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If you've been to Finale Ligure several times and you're tired of the classic Base Nato and Rollercoaster tours, it's time to try the BACKCOUNTRY 2 tour to Osiglia and Bardineto. A must-do with your MTB.

An incredible enduro tour in the hinterland (backcountry) of Finalese in the area of Osiglia and Bardineto. 40 km of fantastic flow trails in beech forests and medieval villages in the Ligurian hinterland.

A full day with the Land Rover Defender in tow to facilitate the longer and tougher climbs.

In the morning, you'll ride the trails of Osiglia, in the afternoon to Bardineto and Monte Carmo, before ending in front of a cold beer in Pietra Ligure by the sea!

Lunch around 1 pm in a local trattoria with typical food from the region.

MORNING TRAILS:

• Baltera (Osiglia)
• Grollon (Osiglia)
• North Shore (Osiglia)
• Pian Fieno (Bardineto)

AFTERNOON TRAILS:

• Hiroshima 1 and 2
• Hellboy 1 and 2
• XC Giustenice

Have you already been to Finale Ligure several times and feel fed up with the classic Nato Base and Rollercoaster tours?

It's time to try the Backwoods tour in Castelvecchio di Rocca Barbena. An unmissable MUST to try with your MTB.

An incredible enduro tour in the backcountry of Finalese in Bardineto, Castelvecchio and Zuccarello's area. 40km of fantastic Flow trails in the beech forest and medieval villages of the Ligurian hinterland.

All day tour followed by a Land Rover Defender to support and speed the longest and thoughest ascents.

The morning will take place on the Trasils of Bardineto, then in the afternoon at Castelvecchio di Rocca Barbena to finaly conclude the day in Zuccarello with a cold beer at one of the most beautiful medieval villages in Italy. 

Around at 13,00, lunch in a local "Trattoria" with the area's typical food.
 

MORNING TRAILS:

• Up and Down (Bardineto)
• Dondella or Green River (Bardineto)
• Super Canaletta (Castelvecchio)

AFTERNOON TRAILS:

• Ca du Campo or Parpage (Castelvecchio)
• Euforia (Castelvecchio)

The Manie's area is definitely one of the most spectacular places to ride. Thanks to its red soil, the view and the two caves where prehistoric remains were found, it is worth visting and exploring. It is one in a million place to be.

After pedaling towards the Manie's plateau. We follow the 24h track passing on two of the best belvedere of the finale's area. A the same altitude, we, then, go towards the other side and reach the Bric dei Crovi where we take the Toboga 24h descent reaching the tarmac. We cross the road and go to San Giacomo before taking the Ponti Romani descent.

We end up in Calvisio from where we stay on the road for about five minutes until we reach the center of Finale Ligure (Finalmarina).

MORNING TRAILS  (all those listed):

• 24h Circuit
• Toboga 24h
• Ponti Romani

The whole Caprazoppa plateau (all on 200m o.s.l.) offers stunning views both on the Finale and Pietra Ligure's Area. When approached from Borgio Verezzi, it allows a quick access to fun up-and-down sections and technical descends to the nearest townships.

Starting point in Finalborgo towards Borgio Verezzi climbing up to the Caprazoppa Plateau. Passing through the San Martino church we Go down to Finalborgo and we move on tarmac for about half an hour. We reach Montesordo and we go up to Pian Marino for, then, descending on the Neanderthal trail: flow, technical sections with compressions and a fast 20 meter uphill. We reach Orco's Castle to take a wonderful trail in San Bernardino going down to Calvisio on the Ruggetta trail. Tarmac section that brings us into the Ponti Romani's area. 1 hour climb to Bric dei Crovi for, then, descending on an amazing trail towards some wineyards. Last flat section (part of the 24h) and descent to Noli.

PLACES OF INTEREST:

• Caprazoppa plateau
• San Martino church
• Pian Marino (Rocca di Perti)
• Orco's castle
• San Bernardino
• Ponti Romani
• Manie plateau
• Noli

From Bric dei Monti (410m asl.) you can enjoy a spectacular view of Savona, Spotorno but most of all, of Noli. Noli enjoyed a certain political independence for some periods in its history. Contacts and clashes with Genoa and other powers both maritime and inland are reflected in the complexity and abundance of civil, religious, military and many beautiful natural areas.

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 transfer on a fire road to the Rocche Bianche, from here we carry over Ca dei Gatti from where we will enjoy a first panoramic view of the entire area of ​​Finalese. After a brief stop we follow the gravel road until we reach the Catena trail, a very fun and fast trail without any particular difficulties.

Short transfer on asphalt to Magnone. 15 minutes uphill to the panoramic point of the bric dei Monti with immense panorama on the "golfo dell' Isola" of Bergeggi.
After a short pause, we take the Andrassa path, an easy variant, first part on gravel and then entering a fast mix of curves and straights with little steepness on a compact ground.

We leave the path to ride the last climb of the morning and reach the restaurant where we can taste the typical Ligurian dishes.
We are now on the Manie plateau where the famous "24 hours of Finale" race is held every year.

After lunch we will ride a part of this circuit including the famous Togoga 24h to the panoramic point of Punta Crena above the bay of the Saracens (the spot that made Finale Ligure famous in the world). Beyond the Steghe tower we arrive at the "Semaforo" from where the Pellegrino trail starts, a characteristic panoramic route that will take us to the heart of the splendid Noli. During the descent there is the possibility, on request, to visit the Falsari cave (a beautiful natural cave overlooking the sea).

Way back of 10 km on paved coastal road ss. Aurelia up to Finale Ligure.

Return to Finale approx. at 16.00 / 17.00

MORNING TRAILS (all those listed):

• Crestino (stage EWS 2016)
• Aia du Preve
• Ca dei Gatti
• Chain
• Andrassa (stage EWS 2016)

AFTERNOON TRAILS (all those listed):

• 24 hours
• Toboga 24 hours
• Pilgrim

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