Motorfiets Hotel Al Gallo Forcello in Pontebba (UD)

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Hotel Al Gallo Forcello – A Motorcycle Hotel Right on Passo Pramollo at 1,530 Metres

If mountain passes, sweeping bends and riding across borders sound like your kind of holiday, Hotel Al Gallo Forcello puts you right in the middle of the action. The hotel sits on the Italian side of Nassfeld, known here as Passo Pramollo, just around 300 metres from the Austrian-Italian border. At an altitude of 1,530 metres, right beside the small Nassfeld lake and surrounded by the Carnic Alps, this is a fantastic base for motorcycle riders exploring Friuli Venezia Giulia, Carinthia and Slovenia. And the best bit? You don't have to ride for an hour before the fun starts – the road up to Nassfeld is already a brilliant motorcycle ride.

Wake Up in the Mountains and Start Riding Straight Away

Location is everything on a motorcycle holiday, and that's where Al Gallo Forcello really scores. From Pontebba, the road climbs through the mountains towards Passo Pramollo, while on the Austrian side the winding Nassfeld road drops towards Hermagor and the Gail Valley. You're staying directly on a great connection between Italy and Austria, with plenty more mountain roads waiting beyond.

After a full day on the motorcycle, there's no need to battle your way through city traffic or spend ages looking for your hotel. You can ride directly up to the property, and free parking is available for hotel guests. Park the bike, take off your helmet and you're surrounded by mountains, fresh alpine air and Italian hospitality.

“Senza Confini” – Motorcycle Touring Without Borders

One of the biggest advantages of staying here is the opportunity to explore three countries from one base. The hosts have created their own “Senza Confini – Without Borders” motorcycle tour suggestions, taking riders through Friuli Venezia Giulia, Carinthia and Slovenia. You can leave breakfast in Italy behind, cross into Austria shortly afterwards and spend part of the same day's ride discovering Slovenia.

That makes the hotel particularly interesting for anyone staying for several nights. Instead of repeating the same roads every day, you can mix Italian mountain valleys with Austrian alpine scenery and the dramatic landscapes of Slovenia. Every morning brings the chance to point the motorcycle in a different direction.

Passo Pramollo – Proper Mountain Riding Right Outside the Hotel

Passo Pramollo, or Nassfeld Pass, isn't simply the location of the hotel – it's part of the riding experience. The mountain road links Pontebba in Friuli with the Gail Valley in Austria and delivers exactly what motorcycle riders come to the Alps for: bends, elevation changes, mountain scenery and that great feeling of crossing from one country into another on two wheels.

From the hotel, there's a huge choice of roads for your next motorcycle tour. Head down towards Pontebba and explore the mountain roads of Friuli, cross into Austria for routes around Hermagor and Carinthia, or ride towards Tarvisio and continue into Slovenia and the Julian Alps. This is a place where looking at the map over breakfast can easily turn into an entire day's adventure.

Italian Hospitality After a Day in the Saddle

Once the motorcycles are parked for the evening, the atmosphere changes from riding to relaxing. The family-run 3-star superior Hotel Al Gallo Forcello combines its spectacular mountain setting with genuine Italian hospitality. The Bearzotti family explicitly welcomes motorcycle guests and offers the personal atmosphere that makes a touring hotel feel different from an anonymous overnight stop.

You don't even need to stay overnight to enjoy the place. Riders passing over Passo Pramollo can stop for a cappuccino, relax on the sun terrace or turn their break into a proper Italian meal. The restaurant serves food continuously from 11:30 am until 8:00 pm, making the hotel a handy stop during a day out on the motorcycle.

Gnocchi, Pasta, Wood-Fired Pizza and Plenty of Italian Flavour

After hours of mountain riding, a good dinner matters. At Restaurant Gallo Forcello.1530, the focus is firmly on Italian and regional cooking. Expect different pasta dishes, meat specialities, local recipes, game and a broad selection of fresh fish. One house speciality definitely worth trying is the homemade gnocchi.

There's also homemade pizza prepared in a wood-fired oven. The wine cellar features wines from well-known producers in Friuli alongside other Italian and international labels. So once the riding is finished for the day, there's no need to go anywhere else – grab a good meal, order a glass of wine and start discussing tomorrow's passes.

Breakfast or Half Board – Keep Your Motorcycle Holiday Easy

Guests staying at the hotel can book their room with breakfast or half board. Half board is particularly convenient after a long motorcycle tour because there's no need to head out again looking for somewhere to eat. Dinner is waiting right at the hotel, with Italian flavours rounding off the day.

If you'd rather decide spontaneously, you can skip half board and order à la carte in the restaurant instead. The next morning, after breakfast, you're ready to get back on the bike – and thanks to the hotel's location directly on the pass, the next stretch of great riding starts almost immediately.

Rooms for Solo Riders, Couples and Motorcycle Friends

Hotel Al Gallo Forcello offers several room types, making it suitable for solo motorcycle travellers, couples, friends and small groups touring together. Accommodation ranges from single and double rooms to triple and quadruple rooms, plus spacious family rooms and apartments for four to five guests.

All rooms come with shower/WC, bidet, hairdryer, telephone, satellite TV and free Wi-Fi. Nothing unnecessarily complicated – just a comfortable place to recharge after spending the day riding through the Alps.

Mountain-Hotel Comfort at 1,530 Metres

The hotel also offers a lift, hotel bar, restaurant, sun terrace and free Wi-Fi throughout the property. Its setting beside the Nassfeld lake adds something special to the atmosphere. Once the engine is switched off, you can simply sit back and enjoy the surrounding peaks of the Carnic Alps.

There is also a wellness area with sauna, steam bath, whirlpool, heated bench and relaxation loungers. However, according to the hotel, the wellness facilities are only open during the winter season, so motorcycle guests visiting during the typical summer riding months shouldn't count on them being available.

Motorcycle Roads Through Italy, Austria and Slovenia

What really makes this motorcycle hotel on Passo Pramollo stand out is its position between three very different riding regions. Head into Friuli and you'll find mountain valleys, smaller roads and plenty of Italian character. Cross into Austria and Carinthia opens up with the Gail Valley, alpine roads and beautiful lakes. Ride east towards Tarvisio and Slovenia's Julian Alps become another tempting destination.

That variety makes Al Gallo Forcello much more than a one-night stop on a pass. Stay for a few days and every motorcycle tour can have a completely different feel. One day might be all about Italian mountain roads, the next about Austrian scenery, while another takes you across the border into Slovenia. It's proper motorcycle touring without borders.

Al Gallo Forcello – For Riders Who Love Mountain Passes and Italian Hospitality

If your perfect holiday combines motorcycles, alpine passes and Italian food, the Hotel Al Gallo Forcello at Passo Pramollo is hard to beat. You're staying at 1,530 metres, almost directly on the Italian-Austrian border, with a winding pass road outside the door and three countries within easy touring reach. Add the hotel's own “Senza Confini” route ideas, friendly family atmosphere and proper Italian cooking, and you've got an excellent base for exploring Friuli Venezia Giulia, Carinthia and Slovenia by motorcycle. Stop for a cappuccino, stay for a night or make it your base for several days of riding – benvenuti a Passo Pramollo!