reach the State road
SS 52bis, turn left towards Tolmezzo
and after about 1 km turn right towards Zuglio.
Cross the bridge and, at the end of it,
turn right into the cycle track (clearly
visible already from the bridge).
Follow it as far as Tolmezzo (in some
stretches the cycle track runs on the
asphalt road).
Follow the same route to get back to
Arta Terme.
Villa Santina is situated along the State
Road SS 52, which from Tolmezzo leads
to the mountain village of Forni di Sopra.
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waters and on mud baths, you will also
find departments dedicated to beauty
and wellness. After a bicycle ride there
is nothing better than a relaxing break at
this wellness centre.
From Tolmezzo head towards the hamlet of Caneva and turn into the cycle
track that, running along the course of
the But stream, crosses the Channel of
San Pietro valley. Follow it up to Zuglio
and, after crossing the bridge, you will
get to the State road. Cross it in the direction of Arta Terme and turn into the
cycle track again. After a short climb
you will enter Arta Terme. Follow the
same route to go back. The route is suitable for everyone because it stretches
on a flat cycle track and, therefore, it
can be followed by children as well.
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survey of the current state of archaeological research in Carnia and an up-to-date
picture of the results obtained during the
investigations carried out in Zuglio.
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DON’T MISS
Zuglio, Iulium Carnicum is the most important Roman settlement in Carnia;
the Municipal Archaeological Museum
and the Roman Forum are worth a visit.
In Arta Terme the sulphur waters of the
Pudia Spring have given life to the spa
complex where, besides the traditional
departments for the treatments based on
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road SS 52 bis, which from Tolmezzo
leads to the pass of Monte Croce Carnico.
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EASY ROUTE
A route suitable for everyone, which
stretches on asphalt or dirt roads, mainly
cyclable, with an excellent road surface
and small differences in height.
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DON’T MISS
Zuglio is a small village of Carnia situated
a few kilometres from Tolmezzo; it lies in
correspondence of Iulium Carnicum, Italy’s most northern Roman town, situated
along an important arterial road between
Aquileia and Noricum, the so-called Via
Iulia Augusta. The Municipal Archaeological Museum will provide visitors with a
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ing the road that comes up from Lateis.
At the fork keep left and start climbing
again towards the Malga Losa hut. The
first stretch features a slope of 12%
and then becomes pleasant. From the
hut go up the last 3 km of climb until
reaching the La Forcje col. The descent
is long and winding. After reaching the
village of Mione, keep cycling towards
Luint. In the locality of San Martino turn
left and get back to Ovaro. The route
can be shortened arriving at the Malga
Ielma di Sopra hut and getting back
along the same road followed to go up.
A physically non-demanding route suitable for families and amateurs with little
physical training.
PORTEAL
20,0
with slopes of 15%, to the Malga Ielma
di Sopra hut (always keep on the main
road avoiding side roads). Keep cycling
for about 1.5 km towards the Forcella
Ielma col, at the beginning the climb is
quite easy, whereas the last 700 metres are very hard with slopes of nearly
25%. When you reach the col at 1906
metres, your effort will be rewarded
by the wonderful view. The road finally
descends and soon reaches the Malga
Pieltinis hut, turn left into the descending asphalt road to the Malga Gerona
hut and keep descending until reach-
PESARIIS - 760
OVARO - 525
15,0
From Ovaro follow the State road SS
355 northwards and enter the Pesarina
Valley; cross the villages of Entrampo,
Prato Carnico and Pesariis. In Pesariis
keep right and keep going towards
Pradibosco and after about 2 km, down
a gentle descent, you will get near a
former sawmill, go straight on and after 150 metres turn left near a small
bridge over the Pesarina river. Follow the road signs to the Malga Ielma
hut and, along a dirt road with slopes
from 10% to 15%, you will first get to
the Malga Ielma di Sotto hut and then,
of the Venetian villas, testifying the economic and social importance of the family
of timber merchants who lived there. Sauris is one of the locations that from June to
September stage “Il mondo delle malghe”
(The world of shepherd’s huts), a food event
in Carnia.
VINAIO - 825
12,5
DISTANCE (km)
DISTANZA
Ovaro is situated along the State road SS
355, which from Tolmezzo leads to Sappada.
DON’T MISS
The Museum of Clock-making in Pesariis
displays wall and tower clocks, which
provide evidence of almost three hundred
years of history of this activity. In the hamlet of Mione you will find Palazzo Micoli
Toscano also known as the “House of the
hundred windows”: it is an absolutely atypical building in Carnia as it recalls the style
15,0
DISTANCE (km)
DISTANZA
START
PARTENZA
08
VAS
10,0
CLAVAIS - 815
PRADUMBLI
7,5,0
The route requires excellent training,
with a long climb and stretches hard to
cycle on; the descent is steep. Quiet and
views of rare beauty.
SELLA ZONCOLAN - 1.750
VINAIO - 825
VAL DI LAUCO
0,0
PORTEAL
LAUCO - 750
VALDIE - 850
PANI - 1.000
18,0
MALGA CORCE - 1300
the Bût stream and you will reach the
State road SS 52bis. Turn left and follow the State road for a short stretch
until crossing on the right the cycle
track that, across the quiet village of
Alzeri, leads first to Piano d’Arta and
then to Arta Terme.
16,0
EASY ROUTE
SEZZA - 643
ARTA TERME - 500
NOIARIIS - 560
DISTANZA
DISTANCE (km)
Parish Church you will find the Giardino
dei Semplici, a themed botanical garden that comprises about 1200 species,
most of which are native, and the Polse
di Cougnes, an ecumenical centre of reception, spirituality, culture and environmental protection.
14,0
DISTANZA (km)
(km)
DISTANCE
TOLMEZZO - 323
the Alpine hut keep going north and
start descending along the dirt road
that leads to the village of Noiariis (pay
attention to the descent, which can be
dangerous especially in autumn due
to the leaves on the road surface). In
Noiariis follow the asphalt road northwards and shortly after the end of the
village turn right (road signs to the
trattoria “Alle Trote”). After about 500
metres of descent keep going straight
on following the road signs of the cycle
track. Cross the wooden bridge over
10,0
5,0
THROUGH THE COUNTRYSIDE
OF THE CHANNEL OF SAN PIETRO
MALGA DAUDA - 1400
6,0
2,5
START
PARTENZA
The But Valley
DON’T MISS
The last Roman town in north-eastern
Italy, Zuglio was built by the Romans
along the Via Iulia Augusta, which linked
Aquileia to Noricum in a strategic position for the control of the Alpine passes
and of the roads. The village of Zuglio is
dominated by the Parish Church of San
Pietro (Carnia’s “Mother” Church), which
preserves various works of art. Near the
ARTA TERME - 500
0,0
0,0
COMEGLIANS - 570
› LENGTH: 25 Km
› MAX SLOPE: 17%
› ROAD SURFACE:
› WATER SOURCES: Ovaro
and along the Pesarina Valley
THE PARISH CHURCH OF SAN PIETRO IN CARNIA
PARTENZA
START
tres before the bridge over the Degano
turn left in the direction of the “Zona
Industriale” (Industrial Area), at the end
of which, after about 800 metres, you
will have to keep following the same
direction on dirt road until reaching the
football pitch, from which you will soon
reach the State road SS 355, cross it and
you will reach the centre of Comeglians.
Keep cycling towards the hamlet of Maranzanis first and then towards Braida;
follow the road signs to Clavais (climb
with slopes of 17%) and, after reaching
the village, descend to Ovaro.
› LENGTH: 26 Km
› MAX SLOPE: 10%
› ROAD SURFACE:
› DURATION: From 1.5 to 3 hours
› WATER SOURCES:
Loop route
of the
Malga Dauda hut
From the centre of Arta Terme go
south turning into Via Nazionale and
you will reach the State road SS 52bis;
turn left towards Tolmezzo and, after
about 1 km, turn right in the direction
of Zuglio; cross the bridge and turn
right again towards the Parish Church
of San Pietro, go past it and follow the
same asphalt road as far as the hamlet of Fielis. Here, once arrived at the
square, turn left into Via Val la Strada,
which leads to the Malga Dauda hut
(the highest point of the route). From
clearly visible). Keep cycling for 1 km
on asphalt road with small slopes, then
still on a dirt trail following the most
evident track. At the end of the climb
keep following the same direction on
hilly ground for 1.5 km (be careful not to
turn into side roads) and you will reach
the beginning of the descent on the
right that leads to Pradumbli (pay attention, some stretches of the descent are
dangerous). Get back to Prato Carnico
on asphalt road and descend across
the whole Pesarina Valley as far as Entrampo. Go past the village and 100 me-
Ovaro is situated along the State road SS
10
road SS 52bis, which from Tolmezzo leads
to the pass of Monte Croce Carnico.
DON’T MISS
The village of Pesariis, with its typical stone
buildings, is famous for the clocks produced since the 17th century, which in 1725
had an increase in quality thanks to the
opening of the “Antica e Premiata Fabbrica
Fratelli Solari” factory. The Museum of
Clock-making and the path with the twelve
monumental clocks, which can be admired
along the narrow streets of the village, have
been set up to recall this flourishing past.
DIFFICULT ROUTE
A demanding route with steep and long
climbs; wonderful views over the valleys; it
is possible to stop to visit the Roman excavations and the Parish Church of San Pietro.
long but feature slopes up to 17%.
TOLMEZZO - 323
FINISH
ARRIVO
This route allows to fully appreciate the
landscapes of the Val di Gorto Valley with a
short detour to the Pesarina Valley as well.
From the top of Ovasta you will have the
chance to enjoy an enchanting view over the
massif of Mount Canin and Mount Zoncolan.
Suitable for well-trained cyclists, it includes
some climbs on asphalt, which are not very
CEDARCHIS - 405
25,0
12,0
A BALCONY OVER FRIULI
LOVEA - 680
20,0
10,0
ALONG THE ANCIENT VIA IULIA AUGUSTA
SELLA DI LUNZE - 1300
15,0
DISTANCE (km)
DISTANZA
8,0
MOUNTAIN PASTURES, TRADITIONS IN CARNIA
TOLMEZZO - 500
10,0
6,0
CARNIA’S HISTORY AND CLOCKS
ARTA TERME - 500
5,0
4,0
2,0
The Channel
of San Pietro
TOLMEZZO - 323
09
OVARO - 525
RAVEO - 500
OVARO - 525
0,0
START
PARTENZA
0,0
PARTENZA
START
Through the
woods of Terzo
and Formeaso
From the square of Ovaro head north
and follow the road signs to the hamlet
of Ovasta. Descend as far as the bridge
over the Degano and, after crossing it,
turn right and follow the steeper and
steeper municipal road until reaching
the hamlet of Ovasta. Once in the village, at the fountain, turn left and, after
passing in front of the small shop, cycle
along a short plain stretch (10 metres)
and then go up a short and steep climb
(70 metres); at the end of the climb,
turn right again and enter the countryside at Chiarandis (the antennas are
tres turn left again and follow the road
signs to the villages of Luincis, Cella,
Agrons and Muina.
In Muina, near the fountain, turn left
towards the State road SS 355 and,
shortly before reaching it, turn right
towards Raveo.
In Raveo head towards Villa Santina
paying attention, shortly before getting
to the State road SS 355, to turn into
the cycle track that, skirting the Degano river first and the State road later,
will lead you back to the start.
MUINA - 585
From the square of Ovaro, situated behind the Town hall, head north and turn
into the cycle track (which begins after
the playground) and, keeping left, turn
into the track of the trim trail.
Skirt the village of Chialina and 50
metres after a bridge turn left down a
path (be careful, short stretch of steep
descent) until reaching the State road
SS 355.
Follow it northwards for about 1 Km
and, at the bridge over the Degano river, turn left until reaching the locality
of Entrampo; from here after 100 me-
an area of over 400 square metres, was
provided with a baptistery found under
the floor of St. Martin’s Church. Today,
thanks to a special floor cover, the Christening font can be clearly seen. Today the
whole worship complex is a museum.
18,0
ARRIVO
FINISH
› LENGTH: 26.6 Km
› MAX SLOPE: 20%
› PHYSICAL TRAINING: Good
› ROAD SURFACE:
› WATER SOURCES:
mainette), which depict the Stations of
the Cross.
back there are various possibilities,
among which the famous side climbed
several times in the stages of the Giro
d’Italia (be careful! descent with hard
slopes). From the Sella Zoncolan saddle, descend to Ovaro and from here
you will soon reach Villa Santina.
It is also possible to descend to Ravascletto by cableway, after checking the
availability of the cableway service.
Pesarina Valley,
the Shepherd’s
Huts of Sauris
OVASTA - 750
Ovaro is situated along the State Road SS
DON’T MISS
In Ovaro in the hamlet of Applis you will
find the Museum of Wood and of the
Venetian Sawmill. In the hamlet of Cella
there is St. Martin’s Church where, after
the fortuitous finding of some early medieval tombs, an early Christian basilica
has been found. This ancient worship
place (5th-6th cent.), which extends over
16,0
From Villa Santina on an asphalt road
with little traffic follow the road signs
and you will reach the villages of Lauco,
Vinaio and Val di Lauco. After crossing
the latter, you will reach Trischiamps,
turn into the dirt road and, keeping
left, keep climbing up short asphalt
stretches until reaching the shepherd’s
huts of Meleit and Agareit (a very panoramic and isolated section) and the
Malga Tamai hut. Turn left and you will
reach the Sella Zoncolan saddle. To go
Loop route of the
Val di Gorto and
Pesarina Valleys
OVARO - 525
A route for everyone, suitable for families with children as well. Only one climb
on asphalt road and easy slopes. Cycle
tracks and roads with little traffic.
14,0
07
ILLEGIO - 580
THE PARISH CHURCH OF GORTO AND
THE INTERMUNICIPAL PARK OF THE CARNIC HILLS
12,0
DIFFICULT ROUTE
OVARO - 525
Loop route
on the Slopes of
Mount Col Gentile
06
TOLMEZZO - 323
EASY ROUTE
10,0
DISTANZA (km)
(km)
DISTANCE
DON’T MISS
In the area of Mount Zoncolan it is possible to stop at the malghe (shepherd’s
huts) and casere huts to taste genuine
mountain dishes and buy the homemade
products. In the Val di Lauco valley, the
Sanctuary of the Virgin of Trava is one of
the most fascinating sanctuaries in Friuli,
due both to its position and to its history.
To reach it, follow the road flanked by 14
small tuff roadside shrines (the so-called
ARTA TERME - 500
4,0
After many ups and downs, at the fork
turn left and go downhill. At the stop
sign turn left towards Colza, at the
fork turn right towards Enemonzo. At
the beginning of the descent, before
the hairpin bend turn left into the dirt
road, after a short straight stretch turn
left following a hairpin bend and keep
cycling along the dirt road until reaching Enemonzo. Turn left towards Villa
Santina and, past the bridge over the
Degano, turn right at the pizzeria and
enter the car park of the pitch.
This route proposes the climb to Mount
Zoncolan from a very fascinating side
from a landscape point of view. It is a
mostly ascending route across the Val
di Lauco valley and the high fields of the
Meleit and Agareit shepherd’s huts. The
isolation, the difference in height and the
altitude reached make it very hard but
very satisfying as well. We suggest that
you do not go by yourself.
40,0
45,0
DISTANCE
DISTANZA(km)
(km)
50,0
55,0
TOLMEZZO - 323
2,0
road, after a short plateau keep right
and always up a steeper and steeper
climb you will reach the top of the hill,
then you will descend to Raveo. After
getting to the village, turn right at the
monument and follow the road signs to
Pani. Go up 2.6 Km with a difference in
height of 300 metres and, after the demanding climbing stretch, at the fountain turn right into the dirt road that
leads to some Alpine huts. After 1 km
turn left up an asphalt ramp and climb
for 1.6 Km; turn into the asphalt road
and keep going up the gentle climb.
to the mountain resort of Forni di Sopra.
Start from the pitch.
MIELI - 678
0,0
› LENGTH: 17.5 Km
› MAX SLOPE: 10%
› ROAD SURFACE:
› WATER SOURCES:
DON’T MISS
The town centre of Raveo, very characteristic, is worth discovering little by little
walking along its ancient streets. A nice
walk leads to the Sanctuary of the Holy
Virgin of Mount Castellano, from which
you can then reach the locality of Valdie.
Raveo is also known for its “Esse di Raveo” biscuits.
From the pitch of Villa Santina follow
the asphalt road towards the small
lake and after 150 metres turn right
and pass below the state road, keep cycling on the dirt road in the pinewood.
After about 150 metres at the first
fork turn left towards the stream and
you will reach the dirt road that runs
along the Degano river, then turn left
towards Esemon di Sopra. After the village, cross the bridge over the Chiarzò
stream, turn right into the dirt road
and follow the road sign “percorso di
Cuel Budin”. Cycle up the climbing dirt
START
PARTENZA
04
gano river, turn into the state road and
you will soon get back to Villa Santina.
AMONG MALGHE AND CASERE HUTS
TO THE CONQUEST OF ZONCOLAN
RAVEO - 500
EXTREME ROUTE
Length of over 80 km, difference in height of over
1500 metres and a technical difficulty for cycle
tourists with excellent technical skills; therefore,
you may find trails with a very bumpy and/or
uneven surface, with a significant presence of
obstacles.
to the mountain resort of Forni di Sopra.
The route features, in the central part,
unique views over the Tagliamento and
Degano valleys. Wonderful are the localities of Valdie and Pani, characterised by
fields and stavoli (shelters). Demanding
climbs are combined with easy descents
on asphalt or dirt roads, there are no
paths.
CUEL BUDIN - 580
Length from 25 to 50 km, difference in height of
about 1000 metres and a technical difficulty for cycle
tourists with medium technical skills; therefore, a
route on cart roads with a little bumpy or little uneven
surface (typically sheep tracks and cart roads) or on
trails with a compact and smooth surface.
coal mine of which both the Museum and
a part of the “Creta d’Oro” mine can be
seen.
VILLA SANTINA - 375
DIFFICULT ROUTE
Length from 50 to 80 km, difference in height of
over 1000 metres and a technical difficulty for cycle
tourists with excellent skills; you may find trails
with a very bumpy and/or uneven surface, with a
significant presence of obstacles.
VILLA SANTINA - 375
EASY ROUTE
Short length, from 15 to 25 km, difference in height
of about 300 metres and a tourist technical difficulty
with a route on dirt roads with a compact and smooth
road surface, or on cycle tracks, normally suitable for
all cyclists, even those who are not very trained.
RAVEO - 500
Hereinafter you will find the main parameters used to define the level of difficulty
OVARO - 525
and to check the passability of the dirt and cart
roads, because in spring and autumn they may be
covered in snow or, after abundant rainfall, they
may be temporarily impassable. Moreover, it will
be necessary to wear suitable clothes and to carry
suitable equipment.
To face the hardest itineraries, it is recommended
to be accompanied by expert people. All the
instructions contained in this tourist map have been
searched for by the author according to knowledge.
The use of the information contained in the map is
at the user’s own risk.
According to the law, we will not be held liable for
any for possible accidents and damages that may
occur and for any possible inaccuracies on the map
and in the instructions.
into the SS 355 road. Turn left into the
descent towards Villa Santina up to the
crossroads to Muina, turn right, cross
the bridge and go left towards Raveo.
After reaching the town, at the roundabout go towards Villa Santina and, at
the end of the town, go straight on; go
past the crossroads and, after crossing
the bridge on the Chiarzò stream, turn
left into a descending pebbly dirt road
that leads to the village of Esemon.
Keep cycling towards Villa Santina and,
after crossing the bridge over the De-
VILLA SANTINA - 375
The description of the routes has been made by
the members of the A.S.D. Carnia bike association
with the aim of providing users with a detailed
and precise description. Should the map not be
sufficiently precise, as well as to have a better
view of the territory, we suggest that you buy the
“Tabacco” maps, which cover the whole area of
Carnia; we also would like to point out that the
files for the GPS navigation of the routes in the
gpx format are available on the website of the
association (www.carniabike.it).
Every user will have to carefully choose the route
that best suits him/her keeping into account his/
her technical level, experience and physical
training. Before starting it is necessary to check
if the shepherd’s huts and Alpine huts are open
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY OF THE ROUTES
From Villa Santina go towards Ovaro on
the State Road SS 355 and at the end
of the village near the road sign with
the writing Lauco turn left into the cycle track. After about 2 km this track
ends and, therefore, it is necessary to
cross the State road and, after the village of Chiassis, keep cycling towards
Ovaro on asphalt road. After a while,
turn into the cycle track that leads to
Ovaro. After reaching the asphalt road
and past the first houses, at the first
intersection (narrow road), turn left
DON’T MISS
In the hamlet of Invillino di Villa Santina
you will find the Col di Zucca hill, an ancient worship and burial place, and the
small church of the Madonna del Ponte
(Virgin of the Bridge) close to which the
remains of an Early-Christian church of
the 5th century A.D. have been found.
In the hamlet of Cludinico, on the other
hand, it is possible to explore the former
DIFFICULT ROUTE
Val di Lauco
and Zoncolan
Loop route of the
Degano Valley
An ideal route at the beginning of the season to start doing activity again, suitable
for those who want to try mountain biking
and ideal for families with children.
It mainly stretches on cycle tracks or
roads with little traffic except for 1 km on
State Road.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CORRECT USE OF THE MAP
03
VILLA SANTINA - 375
02
EASY ROUTE
VILLA SANTINA - 375
01
60,0
65,0
70,0
75,0
80,0 85,0
FINISH
ARRIVO
› LENGTH: 84 Km
› MAX HEIGHT:
Marinelli Alpine hut 2122 m a.s.l.
› MAX SLOPE: 25%
that you do not go by yourself.
› ROAD SURFACE:
› WATER SOURCES: In the towns crossed

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