Day 1 – Arrival and discovery of Finalborgo
Arrival by own means, welcome and accommodation at the selected facility. Free time for a walk within the walls of Finalborgo. This is followed by a two-day programme dedicated to discovering the Finalese area and the Ligurian hinterland on a gravel bike, cycling through medieval villages, spectacular views and authentic flavours. The routes can be adapted to the level and needs of the group. In the evening, tasting dinner in a typical tavern, where local dishes meet conviviality. Return to the accommodation and overnight stay.
Day 2 – From the sea to the inland villages
After breakfast, meet with the guide and depart from Finalborgo. The first stop is Rialto, a hamlet in the municipality of Calice Ligure, where you will begin a climb on a dirt road towards Melogno. Stop at the mountain refuge for refreshments (at participants’ expense), then continue along the Barabottina, one of the most beautiful beech forests in Italy, with spectacular views. Descent towards Bardineto with a stop at a local farm for a tasting of typical products. Continue towards Scravaion to Castelvecchio di Rocca Barbena, a perfectly preserved medieval village. The day continues with a visit to Zuccarello, completing the tour of the Marchesato dei Carretto territory. Return to Finalborgo in the evening. Dinner at leisure and overnight stay.
Day 3 – Cycling on the Manie Plateau Manie
Breakfast and departure for the second stage. We climb towards the Altopiano delle Manie, the green heart of the Finale area, for a shorter tour than the previous day. The route passes through Magnone, Vezzi Portio and other characteristic villages, with spectacular views of the sea and the hinterland. After reaching Colla di San Giacomo, we descend towards Finale and conclude the experience. Free lunch and return and departure by own means.
The price includes: 2 nights in a Residence with breakfast (bike-friendly) (2 adults) – flexible prices based on seasonality: December–March, April–June, September–November (excluding holidays). Or 2 nights in a 3-star bike hotel with breakfast – flexible prices based on seasonality: December–March, April–June, September–November (excluding holidays). Dinner/tasting. 2 Gravel tours with professional guide (ITA/ENG) with mechanical assistance and GPX tracks before departure. Tasting dinner at a local tavern.
Extras on request: 1 extra night, bike hire and equipment. Prices on request.
