The Biking

Rivierabike appreciate that you don't want to be wasting your valuable week's holiday slogging up a mountain pass. That is why we probably provide more shuttle uplifts than anyone in Europe outside of the ski resort seasons.
Our singletrack is incredibly varied, from the smooth and fast flowing trails of the beech forests in Finale Ligure, the long natural singletrack of Val Argentina to the sandstone slabs and techy trails of San Remo and exposed rocky limestone trails in France.
After feedback from past guests, we are offering various packages including 2 centre weeks and point to point tours.
Group sizes are normally between 6 – 8 with 2 guides, this gives the advantage of being able to easily manage and split the group whilst out on the trail. Smaller groups also help to minimise the impact on the trails and the local environment and improve your riding enjoyment.
Vehicle Uplifts
We have both minibuses and trailers at our disposal. Our buses are always on hand and it takes on average 15 - 20 minutes to load and unload.
We also understand that there is nothing worse than having unnecessary dents and scratches on your pride and joy which is often caused by poorly built trailers. Rivierabike has cut no corners and has invested in the ultimate in bike trailers. We have 2 specially made roll on roll off trailers by burtech which can carry 14 bikes and takes an average 15 seconds to load your bike - so no hanging around. The only contact points with your bike is the tyres and handlebar grip…..guaranteed no damage!!
Trail Grading
We have graded our trails in the international format as Blue, Red and Black in terms of technical capability.
BLUE trails mainly consist of fast smooth singletrack or broken up double track with the odd rocks and maybe a couple of step downs thrown in, usually there are multiple lines that you can choose.
The trails compare with those found in the MTB centres of Wales such as Afan Argoed and Coed y Brenin where your speed dictates the level of difficulty.
RED trails get steadily steeper with more rock gardens and quite a few switchbacks thrown in. Here you will also find berms, jumps and some north shore sections. Red trails are often our longest with descents between 9 to 20 kilometres and last on average an hour!!!.
BLACK trails are often very steep with many rock gardens, drops and very tight switchbacks that will test your balancing ability as well as your skill. There are a handful that are double black but only suitable for the most bravest of bikers.
With Rivierabike you will be riding all grades of trails throughout the week and some of our trails vary incredibly and include all 3 grades in one run. Normally we start the week with less demanding trails to hone your confidence and skills. By the end of the week you should be tackling the technical runs and be a confident and skilled mountain biker.
Trail List
We have over 40 number of trails in the immediate area around Molini and Val Argentina (the list below is not exhaustive) with more continiously being opened.
Areas as San Remo, Imperia, France, Cervo, Finale can add this total list to over 1000km of sweet singletrack.
|
Nr. |
Name |
Grade |
Alt |
Dist |
|
m |
km |
|||
|
|
MID VAL ARGENTINA |
|
|
|
|
1 |
OLD SHORE |
X |
300 |
5 |
|
2 |
FANTASY |
X |
800 |
7 |
|
3 |
FANTASY 2 |
X/X |
700 |
6 |
|
4 |
BOSCO PARK - A LINE |
X |
200 |
2.5 |
|
5 |
BOSCO PARK - B LINE |
X |
200 |
3 |
|
6 |
BELENDA 1 |
X |
900 |
9 |
|
7 |
BELENDA 2 |
X |
900 |
8 |
|
8 |
BELENDA 3 |
XX |
900 |
7 |
|
9 |
CARAVAN 1 |
X/X |
800 |
8 |
|
10 |
CARAVAN 2 |
X |
800 |
7 |
|
11 |
AGRIFOLIA |
X |
1000 |
9 |
|
12 |
TERRE ROSSE |
X |
1000 |
7 |
|
13 |
MAGIC ROUNDABOUT |
X |
1100 |
8 |
|
14 |
BRACCA 1 |
X |
1200 |
10 |
|
15 |
BRACCA 2 |
X |
1200 |
12 |
|
16 |
ORANGES |
XX |
1200 |
9 |
|
17 |
FACE PLANT |
XX |
1200 |
8 |
|
18 |
SUPER ENDURO |
X |
500 |
4 |
|
19 |
GOIGNA |
X/X |
500 |
4 |
|
20 |
PEOS RUN |
XX |
700 |
5 |
|
21 |
EXPERT BENDS |
X |
300 |
1.5 |
|
22 |
NOT LIKE DORKING |
X |
700 |
6 |
|
|
HIGHER VAL ARGENTINA |
|
|
|
|
23 |
MALTESERS |
X |
500 |
6 |
|
24 |
VERDEGGIA |
X/X |
500 |
6 |
|
25 |
REALDO |
X/X |
600 |
7 |
|
26 |
KOP KILLER |
X |
1500 |
12 |
|
|
LOWER VAL ARGENTINA |
|
|
|
|
27 |
POP |
X |
1300 |
12 |
|
28 |
GLORI |
X |
700 |
6 |
|
29 |
POP ROCKS |
XX |
400 |
1.5 |
|
|
VAL ARMEA |
|
|
|
|
30 |
MAX FACTOR |
X/X |
600 |
6 |
|
31 |
RALPHS JOINT |
X |
600 |
4 |
|
32 |
MAX FACTOR 2 |
X |
800 |
7 |
|
33 |
TUBO |
X |
1100 |
9 |
|
34 |
APPLES AND PEARS |
XX |
1100 |
5 |
|
35 |
ARSE |
X |
1100 |
7 |
|
36 |
IL PADRINO |
X |
1700 |
16 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTALS |
|
30000 |
250 |
So, choose your poison!...
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