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Two Days of MTB Adventure at La Thuile Bike Park & Surrounding Trails
An unforgettable two-day mountain biking experience on the single tracks of La Thuile Bike World and surrounding dirt roads and trails.
🚡 Day 1: Lift-Assisted Trails at La Thuile Bike Park The first day will take full advantage of the cable lifts to access the exhilarating trails of the Bike Park. Riders of all levels will enjoy thrilling descents, berms, and technical sections while taking in breathtaking views of the highest Alps in Europe.
🚵♂️ Day 2: Scenic Pedaled Tour to Lake Arpy On the second day, riders will put their newly refined skills to the test on a self-powered tour, pedaling through spectacular landscapes until reaching Lake Arpy. The return ride will be an exciting descent back to La Thuile on magnificent single tracks.
✅ Suitable for: Both muscular MTBs and E-MTBs, ensuring a great experience for all riders.
This proposal include the accompaniment of
Erik Rolando
Cycle Touring Guide, FCI Master Instructor
National and regional cycling sports guide since the early 2000s, National Instructor of the Italian Cycling Federation, and lecturer in Cycle Touring Guide courses in the Piemonte and Valle d’Aosta regions. A lifelong cyclist and passionate lover of the mountains, mountain biking, and cycling travel. They have authored several guides on MTB and cycle touring, embracing the philosophy of sport and nature as a way of life. After years of cycling trips around the world and training in riding techniques and bicycle culture from a 360-degree perspective, they decided to design experiences for pedal travelers and those looking to improve their cycling skills. Their goal is to combine bikepacking or single-track rides with the warmth of a mountain refuge and the added joy of local cuisine and folklore.
Contact meTravel program
Day 1: Pure Fun at One of Europe’s Highest Bike Parks
Wake-up and breakfast, then off for a thrilling day on the trails of one of the highest bike parks in Europe, offering breathtaking scenery at the foot of Mont Blanc.
The first part of the day will focus on MTB riding techniques, improving control on single tracks. Riders will start on flowy blue trails, getting comfortable before progressing to red trails, which require greater technical skill but ensure an exciting challenge in complete safety.
📏 Distance: Variable depending on the trails (average 3 – 5 km) ⬆️ Elevation Gain: +250 m (short pedaled transfers) ⬇️ Elevation Loss: 10,000 – 12,000 m 🏔️ Max Altitude: 2488 m 🌄 Min Altitude: 1441 m
Day 2: Pedaled Tour to Col Croce & Lake Arpy
Wake-up and breakfast, then departure for a stunning pedaled tour to Col Croce and Lake Arpy.
Starting from La Thuile, we'll ascend towards Lake Arpy via farm roads and easy single tracks, providing spectacular views of the Ruitor Glacier and the Mont Blanc Massif. The journey continues to Col Croce at 2360 meters, where a well-deserved stop will allow us to take in the incredible panorama.
From here, a fun yet technical descent—never extreme—will lead riders on a long and exciting ride back to La Thuile.
📏 Distance: 25 km ⬆️ Elevation Gain: +1000 m ⬇️ Elevation Loss: -1000 m 🏔️ Max Altitude: 2360 m 🌄 Min Altitude: 1441 m
This adventure blends skill-building, breathtaking landscapes, and pure riding fun! 🚴♂️🏔️
Is it for me?
Adventure
Freeride/ski touring
Commitment
Landscapes
Travel factor
Gastronomy
Culture and folklore
LEGEND: based on our personal experience, the evaluations give a subjective, measured and highly reliable value of the elements that make up the travel experience.
Other informations
Departure and return
La Thuile (Italy)
Duration
2 days / 1 night
Guaranteed departure
Minimum 5 partecipants
Documents
Identity Card
The participation fee includes
- 1 overnight stay with B&B service
- 1-day access to La Thuile Bike Park
- Expert guidance and accompaniment by an FCI MTB Guide/Instructor throughout the program
Price per person
from € 280
Deposit of € 70
Payment Methods and Cancellation PolicyDeparture
- 19 - 20 July 2025 Proceed with registration
Other destinations
MTB – Basic Course: Ready Single Track, 3-day course
- Dates to be defined
