La via del Sale
If your passion is MTB All Mountain this tour will answer all your needs: surrounded by nature for two days, you will have the opportunity to ride along the tracks of the ancient salt road, in the high mountains, crossing natural parks, trying the traditional recipes of the White Kitchen, the typical dishes of the shepherds of the Ligurian huts. You will also experience a night in a mountain lodge. From the sea to the Alps in four days, with a total of 115 km and a maximum altitude of 2164 m.
Hightlights:
Landscape of rock that characterize the Marguareis
Panoramic view to the Ligurian sea
Dinner and night at the refuge “La Terza”
Starts from: € 318 per cyclist
Trailcamp Liguria
Liguria has a lot to offer for cyclists, mountain bike rides on solitary and versatile paths. In Imperia at the entrance of Val Prino, visit the most beautiful paths near the sea, surf directly above the waves in Laigueglia and Alassio, take a ride on the freeride trails beyond Diano Marina and visit the town of Molini di Triora in Val Argentina. On the Colle di Nava pedal in a small paradise with enduro trails up to the Passo della Luna. And then again … San Remo, Dolceacqua, and … this part of Liguria is waiting to be discovered, a true paradise for single trails to try!
Highlights:
Single trails in the Ligurian hinterlands
Panoramic view to the Ligurian sea
Mtb experts that will guide you
Starts from: € 1450 per cyclist
Whale & Bike
You will live a unique experience with 4 excursions, accompanied by our guides. Lots of bikes but also moments to live and savor: we will sail aboard the WhaleWatching boat in search of the cetaceans that populate the protected marine area of the Pelagos Sanctuary, after an excursion we will take you to eat the catch of the day directly aboard a fishing boat and we will pedal by the sea on the cycle path of the coastal park of the Riviera dei Fiori.
Highlights:
Whale watching
Lunch on the fishing boat
Ligurian coastal path
Starts from: € 349 per cyclist
Wine & Bike
Hightlights:
Visit to vineyards
Tasting in cellar
100% wine of Liguria
Starts from: € 1099 per cyclist
Day 1
14.00-16.00 arrival in the Italian Riviera and check-in at Villa Giada Resort in Imperia
16.00 Bike fitting for guests who have rented the bicycle.
19.00 Welcome drink, let’s get to know our travel companions.
19.45 Dinner at the restaurant “A Cassa Garga” of Villa Giada Resort
21.15 Briefing, our tour leader will introduce us to the itinerary, guides and points of interest.
Day 2
07.30-08.30 buffet breakfast
09.00 transfer with our Shuttle buses to Limone Piemonte.
11.00 excursion with guide to Colle della Perla, Colle della Boaria, through a lunar landscape of rocks that characterize the Marguareis peak. Once we arrive at Colle dei Signori, we begin a climb of about 3 km to reach the Framagal Pass with a panoramic view up to the Ligurian Sea. The Colle delle Selle Vecchie introduces the forest of alpine vegetation of the Navette Park, leading to Monesi and the Statue of the Redeemer at an altitude of 2164 m asl, which we reach uphill for about 7km and continue on the ridge to reach the Rifugio La Terza.
19.00 Dinner with menu of the White Kitchen, the ancient kitchen of the shepherds who lived in the huts, at the La Terza Refuge.
21.00 Overnight in the La Terza refuge
Day 3
06.00 – 07.00 breakfast and sunrise view at an altitude of 2000 m
08.00 excursion with guide to the Tanarello hill, going downhill for 6 km on the French side which will take us back to Italy on the Colleardente pass. Continuing on the right, we will largely circle the Upper Argentina Valley for about 10 km uphill towards the Bassa di Marta where we can admire the remains of barracks from the Second World War. With a small deviation of 2 km on our itinerary we reach the Balconies of Marta, a fortified complex in the western Alpine valley dating back to 1940, from which we see the entire Val Roja and in the distance our starting point The Central Fort. Waiting for us on the itinerary is Monte Gray where there is another large barracks overlooking the Colle Melosa and the Tenarda dam which we will reach with a descent of about 5 km, the last stretch of dirt road. At Colle Melosa we stop for a coffee before facing the asphalt road towards Molini di Triora for 17 km. At this point we take the valley bottom for 25 km towards Arma di Taggia where we will enter the cycle path by the sea to return to Villa Giada Resort .
19.45 dinner at “A Cassa Garga” of Villa Giada Resort
21.00 Overnight at Villa Giada Resort
Day 4
07.30-08.30 buffet breakfast
09.00-10.30 goodbyes
The price includes
- The rates are per person in double / twin room accommodation for the entire period of the Tour. Rates are indicative and calculated on a minimum of 7 participants.
- Double stay of 4 days / 3 nights in half board formula at Villa Giada Resort.
- 1 overnight stay at the refuge “La Terza” with camping dinner of the White Kitchen in the refuge and breakfast.
- 2 days with bike tour with our local guides.
- Transfer by minibus from Villa Giada Resort to Limone Piemonte
- BikeSPA (bike wash) and mechanical corner
- Express laundry
- Assistance with shuttle
- Free use of the facility’s facilities (swimming pools, sports areas)
- Free parking
- City tax
The fee does not include
- Lunches
- Drinks at dinners
- Anything not mentioned in “the price includes”
Useful info:
The program is open to cyclists accustomed to bike excursions of about 3-4 hours a day, that are used to cycle in the mountains.
Maximum altitude 2164 mt
Total 115 km
Day 1:
Arrival and accommodation in the apartments
Bike check
Dinner together
Briefing and mutual knowledge
The following days we will try to get the best out of the territory, depending on the weather, the mood and the fun … and so the program could seem completely different!
Day 2:
Ligurian Crooks – A single trail day in Val Prino
After breakfast, first technical guide lesson, depending on the group and driving skills, in 2 difficulty classes. We also approach you to difficult techniques in order to progress rapidly. The paths of Val Prino are a circuit that we found in October 2011 clean and prepared for you
Day 3:
Roller coaster – Trail directly on the sea
Transfer by shuttle bus for about 30 minutes to Laigueglia. Here begins a ridge directly on the sea, on whose flanks face an entire series of single-beam roller coasters, perfect for another workshop on driving technique. Climb from 0 to 600 meters above the sea and before returning to the base, enjoy the Ligurian beach.
Day 4:
Picnic with sea view
Once again we start directly from our hotel to face different tours in 2 different levels: San Remo or Dolceacqua with its famous bridge.
Day 5:
Excursion to the freeride slopes of Diano Marina
The Wild Boar Trail is the most photographed right-hand bend in Italy.
Mule tracks, smuggling routes and some technical trails are the freeride routes that you take through stone walls and terraces suspended above Cervo: natural roller coasters to be discovered.
Day 6:
Excursion to Adi’s Bike Paradise in Val Argentina
We visit our “friend” Adi, who has created “the dream of every biker” in Val Argentina – and has opened a land crossed by 350 km of singletrack. It is impossible to face them all in one day and that’s why we let you try our favorites!
Day 7:
Joker Day – The best spot of the week!
We still have so much to show you! The paths in the Rezzo woods? Our beloved “FairWayTrail”? Or a trip to one of the already known places but did you like it too much? Our last day is dedicated to you and your requests!
Day 8: driving home
Everything ends sooner or later … and after breakfast you go back home!
Day 1: Check-in, Fitting and welcome drink
14.00-16.00, arrival in the Riviera dei Fiori and check-in at “Villa Giada Resort” in Imperia.
16.30 Bike fitting for guests who have rented the bicycle
18.00 Welcome drink, we know our travel companions.
19.45 Dinner at the “a Cassa Garba” restaurant of Villa Giada Resort.
21.15 Briefing: our Tour Leader will introduce us to the itineraries, guides and points of interest.
Day 2: excursion with guide “A ride by the sea”
07.30-08.30 buffet breakfast
09.00 excursion with guide “A pedal on the sea”. We will start the week with an excursion with a guide to get familiar with the bicycle and the area. We will reach San Lorenzo al Mare to enter the cycle path of the Riviera dei Fiori coastal park. A route about 24 km long overlooking the sea, on the old route of the railway line.
15.00 -19.00 After bike, relax in the two (heated) swimming pools of Villa Giada Resort.
19.30 Dinner at the “a Cassa Garba” restaurant of Villa Giada Resort
21.00 -… if you still have energy, we recommend a drink on the tourist port of Imperia (taxi service available from € 12)
Day 3: excursion with guide “Whale watching Andora”
07.30-08.30 buffet breakfast
09.00 excursion with guide “Whale Watching Andora”, 20 km with a vertical drop of 130 meters. This excursion includes a morning ride to reach the port of Imbarco di Andora where the whale watching motor ship awaits us for whale watching.
15.00 -19.00 After bike, we recommend a relaxing walk on the Imperia seafront
19.30 Dinner at the “a Cassa Garba” restaurant of Villa Giada Resort
21.00 -… if you still have energy, we recommend you to visit the historic village of Cervo Ligure.
Day 4: Free day and Relax * Departure
07.30-08.30 buffet breakfast
* Departure of guests who have chosen the “short-stay” package
Free day: we recommend a visit to Monte Carlo and nearby Nice. The reception is at your disposal for further information.
19.30 Dinner at the “a Cassa Garba” restaurant of Villa Giada Resort
Day 5: excursion with guide “The Ligurian Sea fish”
07.30-08.30 buffet breakfast
09:00 hike with guide “The fish of the Ligurian Sea” 30 km – uphill difference in altitude / 633 m. – ft. Day dedicated to the Ligurian hinterland, between roads surrounded by olive trees and dry stone walls. The excursion will end on the tourist port of Oneglia with a lunch break based on the catch of the day on board the “Pingone” fishing boat.
15.00 -19.00 After bike, we recommend a visit to the historic center of Porto Maurizio
19.30 Dinner at the “a Cassa Garba” restaurant of Villa Giada Resort, with à la carte menu
21.00 -… if you still have energy, we recommend a bet at the Sanremo Casino (taxi service available from € 50)
Day 6: excursion with guide “Alassio and the 3 Capi”
07.30-08.30 buffet breakfast
09.00 excursion with guide “Alassio and the 3 Capi” 57 km. We will end the week with a ride through the 3 Heads of Milan-Sanremo. Cape Berta, Cape Mimosa and Cape Mele to reach Alassio and its beaches awarded with the Blue Flag.
15.00 -19.00 After bike, armed with pestle and mortar, we will prepare the original recipe of Ligurian pesto in the cooking workshop
19.30 Dinner at the restaurant “in Cassa Garba”
21.00 – 22.30 projection of the best photographs and videos of the holiday
Day 7: greetings, feedback and photo cards.
07.30 – 08.30 breakfast buffet
09.00 – 10.30 greeting of the participants.
The price includes
- Rates are per person in double / twin room accommodation. Rates are indicative and calculated on a minimum of 7 participants.
- Stay in a double room for 7 days / 6 nights in half board formula
- 4 daily bike tours with guide
- Free use of the facilities of the structures (swimming pools, parking, sports areas, fitness, etc.)
- City tax
- A guide or tour leader in Italian and English
- Bike House complete with mechanical corner, bicycle washing area, storage area.
- Shuttle for damaged bicycle assistance, recovery, express laundry service.
The price includes
- The fee does not include
- Drinks with meals, entrance tickets, personal extras and tips.
- Anything not mentioned in “the fee includes”
Useful info:
The program is open to cyclists accustomed to bike excursions of about 3-4 hours a day, the average speed will be between 17km / h-10Mi / k and 22km / h-14Mi / h;
Short-stay program of 3 nights/4 days
Long-stay program of 6nights/7days
Day 1: Check-in, Fitting and welcome drink
14.00-16.00, arrival in the Riviera dei Fiori and check-in at “Villa Giada Resort” in Imperia.
16.30 Bike fitting for guests who have rented the bicycle
18.00 Welcome drink, we know our travel companions.
19.45 Dinner at the restaurant “in Cassa Garba” of Villa Giada Resort, with seafood menu.
21.15 Briefing: our Tour Leader will introduce us to the itineraries, guides and points of interest.
Day 2: excursion with guide “The Rossese Valleys”
07.30-08.30 buffet breakfast
09.00 excursion with guide “The Rossese Valleys”. We will cycle through the hinterland valleys surrounded by olive trees and vineyards.
15.00 -19.00 After bike, relax in the two (heated) swimming pools of Villa Giada Resort.
19.30 Dinner at the “a Cassa Garba” restaurant of Villa Giada Resort
21.00 -… if you still have energy, we recommend a drink on the Imperia marina (taxi service available from € 12)
Day 3: excursion with guide “Dolceacqua Castle”
07.30-08.30 buffet breakfast
09.00 excursion with guide “Dolceacqua Castle” We head towards Ventimiglia to discover the variety of Rossese di Dolceacqua, a small Ligurian village.
15.00 -19.00 After bike, we recommend a relaxing walk on the Imperia seafront
19.30 Dinner at the “a Cassa Garba” restaurant of Villa Giada Resort
21.00 -… if you still have energy, we recommend you to visit the historic village of Cervo Ligure.
Day 4: Free day and Relax * Departure
07.30-08.30 buffet breakfast
* Departure of guests who have chosen the “short-stay” package
Free day: we recommend a visit to Monte Carlo and nearby Nice. The reception is at your disposal for further information.
19.30 Dinner at the “a Cassa Garba” restaurant of Villa Giada Resort
Day 5: excursion with a guide “A ride by the sea”
07.30-08.30 buffet breakfast
09:00 hike with a guide “A ride by the sea” We head towards the cycle path by the sea that connects San Lorenzo al Mare and Ospedaletti.
15.00 -19.00 After bike, we recommend a visit to the historic center of Porto Maurizio
19.30 Dinner at the “a Cassa Garba” restaurant of Villa Giada Resort
21.00 -… if you still have energy, we recommend a bet at the Sanremo Casino (taxi service available from € 50)
Day 6: excursion with guide “Valle Impero”
07.30-08.30 buffet breakfast
09.00 excursion with guide “Valle Impero”. For the last excursion of the week we head towards the hinterland of Imperia and we will discover the different vineyards of the Ligurian villages
15.00 -19.00 After bike, armed with pestle and mortar, we will prepare the original recipe of Ligurian pesto in the cooking workshop
19.30 Dinner at the restaurant “in Cassa Garba”
21.00 – 22.30 projection of the best photographs and videos of the holiday
Day 7: greetings, feedback and photo cards.
07.30 – 08.30 breakfast buffet
09.00 – 10.30 greeting of the participants.
The fee includes
- Rates are per person in double / twin room accommodation. Rates are indicative and calculated on a minimum of 7 participants.
- Stay in a double room for 7 days / 6 nights in half board formula
- 4 daily bike tours with guide
- Free use of the facilities of the structures (swimming pools, parking, sports areas, fitness, etc.)
- City tax
- A guide or tour leader in Italian and English
- Bike House complete with mechanical corner, bicycle washing area, storage area.
- Shuttle for damaged bicycle assistance, recovery, express laundry service.
The fee does not include
- Drinks with meals, entrance tickets, personal extras and tips.
- Anything not mentioned in “the fee includes”.
Useful information
The program is open to cyclists accustomed to bike excursions of about 3-4 hours a day, the average speed will be between 17km / h-10Mi / k and 22km / h-14Mi / h;
Short-stay program of 3 nights/4 days
Long-stay program of 6nights/7days
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