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Osiglia: The Flow Forest 

"If you love that buttery flow that makes you feel at one with your bike, this is your ride. We start the morning in the pristine forests of Osiglia, north of Base Nato: a true natural playground awaits you! The Osiglia trails are packed with berms, rollers, and easy jumps designed for maximum fun and progression in total safety. The terrain is pure loam—a perfect carpet for letting the brakes go and finding your rhythm.

After a refreshing lunch by the lake, our Defender will shuttle us back up to 1,000 meters, where we’ll begin a long, fluid descent back to Finale along the area's most iconic trails. It’s the perfect day for those who want to enjoy the pure pleasure of riding without the stress of extreme technicality. As you carve through the turns, our guide will capture your best moments on video, ready to be shared and discussed over a cold beer at the end of the day!"

Our "Quality, Not Quantity" Philosophy

For us, the experience comes first. That’s why we guarantee small groups of maximum 7 riders + the guide, ensuring personalized attention, safety, and a great atmosphere among friends.

Technical Details & Requirements

• Ideal for: All Mountain / Enduro bikes (recommended travel: 130-160mm).

• Required Skill Level: Intermediate riders. You should feel comfortable on S2 (Single Trail Scale) terrain or Red Trails in European Bike Parks.

  • North American Riders: Perfect for riders comfortable on Blue Square trails.

• E-bikes: E-bike riders are more than welcome! However, please keep in mind that as this is a group tour, it is essential to maintain the group’s pace to ensure the best experience for everyone.

• Tour Pace: Remember, this is a guided tour, not a race! Everyone is free to descend at their own speed while respecting the group's timing and safety.

Daily Schedule

• 08:30: Meet at our headquarters.

• 09:00: Departure in our legendary Land Rover Defender 4x4. The shuttle follows us all day, taking us to the trailheads (a short pedal of 5 to 15 minutes may be required to reach some peaks).

• 13:00: Lunch break at a typical Ligurian restaurant directly on Lake Osiglia.

• Afternoon: Post-lunch shuttle back to 1,000m altitude for the final descent trails toward Finale.

• 16:30 / 17:00: Return to Finale Ligure for the "final beer" and photo/video exchange.

The Trails We Will Ride:

• Morning (Osiglia): Baltera, Grollon, North Shore, River, Simona.

• Afternoon (Return): Crestino, Supergroppo, Ingegnere. 

  If the group is fast, our guide will be happy to add extra trails to the program!
  (In case of closures due to maintenance, weather, or hunting, the guide will adapt the program to the best available options).

Useful Info & Gear

• Lunch: Cost is approximately €18-20 per person (not included). The restaurant offers excellent vegetarian and gluten-free options (please inform the guide during the morning briefing!).

• Protection: Helmet is mandatory (open-face is fine; full-face is at the rider's discretion). Knee pads are highly recommended.

• In Your Pack: Every rider must carry a spare inner tube. We strongly suggest bringing a waterproof/windproof jacket: at high altitudes, temperatures can be 8-10°C lower than on the coast!

Castelvecchio: The Heritage Tour 

"A true journey through time, blending the charm of Ligurian history with the thrill of technical and natural riding. We’ll start our adventure in our legendary Land Rover Defender 4x4, heading toward the 1,000-meter peaks of the Melogno Pass. From there, we’ll enter the majestic Barbottina Beech Forest: after about 30 minutes of pedaling through one of Europe’s most beautiful forests, we’ll reach the trailheads.

The terrain here is pure magic: deep forest loam, incredibly flowy, and packed with natural compressions. In the afternoon, the landscape changes dramatically as we enter the Castelvecchio di Rocca Barbena area: you’ll find a perfect mix of technical sections on solid rock and berms designed to elevate your riding. This unique experience concludes in Zuccarello, among ancient porticoes and legends. As always, our guide will capture your best moves on photo and video, ready to be enjoyed together over a cold beer at the end of the day!"

Our "Quality, Not Quantity" Philosophy

At MTB Italy, we believe the group makes the adventure. That’s why we guarantee small groups of maximum 7 riders + the guide, ensuring continuous assistance, safety, and an authentic experience away from the crowds.

Technical Details & Requirements

• Ideal for: All Mountain / Enduro bikes (recommended travel: 140-160 mm).

• Required Skill Level: Intermediate/Advanced riders. You should feel comfortable on S2/S3 (Single Trail Scale) terrain or Red Trails in European Bike Parks. The terrain here features more technical and rocky natural sections.

  • North American Riders: This tour is ideal for riders comfortable on Blue Square / Black Diamond trails.

• E-bikes: E-bike riders are welcome! As this is a group tour, it is required to maintain the group’s pace to share the best possible experience with your fellow riders.

• Tour Pace: This is not a race! We take the time to enjoy the technical sections and the views.

Daily Schedule

• 08:30: Meet at our headquarters in Finale Ligure.

• 09:00: Departure in the Land Rover Defender 4x4. The shuttle follows us all day (approx. 30 min of pedaling through the forest to reach the first trailhead; other starts may require 5–15 min of pedaling).

• Morning: Crossing the Barbottina forest and flowy descents.

• 13:00: Lunch break at a typical local farmhouse or restaurant to taste the flavors of the backcountry.

• Afternoon: Exploring the rocky trails toward Castelvecchio and final descent into Zuccarello.

• 16:30 / 17:00: Return to Finale Ligure for the final beer and photo/video exchange.

The Trails We Will Ride:

• Morning (Barbottina/Bardineto): Appendaun, Super Canaletta, Tobogazzo.

• Afternoon (Castelvecchio): Cà du Campo, Euforia.

If the group is fast, the guide may add variations to the program. (In case of closures due to maintenance, weather, or hunting, the guide will adapt the program to the best daily options available).

Useful Info & Gear

• Lunch: Approximately €18–20 per person (not included). Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available.

• Protection: Helmet is mandatory (open-face or full-face). Knee pads are highly recommended.

• In Your Pack: Every rider must carry a spare inner tube. We recommend a windproof/waterproof jacket: the temperature difference between the 1,000m altitude of the forest and the coast can be significant!

The Manie's area is definitely one of the most spectacular places to ride. Thanks to its red soil, the view and the two caves where prehistoric remains were found, it is worth visting and exploring. It is one in a million place to be.

After pedaling towards the Manie's plateau. We follow the 24h track passing on two of the best belvedere of the finale's area. A the same altitude, we, then, go towards the other side and reach the Bric dei Crovi where we take the Toboga 24h descent reaching the tarmac. We cross the road and go to San Giacomo before taking the Ponti Romani descent.

We end up in Calvisio from where we stay on the road for about five minutes until we reach the center of Finale Ligure (Finalmarina).

MORNING TRAILS  (all those listed):

• 24h Circuit
• Toboga 24h
• Ponti Romani

The whole Caprazoppa plateau (all on 200m o.s.l.) offers stunning views both on the Finale and Pietra Ligure's Area. When approached from Borgio Verezzi, it allows a quick access to fun up-and-down sections and technical descends to the nearest townships.

Starting point in Finalborgo towards Borgio Verezzi climbing up to the Caprazoppa Plateau. Passing through the San Martino church we Go down to Finalborgo and we move on tarmac for about half an hour. We reach Montesordo and we go up to Pian Marino for, then, descending on the Neanderthal trail: flow, technical sections with compressions and a fast 20 meter uphill. We reach Orco's Castle to take a wonderful trail in San Bernardino going down to Calvisio on the Ruggetta trail. Tarmac section that brings us into the Ponti Romani's area. 1 hour climb to Bric dei Crovi for, then, descending on an amazing trail towards some wineyards. Last flat section (part of the 24h) and descent to Noli.

PLACES OF INTEREST:

• Caprazoppa plateau
• San Martino church
• Pian Marino (Rocca di Perti)
• Orco's castle
• San Bernardino
• Ponti Romani
• Manie plateau
• Noli

From Bric dei Monti (410m asl.) you can enjoy a spectacular view of Savona, Spotorno but most of all, of Noli. Noli enjoyed a certain political independence for some periods in its history. Contacts and clashes with Genoa and other powers both maritime and inland are reflected in the complexity and abundance of civil, religious, military and many beautiful natural areas.

Shuttle of about 40 minutes up to NATO Base (1019m asl.). We take the path to Colla Cravarezza, from which we go up a few tens of meters onto the Crestino path. Easy trail, enjoyable flow, berms and some small jumps, immersed in a wonderful beech forest.

After a pleasant transfer on a gravel road we reach the Aia du Preve path, this part is characterized by easy passages in counter-slope on soft undergrowth terrain.
Short transfer on a fire road to the Rocche Bianche, from here we carry over Ca dei Gatti from where we will enjoy a first panoramic view of the entire area of ​​Finalese. After a brief stop we follow the gravel road until we reach the Catena trail, a very fun and fast trail without any particular difficulties.

Short transfer on asphalt to Magnone. 15 minutes uphill to the panoramic point of the bric dei Monti with immense panorama on the "golfo dell' Isola" of Bergeggi.
After a short pause, we take the Andrassa path, an easy variant, first part on gravel and then entering a fast mix of curves and straights with little steepness on a compact ground.

We leave the path to ride the last climb of the morning and reach the restaurant where we can taste the typical Ligurian dishes.
We are now on the Manie plateau where the famous "24 hours of Finale" race is held every year.

After lunch we will ride a part of this circuit including the famous Togoga 24h to the panoramic point of Punta Crena above the bay of the Saracens (the spot that made Finale Ligure famous in the world). Beyond the Steghe tower we arrive at the "Semaforo" from where the Pellegrino trail starts, a characteristic panoramic route that will take us to the heart of the splendid Noli. During the descent there is the possibility, on request, to visit the Falsari cave (a beautiful natural cave overlooking the sea).

Way back of 10 km on paved coastal road ss. Aurelia up to Finale Ligure.

Return to Finale approx. at 16.00 / 17.00

MORNING TRAILS (all those listed):

• Crestino (stage EWS 2016)
• Aia du Preve
• Ca dei Gatti
• Chain
• Andrassa (stage EWS 2016)

AFTERNOON TRAILS (all those listed):

• 24 hours
• Toboga 24 hours
• Pilgrim

Characterized by a wild and prehistoric environment, the Nava Valley is an ancestral valley hidden between Boragni and Val Cornei. The rock walls and the famous Strapatente cave make this area a peculiarity of the entire Finale. Welcome to the "Jurassic Park"!

Shuttle of about 40 minutes up to NATO Base (1019m s.l.m.). Take the path to Colla Cravarezza, uphill for a few tens of meters onto the Crestino trail (stage EWS 2016). Easy flow and fast trail, some berms and jumps characterize the first part, then gradually, the trail becomes steeper and more technical without exceeding an S2 + level.

At the junction with the Engineer's trail, we turn left for a pleasant transfer on a forest road to reach the central sector of the Supergroppo (stage EWS 2014). Once we arrive near the Cascina Strà we leave the Supergroppo to reach the Ciapin trail (stage EWS 2015) in just a few meters. Super fun and easy trail with 2 small double jumps in the middle and a series of berms until we reach Orco (350m s.l.m.).

Short transfer uphill to the cemetery, from where the last morning trail starts, the Val Nava trail (stage EWS 2017), which we will ride down to Boragni, the first part fast and wide, the second part narrow and technical with passages on rock S3.
From here return downhill on asphalt to Finale for lunch break.

At 2.00 pm shuttle for afternoon lift to the NATO Base.

In the afternoon only downhill, by choice (based on energy left, customer requests and trail conditions) one of the flow trails from the NATO base.

Return to Finale approx. at 16.00 / 17.00

MORNING TRAILS (all those listed):

• Crestino (stage EWS 2016)
• Supergroppo (stage EWS 2014)
• Ciapin (stage EWS 2015)
• Val Nava (stage EWS 2017)

AFTERNOON TRAILS (2 from those listed):

• Ingegnere (stage EWS 2015)
• Base Nato 
• Madre Natura
• 115 
• H
• Oribago 1
• Oribago 2
• Margot
• Pino morto
• Pian Marino
• Cromagnon (EWS trophy of nations 2019)
• Neandethal (EWS trophy of nations 2019)