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Enduro Mountain Bike Italy

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Comfort 70%: You will either sleep in your own tent or campervan, or in one of the beautiful rooms of a guesthouse/farmhouse.

Intensity 80%: You are participating in an active trip that requires a good basic fitness level. This means that you will exercise at least 2x a week and generally be active.

Adventure 80%: You trek around in an active outdoor program and discover a country from on mountain bike, but you can fall back on the necessary comfort and certain facilities.

Enduro Mountain Bike Italy

Day 1: Meet & Greet

We meet Sunday night in or near Finale Ligure before the start of the enduro mountain bike Italy. We overflow the program of the trip, do a gear check, get to know each other and slip their feet under the table for a first supper.

Day 2, 3, 4, 5 , 6 (and 7 advanced edition): Bike days

These days go more or less the same way. After the breakfast we take the bikeshuttle And we start our day. We lunch somewhere in between and possibly take a 2nd shuttle in the afternoon. One of these days will also include a half-day rest to catch our breath and enjoy the scenery a bit. 

Day 7 (or 8 advanced edition): Bye Bye

Saturday (or Sunday) morning. After our last Italian breakfast in or near Finale Ligure ends our enduro mountain bike Italy trip and everyone is free to stay longer or return home.

Enduro Mountain Bike Italy

Area

Located in the North of Italy, on the Italian Floral Riviera, lies the municipality of Finale Ligure. In 1927, Finale Ligure formed, by the merging of Finalborgo, Finalmarina and Finalpia. Finale Ligure is a attractive seaside town and the ideal destination for mountain bikers. Known to many as the cycling resort of the Riviera of Flowers, where every year the 24H of Finale held. After a day of mountain biking, enjoy along the tropical promenade of the culinary delights from the region. Cozy squares, nice boutiques, small churches and a number of monuments characterize the city center.

Stay

We will stay during this trip at a small rustic campsite near or in Finale Ligure. Depending on the availability we sleep in the garden of a farmhouse like "Agriturismo Il Pernambucco della Contessa" (or similar camping/accommodation) with the option to rent rooms as well in the farmhouse.

Enduro Mountain Bike Italy

• Dates on request
• min. 5 persons - max 14 persons (*)
• Prijzen op aanvraag

INCLUDING

Beginner

• 6 nights on beautiful campsite in your own tent, car or campervan
  • Double room possible on request
• 5 guided mountain bike days
• Bike shuttles (max 9)
• 6x breakfast
• 1 or 2 certified mountain bike guides (depending on the number of people)
• 3x hot meal for lunch
• Technical trainings
• Photos during the trip

Advanced

• 7 nights on beautiful campsite in your own tent, car or campervan
  • Double room possible on request
• 6 guided mountain bike days
• Bike shuttles (max 11)
• 7x breakfast
• 1 or 2 certified mountain bike guides (depending on the number of people)
• 3x hot meal for lunch
• Technical trainings
• Photos during the trip

EXCLUSIVE

• Transportation there and back
• Mountain bikes
• Meals not listed above
• Travel Insurance
• Cancellation Insurance
• Beverage
• Personal expenses

OPTIONAL

• Electricity: € 5 per night per person
• Double room
  • Single use: € 65 per night per person
  • Double use: € 45 per night per person

Enduro Mountain Bike Italy

Skill Level

We offer both a beginner as advanced trip to. So depending on your level, you can sign up for either.

Beginner

You must at least Possess an S1 level. On S1 trails you have to ride over smaller obstacles, such as roots, small rocks and water gullies. Hairpin turns you will hardly encounter. Basic riding techniques such as being able to brake in a controlled manner and have good body balance, are necessary.

During this trip we will drive S1 and S2 trails. On S2 trails, you have to consider medium-sized roots, rocks, small steps, and narrow turns. The most days will you do not rise more than 600m.

Advanced

You must Possess a good S2 level. On S2 trails, you have to consider larger roots, rocks, steps, low steps and narrow turns.  

We ride trails from S1 to S3, but S4 passages are also possible. On S3 trails, you must expect larger boulders, roots, high steps, loose rocks, tricky crossings and road blocks. Slopes above 70% are not uncommon. Demanding riding techniques are required, such as precise braking and a good balance. On S4 Trails you have to deal with large boulders, demanding root passages, rolling stones, steep slopes, the narrowest hairpin turns and stairs. Demanding trail techniques are required, such as the spinning of rear and front wheel! The most days will you no more than 600m ascent.

BIKE

• a full suspension bike. An enduro mountain bike is ideal.
• suspension travel minimum 140mm
• tires with solid flanks and solid studs

EQUIPMENT

• Helmet, full-face or enduro
• Protection: knee and elbow
• Backpack (10 to 40 liters)
• Possibly back-protector
• Mountain bike clothing
• Goggle or sunglasses
• MTB gloves

We oblige a helmet, knee and elbow protection and a backpack for your food, drinks and spareparts/tools. If you don't want to wear a backpack, a protective vest is mandatory. A full-face helmet is no luxury on the more technical trails and provides that extra sense of security. We riding with a daypack.

The exact materials list will follow after booking. Check your equipment before departure and make sure everything is definitely peak fine fine is to optimal of this vacation to be able to enjoy.

Guides

We work together with professional mountain bike guides who will ensure that you will feel on top and amuse during all-mountain biking Italy. In addition boost they also your mountain bike level and skills. The focus of this trip is on great trails and a spectacular setting.

Insurance

Finally, we ask each participant to provide a travel insurance to be taken out for the entire period of the trip. An example is short-term travel insurance with Allianz or KBF. Call and email your insurer in advance, explain what you will be doing and make sure you have a good understanding of what all is covered and what the exceptions are! If required, we will advise you on how to properly obtain the necessary insurance.