A bike-friendly rural escape in the Magredi Countryside.

The route runs across the region from Sacile to Gorizia–Nova Gorica (Slovenia), following the natural transition between the plain and the Alpine foothills. Covering approximately 180 km, it offers a varied cycling experience through natural landscapes, historic towns and agricultural areas.

Along the way, cyclists pass through Maniago, internationally renowned for its knife-making tradition; Toppo, listed among the Most Beautiful Villages in Italy; Gemona del Friuli, a medieval town where history blends with street art and contemporary architecture; and Cividale del Friuli, a UNESCO World Heritage Site celebrated for its Lombard art.

The route also crosses some of the region’s most important wine-producing areas, where cyclists can discover and taste wines from the Grave, Colli Orientali del Friuli, Isonzo and Collio DOC zones, thanks to the many wineries located along or near the cycleway.

A short distance from the FVG3 route lie the villages of Polcenigo, Poffabro, Venzone and Gradisca d’Isonzo, all included among the Most Beautiful Villages in Italy and easily reachable via connecting cycle routes.

A ride that allows you to enter the territory of the Magredi, a vast protected natural area immersed in the landscape of the western Friulian plain.

The Magredi is a large area of the Friulian plain whose soil consists of large pebbles, gravel, sand, and little earth. While over many centuries much of the Magredi areas have been cultivated, the vast triangular portion between the Cellina and Meduna streams has remained partly as the first people who inhabited Friuli after the last glaciation found it: a kind of whitish heathland with little grass and some shrubs. This almost lunar landscape has an unexpected naturalness and an intense charm, similar to what you feel when looking at the sea or a lake. The wide horizons that can be enjoyed crossing this territory are unique spectacles and getting to know the nature of a seemingly arid and desolate land is an experience to try at least once.

The route follows the course of the Cellina with views of the Piancavallo and Cansiglio mountains. The former Malnisio hydroelectric power station is a unique cultural stop along the way.

Starting from Marsure, the route passes through San Martino and reaches Montereale Valcellina. This cycling itinerary offers a broad and evocative overview of the Friulian Dolomites. Some moderately demanding sections add a touch of challenge, well rewarded by the beauty of the surrounding landscapes.

The route follows the scenic course of the Cellina stream, a place deeply connected to the history and development of hydroelectric power. Along the way, the former Malnisio Hydroelectric Power Station, now a technology museum, provides a unique cultural stop.

Cycling toward Montereale Valcellina, the itinerary crosses the Magredi of the Cellina, offering full immersion in the natural character of this area. As the ride continues, the stream becomes increasingly dramatic, flowing between rock walls rising up to 50–60 meters high.

The loop closes by returning to Marsure along the Pedemontana FVG3 cycle path, with striking views of the Piancavallo and Cansiglio mountains.

Starting from Maniago, the route enters the striking gorge of the Colvera stream, riding between steep rock walls and flowing water. It leads to the ancient village of Poffabro, a true jewel of mountain architecture. Here it is worth leaving your bike in the main square and exploring the narrow cobbled streets on foot.

Back on the bike, the route descends toward the picturesque mountain village of Navarons, birthplace of the Friulian poet Novella Cantarutti. After crossing the Meduna River, and following the Pedemontana cycle path (FVG3), you reach Toppo, with its characteristic stone houses. The itinerary then continues toward Meduno before returning to Maniago along the FVG3.

Food & Wine:

This area is known for the Cavasso Nuovo red onion, a Slow Food Presidium, prized for its sweet and crunchy core. Excellent even when eaten raw, it pairs perfectly with local cured meats and cheeses. Harvested in August, the onions are traditionally braided and preserved throughout the year.

Recommended dish: barley risotto with Cavasso red onion.

After descending from Poffabro, a visit to nearby Frisanco is also recommended. The village features equally distinctive architecture and hosts the remarkable exhibition “Da li mans di Carlin”, a collection of miniatures depicting local houses, places, and traditional peasant life.

This route is ideal for family cycling, offering a safe and enjoyable ride through gardens and allotments, with pleasant views of the surrounding mountains. Artisans forging blades, ancient apple varieties and red onions seem to come together like elements of a medieval tale. Riding alongside children, you reach Cavasso Nuovo in complete safety, crossing bridges, streams and beautiful woodland areas.

The route starts in Maniago, a historic town renowned for over a thousand years for the production of blades and knives, set at the foot of the Pedemontana Pordenonese. After an initial section with gentle ups and downs, the route leaves Maniago and enters Fanna, a small village also known as the Village of Ancient Apples. With the Friulian Dolomites as a scenic backdrop, the destination of Cavasso Nuovo is soon reached.

The return journey follows the same route, or alternatively, during the summer months, you can make use of the Bicibus service.

Attractions:

• Maniago town centre

• Museum of Blacksmithing and Cutlery Art

• Local farms

• Play areas and refreshment points

The route is suitable and accessible all year round.

This route is ideal for families with children aged 10 and over. Get on your bike and ride from Maniago to Travesio, accompanied by the colourful wings of paragliders soaring above.

The itinerary starts in Maniago and crosses the countryside of the Pedemontana Pordenonese. Leaving behind the town of skilled artisans, renowned for centuries for forging swords and knives, the route passes through Fratta, Fanna and Cavasso Nuovo, before crossing the Meduna River via the Maraldi Bridge.

Upon reaching Meduno, the scenery becomes particularly striking. This area is well known among paragliders, who fill the sky with colour and accompany cyclists along the route. The ride then continues toward Sottomonte, reaching Toppo, listed among Italy’s Most Beautiful Villages, dominated by its historic castle.

The final destination of the route is Travesio, an ideal stop for those wishing to discover the area’s historic villages. The return to Maniago follows the same route.

Attractions:

• Maniago town centre

• Museum of Blacksmith Art and Cutlery

• Toppo Castle

• Local farms

• Rest areas and parks along the route

The itinerary is accessible all year round.

From Sacile, the "Garden of the Serenissima", to Maniago the city of knives. A cycling journey between the plains and the foothills of Pordenone.

The route begins in Sacile, a town shaped by the waters of the Livenza River and known as the Garden of the Serenissima for its refined Venetian character. From here, the ride heads toward the foothills of Pordenone, skirting the Palù di Livenza archaeological site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, before reaching the surroundings of Polcenigo, one of Italy’s Most Beautiful Villages, renowned for its long-standing tradition of basket weaving.

Polcenigo’s historic centre, rich in centuries-old buildings, is closely connected to the Livenza River and the nearby Gorgazzo springs, which give the village its distinctive charm. Continuing toward Aviano, the route passes through Castello di Aviano, named after its ancient 10th-century castle. The journey then unfolds along the foothills, offering wide and scenic mountain views, before reaching Malnisio, a hamlet of Montereale Valcellina.

Here stands the historic “A. Pitter” Hydroelectric Power Plant, the first built in the Venezie region and among the earliest in Italy, now transformed into a technology museum. The itinerary concludes in Maniago, world-famous for its centuries-old tradition of blade and knife making.

The route is suitable for families with children aged 10 and over.Return to Sacile is possible by train.

Riding from Udine for a cycling trip among the most varied and suggestive landscapes of Friuli Venezia Giulia.

Food & Wine:

The holiday offers a distinctive food and wine experience rooted in the traditions of the borderlands. Do not miss gubana, the traditional pastry of the Natisone Valleys; in San Daniele, the famous prosciutto crudo is a must, while in Val d’Arzino you can taste the local Asìno cheese.

RECOMMENDED DISH: Frico (traditional dish made from cheese and potatoes), Stak (mashed potatoes with beans)

The itinerary is a loop winding through the vine-covered hills where the DOC wines Colli Orientali and Collio are produced, leading to Cividale del Friuli, a UNESCO site and gateway to the splendid Natisone valleys. Here you cycle uphill to reach the ridge of Monte Colovrat, known for the Battle of Caporetto during the Great War. The most altitude-challenging stage will be in the Torre Valleys up to Gemona del Friuli. After crossing the Tagliamento river, you discover the charm of the Val d'Arzino before a gastronomic stop in San Daniele and then return to Udine.

The loop route can be completed in four to six days with a total elevation gain of 7,750 meters over 360 km. Recommended for those who love challenges. 

A cycling route that starts from Spilimbergo, the Renaissance city of mosaics, and leads into the striking natural landscapes of the Magredi of the Meduna and Cellina rivers.

This circular itinerary begins in Spilimbergo, renowned for its Renaissance heritage, charming historic centre and castle. From here, the route opens onto the stark and evocative landscapes of the Magredi of the Meduna and Cellina, vast areas characterized by pebbles, gravel, sand and minimal soil.

The ride continues through Provesano, where a stop at the Church of San Leonardo is possible, and then on to Rauscedo, an internationally recognised centre of excellence for viticulture, home to the Cooperative Nurseries. The loop then closes with the return to Spilimbergo.

In Rauscedo, around 60% of Italy’s vine cuttings are produced through a carefully controlled and fully traceable production process. These vineyards supply much of the wine market, particularly for Pinot Grigio, Friulano, Ribolla Gialla and Prosecco.

Recommended dish: guinea fowl with polenta.

A cycle-cultural route that starts in Spilimbergo and develops in territories enriched, during the Renaissance period, by valuable works of Friulian and transalpine artists.

The route crosses villages that have an artistic heritage dating back to the early 16th century. In Spilimbergo the Renaissance has left indelible marks throughout the historic center: the Cathedral, the Castle, the public buildings, the outer walls of bourgeois houses… everything is color and History! During the ride, it is recommended to stop at the churches, small treasure chests where you can admire works of great artistic value. The churches in the hamlets of Vacile and Gaio preserve early works by Pordenone, as do the two churches in Valeriano. In Travesio, in the ancient Pieve di San Pietro, the fresco of the apse is one of the best works of Pordenone. In the church of Lestans there are instead the mannerist frescoes by his successor and artistic heir, Pomponio Amalteo. On the hills of Castelnovo del Friuli, in the Costa locality, is the sixteenth-century Villa Sulis which houses the collection of local decorated ceramics made by a local furnace in the 16th-17th centuries.

This captivating cycling route winds through the scenic foothills of the Pordenone area, offering an immersive journey into nature and the centuries-old art of mosaic, a tradition deeply rooted in Sequals and Spilimbergo.

Starting in Spilimbergo, home to the renowned Mosaic School, the route unfolds across the evocative landscapes of Istrago and Lestans, where mosaic artworks embellish palaces, monuments, and public spaces. The journey continues through Colle and Travesio, where castles and churches reflect the legacy of great Renaissance masters.

A highlight of the route is the ancient village of Toppo, listed among Italy’s most beautiful villages, where stone houses preserve the atmosphere and stories of the past. Cycling onward, nature takes center stage along the paths surrounding Mondel, Borgo Ampiano and Valeriano, before the loop gently leads back to Spilimbergo.