Book the MTB Trails Weekend—it's a great opportunity to enjoy the breathtaking landscapes of the Maritime Alps, with truly unique cycling routes that range from trails near the beaches of the Ligurian Sea to peaks over two thousand meters high.
- Tour duration: 4 days – 3 nights
- Location: Sanremo
- Scenic MTB routes on Monte Faudo, Monte Nero, and the coastal bike path
- Guided excursions departing from Imperia, Bordighera, and Sanremo
- Stay at Nyala Bike Hotel with half-board plus
- Packed lunch and afternoon snack included for support during rides
- Helmet required; bike and protection gear rental available on site
- Special agreements available with doctor, physiotherapist, and bike mechanic
Sanremo
Our experienced mountain bike guides will guide you through the valleys and mountains that frame the famous Flower Riviera. You will enjoy unique natural panoramas, visit age-old medieval villages and taste the typical products of Ligurian cuisine during your cycling holiday.
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After an initial orientation day, where you can get to know the Riviera by cycling along the cycle path, the following days the proposed itineraries will be adapted to the potential of the group. The level of each stage is indicated in the information sheet for each hike.
EXPERIENTIAL PACKAGE
“MTB Trails Weekend”
(4 days – 3 nights)
DAY 1: Thursday – Arrival and bike path
Arrival in Sanremo in the early afternoon. For the most passionate riders, there is immediately the opportunity to warm up on the beautiful bike path that runs along the sea all the way to the San Lorenzo marina. At the end of the ride, check-in at Nyala Suite Hotel. Free dinner. For the evening, we suggest a walk through the illuminated streets of the city or, alternatively, trying your luck at the Municipal Casino.
Return to the hotel and overnight stay.
DAY 2: Friday – Monte Faudo
The first part of the climb unfolds along the Imperia side, initially on asphalt up to the church of Santa Brigida, then continues on a dirt road. It’s possible to reach the summit, which offers an exceptional view on clear days (1149 m). Visit to the Casone dei Partigiani. All-Mountain style descents on singletrack or via the dirt road.
- Meeting point: Sferisterio Piani (IM) at 10:00 AM, return in the afternoon
- Lunch: packed lunch
- Technical difficulty: high (protective gear recommended)
- Physical difficulty: high
DAY 3: Saturday – Monte Nero
Architectural interest during the crossing of villages such as Sasso, the Principality of Seborga, and the historic center of Bordighera Alta. Visit to the Blancardi biodynamic winery. The landscape is also remarkable: along the sandy firebreak descent, surrounded by low vegetation, stunning sea views will open up. The ride ends at Cape Sant’Ampelio and its famous little church.
- Meeting point: Bordighera Alta, square along Corso F. Rossi at 10:00 AM, return in the afternoon
- Lunch: packed lunch
- Technical difficulty: medium
- Physical difficulty: medium
DAY 4: Sunday – Departure
After a hearty breakfast, the morning is free to visit the wonders of Sanremo: the old port, the beautiful gardens of Villa Ormond and Villa Zirio, the famous Villa Nobel, and the luxurious streets of the city center.
Departure for your return destination.
Further Information about the MTB Trails Weekend
The package includes:
- accommodation at Nyala Bike Hotel in a double room*
- half board plus treatment: high-carb breakfast, packet lunch, afternoon snack, dinner, drinks included
- mountain bike guide for all the proposed excursions
- practical instruction rights
* if traveling alone, you may choose either to pay a single room supplement or be paired with another participant.
The package does not include:
- Round-trip travel to/from Sanremo
- Lunches and dinners are to be considered according to the daily menu or the tasting menu proposed by the chef. Drinks and à la carte items are to be paid for on site, unless otherwise indicated.
Additional info:
- Equipment: helmet protection is mandatory; bike and gear rental available on request.
- On-site agreements available with doctor, physiotherapist, bike mechanic, etc.
