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Two days of thrills and true mountain biking on the single tracks of La Thuile Bike World and surrounding dirt roads and trails. On the first day, we'll use the cable car lifts to enjoy the Bike Park trails. Beyond the excitement of trails for all levels of bikers, there will be stunning views of the highest Alps in Europe. On the second day, a pedaled tour will put into practice the riding techniques learned at the bike park, crossing exceptional landscapes to reach Lake Arpy and descend to La Thuile on magnificent single tracks.
Suitable for both traditional MTB and E-MTB.
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 Wake-up and breakfast. Departure for a day of pure fun on the trails of one of the highest bike parks in Europe, offering exceptional panoramas. At the foot of Mont Blanc, we'll tackle trails of varying difficulty. The
first part of the day will focus on MTB riding techniques and control on single tracks. On fun, flowy blue trails with low difficulty levels, we'll get comfortable with riding before safely tackling the more challenging red trails.
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: Wake-up and breakfast. Departure for a 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 magnificent panorama. From here, a technical and fun trail—never extreme—leads on a long descent back to La Thuile.
Distance: 25 km
Elevation Gain: +1000 m
Elevation Loss: -1000 m
Max Altitude : 2360 m
Min Altitude : 1441 m
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
Duration
2 days / 1 night
Guaranteed departure
Minimum 4 partecipants
Documents
Identity Card
The participation fee includes
- 1 overnight stay with B&B service
- 1-day access to Bike Park
- Expert guidance and accompaniment by an FCI MTB Guide/Instructor throughout the program
Price per person
from € 320
Deposit of € 80
Payment Methods and Cancellation PolicyDepartures
- 11 - 12 July 2026 Proceed with registration
- 8 - 9 August 2026 Proceed with registration
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