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• Finale Ligure Italy

Trail Riviera

• Level Intermediate +
• Duration 8 days / 7 nights
• Riders (max) 7
• Region Europe
• Price (per person) £2,150 / €2,580 / $2,903

MEDITERRANEAN SINGLETRACK TO GELATO ON THE BEACH. THAT’S THE RIVIERA MTB LIFE

What could be better than riding world-class singletrack all day, then finishing on the beach with your toes in the Mediterranean and a gelato in-hand?

That’s the theme of our Trail Riviera MTB tour Finale Ligure, Italy. Yes, Finale is now well-known to mountain bikers, but the real trail gems are known and ridden only by locals.

Join our expert local guide – and champion racer – to discover these hidden back-country trails and little-known lunch stops for a truly special Finale experience.

To find out if this intermediate+ MTB tour Finale Ligure is right for you, read more on the skill and fitness levels required .

Tour Flavour

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• Follow the lines of your local guide, an EWS Master Champion
• Discover remote trail gems, known only to a handful of locals
• Take a private 4×4 shuttle to access hidden gems
• Enjoy lunch at the hillside home of a local family
• Revel in beautiful coastal singletrack
• Relax with a post-ride swim in the Med and beer on the beach

Tour itinerary

This ultimate mountain bike experience in Finale Ligure will take you to parts of the region where some locals have never ridden. You’ll crest ocean ridge lines and descend beech wood singletrack, sampling traditional food and produce as you go. Most of your climbing will be shuttle-assisted, from van and Land Rover to modified monster-truck so be prepared for a lot of downhill grinning on this tour. But don’t be fooled, there’s still some hard work involved!

You should arrive in Nice, France the day before your tour start date, to allow for any travel or baggage delays, and to give yourself time to relax before your adventure begins.

Your guide will meet you at the recommended hotel at Nice airport tomorrow morning.

Your driver will meet you at the recommended hotel in Nice in the morning and transfer you to Finale, where you’ll meet your guide. Over a coffee she will talk you through the all-important pre-trip briefing. 

You’ll then build bikes or set up rental bikes, before hitting the trails in this beautiful corner of Italy. Your guide will take you for a short warm-up ride to prepare the legs and the mind for the Finale style of riding, before returning back to your hotel for your first evening meal as a team.

On your second day in Finale we will ride from your accommodation through the medieval old town, weaving through the high walls that protect you from the intense sun.

Our 4×4 shuttle will allow us to access a network of old and newly built trails on the backside of these coastal mountains. These trails have a very different feel to the front range – they are tighter and more natural feeling with some truly breathtaking chutes, berms and technical sections. 

Today is your pedalling day. As we pedal out of town we will gradually leave behind the traffic and humid air, as we start climbing up and away from the seashore. Our climbs are not too difficult, but are sustained at 30-40 minutes each today.

The descents on this part of the mountain range are fun, flowing and at a perfect gradient for mountain biking, but every so often there are committing and technical rock features that will require brains to be in gear and ready for action.

Today we head to the backside of the Finale region. To access the first trail of the day we pedal through the Barbottina forest, one of Europe’s biggest beech forests, and descend into the rural area in the valleys inland where forestry is more important than the seaside tourism.

This is much less-travelled singletrack, but just a stone’s throw away from the main trail network around the NATO base.

With such a packed week of mountain biking and descending, we are having a half day today. In the morning we will hit some NATO Base runs, picking off your preferred trails, sampling some new guide favourites and dialling those features you have had your eye on all week.

Then we will retire to the beach for a relaxed Italian lunch, long coffees and sample some ice cold white wine while watching the world go by in Finale.

Today we head into the backcountry, where locals who have biked in this region for the past ten years haven’t even ridden these trails!

Setting off early morning from the piazza we will travel around an hour and half along the coast and inland to our secret trail network near the village of Nava. 

On our final day in Finale you’ll have a calm start, watching people head for the beach and a day of sun-bathing, as you sip your cappuccino and enjoy a pastry.

After breakfast we’ll head to the bike room to collect your bikes and load them onto the trailer outside your hotel. From here we will head up into the mountains that surround Finale, around 1,100m in altitude. We have a very short climb to the start point of our day of ‘Finale Classics’. 

Sadly this is the end of your Trail Riviera experience in Finale. It’s time to pack your bike and head for home. Your guide will arrange pick up times from your hotel and deliver you to the airport at around 12 noon to catch your flight home. Arrivederci!

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£2,150 GBP / $2,903 USD / €2,580 EUR per person (ex. flights, based on two sharing a room)

• Services of fully-qualified, English, French, Italian and Swedish speaking expert mountain bike guide for the duration of the trip
• All breakfasts, and first and last evening meals.
• All shuttles during the course of your tour
• 7 nights’ accommodation in 4* hotel
• Support driver
• All ground costs
• Transfers between Nice and Finale on day 1 and day 8
• All group safety equipment
• Global Rescue medical and evacuation services
• International/ domestic flights
• Lunches and five evening meals
• Bike rental – £640/ $870.75/ €774. A fee of €140 must also be paid direct to the bike shop to cover any potential damages
• Travel and activity insurance
• Tips in restaurants and hotels
• Single supplement:* £360 / $486 / €432
• Alcoholic/ non-alcoholic beverages
• Personal safety and cycling equipment
• Any other items not mentioned as included

*Single supplement is only applicable if you are travelling solo and do not wish to share a room with another rider of the same sex. If you’re happy to do that, you need not add the supplement.

Please note:  A single room may not be available at time of booking.

We want you to have the best experience in Finale Ligure, so it’s important to be sure that this is the perfect mountain bike adventure, with the right level of challenge, for you.

You’re an experienced mountain biker, riding at least twice a week through the season and comfortable on: long descents with drops, steps, rocky sections, tight corners, steep sections, and sometimes very loose surfaces. Many of the trails are used for international enduro races, so expect technical features. Read more on our intermediate+ skill level .

Does this sound like you? Your vacation time is precious and we want to be absolutely sure that you’re making the most of it. Be honest with yourself, if this adventure isn’t right for you, we have other MTB tours that may be a better fit for your mountain biking ability.

Please note: The skill level required reflects an overall rating for the trails on the trip but you should expect to find sections and obstacles that push your ability levels.

Skill level: Intermediate+

• You are generally comfortable riding most types of terrain in different conditions: singletrack, double track, muddy, dry, loose, bedrock…
• You can brake, use gears and corner instinctively
• You’ll have a go on moderate technical features, such as small rock gardens, small drops and steeper sections, but may get off and walk certain technical features
• You mountain bike two or three times a week throughout your biking season
• And the ‘+’ part of ‘Intermediate+’ means that you will be aiming to tackle more of those moderate technical features

Fitness level: 5/7 

• You have a good level of bike fitness, exercising at least three times every week throughout the year, for an hour at a time
• You can ride a mountain bike for up to six hours a day at a moderate pace, with snack and photo stops, for three or more consecutive days
• You can tackle two or three fairly significant climbs a day, up to 600 metres each

Typical trails you’ll be riding

• Double track: undulating forest roads made up of hard-packed dirt and small rocks
• Singletrack: mainly forested and ridgeline trails with roots crossing the trails; steep descents, some very flowing, others more technical; golf ball-sized rock gardens; dusty loose trails and purpose built MTB trails
• Some of the trail sections are hundreds of years old, so are not always buff purpose built trails, they are natural walking trails that link villages across the region and surfaces may be soft and/or muddy at times

Training for your Finale Ligure MTB adventure 

To get the most out of your mountain bike tour in Finale Ligure you should plan plenty of training in advance of your tour.

The ideal bike for the Finale trails is a good quality full-suspension mountain bike with 29” or 27.5” wheels, dropper seat post, and 140mm -160mm of travel front and rear. Ideal tyres for Finale Ligure are… 

We recommend that you travel with your own bike, and have some handy tips on how to do this.  When travelling with your own bike, you must ensure that it has been properly serviced before the trip.

If you would prefer not to travel with your bike, we can arrange rental of a high quality full suspension mountain bike for the duration of your mountain bike tour in Finale, in conjunction with the local bike shop.

We only run small group mountain bike tours to ensure that everyone has the best experience possible, and there will be a maximum of seven people in each group. The minimum number of people we require to run this mountain bike tour in Finale Ligure is four.

Our mountain bike tour in Finale Ligure caters for a wide age range; typically between 30- and 55-years-old. Regardless of age, you must have the appropriate level of physical fitness and mountain biking skills to participate in this adventure. Please refer to clause 14 of our terms and conditions of booking to find more information on rider age.

This Trail Riviera mountain bike adventure in Finale is a guided mountain bike vacation, ideal for Intermediate+ mountain bikers. The terrain you’ll be riding consists of double track and singletrack through thick forests, villages and coastal mountain ridges.

You’ll encounter some steep descents and rooty sections, as well as fabulous, swooping descents. These trails are part of the enduro racing series, so can be technical.

The distances we cover each day range from 30km to 40km, in accordance with the technical difficulty of the trails and height gain/ loss on each stage.

Each evening your guide will chat with you about the following day’s mountain biking and give you an idea of the sorts of trails you can look forward to. If there’s anything you feel anxious about, your guides will be happy to discuss it with you.

No, you only need to carry a back pack with you whilst riding, with all of your spares and repairs, warm and waterproof clothing. Your main bags will stay at your centre based accommodation throughout the tour.

Your guide will be very happy to give you some bike skills help during your trip to help improve your confidence and your enjoyment of your mountain bike tour in Finale Ligure.

If there is a section that you would prefer not to ride, then you can simply hop off your bike and walk. You won’t be the only one to walk certain sections and it’s not a competition in biking ability; it’s a mountain bike holiday!

Your mountain bike guides are local to Finale and experienced professionals who have a real passion for mountain biking and for the culture and landscape of Finale. They are also enduro racers and trail builders.

Your safety is their number one priority, closely followed by your enjoyment of your mountain bike tour of Finale. They will always be on-hand to answer any questions or requests you may have throughout your trip. Meet your guide in Finale Ligure .

On this mountain bike tour in Liguria, Italy you will be staying in one hotel in the main town of Finale Ligure. The reason for this is each corner of our riding area can be reached within an hour-and-a half.

All breakfasts, and dinner on the first and last nights are included in the price of your mountain bike tour in Finale.

The ideal bike for the Finale trails is a good quality full-suspension mountain bike with 29” or 27.5” wheels, dropper seat post, and 140mm -160mm of travel front and rear.

Read the full kit list to find out what you need to pack for your mountain bike tour in Finale Ligure.

Yes, you will have the chance to have laundry done at your accommodation.

Unfortunately not. We are working hard to provide each and every customer who rides with us an unparalleled mountain bike experience in every destination we ride. This takes years of experience, riding and planning to get right, and a drone adds a very real danger to the group’s riding experience and health & safety.

Your MTB adventure in Finale will start in France, in the Côte d’Azur city of Nice. Nice airport is well-served by many major airlines from all over the world.

For up-to-date timetables and booking visit:

www.ba.com www.airfrance.com www.swissair.com www.delta.com

Here are some handy tips and video on how to pack your bike for travel .

Citizens of most countries do not require a visa to visit Italy. For more information on visa requirements visit the Schengen visa site. https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/italy/visa/

Arrival and departure details

Your Trail Riviera mountain bike tour Finale Ligure will start and end in Nice, France.

We advise you to arrive the day prior to your tour start date and spend one night in Nice, allowing for any delays to flights or luggage and being ready for your driver to meet you there the following morning, in the foyer.

On the last day of the tour, your guide will ensure you are dropped off at Nice airport in time to catch your flight home. We kindly request that you do not book your flights home any earlier than 2pm on your day of departure. Should you need to leave earlier, we can assist you with arranging a private transfer.

If your departure flights differ from this, we would be happy to help book you into an airport hotel overnight, if needed.

Our mountain bike guides in Finale [link] are of the highest level.

They are qualified in first-aid and they have the knowledge and experience to lead a group safely in these remote, wild and beautiful parts of Finale, Italy.

Your head guide Louise is also 2019 Enduro World Series Master Champion – so she knows her way around a bike!

Our guides have years of experience in the saddle on the trails of the Finale area and will be able to enhance your holiday with facts and fables on local history, flora and fauna. They’re also genuinely nice people and will do their best to make sure that everyone in the group has a great time.

We aim to use the best, locally-run accommodation in each country, and that which is traditional to that specific area, whether it be city or mountain.

On this MTB tour Finale Ligure you’ll be staying in one hotel for the duration of your visit. The reason for this is that the region is small enough that we can reach all four corners within one-and-a-half hours of Finale, allowing us to work with the weather to deliver the best trail experience each day.

We will enjoy a wide array of food on your MTB adventure in Finale, all of which is prepared with the greatest of care and skill, using local ingredients.

Whilst not all lunches and dinners are included in the tour price, we will eat together as a group at each mealtime, in carefully selected cafés and restaurants.

No vaccinations are required for visiting Finale.

We recommend you check before drinking tap water, but 99% of this is safe for consumption. Bottled or filtered water will be readily available throughout the trip.

Please let us know if you have any special food requirements, allergies or pre-existing conditions your guides should know about.

Your health and safety on tour is our top priority and when you travel with us you will be covered by Global Rescue emergency medical and evacuation services.

You should always consult your own doctor or physician before travelling to new countries to seek their advice on matters concerning your health abroad.

The official currency of Italy is the Euro. ATM machines are readily available in Finale town.

It is not compulsory to tip your guides or drivers in Finale, but if you feel that you have had a good service or experience on your mountain bike tour of Finale, you can tip at your discretion. We recommend around 5% of your tour price.

It is not compulsory to tip in restaurants, however should you wish to tip your servers, 10% of your meal cost would be acceptable.

You are required as a condition of booking to be insured against medical and personal accident risks. In this policy you must include cover for mountain biking and we recommend that you take out a policy which covers cancellation and baggage, including your bike.

We work with Global Rescue whose policies are specially designed for adventure travel and you can arrange your insurance cover directly with them.

Make this tour private

To make this a private tour for you and your favourite people, complete the form and we’ll work with you to make it happen.

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Meet your guides.

Louise Paulin, our expert guide in Finale Ligure, is an Enduro Master Champion and all-round great person. Hailing originally from Sweden, Louise is a Finale native now and she’ll make sure your Trail Riviera experience is one you’ll never forget.

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I had an amazing time riding in Finale with the other riders and our guide Louise! She gave us a great sampling of all the best local trails and she truly knows them like the back of her hand. I was even given great recommendations for more challenging trails that I could go out and ride on my own in the evenings. The food was just as good and she was able to get us reservations at a lot of great local restaurants. Louise even loaned me her personal foam roller! Overall great trip, my girlfriend and I hope to do more with H+I in the future.

I recently had the incredible opportunity to embark on a mountain bike trip with H+I Adventures in Finale Ligure, and I must say, it was an absolute blast! From start to finish, the entire experience exceeded my expectations and left me with unforgettable memories. First and foremost, the H+I Adventures team was top-notch. Their expertise and passion for mountain biking were evident from the moment we met.. Louise our guide was extremely knowledgeable about the area and its trails, and her enthusiasm was contagious. Her friendly and supportive approach made the entire trip enjoyable and stress-free. Not to mention she was an incredible rider. Speaking of trails, Finale Ligure is a mountain biker's paradise. The variety of trails available is astounding, catering to riders of all skill levels. From exhilarating downhill tracks to scenic cross-country routes, there was always something new and exciting to explore. The landscapes were breathtaking, with stunning coastal views, lush forests, and rugged terrain. Whether we were tackling challenging descents or pedalling through picturesque valleys, each ride offered a unique and thrilling experience. The organization and logistics of the trip were seamless. H+I Adventures took care of all the details, including transportation, accommodations, and meals. The accommodation was comfortable and conveniently located near beach and easy access to the trails, allowing us to make the most of our time on the bikes. One highlight of the trip was the camaraderie among fellow riders. The group dynamic was fantastic, and we quickly formed friendships and shared our love for mountain biking. It was great to connect with like-minded individuals and share stories and laughs throughout the trip. Overall, my mountain bike trip with H+I Adventures in Finale Ligure was an absolute blast. From the exceptional guides to the incredible trails and stunning scenery, every aspect of the experience was outstanding. If you're looking for a thrilling and well-organized mountain biking adventure, I highly recommend H+I Adventures. They truly know how to create an unforgettable experience for riders of all levels.

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Guided E-Bike Tour and Bike Shuttle in Finale Ligure

Discover the convenience and ease of exploring finale ligure with bike shuttle tours..

Our dedicated shuttle service offers cyclists hassle-free transportation to the region’s most scenic trails and cycling routes.

Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned rider, our experienced drivers ensure a smooth journey to your desired starting point, allowing you to focus on enjoying the breathtaking landscapes and thrilling descents that Finale Ligure has to offer.

Experience the ultimate cycling adventure in Finale Ligure with Bike Shuttle services.

With comfortable and spacious shuttles equipped to accommodate bikes of all sizes, it makes it simple to access the best trails in the area and maximize your time on two wheels.

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Welcome to Finale Ligure E-Bike Tours

Embark on an unforgettable adventure with our tours, where you’ll ascend to higher altitudes aboard our shuttle before pedaling alongside our knowledgeable guides to explore the exhilarating e-bike trails of Finale Ligure.

Lasting approximately 3 to 4 hours, our tours offer an immersive experience into the stunning Maritime Alps, tracing the ancient salt road.

With seamless transfers facilitated by our bike shuttle, we provide the option for multi-day excursions, complete with overnight stays in charming refuges.

Additionally, we offer e-bike rental services for those seeking to embark on their own cycling journey.

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Join us for an unforgettable bike tour experience in finale ligure..

Whether you’re seeking outdoor adventure, cultural exploration, or simply a fun day out with family and friends, our tours offer something for everyone.

Book your adventure today and get ready to explore Finale Ligure in a whole new way!

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Backcountry Finale Ligure

Was euch erwartet

On this tour we dive into the backcountry of Finale Ligure. We start with the bike shuttle to Forte del Melogno. Arriving in the largest beech forest in Europe, we find significantly cooler temperatures in summer and have the opportunity to breathe in fresh air. We ride through lonely nature with completely different vegetation than on the coast. The trails offer super flow and are hardly used. Away from the crowds of Finale Ligure, we find the flow. 

Facts Backcountry Biketour

Altitude difference.

+ ~1500m - ~2500m

Skill-level

beginner - advanced

Depending on the group, the tours can be adapted to the ability, and for each descent there is an easier trail as a variant.

Fitness-level

intermediate - advanced

A good level of fitness is required for the tour.

Tour duration

09:00 - 17:00h (~6 Std)

On request, a delicious, locally prepared panini with prosciutto crudo or cotto can be ordered as a snack. Just write your request in the comment field. 

max. 8 people

‍ To note: This tour, like all our tours, can be affected by several factors (trail status, hunting, logging). We will take local conditions into account and adjust the tour if necessary to ensure that each member has the best possible experience.‍

from € 60 p.p.

What's included?

Our ride agenda, what you should know.

Michael, our certified German and English speaking guide, will show you the trails in Madeira.

Depending on the group, the tours are individually adapted to the ability, so that everyone gets their money's worth.

To reach the trails we take the bike shuttle. 2 single lifts are included in the coaching.

We start through the Barbottina beech forest, this is the largest beech forest in Europe and lies at just under 1000 metres above sea level. The trees provide shade and give us a pleasant climate. Through the forest we pedal to the first trail. With insane flow we jet through a really varied nature to Bardineto. After the obligatory espresso stop, it's back to the uphill - our goal the Brig Schenasso. But it is well worth it. Because once we reach the top, an alpine panorama awaits us with a view of the sea of Albenga. Via one of the flowing trails (Dondella or Green River) we reach Bardineto again. There, a delicious meal awaits us in a local restaurant. Strengthened, we go uphill on a forest road to the Guistenice Pass. Here, the sensational descent to Pietra Ligure awaits us at the end of the day. 

We end on the beach with a well-deserved beer or aperitivo. Depending on the mood of the group, the tour can be shortened. 

What to bring

Not suitable for, conditions / other, wo ihr sein werdet.

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Ihr wollt dieses Camp an einem anderen Datum buchen?  ‍ ‍ Für private Gruppen bieten wir dieses Camp zum Festpreis auch an anderen Terminen an. 

Ihr seid eine private Gruppe, die dieses Camp ganz individuell zum Wunschtermin für sich organisiert haben möchten? Kein Problem! Nennt uns euren Wunschtermin und die Anzahl der Personen. Wir prüfen dies und kommen auf euch mit einem massgeschneiderten Camp zurück.

 OUR TOUR 

This BikeShuttle Assisted tour is made to satisfy the strongest riders or for those who want to ride the best trails of the past Enduro World Series races since 2013. 

Over 40 paths, more than 120km of paths that cross all the valleys of the Finalese from Spotorno to Monte Carmo in a real journey in the evolution of the Enduro!

Our Guide and instructor Giacomo "Jack" Dodino has raced all editions of the EWS of Finale Ligure, the Trophy of Nation and the EWS of Pietra Ligure 2020 and will be able to organize a tour with BikeShuttle uplifts to ride the best trails that you have never done and you will never want to stop!

Bike shuttle tour

Level. medium - advanced, from 3 to 11 person, e-bike tour available, ligurian stone enduro tour.

BACKCOUNTRY TOUR means Descend from the top of Monte Carmo 1400mt (Karma Trail) to the sea level along the most famous trails of Pietra Ligure! With a mix of Natural trails this is a real Enduro Day with the help of the Bike Shuttle to increase the fun downhill but without losing the Enduro spirit and the Wild taste of this Tour. There are no asphalt roads and a lunch in a Refuge awaits you at 700mt where you will have the feeling to be in the mountains while looking at the sea!

Level: Medium - Advanced

Flow tour  castelvecchio - bardineto - balestrino.

Faraway from the Crowd of Finale Ligure an Exclusive Backcountry Bikeshuttle tour with a pure selection of the most FUN & Flow new trails around the area of Bardineto, Calizzano, Castelvecchio, Zuccarello and Balestrino few Minutes of shuttle from Pietra Ligure. " This is one of my favorite spots to ride, you’ll enjoy the flow of this natural terrains and the view of the Medieval castle is just amazing ”  - Jack Dodino   

CLASSIC TOUR FINALE LIGURE

We can start from Nato Base or Melogno and hit the most famous trails in Italy but are you sure to know all the good ones? And what about try to ride with a strong rider that can show you all the good lines and bring your speed more fast and flow as never before? Book with us and have more than a shuttle day in Finale. If you are faster than Jack you’ll be refunded ;)

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BackCountry Finale

We offer the best shuttle service in Finale Ligure and many different tours so that you will ride along not only the most iconic and classic trails in the Finale Ligure area, but you will discover a lot of new trails around our amazing Region as well.  

Single tracks, super flow and technical trails: the perfect trail for each rider! We'll tailor the tour according to your needs so that it will be all about having fun! Also, we'll show you the best place where you can enjoy good coffee, delicious gelato and cold beers as well!

Just ask and we'll make you happy! Or at least we'll try!

Together with certified and professional guides we love sharing with our friends our passion for beautiful runs, nature and our beloved mountains.

And when we’re not riding there is a high chance you’ll find us skiing in snow powder in Chamonix or in the Dolomites.

We like it deep and steep! :-)

• Group tours with shuttle support
• E-bike tours
• Private tours
• Technique training
• Languages: English, German and French
• Payment methods: cash, credit card

Public transport

By bus: bus stop right outside the train station take the TPL bus line towards Finalborgo and get off at Porta Testa.

You can either fly (the closest airports are Nice in France and Genoa or even Milan) and then you can reach Finale by train.

Set on your GPS: Strada per Gorra 10 - 17024 Finale Ligure.

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Finale Outdoor Region unleash your desire for freedom

Get out, ride, climb, run, taste, toast... live outdoors!

Finale Outdoor Region: mountain biking, climbing, hiking and blue sea: you won't be able to get enough!

Finale Ligure and the Finale Outdoor Region offer over 200 mountain bike trails , catering to all tastes, from enduro to all-mountain , e-bikes, and cross-country . Discover 4 000 climbing routes on cliffs overlooking the sea and in the stunning hinterland, trek through a unique landscape inhabited by humans for thousands of years and enjoy some of the most beautiful coastal stretches in Liguria , including the Cetacean Sanctuary.

Finale Outdoor Region is this and so much more! Explore it with our mountain bike, mountain, and hiking guides . Book a bike shuttle or a single lift to have fun on your mountain bike. Here, you'll find everything you need for the best outdoor experience you can imagine!

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With over 200 MTB trails, thousands of climbing routes, and hiking paths, Finale Ligure, Pietra Ligure, and the entire Finale Outdoor Region are a true paradise for outdoor sports enthusiasts.

However, this beautiful yet fragile territory, accessible to everyone, requires constant care and maintenance.

To ensure your continued fun and safety, we've created the FOR YOU CARD , a smart and innovative tool that helps us gather resources for maintaining the area.

Are you an outdoor enthusiast? Purchase your FOR YOU CARD , activate it, and use it every time you make a purchase at our partner locations—businesses that support the project and contribute to the maintenance and protection of the territory.

The shop, bar, restaurant, or guide will donate a small percentage of what you spend to maintain the territory at no additional cost to you.

If you are passionate about the Finale Outdoor Region and don't want to miss out on incredible days of riding its trails or unforgettable climbs on its cliffs, buy the FOR YOU CARD now and become an active part of our project, enjoying many benefits for yourself, too!

The FOR YOU CARD is not mandatory; you can choose whether to use it or not. But would you want to miss out on the legendary MTB trails and iconic climbing routes of Finale Ligure and the Finale area?

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We want to inform you that trail 183 Issalo in the Melogno Area will be CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. We appreciate your cooperation

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What is the Finale Outdoor Region? A world waiting to be discovered, a set of territories that range from the backcountry to the beach. The best destination for your outdoor holiday, where you can find sea, mountains, sport, and good food!

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Finale Ligure and the Finale Outdoor Region, renowned for their world-class MTB trails, hold a unique distinction: they are not just another bike park! The expansive territory, home to hundreds of kilometres of MTB trails, is open to all. But how do we protect this precious heritage, the culmination of years of dedicated work by numerous enthusiasts, from the potential damage caused by the frequent passage of riders? 

Planning day-to-day maintenance work on the trail network is necessary for this fantastic treasure to continue. This includes tasks such as erosion control, trail surface maintenance, and vegetation management, all of which are crucial for the sustainability and safety of our trails.  The only way we can meet the territory's needs and continue to offer some of the most enjoyable MTB trails in the world is by efficiently organizing the trail-building works. 

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We organize MTB Tours with Bike Shuttle with everyday departure from Finalborgo. Our Tours are half day or full day. We take bikers to discover one or more areas of the Finale Outdoor Region. It’s also possible to ride with a certified MTB guide C.O.N.I.

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Our Enduro tours are organized to maximize the climbs to connect as many trails as possible  (6-8 trails) , with some pedaling we will reach the local and secret trails that with a shuttle is impossible to achieve. 6 hours or pure riding with only 1,5 hour shuttle.

We do not organize downhill tours , because we don't want you to spend 4 hours in a Shuttle for only 3,5 hours of effective riding.

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• HIGH  [over 900 m vertical uphill]

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Trans Liguria MTB Tour

Mon, 08/30/2021 - 13:54

I have just got back from a week at Chalet Chappelle in Morzine and I was blown away by the MTB Beds experience and their team. It is insane value for money when you consider the quality of accommodation, food and facilities. Everybody there was super friendly and full of useful local knowledge and positive energy. The whole holiday was very slick and well run and it helped us all to have an awesome time. I will certainly be coming back to MTB Beds for my next trip. Ben

Mon, 09/13/2021 - 17:29

Amazing trip in the Tweed Valley, 4 days of brilliant trails and expertly guided by Craig. Great location as well based from the Glentress Hotel.

Our Trans Liguria Mountain Bike Tour takes you on an epic journey across Italy and France riding some of the very best Singletrack and natural Mountain Bike terrain in the World. The Maritime Alps are part of the Southwestern Alps and descend down towards the Mediterranean sea. We start in Finale Ligure and head deep into the Ligurian hills, then West towards the French border and the Roya Valley riding trails that you can only dream up in your sleep! 

A true multi stop enduro mountain bike tour with the spirit of adventure in the back country, amazing riding mixed with local culture, experienced guides and logistics taking care of your experience.

These ancient trails and valleys are truly spellbinding from peak to valley floor. You will be supported by our 4x4 Land Rover Defender vehicle we can go anywhere. We will stay in more remote B&B / Mountain Refuges throughout the trip, alongside 5-star riviera hotels!  This trip is truly bucket list stuff! 

• Unique accommodation  ranging from 5* hotels to Mountain refuges
• Return airport transfers  from Nice with bike carriage.  *(Please enquire before booking as there may be an increased charge for certain pick ups.)
• Amazing , locally sourced food and drink
• Six full days of guiding  in the Maritime Alps from Italy to France
• Local culture , knowledge and food delivered by local, professional guides 

This tour is all about bringing the Atlas Ride Co vibe to the Backcountry. Every trail, every climb, every shuttle, every coffee, every lunch, every hotel, refuge and beer has been ridden and tested, by us and our partners at Backcountry Finale, no shortcuts. At each and every point we've thought, is there a better trail or a better spot to sip that post-ride beer, a better view to wake up to....

This trip has 7 days of action-packed riding from the day you arrive. There will be no let-up on the action as this tour packs in the best trails of Liguria and even dipping your toes into France and the Roya Valley. It's assisted by a Land Rover Defender, though we'll need you to put in the effort on occasion, we'll make sure it's worth it with mind-blowing trails, epic adventure and a cold beer to finish the day on. 

DEPOSIT PAYMENT

To secure your place on the Trans Liguria Tour A 30% per person, booking deposit is required. Deposits are non refundable and the full balance is due 8 weeks before your arrival in Italy.

The Program

Day One - Arrival

We'll ask you to book flights that land before our shuttle leaves Nice airport, midday on the day of arrival. This is in order to get you up to Finale Ligure in good time and have your bikes built up. We'll do this at our base for the Atlas Ride Co Finale Ligure Uplift Adventure Tour, Villa Arcelli, with our workshop and mechanic onsite to fix up any last minute issues.

There will be shakedown uplift runs on the Saturday afternoon, using some classic Finale Ligure trails to check you and your bikes are in full working order, before a trail to your accommodation for the evening, where we'll be briefing you in detail of the riding and what to expect from the trip.

Day Two - Peaks

The first day of the tour proper takes you into the peaks behind Finale Ligure in the morning, for some of the regions best singletrack to get the stoke going on the first morning, before driving and hiking your way up to Monte Carmo, the highest peak in the region, for a late lunch over looking Liguria. From here you'll be able to see nearly every peak you'll tackle in the week while munching on a quality locally sourced picnic.

An absolute epic singletrack in the afternoon runs all the way down into the valley floor where you'll have a moment to take in a beer before shuttling to your accommodation for the evening, time allowing we'll be able to squeeze in another trail!

Day Three - Traverse

The morning brings a short climb, enough to wake you up and get ready for one of the most exciting days of the tour. You'll spend the morning descending and shuttling your way across the map to a final ridge line trail to end the day on, epic is not the word for how good this trail is...

Your accommodation for the next two nights is a beautiful B&B. We'll use this as a base for two days, to dip into France and back and give you a chance to decompress a little after riding all day.

This will be a point to wash some kit and have it dried before you head off again

Day Four - Border Hopping

On this day you'll don the beret's and take a long shuttle and short pedal in the morning to the Italian French border and the stunning peak of Marta and the Roya Valley. You'll spend most of the day in France riding the amazing terrain of the area, it all feels a little different to what you've been riding so far, with it's more open landscape and twisty turns and switchbacks.

We'll finish with a drive back to Italy and a few classic trails before a beer in the beautiful old town of Triora, with one more trail all that stands between you and a barbeque cooked by your host and guide Alessandro using meats sourced from his famous Osteria del Cantoniere at your B&B.

Day Five - Looper

You'll pack up the B&B in the morning and begin the journey back to Finale Ligure. The first peak you'll hit is the same one you descended from on your way over, but this time we'll be hiking up to the very top of the ridge we passed underneath. After the 40 minute hike we will head across a plateau, a little more pedalling up before a trail Alessandro regards as his favourite of the trip, be careful not to let him get too carried away down here! For the afternoon we will ride this valley area before taking the Defender to a camp site for a night under the stars.

Day Six - Shuttles

From the campsite in the morning we take a shuttle to a zone with some long, flowing single track to wind down the bike and body before the intense final day. The trails here are great fun, varying in length and is designed as a fun 'shuttle exploring day' as we continue to circle back to Finale Ligure, detouring into the amazing trails of Pietra Ligure in the afternoon will eventually take us back down to Bardinetto and some of the coolest single track of the week.

There is no rest day on this trip, it's go from the start. This day is built in as a complete day of riding, but the tempo and the trails are a little more laid back, flowing and fun.

Day Seven - Enduro

A special day, the last of the trip and it's possibly the most technically demanding. You'll be riding some of the best and most famous trails in the Ligurian region, many of them having been used in Enduro World Series Events over the last 8 years. A highlight will be the last trail before lunch, Bric Tampa.

Speaking of lunch, it will be at Alessandro, your guide's Osteria in the hills above Finale Ligure, in Melogno. For the last afternoon you'll face some of the most challenging terrain you'll have ridden all week, culminating in Men's DH, the infamous run that has ended all but one of the last 8 EWS seasons.

With it's finish mere metres from one of the most beautiful beaches in Italy, you'll have your swim gear and a cold beer waiting for you, take your time to unwind before a short transfer (we'd like you to pedal to really finish the trip off right but the van will be there....) to your hotel over looking the Mediterranean for a relaxing last night on the coast.

Day Eight - Home

Wake up, pack, we're taking you home. Book your flight out of Nice airport anytime you like on the departure day and we'll drop you to the airport for high fives and hugs.

Or, stay for another week and shred Finale Ligure with Team Atlas Ride Co in our Finale Ligure Catered MTB Holiday  at Villa Arcelli!

ROOM ARRANGEMENTS & SINGLE SUPPLEMENT

The accommodation on the tour varies from Refuge's, Osteria's, hotels and 1 nights camping. The rooms will vary from twin share, to bunk room to triple rooms. There is a single supplement option the final nights stay, for an extra £75. The camping night is a two man tent, though we allocate 1 tent per person.

Ability Assessor

• Advised bike - 150mm - 170mm aggressive enduro bike
• Fitness - 4*
• Skills and Technical ability - 4*
• Riding Style - All Natural / Spirit of Adventure

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This tour will involve work and effort on your end. You will have to pedal up some climbs, hike your bike up rocks and be able to operate a bike with skill when fatigue is setting in. We've assessed everything with Alessandro and tested it ourselves. We know there will be times when maximum effort is being applied, we want you to feel exhausted, spent, and above all stoked on that.

The tour runs on a schedule and though no man or woman will be left behind, if it is necessary for your safety and of that of the group, you may be asked to sit out trails or even entire days if you cannot handle the terrain or keep up with the pace of the group in a reasonable time. This is entirely up to the guides discretion, no refunds will be applicable. We want this to be the trip of a lifetime, so be honest with yourself and ask us any questions before booking on so we can deliver it for you.

FAQ - MUST READ

This tour is unique in our offering and warrants some extra research. Where we say something is obligatory, be it from ability, fitness or kit, we mean it.

Our goal is to make sure you have the best trip possible.

Please read the FAQ and guide below, in doing so you will help us make sure we can deliver it for you.

It is a condition of booking that you have adequate insurance that covers you in the event of an accident. The insurance should cover you for extreme riding conditions outside of a bike park, on a mountain bike tour in Italy and France. You must be fully covered in event of needing assistance from the mountain, including a helicopter in a worst case scenario. An E111 or similar National Health form or card from your country of residence is not enough to cover this. If you cannot present insurance documents to us before travel, we cannot allow you to ride on the tour.

We also strongly recommend you have insurance on your bike and belongings in the event of damage. Though theft is extremely unlikely given where we will be riding and staying!

This cover could also assist you in the event you could not ride due to injury or an resolvable bike issue such as a snapped frame.

We highly recommend Yellow Jersey and you will receive a discount code on booking.

• How much pedalling will there be and how fit should I be?

You will be pedalling between 500m and 750m maximum each day. We use the defender to shuttle any road where it can be driven up and makes sense for it to drive up. The logistics of the mountains mean it is not always possible to use it. You should be comfortable riding long days, all day, with particular attention to your fatigue levels over the course of such a trip. We need you to safely navigate technical descents at the end of a long day when you have completed long ascents. You should be able to repeat this over the course of the week.

• How much kit do i need to bring?

The Defender will have a roof rack installed that will be carrying all of your luggage. You should bring with you one kit bag, with several changes of riding kit and riding shoes, several changes of casual clothes, shoes and toiletries. Each accommodation will have towels. There will be a chance to wash your kit as we do stay two nights in one location.

You should also bring spares for your bike. We advise a full set of pivot bolts, a spare tyre, a spare derailleur hanger, a spare derailleur, 3 tubes and any bike specific spares you would normally

You will also need to bring a pack for riding in. It is essential to carry this with you on all trails. In this pack you will need to bring at a minimum;

• A strong bike specific riding pack that can ride with all day, able to carry the following;
• Hydration (unless you carry a water bottle)
• Tyre levers
• CO2 cannister x 2 and a valve to be able inflate them
• Tubeless tyre noodles/dyno plug
• Basic medical kit - Bandage, sling, plasters and antiseptic wipes.
• A light rain jacket
• Your phone, fully charged and able to accept calls
• NB* Though we highly recommend and use bike carry systems such as OneUp EDC tools and straps for pumps, you still need to carry a pack for the other spares, jackets and kits. There will be some runs where a pack is not essential, Alessandro can advise on these occasions and you leave it in the Defender.
• What can i do to my bike to make it ready for the trip?
•   Get your bike setup tubeless. Easily the most important and time saving thing you can do. This should be done before arrival and setup with at least double down or equivalent tyres. DH casing would also be fine and advisable over EXO or similar. The terrain is natural, not ridden much and rocky. this type of riding means tracks have not always been cleared and debris or loose rock is often found in a trail.
• Freshen up disposable parts. Tyres, brake pads, disc rotors and grips would be advisable to bring fresh and new. Add to this list shock bushes, the suspension itself, frame bearings and any other part part you have not had recently changed or serviced is worth being fixed and fitted before travel.
• Change any parts you are not used to or get used to them before coming. This is not the trip to try that new telescopic fork, clipless pedals, shock wiz, a new brake system  or even a new bike unless you have extensively ridden it before hopping in the uplift van. The same applies to kit such as knee pads or gloves that may rub and cause discomfort if ridden all day.
• Do you have a list of riding kit I should bring? *Essential
• An open face helmet / helmet with detachable chin guard / enduro full face / DH full face*. Bring what you are comfortable wearing all day. Two helmets are not advised.
• Proper bike specific riding shoes such as Five Ten*
• Eye protection* goggles with a clear lens recommended
• Riding Jersey x 6
• Riding Shorts x 2
• Jacket that can be ridden in the rain
• Gloves as preferred
• Elbow pads, spine protector as preferred but you should be aware it will be hot most days
• Chamois if you use them
• What will the accommodation be?

This will vary, from Trattoria's, a campsite and Rifugio's to 4 star hotels and and boutique B&B's, we have planned the trip to give you comfort when you need it, and to give you the sense of adventure and fun when you crave it. You will spend two nights in one location to avoid fatigue. There will be one night sleeping in a tent. There will be a hotel with a pool and balcony over looking the ocean. Each location has been tested, they all have the facilities we need to stay safe, clean and dry, with weather plans in place for all of them.

There is not a single occupancy option on most of the nights. However if you would like your own room, where we can we will. Please advise us and we will make the necessary arrangements. There will be an additional cost for this.

• Is the trip fully catered?

Yes, breakfast, lunch and dinner is provided. The breakfast will be provided at accommodations or will be rustic style when camping. We will be in Italy, you will never not find a coffee in the morning. The lunches will vary from rustic sandwiches using amazing local produce eaten on mountain tops to Osteria's with fresh handmade pasta. In the evenings the food will be a highlight with restaurants and hosts showing you the best of their local regions specialities.

NB- Dietary requirements will be difficult to cater for on this tour. Please advise us of the specifics and we can advise.

Why book the Trans Liguria Tour with Atlas Ride Co

We've been working on this trip with your guide and host Alessandro Merlini of Back Country Finale for some years now. We initially made it a traditional point to point, starting in Finale Ligure and heading toward France as and end point. Each time we looked into the trail logistics and especially the best way to finish the tour, we kept coming back to the idea of finishing in by the beach in the town we love so much, so we figured, why not make it a loop and do exactly that!

Yes, you'll be starting the trip in beautiful Finale Ligure and finishing the tour on the stunning beach in Varigotti, after 6 days riding and countless stories to tell, the last trail finishes metres from the Mediterranean!

This tour is all about exploration, adventure, good times and a whole lot of stoke. There's going to be some hard work to get to where you're headed, but that's part of it. You'll see incredible views, ride amazing trails, eat beautiful food and share it with people you'll know for the rest of your life.

It's not a race to the end, it's about how you get to the finish.

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We collaborate with a travel agency to provide you with the real backcountry experience to discover the wonders of our incredible region.

What’s Included

Multi days trips.

2, 3, and 5 days point to point trips: starting from Finale Ligure. We will guide you around our mountains to show you the wildest single trails.

Shuttle Assisted

Focus on riding at your best (without a big backpack on your shoulders) while our shuttles drive you up and take good care of your luggages.

Sweet Dreams

Accommodations will be in beautiful mountain huts or cozy b&b - we will sleep in a different place every night.

Amazing Food

Lunches and dinners will be taking place in home restaurant or special locations.

about the trails

Between 5 and 10.

On average you will be riding between 5 and 10 (mostly natural) trails per day

Up to 5000mt

Up to 4000/5000 vertical meters of descent per day.

Intermediate Level

Fitness Level is expected to be at least intermediate. Riding many days in a row can be tiring!

the Package

Contact us for further information regarding prices.

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Exploring the villages around Finale Ligure on the Western Ligurian Riviera

Liguria is a region turned towards the sea, with an extensive coastline of more than 300 kilometres from the French border to Tuscany. The eastern part of the Ligurian Riviera, the Riviera di Levante, is the most famous with glamorous destinations known all over the world, such as Portofino and the Cinque Terre. But do not think that the western part of Liguria, the Riviera di Ponente, has nothing to offer! Beyond Sanremo, the most popular seaside resort west of Genoa, the Ligurian coast does hide well-preserved historic villages and a luxurious nature, well known by Italians - especially mountain bikers and hikers - but much less by international tourists. I spent a long weekend in Finale Ligure exploring one of the most beautiful parts of the Riviera di Ponente, from Borgio Verezzi to Noli. I had some of the best focaccia of my life and swam in one of the clearest water I've ever seen in the Mediterranean. What else could you ask for?

Finale Ligure

The peculiarity of the village Finale Ligure is that it is divided into four very distinctive parts: Finale Marina, Finale Pia, Finalborgo and Varigotti.

The busiest and most recent part, along the sea, is Finale Marina . This is where you will find most of the restaurants, bars, and beach clubs during the high season. The nicest part of Finale Marina is around its main square, the Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II with the Triumphal Arc of Margherita di Spagna, as well as one of the best gelateria of Finale Ligure, Carlin.

East of Finale Marina, still on the coastline, is Finale Pia , which developed around the Benedictine Abbey of Santa Maria Pia during the Middle Ages - and the abbey is still active today!

But you will find the most charming part of Finale Ligure inland: Finalborgo , classified as one of the Borghi più Belli d'Italia (most beautiful villages in Italy). The atmosphere in this well-preserved medieval village, the oldest part of Finale Ligure, is totally different. Still surrounded by fortifications, Finalborgo is known today for its handicraft shops. A walk to the fort perched atop the village (Forte San Giovanni, built by the Spanish in the 17th century) will give you a panoramic view of the sea. The old castle (Castel Gavone) is further up but currently closed.

In the centre of Finalborgo, the old Cloisters of Santa Caterina are home to the Archeological Museum (there are a lot of prehistoric and archaeological sites around Finale Ligure) and to a wonderful cafe that employs disadvantaged people, the Nonunomeno Bistrot ai Chiostri. Walking in the small streets of Finalborgo, you will also see a lot of beautiful palaces dating back to the Middle Ages and Renaissance, as well as the Basilica di San Biagio, a baroque-style basilica from the 17th century. If it's opened, I also highly recommend visiting (for free!) the Teatro Aycardi, the old theatre of Finalborgo, which was the first theatre built in Liguria during the Napoleonic era.

Don't be surprised to see a lot of mountain bikes in Finalborgo: it is also a popular centre for mountain biking and other adventurous activities in the surrounding mountains (if you are interested in that kind of activity, check out the Finale Outdoor Base).

Finally, more to the east, the small village of Varigotti is the last part of Finale Ligure and one of the most charming coastal villages I have seen in Liguria! This ancient fortified harbour, whose style is said to have been influenced by Saracens, has a series of quaint pastel-coloured houses along a beach with crystal-clear water.

After exploring the different parts of Finale Ligure, you have to (yes, have to) spend some time at the beach as you will find in Finale Ligure some of the cleanest beaches in Italy. In 2022, the Blue Flag was awarded to the beaches of Malpasso, Baia dei Saraceni, Finalmarina, Finalpia, Porto Beach, Varigotti and Castelletto San Donata. All are extremely good options for swimming or snorkelling. Even in October, the water was still at a perfect temperature. Some locals even told me that they sometimes swim until November!

Top 5 things not to miss

• The medieval village of Finalborgo and its castle
• The Archeological Museum of Finale Ligure and the other sites of the MUDIF (Museo Diffuso di Finale - Diffused Museum of Finale). Be sure to check out the opening times of those sites since they are only partially open.
• The beach of Varigotti and its colourful houses (the perfect place for a swim)
• A "focaccia crawl" in the best bakeries of the Finale Ligure area (don't miss Pomo d'Oro in Finalborgo, Da U Cicci and Pippo in Finalmarina)
• Eat fresh fish and seafood, as Finale Ligure is also well-known for its fishing. There are some nice restaurants on the beach in Finale Marina.

Finale Ligure: Useful Information

Best time to visit : if you are interested in history and archaeology, it is best to visit Finale Ligure in the summer as the opening times of the sites are very limited off-season. Otherwise, spring and autumn have much nicer temperatures and still a lot of possibilities for hiking, biking or boating.

How to get there : Finale Ligure is very easy to reach by train: there are direct trains to Finale Marina from Genoa and Milano, and sometimes this is even quicker than the car! From Finale Marina, you can reach Finale Pia on foot and Finalborgo and Varigotti by bus (Line 40). If you still decide to come with your car, be aware that the centres of Finale Marina and Finalborgo only have a few free car park options.

Borgio Verezzi

Located only a few kilometres away from Finale Ligure, Borgio Verezzi is also an association of two very different villages: Borgio on the seaside and Verezzi on the mountainside. Legend has it that it was founded by Saracens pirates who fell in love with the area. Both parts have kept their historic centres, but while Borgio has now extended into a modern seaside resort, Verezzi has kept its old-fashioned medieval centre with its stone architecture. Well, its medieval centres, to be precise, as the few streets of the village are scattered around four little hamlets: Crosa, Piazza, Roccaro and Pioggio, all connected by "carruggi" (medieval streets) and "creuze" (old mule tracks).

The main square of Verezzi is Piazzetta Sant'Agostino, with its church from the 17th century (Chiesa Sant'Agostino) and a breathtaking view of the Riviera di Ponente, one of the main reasons why Verezzi has been classified as one of the "Most Beautiful Villages in Italy" (Borghi più Belli d'Italia). 

From the Verezzi hamlets, a quick walk will bring you to the top of Mount Orera. Good hiking options start from the church of San Martino. Easy-to-follow paths will allow you to discover historical sites such as the Fenicio mill (an old mill from the 11th century), the Castellaro (the archaeological site of an ancient settlement from the Iron Age), a Dolmen, a lot of caves and some rock carvings.

Going back down to Borgio, you shouldn't miss a guided tour of the Borgio Verezzi Caves (Grotte di Borgio Verezzi), known as the "most colourful in Italy". For about 1 hour, you will tour several rooms with a great amount of stalactites, stalagmites and some small lakes. Visits are both in English and Italian.

• The views from Verezzi Alta, the highest part of the village, and especially from the Piazza Sant’Agostino.
• The picturesque churches of Verezzi
• The hiking trails in Mount Orera: good options are the "Sentiero Natura" (Nature Path) and the "Sentiero Cultura" (Culture Path).
• The caves of Borgio Verezzi, open daily for guided tours which need to be booked in advance.
• Try local seafood: there are some restaurants with great views in the upper part of Verezzi.

Borgio Verezzi: Useful Information

Best time to visit : it is possible to visit Borgio Verezzi all year round, although temperatures in Spring and Autumn are best for hiking and biking. Verezzi is famous for its Theater Festival, happening every summer. Also happening in the summer (on August 13 and 14) is the small festival dedicated to the local speciality, "lumache alla verezzina" (snails Verezzi-style).

How to get there : Borgio Verezzi has a train station (on the Borgio side) and direct connections to Genoa. To reach the upper part of the village, Verrezzi, you can take the bus (Line 84) or walk (2 km mostly uphill).

East of Finale Ligure is Noli, a charming Medieval seaside village dominated by a 16th-century castle (Monte Ursino Castle) and also one of the "Most Beautiful Villages in Italy" (Borghi più Belli d'Italia). From the 12th to the 18th century, Noli was an independent Maritime Republic, thanks to its very active harbour and the protection of the Republic of Genoa.

The best way to discover Noli is to just stroll around the medieval caruggi of its medieval centre, surrounded by fortifications, one of the best preserved in Liguria. During your walk, you will be able to see the Municipality Palace (15th century), the San Pietro Cathedral (13th century), the San Paragorio Church (11th century - one of the best examples of Roman Art in Liguria and a National Monument), the Sant'Anna church (18th century), the Piazza Morando with its tall Canto Tower, the Piazza Dante with the Marina Tower, and a lot of medieval houses. There are just so many things to see in such a small village, but full of history.

There are good hiking trails west of Noli towards the Capo Noli. The most popular itinerary is the Sentiero del Pellegrino (the Pilgrim's Path), which connects Noli to Varigotti through a well-marked path with amazing views of the coast and the Saracens Bay. The path starts in Via strada vecchia in Noli. I also took a detour to the famous Grotta dei Falsari (Forgers' Cave), which is like an open window to the Mediterranean sea. Another trail is called "Dante's Path", in reference to the fact that Noli was mentioned by Dante in his Divine Comedy. 

Noli also has some sandy beaches, which are not that common in the area. The main beach, facing the village, is big and has great clear water, as well as nice lidos. If you prefer wild creeks, you will find them around Capo Noli. But be careful as they are not always very easy to reach.

Finally, fishing is still important in Noli today and the village maintains the tradition of "pesca alla sciabica", a traditional way of fishing with nets. You will see the small Fishermen's boats on the Spiaggia dei Pescatori, where there is a small fish market every morning. Noli is also famous for its salted anchovies and its "cicciarello", a small fish eaten marinated and fried.

• Walk around the well-preserved medieval centre of Noli.
• Hike the Sentiero del Pellegrino from Varigotti to Noli, for the best coastal views.
• Take a detour to the famous cave of Noli, Grotta dei Falsari (it's quite an adventure to get there, but it's worth it!).
• Try the local fish (I recommend Bagni Letizia, directly on the beach and with decent prices).
• In the summer, you can snorkel to the Nemo's Garden, the first underwater cultivation of terrestrial plants.

Noli: Useful Information

Best time to visit : you can enjoy Noli beaches from Spring to Autumn. Summer months are hotter and busier. The cicciarello, the fish specialty of Noli, is celebrated during the Sagra del Cicciarello, a small festival happening on the first or second Sunday of June. In September, Noli organizes another great festival for foodies, La Repubblica del gusto, a food and wine event showcasing local products. 

How to get there : Noli does not have a train station. The easiest way to reach Noli by public transportation is to take a train to Finale Ligure Marina, then a bus (Line 40) to Noli. The bus also stops in Varigotti, if you are hiking the Sentiero del Pellegrino one-way.

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Finale Ligure, operazione della Polizia Locale: due persone denunciate e sequestrate decine di vestiti contraffatti

Ad un uomo di origine senegalese inoltre è stata fatta una sanzione amministrativa pecuniaria pari a 5 mila euro

Finale Ligure. E’ di due persone, denunciate all’Autorità Giudiziaria, e il sequestro di decine di capi di abbigliamento e accessori con marchi contraffatti il bilancio di un’operazione condotta dalla Polizia Locale di Finale Ligure nella giornata odierna (sabato 31 agoato).

Il servizio è stato pianificato per contrastare il fenomeno del commercio abusivo sul lungomare e sulle spiagge più prossime al centro della Marina del Comune rivierasco. Gli agenti erano impegnati con pattuglie in divisa ed in borghese; nei pressi di uno stabilimento balneare è stato individuato un gruppetto di venditori che, comprendendo la situazione, accennava alla solita fuga prontamente contenuta dagli uomini del Comando Finalese per evitare possibili incidenti fra i bagnanti.

A terra è rimasto un vasto campionario di giacche, t-shirt e altri accessori griffati tutti posti sotto sequestro dalla polizia locale, mentre poco lontano è stato fermato un uomo di cittadinanza senegalese, con ancora addosso parte dei capi di abbigliamento con marchi abilmente contraffatti. Per lui, oltre alla denuncia per commercio di prodotti con segni falsi (art. 474 c.p.), anche una sanzione amministrativa pecuniaria pari a 5.000 euro.

Approfittando del trambusto conseguente alla descritta operazione di polizia, un giovane si è appropriato di un casco da motociclista con le insegne della polizia locale, appartenente ad uno degli agenti e rimasto momentaneamente incustodito su uno dei mezzi intervenuti sul posto.

Grazie alle immagini riprese dal sistema di videosorveglianza è stato possibile ricostruire la sequenza del furto e persino l’abitazione del responsabile e a quel punto una pattuglia della polizia locale finalese si è presenta alla porta, rinvenendo il casco all’interno dell’appartamento.

Il giovane, un ventenne di Varese, è stato dunque accompagnato presso il comando di Via Ghiglieri, dove è stato compiutamente identificato e dove è stato denunciato a piede libero per furto aggravato.

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