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· Tarvisio holiday region
Val Saisera loop (R032)
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ValbrunaPhoto: Ulderica Da Pozzo, PromoTurismoFVG
A route in Val Saisera, the gateway to enter the Tarvisio forest, at the foot of the highest, most beautiful and well-known peaks of the Julian Alps such as Montasio and Jof Fuart.
From the Ugovizza-Valbruna station, cycling briefly on the FVG1 cycle path towards Tarvisio, you reach the crossroads where the route starts crossing the small alpine village of Valbruna. After passing the village, continue on an internal road and then on dirt roads. Along the trail you will encounter the war cemetery and several visitable Austro-Hungarian military works, some characteristic farmhouses and shelters, and the precious and rare "resonance" firs, highly sought after for the making of stringed instruments. At the end of the loop you reach Malga Saisera and the Florit Chapel, starting point for the ascent, on foot or mountain bike, towards the Grego shelter and the slopes of Montasio. The return to Valbruna station takes place on a partly alternative route to the outward journey.
Author’s recommendation
During the route, take a refreshing break at local farmhouses or shelters to taste the typical culinary specialties of the area.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
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Slightly challenging route, partly on paved road and partly on wide and compact dirt roads, but sometimes rutted and stony. The Saisera stream and its tributaries are crossed by some fords: in case of heavy rains, the route will not be passable in the days immediately following and it is possible that the fords and roads near the riverbed of the Saisera stream are damaged or disappeared.
Tips and suggestions
Route not passable from December to April due to snow. Route suitable for mountain bikes and e-mountain bikes.
Roadbook
From the Ugovizza-Valbruna station follow the signs for Valbruna/Val Saisera.
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
The Ugovizza-Valbruna railway station is served by regional trains authorized to transport bicycles.
Directions
A23 Motorway Palmanova - Tarvisio
Exit Malborghetto - Valbruna
Parking
Parking near the Ugovizza-Valbruna railway station
Coordinates
Book recommendation by the author
Map "Alpe Adria Cycle Path from Salzburg to Grado" published by PromoTurismoFVG in collaboration with Casa Editrice Tabacco. The map is on sale at PromoTurismoFVG Infopoints for € 2.
Equipment
Use of a helmet is recommended.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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