Friuli?

An area in northeastern Italy near Slovenia and the Adriatic that I've not visited, but now I feel compelled.  My favorite videographer of alpine riding is a German fellow whose YouTube channel name is TheMimoto, and he recently posted a video taken in August of riding in Friuli.  My mouth is watering!

It's definitely worth a watch, and when you're done, if you still want some more, here's a video made by one of his companions on the same trip.

If you've ever wondered whether you should ride the Alps, these videos should make clear that the answer is an emphatic, "Yes!"