Finale Ligure MTB Guided Holiday
The Finale Ligure MTB area is a region of incredible beauty, boasting a trail network that is unique in the world. With approximately 200 trails, it leads from ancient forests at 1000 meters altitude down to the sea. These trails range from natural paths to more developed ones, from those used for competitions and events to lesser-known and less frequented routes. For over 30 years, this area has been a meeting place for biking communities and outdoor sports enthusiasts from every continent.
Imagine a holiday in Finale Ligure, a MTB paradise where every day offers a new trail to conquer. Picture riding with a guide, taking a single uplift to 1000 meters to explore the iconic and classic trails of Finale Ligure and Pietra Ligure.
At the end of your adventure-filled day, relax in charming villages, take a refreshing dip in the Mediterranean Sea, and indulge in the local delights fresh pasta, handmade wood-fired pizzas, coffee, gelato, and aperitivo with a well-earned beer.
Finale Ligure offers incredible views, fantastic restaurants, cafes, shops, and a vibrant community of bikers from around the world, making it easy to share your passion and make new friends. This is the ultimate Enduro MTB holiday destination, surrounded by some of the best enduro riding you’ll ever experience.
Independent arrival, check-in and briefing with The guide and then casual stroll into Finale Ligure.
Discover the charm of Finale Outdoor Region’s iconic mountain bike trails. Be sure to ride the Roller Coaster, DH Men, Engineer, and many other fantastic routes! Take a moment to pause between trails to soak in the stunning landscapes and unique atmosphere that only Finale Ligure can offer
Not only the iconic trails! Finale Ligure offers a diverse range of singletrack terrain, from rugged, jagged rocks to flowing descents and everything in between. Check out the Finale Ligure Trail Map to explore this extensive MTB trail network, which locals have been meticulously building for over 30 years.
Today based on what you liked best you can talk to the guide and decide together whether to repeat some trails or discover new and more remote ones!
Our last day in Finale Ligure is free. The departure time is optional.
You may want to buy some local wine and product to take home, visit the town center one last time, or relax at the Spa.
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Finale Ligure MTB Guide
4 nights in BB with breakfast included
3 days of riding with a local and professional MTB guide
Shuttle as required by the tours
Bike Rental
Airport Transfer
We ask all riders to review the “Technical and Fitness Rating System” to ensure you are confident riding on the level required for the particular rides you are interested in joining!
Please read the following guidelines carefully to ensure the ride of interest matches your technical level and fitness prior to booking your ride.
Novice
You can ride a bike and are happy riding on dirt roads with gentle climbs and descents.
Intermediate
You enjoy riding easy single track that isn’t narrow or technical and you know the basics of body position and how to brake and corner safely. You enjoy riding in the mountains as long as it’s not too exposed or steep. You’d maybe like to learn more to enable you to tackle more technical or narrower trails with roots and rocks.
Intermediate +
You are comfortable riding on narrow single track with some rocks and roots and are able to proactively ride most trails. If the corners are too tight or the trail is too technical you are happy to walk a few meters, but you’d like to work on your skills to help you ride them.
Advanced
You are comfortable riding almost any trail including steep rock sections, tight switch backs, off camber sections, roots, and narrow exposed single track in high mountain terrain. You’ve ridden in the mountains and are not intimidated by sustained, steep descents that include all of these features. You know when it’s better to get off the bike, but don’t have to often.
Pro Bro
You are a professional or sponsored mountain biker, and/or you compete regularly in national or international competitions. You can ride all terrain pro-actively and safely, in any mountain environment or weather conditions.
1
You are happy riding for a few hours and are capable of climbing up to 500 vertical meters over the course of a day.
2
You are happy riding for a several hours and are capable of climbing between 500-800 vertical meters over the course of a day. You could ride like this for 2-3 consecutive days.
3
You are capable of riding for multiple days in a row at a moderate pace for several hours each day. You can handle moderately steep climbs of up to around 1000 vertical meters in a day including some pushing or carrying your bike if required. You have ridden at altitude (2000 slm+) previously, and understand the effect it has on you.
4
You are capable of riding for multiple days for an average of 4-6 hours of pedal time each day. You can climb 1000-1500 vertical meters each day including pushing or carrying your bike over long sections (30-60mins) if required. You have ridden at altitudes of over 2000 slm+ previously and are happy doing so, although you may have to go slower and take more breaks.
5
You are capable of riding for multiple days in a row for an average of 6-8 hours each day. You can handle steep, sustained climbs of over 1,500m each day including pushing or carrying your bike over long sections (60mins+) if required. Altitude is no problem to you and you are used to riding at over 2500 slm+.
