Chiusaforte | Ride MTB

The Sella Sagata crossing from Val Resia into the Kanaltal valley to Chiusaforte is an insider tip for bikers looking for a challenging trail with alpine flair and breathtaking scenery.

Adventurous and experienced all-mountain bikers will really enjoy Monte Plananizza and will be served up a top-class trail in the heart of Friuli.

The fortifications from the First World War on Montusel and on the Plan de le Fratte now offer perfect downhill routes for all-mountain bikers in a fantastic area in the middle of the Canal Valley.

The village of Patocco has grown into a trail hotspot since the main road was opened up and offers a seemingly endless descent for what feels like very little uphill.

Monte Jama at the beginning of the Raccolana Valley, near Chiusaforte, offers a spectacular trail descent to the south-east and a fantastic panoramic view of the canal valley.

The Clap Forat in the Channel Valley, at just under 1600 meters above sea level, was a heavily contested mountain peak during the First World War, although the last fragments of the paths have since been transformed into excellent trails.