A fantastic offer for Mountain Bike enthusiasts: the MTB Routes in the Western Riviera include tours of parks and mountains offering exceptional views
- Duration: 8 days – 7 nights
- Locations: Sanremo, Cipressa, Monte Merlo, Monte Bignone, Monte Faudo, Monte Nero, Taggia, Bordighera, Principality of Monaco
- MTB excursions on panoramic and technical trails with varying levels of difficulty
- Routes through valleys, centuries-old chestnut trees, pine forests, and Mediterranean scrub
- Visit and tasting at the Blancardi biodynamic winery
- Optional excursion to the Principality of Monaco with visit to the Oceanographic Museum and the Prince's Palace
- Overnight stay at Nyala Suite Hotel in Sanremo with services dedicated to cyclists
Bordighera
Taggia
Monte Nero
Monte Faudo
Monte Bignone
Monte Merlo
Cipressa
Sanremo
EXPERIENCE PACKAGE
“MTB Trails in the Western Ligurian Riviera“
(8 days – 7 nights)
With our expert mountain bike guides, you’ll discover the valleys and mountains surrounding the Riviera dei Fiori, enjoying breathtaking views and unspoiled nature, visiting ancient medieval villages and tasting typical Ligurian cuisine. After an initial orientation day to assess participants’ skill levels, the itineraries will be adapted to the group’s capabilities. The difficulty level of each stage is indicated in the excursion details.
DAY 1: Sunday – Arrival
Arrival in the afternoon and check-in at Nyala Suite Hotel. Free dinner. In the evening, we suggest a nighttime stroll through the lit-up streets of the city or trying your luck at the Municipal Casino games.
Return to hotel and overnight stay.
DAY 2: Monday – Bike path and Cipressa Cross
Ride along Italy’s most scenic bike path, built on the former railway line with sea views throughout and several illuminated tunnels. Many refreshment points along the route. Climb to Cipressa via marked cross-country trails. Enjoy views of the sea and mountains, and visit local architectural sites (Cipressa church, village of Lingueglietta). Second part of the route is almost entirely off-road.
Meeting point: Lungomare delle Nazioni (in front of the old train station) at 9:00 am, return by 4:00 pm
Technical difficulty: medium-easy
Physical difficulty: easy
DAY 3: Tuesday – Monte Merlo
Visit to the centuries-old chestnut tree with a monument to Nobel laureate Giulio Natta. Climb up the Argentina Valley to the Vignai junction, where remnants of the aqueduct can be seen—an engineering work from 1883. Descent via fire roads and trails towards Oxentina. Return to Taggia, with its large and artistically significant historic center.
Meeting point: Covered market in Taggia (end of the Arma – Taggia expressway) at 9:00 am, return in the afternoon
Lunch: packed
Technical difficulty: medium-high
Physical difficulty: high
DAY 4: Wednesday – Excursion to Monte Carlo
Rest day from your beloved bike and free time.
Optional visit to the famous Principality of Monaco: train transfer, lunch and guided tour of the old town, optional visit to the Prince’s Palace and Oceanographic Museum. Afternoon walk along Port Hercule, Casino Square and Gardens, Princess Grace promenade and the coastal trail to Cap Martin. Return from Menton.
DAY 5: Thursday – Monte Bignone
Discover the remains of the old cable car and the highest peak in the municipality of Sanremo (1299 m). In the San Romolo – Monte Bignone urban park, you’ll encounter diverse flora from Mediterranean scrub to Scots pine and beech trees. Descent along challenging trails. Return directly to the hotel.
Meeting point: Prato di San Romolo at 10:00 am via shuttle, return by 3:00 pm
Technical difficulty: very high (protective gear recommended)
Physical difficulty: high
DAY 6: Friday – Monte Faudo
Climb on the Imperia side, paved up to the Church of Santa Brigida, then dirt road. Stunning views from the summit (1149 m) on clear days. Visit to the Partisan House. Descent via all-mountain singletrack or dirt road.
Meeting point: Sferisterio Piani (IM) at 10:00 am, return in the afternoon
Lunch: packed
Technical difficulty: high (protective gear recommended)
Physical difficulty: high
DAY 7: Saturday – Monte Nero
Architectural interest with routes passing through Sasso, the Principality of Seborga, and historic Bordighera Alta. Visit to the Blancardi biodynamic winery. Scenic downhill on a sandy fire road with sea views. Final stop at Cape Sant’Ampelio and its famous little church.
Meeting point: Bordighera Alta square on Corso F. Rossi at 10:00 am, return in the afternoon
Lunch: packed
Technical difficulty: medium
Physical difficulty: medium
DAY 8: Sunday – Departure
After a hearty breakfast, free morning to visit Sanremo’s highlights: the old port, Villa Ormond and Villa Zirio gardens, the renowned Villa Nobel, and the city’s elegant shopping streets. Departure afterwards.
More information on MTB Trails in the Western Ligurian Riviera
Our offer includes:
- Accommodation at the Nyala Bike Hotel in a double room*
- Half board plus: breakfast with extra carbohydrates, packed lunch, afternoon snack, dinner, drinks included
- Mountain bike guide for all proposed rides
- Practical instruction rights
* If you are traveling alone, you may choose between a single room supplement or being paired with another participant.
The offer does not include:
- Round-trip travel to/from Sanremo.
- Lunches and dinners are considered based on the daily menu or tasting menu proposed by the chef. À la carte drinks and consumptions are to be paid on site, unless otherwise specified.
Additional info:
- Equipment: helmet protection is mandatory, bike and gear rental available on request.
- Local partnerships available with doctor, physiotherapist, bike mechanic, etc.
