Daily Itinerary

5 Daily Stages & Town Rest Stops

The 144 km route split into 5 manageable daily stages, featuring rest stops, overnight towns, local food, and trail highlights.

DAY 1

Day 1: Arnoldstein ➔ Ugovizza

Austria (Carinthia) ➔ Italy (Friuli) Border Crossing
GPX
40.4 km Distance
+2,263 m Climb
-1,986 m Descent
567m ➔ 844m Altitude

Overnight Rest Stop: Ugovizza (Uggowitz)

Val Canale (Italy) • Elevation: ~770 m

A serene alpine village nestled in Val Canale at the foot of the Julian Alps. Known for authentic agriturismo farmsteads (Rifugio Gortani, Agriturismo Juar), traditional woodcarvings, and delicious Friulian alpine food (frico, polenta, and cured ham). The perfect place to recharge after the border climb over Achomitzer Alm.

Included Downhills: DH 1: Arlecchino Trail (-897m) DH 2: Ugovizza Malga Priu T2 (-437m)
DAY 2

Day 2: Ugovizza Alpine Loop

Ridge Traverse & High Pasture Loop
GPX
20.0 km Distance
+1,374 m Climb
-1,393 m Descent
769m ➔ 750m Altitude

Mid-Loop Rest & Basecamp: Ugovizza & Valbruna

Valbruna Gorge & Malborghetto • Elevation: ~750 m

Starting and finishing back at your basecamp in Ugovizza, Day 2 tackles the dramatic crests of Monte Nebria and Testa di Malborghetto. Refuel at mountain huts (*malge*) with fresh cheese and espresso, returning to Ugovizza for a second restful night.

Included Downhills: DH 3: Monte Nebria DH2 (-494m) DH 4: Testa di Malborghetto (-450m)
DAY 3

Day 3: Ugovizza ➔ Pontebba

Sella Tarondo Ridge Traverse
GPX
36.6 km Distance
+2,241 m Climb
-2,472 m Descent
750m ➔ 520m Altitude

Overnight Rest Stop: Pontebba

Confluence of Pontebbana & Fella • Elevation: ~520 m

A historic Alpine border town at the confluence of the Pontebbana stream and Fella river. Historically divided between Austria-Hungary and Italy, Pontebba offers lively Italian piazzas, authentic pizzerias, espresso bars, bike repair shops, and hotels. Excellent place to restock supplies before entering remote Val Aupa.

Included Downhills: DH 5: Sella Tarondo ➔ Pietratagliata (-959m)
DAY 4

Day 4: Pontebba ➔ Dordolla

Queen Stage: Forcella della Vacca & CAI 422
GPX
29.3 km Distance
+2,667 m Climb
-2,583 m Descent
528m ➔ 611m Altitude

Overnight Rest Stop: Dordolla

Cliffside Village in Val Aupa • Elevation: ~611 m

A fairytale stone hamlet dramatically perched on a cliffside terrace in Val Aupa. Known for narrow stone alleyways (vottis), tranquil atmosphere, and community cultural projects. Offers a unique mountain sanctuary experience with cozy local guesthouses and delicious home-cooked Friulian food.

Included Downhills: DH 6: Slenza DH (-694m) DH 7: Cjasut dal Siòr CAI 422 (-1,402m)
DAY 5

Day 5: Dordolla ➔ Moggio Udinese

Grand Finale & Monte Cesaris Downhill
GPX
18.1 km Distance
+1,532 m Climb
-1,770 m Descent
627m ➔ 390m Altitude

Final Destination & Celebration: Moggio Udinese

Confluence of Val Aupa & Canal del Ferro • Elevation: ~390 m

The grand finish of your Transalp! Dominated by the majestic 11th-century Abbey of San Gallus (Abbazia di San Gallo). Raise a toast to your 5-day achievement in local Friulian trattorias, sample artisanal gelato, and enjoy direct train connections back into Austria or towards Udine.

Included Downhills: DH 8: Monticello ➔ Biancaneve ➔ Monte Cesaris (-961m)

Interactive Stage Map

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Elevation Profile

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Singletrack Enduro Downhills

8 Epic Downhill Trails Breakdown

Detailed technical analysis, photos, Trailforks references, and specs of the 8 singletrack descents along the 5 stages.

DH 1

Arlecchino Trail

Feistritzer Alm ➔ Val Bartolo (Day 1)
S2 Red
-897 m Drop
9.8 km Length
1,717 m Peak
AT ➔ IT Border

Starting from Achomitzer Alm and Sella Bartolo (1,717m), the Arlecchino Trail plunges down through rich forest loam, rooty turns, and steep rocky chutes into Val Bartolo and Camporosso.

Arlecchino Trail MTB singletrack photo
Trailforks
DH 2

Ugovizza Malga Priu T2

Malga Priù ➔ Ugovizza (Day 1)
S1 Flow / S2
-437 m Drop
1.8 km Length
1,194 m Peak
Malga Priù

Flowy, steep alpine singletrack starting near Malga Priù (1,194m) in the Ugovizza valley. Sweeps through pine forests with natural root steps and fast loam berms.

Ugovizza Malga Priu T2 trail photo
Trailforks
DH 3

Monte Nebria DH2

Monte Nebria ➔ Valbruna (Day 2)
S2 Red
-494 m Drop
3.2 km Length
1,253 m Peak
Valbruna Gorge

Short, punchy downhill singletrack plunging off the crest of Monte Nebria (1,253m). Features fast tech lines over limestone slabs and tight switchbacks terminating near Malborghetto.

Monte Nebria DH2 trail photo
Trailforks
DH 4

Testa di Malborghetto Downhill

Malborghetto Ridge ➔ Val Gortani (Day 2)
S2 Red
-450 m Drop
3.0 km Length
1,480 m Peak
Komoot Downhill

Scenic high-elevation downhill trail descending off the Testa di Malborghetto ridge (1,480m), linking rocky limestone drop-offs with fast forest singletrail sections into upper Val Gortani.

Testa di Malborghetto trail photo
Komoot
DH 5

Sella Tarondo ➔ Pietratagliata

Sella Tarondo Ridge ➔ Pietratagliata (Day 3)
S2 Red
-959 m Drop
14.1 km Length
1,474 m Peak
Pietratagliata Village

A long, demanding alpine trail dropping from Sella Tarondo (1,474m) across the Sella Bieliga military ridge with a climbing section in the middle, terminating down at the mountain village of Pietratagliata.

Sella Tarondo Pietratagliata trail photo
Trailforks
DH 6

Slenza DH

Casera Slenza Alta ➔ Dogna Valley (Day 4)
S2 Red
-694 m Drop
4.0 km Length
1,479 m Peak
Casera Slenza Alta

High alpine singletrail starting right at Casera Slenza Alta (1,479m). Plunges down technical limestone rock gardens, steep forest switchbacks, and natural water drainages.

Slenza DH Casera Slenza Alta trail photo
Trailforks
DH 8

The Finale: Monticello ➔ Biancaneve ➔ Monte Cesaris

Monticello ➔ Monte Cesaris Downhill ➔ Moggio (Day 5)
S2 - S3 Enduro
-961 m Drop
6.3 km Length
1,350 m Peak
Triple Trail Link

Climbing from Dordolla up to Monticello (1,350m), this epic triple-trail linkup combines Mont di Monticello, the loamy technical turns of Biancaneve, and the final rocky plunge down Monte Cesaris Downhill straight into Moggio Udinese.

Monticello Biancaneve Monte Cesaris trail photo
Trailforks