Finale Ligure

Characterized by a wild and prehistoric environment, the Nava Valley is an ancestral valley hidden between Boragni and Val Cornei. The rock walls and the famous Strapatente cave make this area a peculiarity of the entire Finale. Welcome to the "Jurassic Park"!

Shuttle of about 40 minutes up to NATO Base (1019m s.l.m.). Take the path to Colla Cravarezza, uphill for a few tens of meters onto the Crestino trail (stage EWS 2016). Easy flow and fast trail, some berms and jumps characterize the first part, then gradually, the trail becomes steeper and more technical without exceeding an S2 + level.

At the junction with the Engineer's trail, we turn left for a pleasant transfer on a forest road to reach the central sector of the Supergroppo (stage EWS 2014). Once we arrive near the Cascina Strà we leave the Supergroppo to reach the Ciapin trail (stage EWS 2015) in just a few meters. Super fun and easy trail with 2 small double jumps in the middle and a series of berms until we reach Orco (350m s.l.m.).

Short transfer uphill to the cemetery, from where the last morning trail starts, the Val Nava trail (stage EWS 2017), which we will ride down to Boragni, the first part fast and wide, the second part narrow and technical with passages on rock S3.
From here return downhill on asphalt to Finale for lunch break.

At 2.00 pm shuttle for afternoon lift to the NATO Base.

In the afternoon only downhill, by choice (based on energy left, customer requests and trail conditions) one of the flow trails from the NATO base.

Return to Finale approx. at 16.00 / 17.00

MORNING TRAILS (all those listed):

• Crestino (stage EWS 2016)
• Supergroppo (stage EWS 2014)
• Ciapin (stage EWS 2015)
• Val Nava (stage EWS 2017)

AFTERNOON TRAILS (2 from those listed):

• Ingegnere (stage EWS 2015)
• Base Nato 
• Madre Natura
• 115 
• H
• Oribago 1
• Oribago 2
• Margot
• Pino morto
• Pian Marino
• Cromagnon (EWS trophy of nations 2019)
• Neandethal (EWS trophy of nations 2019)

Finalborgo had the greatest development during the Middle Ages, when it was the capital of the Marquisate of Finale, ruled by the marquises Del Carretto and under Spain (17th century). The village has been reviewed as one of the most beautiful Ligurian villages in Italy.

Shuttle of about 40 minutes up to NATO Base (1019m asl.). We take the path to Colla Cravarezza, from which we go up a few tens of meters onto the Crestino path. Easy trail, enjoyable flow, berms and some small jumps, immersed in a wonderful beech forest.

After a pleasant transfer on a gravel road we reach the Aia du Preve path, this part is characterized by easy passages in counter-slope on soft undergrowth terrain.

Short downhill on the gravel road, near the Rocche Bianche, we turn right and take the Supergroppo trail (stage EWS 2014), arrived near the cascina Strà we leave the Supergroppo to reach the Ciapin trail (stage EWS 2015). Super fun and easy trail with 2 small double jumps in the middle and a series of berms until to reach the cemetery of Feglino (160m s.l.m.).

After crossing the town, go up on asphalt for about 2 km up to Cà de Cia where we take the ancient medieval road (which over the years has become a fantastic trail) that takes us to the Perti area crossing the iconic Pian Marino meadow.

Last downhill of this fabulous tour, the way of the Empress who takes us up inside of Finalborgo, passing first by Gavone's castle, then by San Giovanni's castle and finally by the tunnels of this fantastic medieval village of 1200 A.D.

Return to Finale approx. at 13.00

MORNING TRAILS (all those listed):

• Crestino (stage EWS 2016)
• Aia du Preve
• Supergroppo (stage EWS 2014)
• Ciapin (stage EWS 2015)
• Pian Marino
• Way of the Empress

The soul of this tour is the "Rollercoaster": one of the most famous trails of the finale's MTB area. After changing diferent names from his birth, in 2019 has been the first stage of the Trofy of Nations EWS, it is still a huge classic: natural halfpipe made of hig and long berms and compressions. A unique school of curves, braking and direction planning!

30 minutes Shuttle to the DIN in the Melogno area. Here we start by going up a mountain side trail for about 10 minutes. Afterwards, we take the Rollercoaster trail (1015m asl.), one of the most famous in the Finale area, already described above, downhill to the church of San Pantaleo.

We set off again, arriving via the Spine path as far as the village of Gorra (300m asl.). From here, a 20-minute ride uphill on asphalt towards the Caprazoppa plateau and then take the Bondi trail to the church of San Martino. Coffee / photo break on one of the most beautiful balconies in Liguria with a view of Pietra Ligure and Loano.

Transfer, technical ups and downs until the last trail of the morning, the X-Man, stage of the EWS 2017, stunning Flow trail in the initial part and then enter the more technical part "tornatopoli" full of tight hairpin berms, perfect for improve riding and style in the steep switchbacks.

Arrival in Finalborgo for a tasty lunch break in a typical restaurant in the Medieval village of 1600 BC.
At 2.00 pm shuttle for afternoon ascent to the NATO Base.

In the afternoon only downhill, by choice (based on energy left, customer requests and trail conditions) one of the flow trails from the NATO base.

Return to Finale approx. at 16.00 / 17.00

MORNING TRAILS (all those listed):

• Rollercoaster (EWS trophy of nations 2019)
• Spine 
• Bondi (stage EWS 2015)
• X-Man (stage EWS 2017)

AFTERNOON TRAILS (2 to be chosen from those listed):

• Ingegnere (stage EWS 2015)
• Base Nato 
• Madre Natura
• 115 
• H
• Oribago 1
• Oribago 2
• Margot
• Pino morto
• Pian Marino
• Cromagnon (EWS trophy of nations 2019)
• Neandethal (EWS trophy of nations 2019)