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Three days to experience the Downhill World Cup live with the top riders, have fun in the Bike Park, and conclude with a tour featuring breathtaking views of Mont Blanc. These will be three days of pure excitement and real MTB adventures on the single tracks of La Thuile Bike World, along gravel roads and surrounding trails, with the unique opportunity to witness the Downhill World Cup.
On the second day, we’ll take advantage of the ski lifts to fully enjoy the Bike Park trails. In addition to thrilling routes for riders of all levels, there will be spectacular views of the highest Alps in Europe.
On the third day, with a pedaled tour, we’ll put into practice the riding techniques acquired in the Bike Park, crossing exceptional landscapes until we reach Lake Arpy, then descending to La Thuile on magnificent single tracks.
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: Downhill World Cup Experience
The thrill and adrenaline of experiencing the Downhill World Cup live, watching the top riders compete! You can choose to enjoy the show from the parterre stands, where you’ll see the final jump and finish line, or take the ski lifts 🚡 to watch the most technical sections of the race. The World Cup features 10 global events, and the 5th race is happening in La Thuile. In the following days, we'll ride the enduro trails of the Bike Park and surrounding mountains.
Day 2: La Thuile Bike World – Bike Park
Wake up and breakfast. This will be a day of pure fun in one of Europe’s highest bike parks, with spectacular alpine views! Morning: Riding techniques & skill-building on flowy blue trails, progressing safely to more challenging red trails.
📏 Distances: 🚴 Elevation gain: 250 m (with short pedaled transfers) 🚴 Elevation loss: 10,000–12,000 m 🗻 Max altitude: 2,488 m 🗻 Min altitude: 1,441 m
Day 3: Tour to Col Croce & Lake Arpy
Wake up and breakfast. We start from La Thuile, climbing towards Lake Arpy via gravel roads and scenic single tracks, offering breathtaking views of Ruitor Glacier & Mont Blanc. Continue to Col Croce (2,360 m). After taking in the stunning panorama, we begin a technical but fun descent, leading back to La Thuile.
📏 Distances: 🚴 Total distance: 25 km 🚴 Elevation gain: 1,000 m 🚴 Elevation loss: 1,000 m 🗻 Max altitude: 2,360 m 🗻 Min altitude: 1,441 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 (Italy)
Duration
3 days / 2 nights
Guaranteed departure
Minimum 5 partecipants
Documents
Identity Card
The participation fee includes
- 2 nights' accommodation with B&B treatment
- 1-day entry to the Bike Park
- 1 ticket to attend the Downhill World Cup
- Guidance and support from an MTB Instructor/Guide certified by the Italian Cycling Federation (FCI) throughout the program
Price per person
from € 400
Deposit of € 100
Payment Methods and Cancellation PolicyDeparture
- 4 - 6 July 2026 Proceed with registration
Other destinations
MTB – Basic Course: Ready Single Track, 3-day course
- Dates to be defined
