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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)

Monte Carmo with its 1389m asl (known as Loano to distinguish it from other Carmo mountains in Liguria) is the first true "alpine" peak in the Ligurian Alps, rocky and panoramic. Its summit offers one of the most spectacular panoramas of the entire western Ligurian: the proximity to the sea and the higher altitude than those of the surrounding peaks, so that, on clear days, the view of unobstructed spaces to the south on the Ligurian coast up to Corsica and north on the Piedmontese and Valle d'Aosta Alps.

Shuttle of about 30 minutes to the Melogno pass from which you ride for 50 minutes covering about 10 km and 150m uphill. Enter the Barbottina wood and continue westwards past the Casa Forestale. You reach the Giogo di Giustenice and continue the climb towards Monte Carmo for another 30 minutes.

Small portage section of 15 minutes to reach the summit (1389m s.l.m.) from which you can enjoy a truly breathtaking view, not only on the sea but also inland.

From here the Karma trail begins: a descent of about 9 km, long, technical and spectacular up to Verzi di Loano. The trail is characterized by a particularly rocky bottom where the biker passionate about technical terrain will surely find himself at ease.

From Verzi, we take the last part of the Castagna trail, the path is Top next to the Nimbalto stream with beautiful steps on rock and wooden bridges reaching Verzi village.

Downhill transfer on asphalt to Loano for lunch break.

In the afternoon only downhill, by choice (based on energy left, customer requests and trail conditions) one of the trails on Madonna della Giardia.

Return to Finale approx. at 16.00 / 17.00

MORNING TRAILS (all those listed):

• Karma (stage EWS 2017)
• Castagna

AFTERNOON TRAILS (2 to choose from those listed):

• Cacciatore (EWS trophy of nations 2019)
• Kill Bill 1
• Kill Bill 2
• Cavatappi (stage EWS 2016)
• Madonna della Guardia (EWS trophy of nations 2019)

A strategic outpost and beacon of light, of which there are the remains of a circular Roman tower, the island of Bergeggi was the seat of the monastery of the monks of Lerino from 992 to 1252.

The entire islet, the rocky coast in front, the sea cave and the Natte cork oak have been part of the Bergeggi Regional Nature Reserve since 1985 and since 2007 of the Bergeggi Island Marine Protected Area.

40 minutes Shuttle 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, than turn left towards Monte Mao.

Transfer of about 3km on a fire road, we you reach the top of the Mao Crest trail, a fun trail on a gravelly terrain with a breathtaking view of the Island of Bergeggi. The trail ends at Spotorno where we reach the restaurant and we can taste the typical Ligurian dishes.

Lunch break of about 1 hour and then shuttle to the Manie for the afternoon lift.

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

Return to Finale approx. at 16.00 / 17.00

MORNING TRAILS (all those listed):

• Crestino (stage EWS 2016)
• Aia du Preve
• Mao Crest (stage EWS 2018)

AFTERNOON TRAILS (2 to choose from those listed):

• Dh Donne (stage EWS 2015)
• Dh Uomini (EWS trophy of nations 2019)
• Briga destra (stage EWS 2017)
• Briga sinistra
• Brighella
• Ponti Romani