Bike Tour : Cycle Tourism on the Camino de Santiago on Ebike Electric Bike .

We just got back home from another Fantastic Bike Tour on Camino de Santiago in Spain, but this time we tackled it in 2.0 mode…
We actually cycled the stages of our Bike Tour on Camino de Santiago with the brand new Pedal Assisted Electric Bikes, also called Ebike. Thanks to the Ebike Electric Bike Rental Service of our partners on Camino de Santiago.

Ciclyng Holiday Bike Tour Camino Santiago Spain

This type of bicycle is now becoming a new standard, both in the mountain biking and in cycle touring world, and in some cases it is replacing the classic standard of”classic” bikes.

But how does an Ebike actually work?
The first myth to dispel is that the bike does everything by itself… NO, IT’S NOT A MOTORCYCLE NOR A SCOOTER!

An Ebike, or Pedal-Assisted Electric Bicycle, thanks to constant technological evolution, nowadays is not very different from a classic bike.
We still find the rear sprocket gearbox and chain transmission like normal bikes of all time. The difference is that there’s a motor, usually placed in the pedal area, which thanks to its thrust helps us pedaling, reducing our effort. This motor is powered by a battery, which is invisible in new Ebikes , integrated into the frame, and is usually placed in the longest down tube, so as to be protected from impacts, water and mud.

Ebike Electric Bike Assisted Pedaled

A convenient socket will then allow us to effortlessly connect the battery charger at the end of the day, leaving the battery charging for the next day, which is very important especially on a multi-stage bike trip like this on Camino de Santiago. A useful display on the handlebar of the bike will always indicate the battery charge level and the remaining autonomy.
So, to come back at the main point, are Ebikes STILL BIKES? Absolutely yes !!! Which means that we still have to (and fortunately!!!) pedal with our own legs, even if helped by the thrust of the electric motor. This push can be adjusted with more or less intensity thanks to a control on the handlebar of the bike. For example, on a beautiful, quite demanding climb like that of the O’Cebreiro stage on Camino de Santiago, we raised the “help” level of the motor, which allowed us to better manage our climb, pedaling without jerks and in a much more fluid and regular manner.
And yes, at the top we were a little tired we must admit it, but we then fully enjoyed the beautiful descent which took us to our Hotel and a well-deserved dinner, ready for the next day’s stop in Beautiful Galicia Spain.

Camino de Santiago Rural Spain Bike Tour Cycling

The convenience of Riding an Ebike, Pedal-Assisted Electric Bike on our Bike Tour on Camino de Santiago was total:

Thanks to the fantastic Rental Service we didn’t have to bring our bikes from home by plane (currently it’s not allowed to fly with electric bikes) with bulky packaging and paying for extra baggage on flights.

We found the bikes, with a useful emergency kit (inner tubes, basic maintenance tools), battery charger and helmet, directly in our Hotel in Leon, at the beginning of the trip, with the batteries already charged and ready for the first stage of the Bike Tour on Camino de Santiago from Leon to Astorga.

In Santiago de Compostela, the last stage of our Cycling Tour, we didn’t have to do anything to return the bikes at the end of the rental, except leave the Ebikes with emergency kit, battery charger and helmet at our Hotel: the guys from the Rental Service took care of everything, sending a text via WhatsApp to confirm that everything was ok, while we enjoyed a mini tour of the beautiful Santiago de Compostela, waiting for the flight back to home the next day.

Bike Holiday Santiago de Compostela Camino Cycling Tour

So what can we say, in conclusion our thought is that all of our next Bike Tours on Camino de Santiago, even the variant of the Portuguese Way, will be done in this mode:  Ebike, Pedal-Assisted Electric Bike.

IMPORTANT NOTE: EBIKE RENTAL, PEDAL-ASSISTED ELECTRIC BIKE, IS ONLY POSSIBLE IN COMBINATION WITH A COMPLETE TRAVEL PACKAGE. IT IS NOT PERFORMED AS A SINGLE SERVICE.

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    How Cool is Ski Touring in Norway : Backcountry Skiing Summit to Sea

    Of all the places where we were lucky to put our skis on, Norway is for sure one of the best…

    Imagine yourself skiing sea view, among the white snow that contrasts with the blue sky in an enchanted fjord: Spectacular!

     Sea View Freeride Ski in Norway

    These are the ingredients of Our Ski Touring Trip in Norway, and now we are taking you on this Magic Adventure.

    That time we arrived at the beach with half a meter of fresh snow: UNFORGETTABLE!!!

    WHERE WE ARE: Our Ski Touring Trip in Norway takes place in the North of the country, beyond the Arctic Circle. Don’t think it’s as cold as the North Pole! In the period between the end of March and April, the temperatures are completely similar to those of our Alps, perhaps even a little warmer, thanks to the Gulf Stream which mitigates this area.

    Our journey starts from Tromso, with its International Airport that guarantees us a perfect arrival and departure base for our week-long Ski Tour.

    Tromso, The Arctic Capital

    Tromso, also known as the Capital of the Arctic, is a city in all the aspects, not huge but friendly. Young and animated, Tromso is also a famous University Center that attracts students from all over Europe and beyond. Here we decided to spend the first few days to warm up our legs a bit while waiting to ski the wild Lyngen Alps, which will be the highlight of this Ski Touring Trip in Norway. Staying in the city center we have a lot of options at hand for the first ski touring itineraries, with the convenience of having bars, pubs and restaurants to go out for dinner in the evening.

    The skiing in Tromso is wonderful, a juicy appetizer for the next days.

    Ski Touring and Splitboard in Tromso Area

    After the first few days, from Tromso we move East with our van, leaving the city and entering in the Real Norway: fjords, bridges, ferries and mountains overlooking the sea, just the car journey is worth the ticket price!!!

    Ferry Boat from Tromso to Lyngen Alps: Here we come!!!

    We are now in the Majestic Lyngen Alps and, we must admit, these mountains fascinate us every time as if it were the first time: the views are truly breathtaking!
    The Lyngen Alps are a sub-chain of the Scandinavian Mountains, and also give their name to the region, the Lyngen Peninsula, with its huge fjord.
    It’s named “Alps” because their rocky conformation is very reminiscent of our home mountains. The difference is that here the highest peak does not exceed 2.000 meters and these mountains plunge headlong into the sea. Here we have really ENDLESS possibilities of Ski Touring Itineraries, for all tastes.
    Just think that since 2016, the date of our first trip, we haven’t skied just the half of all possible descents here in the Lyngen Alps: there’s  plenty to explore here 🙂

    Mountains and Glaciers overlooking the Sea: Voilà the Lyngen Alps

    WHAT WE DO: The Ski Touring Trip in Norway between Tromso and Lyngen Alps is a Backcountry Ski Mountaineering and Snowboard Tour (Splitboard). In this place it is absolutely not in our interest to take you skiing with the lifts, so you will have to rely only on your legs which will be your engine!

    Ski Touring here is wonderful, and starting from zero altitude (at sea level) helps a lot with the vertical drop and the effort. Regarding this, all the Itineraries that we propose, both in our Group or Individual Departures, range from a minimum of 400 to a maximum of 1200 meters of vertical drop. The slopes are all very gentle, the descents are super panoramic and very funny with guaranteed sea view! Absolutely nothing extreme and all the itineraries are suitable for an audience of Ski Mountaineers and Snowboarders of all skill levels, as long as they already know skiing or snowboarding with backcountry skins.

    Our friends Fabio and Cristina greet us and prepare for a beautiful sea view descent in Lyngen Alps

    The destination is also perfect for our Splitboarder friends: with their splittable snowboard they will enjoy slopes and terrain suitable for them too.

    WHY A SKI AND SNOWBOARD TRIP IN NORWAY WITH VIAGGI SPORT?

    Is in Europe, even if the flight is often not very comfortable, we are less than 5 hours from home. You will be based in the city of Tromso and from here you will enter the Wild North of the Lyngen Alps, a small European Alaska. If you are a fan of the Scandinavian style and freeride skiing this trip is for you!
    The Cost is lower than other “in vogue” destinations such as Japan or Canada, even if the contexts are totally different.
    You have the possibility of travelling with a Group of 5-6 people, and you will always be assisted by one of our Tour Leader English Speaking, or with our Individual Departures you will have a free Special Kit with maps and GPS Tracks to know where to ski.

    We invite you to take a look at our Proposals on Viaggi Sport English Website by clicking below:

    GROUP TOUR

     

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      Mountain Bike and Enduro Ebike in South Tyrol Vinschgau Resia Pass : Holy Hansen and Dreilander Tour

      PRICE PER PERSON: FROM € 350

      In South Tyrol there is a spot that is not yet well known, and is a real paradise for Mountain Bikes… It is Val Venosta, or Vinschgau, a long alpine valley that extends from Merano to the Austrian border at Resia Pass. A place of unspoiled nature, where mass tourism, unlike other nearby destinations, has not yet arrived overwhelmingly, and where you can still enjoy a nice mtb day in the silence of the beautiful woods. We at Viaggi Sport have recently discovered this Enduro Mountain Bike paradise and we immediately fell in love with it!

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      mountain bike south tyrol enduro mtb venosta vinshgau

      At the bottom of the majestic peaks of Ortles – Cevedale, in Stelvio National Park, here in Val Venosta there are really fantastic enduro mtb routes. And above all, in Val Venosta and Resia Pass there is a great mountain bike culture which allowed the creation of numerous itineraries that are maintained in an excellent way.

      YOU CAN TRY THESE TOURS ALSO WITH THE NEW ENDURO PEDAL ASSISTED E-BIKES! It’s perfect for these itineraries.

      Between all the possible Mountain Bike and Ebike Itineraries here in Val Venosta and Resia Pass, we want to show you the two most significant, which alone could fill even more than a mountain bike weekend in this fantastic spot. Let’s go together to discover it.

      * HOLY HANSEN TRAIL *

      holy hansen mtb trail
      3d Map Itinerary

      START: COVELANO / SILANDRO.
      END: COVELANO / SILANDRO.
      TOTAL LENGHT: 15,5 km.
      UPHILL: Pedaled or Bike Shuttle.
      DOWNHILL VERTICAL DROP: 840 mt.
      TIME TO RIDE : almost 1 hour.

      Holy Hansen Trail is a South Tyrolean classic, and you can’t say you’ve ridden here without trying it! It is a relatively short trail, in fact in the same day it can be linked with other nearby itineraries. The uphill can be done either pedaling or using the bike shuttle vans. Although we personally advise you to get there by pedaling on the easy access road in the woods.

      Holy Hansen-Enduro Mtb Trail -copyright-foto-VinschgauBike
      Holy Hansen  Trail -copyright-foto-VinschgauBike

      All in the woods, the itinerary is one of the most beautiful Flow Trails ever ridden! An apotheosis of berms and jumps, never too extreme, interspersed with pieces of natural path with roots and single track. Once finished you will immediately want to make another one!

      * DREILANDER ENDURO TOUR *

      dreilander tour mtb enduro south tyrol resia mountain bike
      3d Map Itinerary

      START: RESIA LAKE.
      END: RESIA LAKE.
      TOTAL LENGHT: 44 km.
      UPHILL: Lift + Pedaled.
      DOWNHILL VERTICAL DROP: 3.900 mt.
      TIME TO RIDE : almost 6 hours with stops.

      The Dreilander Enduro Tour is the Three Nations Enduro Tour. It is so called because, starting from Italy, it goes through Switzerland and Austria allowing us to touch three countries in a single itinerary. The Dreilander is a classic Mega Enduro Tour, like the ones we have in Switzerland and France, and it would not be possible to close it in one day without the help of the lifts.

      Dreilander Enduro Tour Mtb Mountain Bike
      Dreilander Enduro Mtb Tour

      Starting from the splendid postcard view of Resia Lake , you will be catapulted into breathtaking enduro descents! The terrain here is very natural, with jumps and roots making it quite technical and not rideable by all bikers. The Alpine Single Track trails require a good driving skills of the bike going downhill, and obviously given the length of the itineraries also a good dose of physical endurance: THIS IS NOT A TOUR FOR BEGINNERS.

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        Mountain Bike and Ebike Enduro in Switzerland: Zermatt, on the Trails of the Enduro World Series.

        Switzerland is one of the most beautiful places in the world for mountain biking! We at Viaggi Sport know it very well and have selected for you the best destinations for Enduro Mtb and Ebike.
        We will take you on a Virtual Tour of the Best Mtb Spots in Switzerland showing you the main itineraries with photos and videos.

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        Our Mountain Bike Trip in Switzerland ends under the shadow of the Mattherhorn, or Cervino (in italian), perhaps the mountain symbol of the Alps with its triangular pyramid shape. We are in Zermatt, an icon of the Alps, an emblem of winter sports and homeland of mountaineering, and, coincidentally, a fantastic mountain biking destination. Zermatt was our latest discovery, but we immediately fell in love with its Spectacular Trails! Just think that here it is possible to start a tour with your bike , always helped by the fast lifts, from an altitude of 3400 meters on a single track path! Absurd and unthinkable anywhere else in the Alps.

        Mountain Bike Svizzera Mtb Enduro Ebike Tour Copyright Zermatt Tourismus photo Pascal Gertschen
        Copyright Zermatt Tourismus photo Pascal Gertschen

        YOU CAN TRY THESE TOURS ALSO WITH THE NEW ENDURO PEDAL ASSISTED EBIKES! It’s perfect for these itineraries.

        Zermatt is one of the best-known ski resorts in the Alps, boasting one of the best lift networks in the world. Always present the iconic figure of Mount Matterhon / Cervino with its North face, Zermatt is also an example of environmental sustainability as it is the Only Alpine Village to have totally closed its access to traffic to motor vehicles. In fact, Zermatt can only be reached by train, parking the car in the village of Täsch a few kilometers down on the valley.

        Mtb Mountain Bike Svizzera Enduro Copyright Zermatt Tourismus photo Kurt Müller
        Copyright Zermatt Tourismus photo Kurt Müller

        It is therefore no coincidence that the Enduro World Series, the top enduro mountain bike competition in the world, has chosen Zermatt for more than 2 years now as the super final stage of its circuit. The mountain bike trails are endless, all with more than 1000 meters of descent and all natural style, there are only a couple of machine-built Flow Trail lines.
        The best here is absolutely the Natural All Mountain Riding and the superb views of the Matterhon / Cervino which is reflected in the alpine lakes, giving us unforgettable days on mountain bike.

        Mountain Mtb Svizzera Ebike Copyright Zermatt Tourismus photo Pascal Gertschen
        Copyright Zermatt Tourismus photo Pascal Gertschen

        Between all the possible Mountain Bike and Ebike Itineraries here in Zermatt, we want to show you the two most significant, which alone could fill even more than a mountain bike weekend in this fantastic spot. Let’s go together to discover it.

        * ON THE TRAILS OF THE ENDURO WORLD SERIES *

        Mountain Bike Svizzera Zermatt

        START: ZERMATT.
        END: ZERMATT.
        TOTAL LENGHT:
        55 km.
        UPHILL: Pedaled+ Lift.
        DOWNHILL VERTICAL DROP:4500 mt. 
        TIME TO RIDE : almost 6 hours with stops.

        Want to challenge the champions of the Enduro World Series? Or at least try 🙂 by tackling their race course… Then this is the tour for you. A Mega Enduro tour with 4.500 meters of downhill vertical drop, composed by 5 stages, one more beautiful than the other. As with all other mega enduro tours, we can decide to divide it into 2 days to calmly savor the magnificent views of the Matterhon / Cervino.

        Mountain Bike Svizzera Mtb Enduro Ebike Copyright Zermatt Tourismus photo Pascal Gertschen
        Copyright Zermatt Tourismus photo Pascal Gertschen

        The Itinerary starts and ends in Zermatt Village, reaching a maximum altitude of 3.270 meters above sea level, obviously with the help of the modern cable cars and funiculars of the lift network, and with light pedaling ascents. The Alpine Single Track trails require a good driving skills of the bike going downhill, and obviously given the length of the itineraries also a good dose of physical endurance: THIS IS NOT A TOUR FOR BEGINNERS.

        * MATTERHORN ALL MOUNTAIN TOUR *

        MATTERHORN ALL MTN TOUR
        Mappa 3D Itinerario

        START: ZERMATT.
        END: ZERMATT.
        TOTAL LENGHT:
        55 km.
        UPHILL: Pedaled+ Lift.
        DOWNHILL VERTICAL DROP:2250 mt. 
        TIME TO RIDE : almost 8 hours with stops.

        A more “All Mountain Style” oriented tour than the previous one. This itinerary is perfect, indeed super recommended, with a pedal assisted enduro Ebike. With the exception of the first uphill with lifts (necessary to complete the tour in a reasonable time), this is a totally pedaled itinerary. It starts from the Matterhorn / Cervino ridge going down a single track under the huge glacier of the north face, you can say you have placed the wheels of your mountain bike on the most famous mountain in the Alps.

        Mtb All Mountain Enduro Svizzera Zermatt Cervino Matterhorn Copyright Zermatt Tourismus photo Pascal Gertschen
        Copyright Zermatt Tourismus photo Pascal Gertschen

        The itinerary has two more pedaled ascents, not steep but quite long, which take us to the opposite side of the Matterhorn / Cervino glacial valley. We will stop in a couple of alpine huts where we will be able to find drinking water and take a well-deserved break for a lunch at high altitude to recharge before the last descent on a single track in the woods down to the village of Zermatt.

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          Mountain Bike and Ebike Enduro in Switzerland: Davos, Bahnen Tour and Alps Epic Tour

          Switzerland is one of the most beautiful places in the world for mountain biking! We at Viaggi Sport know it very well and have selected for you the best destinations for Enduro Mtb and Ebike.
          We will take you on a Virtual Tour of the Best Mtb Spots in Switzerland showing you the main itineraries with photos and videos.

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          We are still on tour with our Mountain Bike in beautiful Switzerland, and today we go to Davos, another pearl of the Canton of Grisons, The Home of Trails! Davos, like the previous places we have visited, is one of the most famous ski resorts in the world, chosen by many international jet set VIPs for their holidays. In its summer guise it becomes a little less “aristocratic” and more biker friendly, offering us a Bike Arena with more than 200 km of single track trails, with a more natural and less build trails than the other destinations: here the trails are more technical, but in any case the vast choice allows bikers of all skill levels to find fun in complete safety!

          Mountain Bike Svizzera Photo Destination Davos Klosters ScottSportsSA
          Photo Destination Davos Klosters ScottSportsSA

          YOU CAN TRY THESE TOURS ALSO WITH THE NEW ENDURO PEDAL ASSISTED EBIKES! It’s perfect for these itineraries.

          Davos is located in a valley further north than the Engadine and Lenzerheide, almost at the border with Austria. Here too we are surrounded by Majestic Alpine Peaks with trails that wind from over 2800 meters above sea level and connected by a large and fast network of lifts. The gem for Gravity lovers is also a Bike Park line (the only one present, the rest remains all natural trail) called Grisons A-Line with beautiful wooden bridges reminiscent of the style of Canada and Whistler.

          Mountain Bike Svizzera Davos Freeride Enduro Ebike Mtb Photo Destination Davos Klosters StefanSchlumpf
          Photo Destination Davos Klosters Stefan Schlumpf

          Di tutti gli Itinerari Mountain Bike e Ebike possibili qui a Davos noi vogliamo mostrarvi i due più significativi, che da soli potrebbero riempire anche più di un weekend di mountain bike in questo posto splendido. Andiamo insieme a scoprirli.

          All over the possible Mountain Bike and Ebike Itineraries here in Davos we want to show you the two most significant, which alone could fill even more than a mountain bike weekend in this fantastic spot. Let’s go together to discover it.

          * DAVOS BAHNEN TOUR 10K  *

          Davos Bahnen Tour

          START: DAVOS.
          END:DAVOS.
          TOTAL LENGHT:
          115 km.
          UPHILL: Pedaled+ Lift.
          DOWNHILL VERTICAL DROP: 10.000 mt. 
          TIME TO RIDE :almost 6 hours with stops.

          With no doubt the most famous Mtb Tour of Davos is one of the must rides of all the Alps! If you can complete it in just one day, it means that you are a real biker!!! TEN THOUSAND METERS OF DOWNHILL VERTICAL DROP, this is what the Davos Bahnen Tour 10k promises… To be more relaxed, for an enduro with no rush as we like, you can also decide to split the tour into two days, stopping to stay overnight in one of the beautiful Bike Hotels in the Davos Valley. But if we want to take home the crown of the ten thousand meters of descent in a single day, it is good to leave very early, no later than 08.20 am (lifts opening time) and arrive in a good training shape even with a pedal assisted Ebike . The tour is not fully signposted therefore we really recommend being accompanied by a Mtb Guide because it is very easy to get lost among the various forks of the many trails that make up the whole tour. Essential to have Gps Track and Road Book.

          Mountain Bike Davos Svizzera Bahnen Tour Guida e Traccia Gps Photo Destination Davos Klosters Christian Egelmair
          Photo Destination Davos Klosters Christian Egelmair

          As in the Enduro World Series, this tour is divided into 8 stages, with short ascents on pedals, most of uphill take place with the use of the lifts. It starts from Davos in the village and goes up with the funicular up to Weissfluh, from here with a slight ascent you arrive at the Strela Pass panoramic point in a sublime alpine environment, to then descend on a fast and pleasant single track down to Glaris . With another lift you’ll  reach the opposite side with the descent of the beautiful Rinerhorn trail entirely in the woods. The following stages develop in the Davos Gotschna and Madrisa Areas and it’s one more beautiful than the other, with the gem of the gravity descent of the Grisons A-Line. This Mtb Tour will truly and literally leave you breathless! Absolutely a must to try.

          * ALPS EPIC TRAIL IMBA *

          ALPS EPIC TRAIL DAVOS IMBA
          Mappa 3D Itinerario

          START: DAVOS.
          END:FILISUR.
          TOTAL LENGHT:
          40km.
          UPHILL: Pedaled (optional uphill with lift).
          DOWNHILL VERTICAL DROP: 3055 mt. 
          TIME TO RIDE : almost 8 hours with stops.

          The Apotheosis of the All Mountain Mtb Tour! This itinerary is perfect, indeed super recommended, with a pedal assisted enduro Ebike. With the exception of the first uphill (which can also be pedaled) the Alps Epic Trail does not use lifts and the uphills are all pedaled. This is the longest linear mountain bike tour in all of Switzerland, and has been awarded the title of “Epic Trail” by IMBA, the International Mountain Bike Association. It is the only one in the Alps to have this award, and to obtain it, the tour must have certain requirements, including having 80% or more of the course on natural single track. The Alps Epic Trail Davos therefore belongs to the elite of the best mountain bike trails in the world. One more reason to brag about having riding it.

          Mountain Bike Ebike Enduro Davos Alps Epic Trail Photo Destination Davos Klosters ScottSportsSA
          Photo Destination Davos Klosters ScottSportsSA

          The trail develops in a harmonious up and down between the summit of Davos Jakobshorn (also reachable by cable car, the only lift we are allowed to take on this tour) to descend 3055 meters of pure fun, never difficult or dangerous, down to Filisur at the entrance to the Davos valley. You will pass majestic landscapes in the narrow gorges of the canyons crossed by the railway viaducts and with the necessary stops once in Filisur (or even earlier during the journey) you will be able to enjoy an excellent restorative lunch and return to Davos with the Swiss Railway Train .

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            Mountain Bike and Enduro Ebike : The Big 3 of Stelvio Pass

            For all of us, the Stelvio Pass is synonymous of racing & road bikes, the Giro d’Italia, and the legendary Fausto Coppi, after whom is named the Summit at an altitude of 2758 meters .

            viaggi sport mtb enduro passo stelvio fausto coppi

            viaggi sport mtb enduro passo stelvio cima coppi

            However, very few people know that Stelvio Pass is also the site of fantastic Mountain Bike Enduro Trails: long and tiring, but as rewarding as the uphill feats of our “cousins” on the road bikes.
            YOU CAN TRY THESE TOURS ALSO WITH THE NEW ENDURO PEDAL ASSISTED EBIKES! It’s perfect for these itineraries.
            We have tried all, and we want take you to discover the three most beautiful trails, that we have called THE BIG 3 OF STELVIO PASS.
            If you’re a Mountain Bike enthusiast you’ll need to get your wheels on it ASAP!

            mountain bike stelvio mtb ebike tour guida

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            NUMBER 1 : GOLDSEE / BIM BAM TRAIL

            viaggi sport stelvio enduro mtb mappa giorno 1 goldsee bim bam trail

            START : STELVIO PASS.
            END :
            PRATO ALLO STELVIO.
            TOTAL LENGHT:
            30 km.
            DOWNHILL VERTICAL DROP : 1947 mt
            TIME TO RIDE :
            almost 6 hours with stops.

            Described as the most beautiful MTB TRAIL in the Alps… We certainly put this on our Top 10.
            It starts from Passo Stelvio with a first ascent of about 100 meters to Garibaldi Hut Refuge. From here starts the path that leads to the Golden Lake, the Goldsee from which the trail takes its name. Pay Attention to Pedestrians, the first part of this path is very popular (choose the time of year carefully). The Trail is open to the bicycles, in its first part up to the Golden Lake, until 10.am in the morning, so it is very recommended to calculate the riding times properly. This first part is soo scenic, the panoramas of the peaks surround a fast single track on gravel and rock: it seems to be on the Moon.

            viaggi sport mtb enduro stelvio goldsee foto copyright Ralf Glaser
            foto copyright Ralf glasser by www.pinkbike.com

            Once past the Golden Lake, the descent continues with a nice flow, a few tight turn never too extreme and a couple of steps to jump to feel like a pro :-)…

            viaggi sport stelvio enduro mtb goldsee bim bam trail
            Goldsee and Bim Bam Trail

            The alpine trail part trail now gives way to a beautiful pine and fir forest where you can go full gas to enjoy a spectacular single track in the carpet of pine needles and loam. Not even the time to realize how beautiful the descent was and you’ve already reached Trafoi??? Yes, but it’s not over yet because you’re only halfway through your Tour. From Trafoi, take the chairlift up to the Forcola Refuge, where you can rest yourself and take a well-deserved lunch break. From here another 600 meters of pedaled uphill and you will face the last descent into the woods straight up to Prato allo Stelvio collecting almost 2000 meters of downhill vertical drop.

            NUMBER 2 : PIZ UMBRAIL

            viaggi sport stelvio enduro mtb mappa giorno 2 piz umbrail 2

            START : STELVIO PASS.
            END :
            BORMIO VALTELLINA
            TOTAL LENGHT:
            30 km.
            DOWNHILL VERTICAL DROP : 1750 mt.
            TIME TO RIDE :
            almost 6 hours with stops.

            Piz Umbrail is another of those itineraries that HAVE be in the bucket list of every Mtb enthusiast, one MUST in every sense.
            It is here that the words MOUNTAIN BIKE take on their true and original meaning!
            It always starts from the the Stelvio Pass, and as for the previous trail you will have to go up to the Garibaldi Hut Refuge. From here a nice appetizer: a tasty single track between the trenches will quickly take you to the Umbrail Pass near the Swiss Border. From now on, legs on the shoulder because we’re starting to climb for real.

             

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            Piz Umbrail climb uphill

            The goal is right above your head: the forgotten Peak of Piz Umbrail. Be careful because the climb is not easy, we are in a High Mountain environment with quite exposed passages: nothing extreme that can be absolutely done with a minimum of preparation, but be CAREFUL! Towards the summit there are short passages that you will have to climb by a via ferrata-style chain on loose stones, and with the bike on your shoulder in portage. After that you will be able to enjoy the priceless view over the whole Valtellina, Switzerland and the Venosta Valley ,from the Summit at an altitude of 3.030 metres.

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            Piz Umbrail Summit at 3030 mt.

            Then the descent starts. The first sections are a bit rough but you’ll soon gain confidence and let yourself go towards one of the most beautiful single track ever done, towards Lake Rims, a mandatory break for the classic photo, and then down again towards Santa Maria in Switzerland. At this point you will have to take the crossroads towards Val Mora, re-entering in italian territory, and after about an hour of pleasant ups and downs you will have arrived to the Cancano Lakes; here also the surrounding is like a postcard.

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            From Piz Umbrail on Rims Lake

            From Cancano Lakes you can decide whether to continue towards Livigno, with the beautiful Alpisella – Trela ​​trail, or descend towards Bormio (shorter), by one of the many paths.
            But if you’re already tired, it’s better to stay on the road and get off at Bormio easily.

            NUMBER 3 : TIBET TRAIL

            viaggi sport stelvio enduro mtb mappa tibet trail

            START : STELVIO PASS / TIBET HUT REFUGE.
            END :
            TRAFOI.
            TOTAL LENGHT:
            13 km.
            DOWNHILL VERTICAL DROP : 1510 mt.
            TIME TO RIDE :
            almost 3-4 hours with stops.

            If you like to put your tires in the snow this is the trail for you! We are in the heart of the Stelvio face to face with the Majestic Glaciers, which unfortunately are heading towards a slow and inexorable decline. So take advantage now before it’s too late!
            The view is rated 10, perhaps the most beautiful of the BIG 3 of Stelvio Pass: here you really feel in the heart of the mountains! The descent, well you must like driving on tight turns… Someone has counted and on this Trail there are about 130: so Nose Press and trained legs…

            viaggi sport mountain bike stelvio tibe trail 1
            Nose-press on 130 tight turns of the Tibet Trail

            You can decide whether to start from the Tibet Hut Refuge, just above the Cima Coppi of the Stelvio Pass, or reach the 3000 meters of the Piccolo Pirovano Hut Refuge, and start your descent from the perennial snow of the Stelvio Glacier. To evaluate the starting based on the snow and the weather. The descent towards Trafoi is a succession of tight turns and single track at the bottom of the Ortles and the Vedretta del Madaccio Mountains. After a pleasant stretch in the woods, you arrive at Trafoi. If you are still not satisfied, you can continue your Tour with the ascent by chairlift to the Forcola Hut and descent to Prato allo Stelvio as the Goldsee / Bim Bam Trail.

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              Mountain Bike and Enduro Ebike : Weekend on Passo Stelvio Trails.

              PRICE PER PERSON: FROM € 250

              STELVIO ENDURO EXPERIENCE! Two Days of Riding in Higher Mountains… In this Hot Summer the wish to ride in the Big Mountains with our Enduro Mountain Bike is back.
              Viaggi Sport takes you to the Iconic Stelvio Pass, between the Mountains and Glaciers of Alta Valtellina and Val Venosta for an Unforgettable Riding Weekend, and Spectacular Descents with more than 1.000 meters of Downhill Vertical Drop.

              YOU CAN TRY THESE TOURS ALSO WITH THE NEW ENDURO PEDAL ASSISTED EBIKES! It’s perfect for these itineraries.

              - DETAILS -

               INCLUDED:
              – Tour Leader Mtb Guide Exclusive for the Group and GPS Tracks.
              – Uphill with Private Bike Shuttle.
              – Single Uphill with Chairlift.
              – Overnight Accomdation 01 night in Hotel, Double Room Occupancy with Breakfast Included.
              – Photo and Video Service In Action on the Trails on Panoramic Points.

              GROUP : PRIVATE MINIMUM 5 PERSONS + TOUR LEADER (in case of less participants the price will change).

               

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              DATES: EVERY WEEKEND UNTIL THE END OF SEPTEMBER / EARLY OCTOBER (weekdays or personalized dates on request).

              TYPE OF TRAILS: Here we are in the High Mountains so on 100% Natural Terrain, and the itineraries have some ups and downs. The first part of the tracks is in an open alpine terrain then towards the middle you enter the forest, so those who like woods and those who like the alpine terrain will be equally satisfied.
              UPHILLS PEDAL ,WITH BIKE SHUTTLE AND CHAIRLIFT.

              YOU WANT SOME MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE BIG 3, THE THREE LEGENDARY MTB ENDURO TRAILS OF THE STELVIO PASS?

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              MANDATORY EQUIPMENT: Mtb Enduro or Ebike Full Suspension (at least 130 mm travel), Backpack with spare inner tubes, water and food (bars, etc.), spare layer, kway shell, open all-mountain helmet and protections.

              SKILL LEVEL: A Medium – High Riding Skill Level is required for these tours. Ability to know how to carry the bike in High Mountain environments uphill and downhill and (also) on tight turns. Some itineraries include bike portage on the shoulder for about half an hour.

              ITINERARY SUGGESTED BUT 100 % CUSTOMIZABLE

              Day 1 : Bormio – Stelvio Pass and Descent on Goldsee / Bim Bam Trail (Alto Adige).

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              Sentiero Goldsee / Bim Bam Trail

              Day 2 : Trafoi – Passo Stelvio and Descent on Piz Umbrail Trail (Valtellina).

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              Sentiero Piz Umbrail

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                Mountain Bike and Enduro Ebike in Livigno : Carosello Flow Trails.

                PRICE PER PERSON: FROM € 250

                When you think about Livigno, the first thing that comes to your mind is Mountain Bike? Ok … Here We Go!!!

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                Livigno has been for years the destination of our summer pilgrimages on mtb, when a certain type of riding in Italy could only be found here. The first downhill bikes, the first world cup races, everything passed through this splendid valley wedged between Switzerland and Italy. Over the years, many other places have been inspired by Livigno and its model has marked the development of a certain Mountain Bike Culture throughout all the Alps.

                Livigno Mtb Mountain Bike Ebike Tour

                Over the years, the concept of downhill mtb has evolved into a more natural form, the Enduro Mtb; and just like the bikes, the trails have also adapted to this new trend, becoming more gentle and rideable by an ever-increasing number of bikers, even beginners. On the opposite side of the historic Mottolino Bike Park, the town of Livigno, with the Società Impianti Carosello 3000, has created a network of trails that fully reflects this new mtb riding philosophy: the Flow Trails of Carosello 3000.

                YOU CAN TRY THESE TOURS ALSO WITH THE NEW ENDURO PEDAL ASSISTED EBIKES! It’s perfect for these itineraries.

                A network of 50 km of easy-to-medium difficulty single-track mtb trails (there is only one black line, a beautiful natural enduro) that make a day of mountain biking easy and fun for everyone, also thanks to the fast uhpill at high altitude given by the Lifts of Livigno Carosello 3000.

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                Livigno Carosello 3000 Trail Map

                The collaboration with a mountain bike icon like Hans Rey, who has always been in love with Livigno, made these Trails been designed to guarantee maximum fun in complete safety.
                Between berms and jumps you can start from 3000 meters of altitude down to the Village of Livigno with an excellent downhill gradient, that can be repeated several times.
                And at the end of the day, to conclude our tour on a high note, you can get off the single track of Val Federia for a nice snack in a typical farmhouse at the end of the valley.

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                Livigno Agriturismo Val Federia Copyright Photo Livigno Carosello3000

                A nice way that we recommend to spend a mtb day among the Livigno Carosello 3000 trails is the “Tutti Frutti” tour: 45 km long, with only a few hundred meters of pedaled uphill, given the presence of cable cars and chair lifts, will let us know the best of the Livigno Carosello Flow Trails with natural terrain worthy of note. Oh, and the overall downhill vertical drop is almost 4.000 meters! Not bad for a single day tour 🙂 …

                Mountain Bike Mtb Livigno Ebike Tour Enduro Copyright Photo Eze Urrets Livigno Carosello3000
                Copyright Photo Eze Urrets Livigno Carosello3000

                We are waiting for You in Livigno! Come and ride the new trails with the Great Days Event at the start of the season, or join our Enduro Mtb Tours that stop here, such as the Stelvio – Livigno Weekend…

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                  Mountain Bike and Enduro Ebike in Dolomites : Sella Ronda Gravity and Piz Enduro Tour

                  PRICE PER PERSON: FROM € 250

                  The Dolomites are among the most beautiful spots in the world for Mountain Biking! We at Viaggi Sport know it very well, and we have selected for you the Most Beautiful Locations for Enduro Mtb and Ebike in Dolomites.
                  We will take you on a Virtual Tour of the Best Mtb Spots in the Dolomites, showing you the main Itineraries with photos and videos.

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                  Today we want introduce you at 2 Mega Enduro Tours in the Dolomites: the first is the famous Sella Ronda, the tour of the 4 most famous mountain passes in the Dolomites. We offer it in a gravity version, mixed pedaling + lifts, and in two days, to enjoy full of gorgeous views taking your time. The second tour, less known, is the Piz Enduro, a more pedaled variant at the bottom of the Sassongher Massif. Both of these tours are on single track trails, descents on natural terrain alternating with some stretches of flow trail. Both will make you fall in love with the Dolomites in the Mtb Enduro Version!

                  YOU CAN TRY THESE TOURS ALSO WITH THE NEW ENDURO PEDAL ASSISTED EBIKES! It’s perfect for these itineraries.

                  * SELLA RONDA ENDURO GRAVITY TOUR *

                  Sella Ronda Gravity Map
                  Sella Ronda Gravity Map

                  START: CANAZEI FASSA VALLEY.
                  END:
                  CANAZEI FASSA VALLEY.
                  TOTAL LENGHT:
                  55 / 65 km depending on the options.
                  UPHILL: Pedaled+ Lift.
                  DOWNHILL VERTICAL DROP : 4500 mt. 
                  TIME TO RIDE :
                  2 DAYS almost 5-6 hours stages with stops.

                  Who doesn’t know the Sella Ronda ski tour in winter? One of the most famous tours in the Alps and one of a kind. Well, our friends in the Dolomites had the fantastic idea of ​​re-proposing this tour also in the summer version on mtb. The Sella Ronda is the tour of the 4 mountain passes of the Dolomites (Pordoi Pass, Sella Pass , Gardena and Campolongo Pass), born first as a cross country marathon race, an event that attracts many enthusiasts from all over the world every year, but it can also be done in the gravity enduro version, with routes designed for the descent, the one we like best!

                  Mtb Enduro Gravity Moutnain Bike Ebike Dolomiti Copyright Archivio Immagini Apt Val Di Fassa Photo Andrea Costa
                  Copyright Archivio Immagini Apt Val Di Fassa Photo Andrea Costa

                  The tour is a round trip with departure and arrival on Fassa Valley in the Village of Canazei. We have done it several times and we have studied our own version of the tour, with a mix of lifts (for the higher altitude differences), but not forgetting also some beautiful pedal uphill under the Sella and Sassongher massifs that make this tour truly complete. The descents ? They are one more beautiful than the other, some longer or others more scenic, natural single tracks in the woods, flow trails and even a bit of  bike park with Canazei descents at the end of the tour.
                  We have decided to split this itinerary in 2 days riding, to get around more comfortably and without rush about returning; in this way we are sure that we will enjoy the spectacle of the Dolomites in an enduro version, with an overnight stay in a comfortable bike hotel with bike storage and workshop, and obviously a mega breakfast included the next morning to get off for a great start!

                  * PIZ ENDURO TOUR *

                  Piz Enduro pedalato Map
                  Piz Enduro Map

                  START: BADIA.
                  END:
                  CORVARA OR BADIA.
                  TOTAL LENGHT:
                  40 km.
                  UPHILL: Only Pedaled or Pedaled+ Lift depending on the options.
                  DOWNHILL VERTICAL DROP : 3000 mt. 
                  TIME TO RIDE :
                  4 / 6 / 8 hours depending on the options with stops.

                  A more “All Mountain Style” tour than the previous one. At least if you want to give up the ascent with lifts and tackle the itinerary or part of it on pedals. The Tour takes place entirely in Badia Valley, at the bottom of the Sassongher Massif, in the Badia – San Cassiano – Corvara triangle. This itinerary is perfect, indeed super recommended, with a pedal assisted enduro Ebike. Starting from Badia, the first descent from La Crusc to La Villa is a postcard of the Dolomites, a perfect path in a wonderful setting with a view of Sassongher all the way.

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                  Copyright Photo Apt Alta Badia

                  A little detour, where we advise you to take the lift to ride a couple of descents, are the fantastic flow trails of Piz Sorega in San Cassiano, served by a fast cable car: modern flow trails with berms and jumps absolutely NOT EXTREME, for everybody, and built very well. The tour then continues from Piz Sorega with a panoramic up and down that crosses the Pralongià Plateau to finish with a beautiful panoramic descent to Corvara. From here you can decide to extend the tour towards Colfosco and Gardena Pass or to return on the panoramic path to the start of the tour in Badia.

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                    Mountain Bike and Enduro E-Bike in Switzerland : Deluxe Tour St.Moritz, Lenzerheide and Davos.

                    PRICE PER PERSON: FROM € 650

                    The Best and the most complete Mountain Bike and Enduro Ebike Tour in Switzerland: Our Switzerland Deluxe Mtb Tour.

                    A Group Tour always in Company and with the Assistance of Tour Leaders and Mtb Guides of Viaggi Sport, you will never be alone and we will take you to the Best Trails of the Alps, in Grisons Switzerland.

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                    Mountain Bike Switzerland Photo Destination Davos Klosters ScottSportsSA

                    For five days in the “Home of Trails“, from St. Mortiz to Lenzerheide, up to Davos, you will be riding in one of the most beautiful places in the world for Mountain Bike!
                    For this Mountain Bike Tour in Switzerland we are addressing an audience of Enduro Mtb Bikers , who wants the best : for this reason the Itinerary and the Program will be developed basing of the best conditions of the trails and the needs of the participants : you will have the guarantee of being in the right place at the right time !

                    In any case, the tour will start and finish in St. Moritz, with this Program, which can be customized according to the group’s needs:

                    DAY 1 : Meeting in St. Moritz and Enduro Bike Tour + Lifts.
                    from DAY 2 to DAY 4 : Tour in the “Home of Trails” of Grisons in Switzerland, Enduro Bike Tour + Lifts Lenzerheide, Chur, Laax – Flims, Davos.
                    DAY 5 : Short Half Day Enduro Bike Tour or direct return to St. Moritz.

                    YOU CAN TRY THESE TOURS ALSO WITH THE NEW ENDURO PEDAL ASSISTED E-BIKES! It’s perfect for these itineraries.

                    - DETAILS -

                    TYPE Mountain Bike Enduro / Ebike Tour.
                    PERIOD GROUP TOUR: CONTACT US TO KNOW THE DEPARTURE DATES.
                    SKILL LEVELINTERMEDIATE – EXPERT Bikers.
                    This is an Enduro tour where there is more downhill than uphill.
                    In any case, a Full Enduro or Ebike Pedal Assisted Mountain Bike (at least 130 mm of travel suspension), helmet and protections, backpack with equipment is mandatory required.
                    PRICEfrom € 650 PER PERSON (*).
                    INCLUDED
                    Overnight Accomodation 04 nights in Bike Hotel in Switzerland (St. Moritz, Lenzerheide / Arosa, Davos,).
                    Double room Occupancy with Breakfast Included. Indoor bike storage and clothes / bike washing.
                    Bike Pass for Lifts or Bike Shuttle Service.
                    Ride With Me : Tour Leader and Mtb Guide of Viaggi Sport Exclusive for the Group for the whole Tour. Special kit with mini guide and GPS tracks of the Mountain Bike Area.
                    NOT INCLUDED
                    Optional Insurances: Trip Cancellation and Accident Coverage during Sport Activities.
                      Lunches and Dinners.
                    Single Room Occupancy.
                    Possibility of Transport and Transfer with 9-seat Van + Bike Trailer (subject to availability and to be communicated at the time of booking).
                    Possibility of Rent Enduro Mountain Bike or E-Bike Pedal Assisted.

                    (*) Price per person: prices are subject to reconfirmation at the time of booking as the travel package is built with hotels whose costs vary over time. The price is per person in a double room occupancy.