Miles and miles of trails, single-tracks, military roads, climbs and technical descents: mountain biking in Valle Maira and discovering its territory is a fascinating experience, which will satisfy all kind of riders, from beginners to confirmed endurists.
Here we propose a selection of itineraries starting from Campo Base or requiring short deplacements. Each riders’ imagination will then modify, extend or shorten our proposals, following of the hundreds of trails which run across our Valley.
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THE MONTE BELLINO
The Monte Bellino
One of the highest roads in the Alps, a summit reaching nearly 3.000 meters and an endless descent on single-track: that’s the MTB super classic of the upper Maira Valley, loved by generations of bikers. Not to be miss!
Diff. BC/BC+ (S2), 32 km, D+ 1.600 m, rideable 95%.
THE COLLE D'ENCHIAUSA
The Colle d'Enchiausa
A huge mountain bike ride: a long climb from the woods to glacial landscapes followed by a long descent across the Munie plateau or in the severe Enchiausa Valley, technically very challenging.
Diff. OC/OC (S3), 34 km, D+ 1.910 m, rideable 75% (climb) 85% (descent).
THE CHAMBEYRON TOUR
The Chambeyron Tour
A beatiful three-day ride in the high mountains between Maira and Ubaye, with stage finishes in the village of Saint-Ours and at the Chambeyron Refuge, that can become even more interesting thanks to the incredible climb to Colle Gippiera and Nove Colori lake, lying between the Brec and the Aguille d
THE GARDETTA
The Gardetta
A fantastic plateau lying above 2.000 meters, with the vertical walls of Rocca la Meja rising from the green prairies, once the bed of a tropical sea, now a perfect terrain for mountain biking. The military road crossing the entire plateau gives access to many itineraries, for all skills and physical conditions.
Download the classic tour guide (BC/BC – S2, 40 km, D+ 1650 m, rideable 100%) or discover other opportunities!
MARMORA'S "NAPOLEONICA"
Marmora's "Napoleonica"
A short but intense tour, riding through Marmora’s villages, beautiful examples of traditional alpine architecture to reach the Colle dell’Encucetta and its amazing single-track which leads directly to the Maira river at the bottom of the valley.
Diff. BC/BC (S2), 20 km, D+ 1.000 m, rideable 95% (climb) 95% (descent).
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THE ORONAYE TOUR
The Oronaye Tour
Three valleys, two nations and all that matters for a perfect ride: hard and easy climbs, roads and trails, technical passages and 1.400 meters of descent with a unique variety of terrains and landscape.
Diff. BC/OC (S3), 40 km, D+ 1.900 m, rideable 85% (climb) 90% (descent).
SOUBEYRAN AND VISAISA LAKE
Soubeyran and Visaisa Lake
Just an incredible descent form the summit of Soubeyran for more than 1.200 meters down into a difficult trail, with amazing views on two of the most beautiful lakes of the Valley.
Diff. BC/OC+ (S3/S4), 24 km, D+ 1.250m, rideable 85%.
THE MONGIOIA TOUR
The Mongioia Tour
A couple of days riding the unique high mountains trails across the Mongioia massif. From Chianale the tour can be extended to one of the many itineraries starting from the Varaita Valley pearl, like the classic Losetta tour.
THE WATERFALLS TOUR
The waterfalls tour
An easy ride between the Stroppia waterfalls and the Castello-Provenzale, perfect families and to try the e-bikes for rent at the refuge.
Diff. TC, 8.5 km, D+ 350 m.
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ELVA AND STROPPO'S "NAPOLEONICA"
Elva and Stroppo's "Napoleonica"
A perfect tour for mid-seasons, in the sunny side of the valley, with the long ascent on the road towards the Colle di Sampeyre and the descent on the ancient “Strada dei Cannoni”, a seventeen century’s creation by the military engineer Ignazio Bertola.
Diff. MC/BC (S2), 23 km, D+ 1.220 m, riadeable 100%.
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THE COLLE DI RUI
The Colle di Rui
An incredible ride with amazing landscapes on the way down to Chiappera, just in front of the Castello-Provenzale rocky walls. The climb is made by the military road of Monte Bellino and a portage section in the wild Val Fissela.
Diff. OC/OC (S3), D+ 1.420 m, 27 km, rideable 75% (climb) 90% (descent).
THE MANIGLIA TOUR
The Maniglia Tour
Long, demanding tour, reserved to portage addicted. The crossing of the Maurin, Autaret and Bellino passes offers trails so difficult in climbing while amazing in descending, on the perfect terrain of high altitude prairies.
Diff. OC/BC (S2), 28 km, D+ 1.940 m, rideable 30% (climb) 95% (descent).
COLLE SARASIN AND PUNTA CULOUR
Colle Sarasin and Punta Culour
Between the high prairies of the sunny side of the Valley, an easy climb on a gravel road and an amazing descent on the ancient mule track of Ussolo. An ideal ride for a warm autumn day.
Diff. MC+/BC (S2), 20 km, D+ 970 m, rideable 95% (climb) 95% (descent).
THE COLLE CIARBONET
The Colle Ciarbonet
A beautiful military road, the charming villages in the Unerzio valley, a trail among the larchs composes this short but very interesting tour!
Diff. MC/BC (S2), 27 km, D+ 1.260 m, rideable 100% (climb) 95% (descent).
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COLLE SAN MICHELE AND COLLE BETTONE
Colle San Michele and Colle Bettone
A challenging ride, both in climb and in descent: a long climb on road, gravel and single-track, a descent in the larch woods, the crossing of the Elva basin and the final descent of the “Napolonica” trail make this one an unforgettable ride, giving its best during automn.
Diff. BC/BC (S2), 31 km, D+ 1.600 m, rideable 95% (climb) 95% (descent).
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