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Would you like to ride on the best Alpine trails and feel the sound of the ride? This means starting with your bike at 3,000 meters on the peaks of the Occitan Valleys and ending at the Mediterranean Sea. What's in between? The most breathtaking peaks and Alpine passes accessible by mountain bike on single tracks. Imagine riding your bike on a 3,200-meter Alpine summit, knowing that your adventure will take you all the way to the sea, with plenty of kilometers of thrilling riding. Departure dates available upon request!
This proposal include the accompaniment of
Marco Arnone
Cycle Touring Guide, FCI Master Instructor
I am Marco Arnone, an MTB Instructor certified by the Italian Federation and a Cycling Tour Guide registered with the Piemonte College. The allure of the Maritime Alps and the untouched landscapes between France and Liguria have fueled my passion for two wheels, inspiring me to seek out the best routes filled with epic climbs and descents, where I can feel the bike glide along breathtaking trails. Over time, my enthusiasm for MTB has led me to build a wealth of experience, pushing me far beyond the mountains of home. Sharing landscapes, full days of riding, and the comfort of an alpine lodge—always accompanied by good local cuisine and a refreshing cold beer—is truly the perfect way to introduce people to the beauty of the mountains and MTB cycling. So, let's go & full gas!
Travel program
Day 1: CASTELLO - AGNELLO - CASTELLO
🚴♂️ KM: 20 ⬆️ D+: 250 ⬇️ D-: 1400
Meeting in Cuneo, loading luggage and bikes onto the transfer towards Castello - Rifugio Alevè (or another accommodation depending on participants). Room allocation, bike check, and a short ride to explore the valley. Arrival at the refuge: dinner, overnight stay, breakfast.
Day 2: CASTELLO - FAUNIERA
🚴♂️ KM: 65 ⬆️ D+: 1250 ⬇️ D-: 3900
Early morning wake-up, breakfast, and departure by bike. A thrilling day of riding in the presence of the "King of Stone," through larch forests and alpine ridges. Arrival at Rifugio Fauniera: dinner, overnight stay, breakfast.
Day 3: FAUNIERA - LIMONE P.
🚴♂️ KM: 60 ⬆️ D+: 1600 ⬇️ D-: 3840
Early morning wake-up, breakfast, and departure by bike. A day of all-mountain riding over alpine passes at 2,500 meters altitude, with adrenaline-filled descents on single tracks and well-maintained trails. Arrival in Limone Piemonte, accommodation in a facility: overnight stay, dinner, and breakfast.
Day 4: LIMONE PIEMONTE - LA BRIGUE
🚴♂️ KM: 50 ⬆️ D+: 1600 ⬇️ D-: 2800
Early morning wake-up, breakfast, and departure by bike. Transfer to Colle di Tenda, where we mount our bikes and enter French territory. Descent on single tracks over rocky terrain and through larch forests. Arrival and accommodation in La Brigue.
Day 5: LA BRIGUE - DOLCEACQUA
🚴♂️ KM: 60 ⬆️ D+: 1500 ⬇️ D-: 3200
Early morning wake-up, breakfast, and departure. Climbing up to Monte Toraggio, still in alpine territory, before descending on single tracks with a sea view. Arrival in Dolceacqua and accommodation: overnight stay and breakfast.
Day 6: DOLCEACQUA - BORDIGHERA
🚴♂️ KM: 50 ⬆️ D+: 1200 ⬇️ D-: 1700
Early morning wake-up, breakfast, and departure by bike. Final climbs before descending on rocky and sandy trails leading to the sea. Arrival and return transfer to Cuneo.
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
Cuneo - Italy
Duration
6 days / 5 nights
Guaranteed departure
Minimum 5 partecipants
Documents
Identity Card
The participation fee includes
- 5 nights with half board
- 6 days of accompaniment and guidance by a Cycling Tourism Guide of the Piedmont Region and FCI Internal
- transfers as per program Return with shuttle bus
Price per person
from € 980
Deposit of € 245
Payment Methods and Cancellation PolicyDeparture
- 7 - 12 September 2025 Proceed with registration
Other destinations
La Thuile Bike Park with a scenic pedaled tour at the foot of Mont Blanc
- 19 - 20 July 2025
