Day 1 – Arrival and welcome dinner
Arrival in Finale Ligure by your own means of transport, check-in at your chosen accommodation and
welcome meeting. Traditional welcome dinner at a local restaurant celebrating the authentic flavours of the region.
Overnight stay.
Day 2 – Driving technique and warm-up
After breakfast, half a day dedicated to MTB riding technique. A personalised session suitable for all levels: initial assessment, bike adjustment, error correction and hands-on practice on the trails. Perfect training to tackle the trails of the following days. Afternoon of relaxation or independent riding. Dinner at your leisure and overnight stay.
Giorno 3 – Finale Classic
A day of riding on the most iconic trails of Finale Ligure, a mix of flow and technical sections to get to the heart of the adventure. Lunch in a farmhouse surrounded by nature, with typical dishes from the hinterland. The afternoon continues on the trails, ending at the beach to relax by the sea. Free dinner and overnight stay.
Day 4 – Finale and its highlands
MTB tour through the highlands of Caprazoppa, San Bernardino and Le Manie, along trails that have hosted international events such as the Enduro World Series and the UCI Enduro World Cup. Among spectacular views and ancient ruins, you will discover rock carvings and channels carved into the rock. Traditional lunch in a local restaurant. The afternoon ends in Finalborgo, one of Italy’s most beautiful villages, with a guided tour through the narrow streets, historic buildings and the Cloisters of Santa Caterina. Dinner at leisure and overnight stay.
Day 5 – Rest day or extra activities
After two intense days of riding, free time to relax or choose from extra activities: sea, culture or food and wine. Dinner at your leisure and overnight stay.
Day 6 – Off-road in the hinterland
After breakfast, shuttle transfer to Forte del Melogno. From here, we begin our exploration of the Barbottina forest, continuing on to Bric Aguzzo. We follow the Sentiero delle Neviere, an ancient trail linked to local agricultural traditions, enriched by the guide’s stories. Lunch in a mountain refuge, with authentic Ligurian cuisine. The afternoon continues on the trails towards Giustenice and Monte Grosso, up to Pietra Ligure, where the day ends with an ice cream break on the seafront. Dinner at leisure and overnight stay.
Day 7 – From the mountains to the sea
An epic final day: a long descent from the mountains to the beach, along single tracks surrounded by beech woods, rocks and views of the Ligurian Sea. Return to the accommodation, dinner at leisure and overnight stay.
Day 8 – Brunch and departure
Final morning with farewell brunch in Finalborgo. Departure by own means of transport.
The price includes: 7 nights in a bike-friendly residence (3 adults) – flexible prices based on seasonality: December–March, April–June, September–
November (excluding holidays). Or 7 nights in a 3-star bike hotel with breakfast – flexible prices based on seasonality: December–March, April–June, September–November (excluding holidays). Welcome dinner/tasting. 5 days of riding with an expert and qualified MTB guide. Shuttle support. Shuttle transfer. Departure brunch.
Extras on request: bike and equipment hire, yoga session, visit to the Verezzi Caves, admission to the Finale Archaeological Museum. Prices on request.