Italy - Tuscany Mountain Bike Adventure
- `Bellissimo` mountain biking in the shadow of the Apennines
- The wildest mountain bike rides in the Tuscany region of Italy
- Cycling holiday on Garfagnana`s hidden singletrack
- Ridge riding in the Apuan Alps of Italy
- Relax at our comfortable Agriturismo farmhouse base with pool
A superb mountain bike holiday in the Tuscany region of Italy. Tucked away between the Apennines and the Apuan Alps, the rugged region of Garfagnana is a part of Tuscany that is definitely 'off-the-beaten-track'. From our comfortable farmhouse base (complete with pool) near Castelnuovo, we can check out what we believe to be some of the finest mountain biking in Europe. Following drovers' trails, fire tracks and medieval pathways, the emphasis is on singletrack and excitement. An undoubted highlight is the 2-day ride along the main ridge of the Apennines, including a night at the Refugio Carpe Diem, which allows us to sample some high-level and quite technical riding, whilst marvelling at the fantastic mountain views. A free day then gives us the option to laze by the pool or try out a range of optional activities that includes kayaking on one of the local rivers. Two final excursions, in the Garfagnana Valley and in a remote corner of the Apuan Alps, provide a nice mix of trail conditions and further confirmation just how good this Tuscan biking holiday is. Dramatic scenery and fine Italian cooking add to the appeal of this tasty treat. Exhilarating biking by day and chilling out in comfort the evening, gives this holiday a unique and special quality that discerning mountain bikers will find very appealing.
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Is this holiday for you?
FAT TYRE ADVENTURE. Centre-based mountain biking holiday in the idyllic region of Tuscany. Our aim when setting up this holiday was to seek out the best mountain biking trails in the Apennine and Alpi Apuane region of Tuscany. To achieve this we recruited the help of local riders to provide a real mountain biking experience. The resulting holiday is aimed at regular mountain bikers, who are looking for the excitement of singletrack and technical trails to challenge their skills. It is not a suitable trip for beginners. Some of the climbs are quite long and many of the descents are fast and furious. Apart from the regular trail kit that you would take on any day ride you will not be required to carry any luggage, although you'll need a day pack large enough to fit in a little overnight gear for our one night at the mountain refuge. Average 50-55 kilometres (30-35 miles) per day. BIKE HIRE AVAILABLE LOCALLY.
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