Mountain Bike
alpine educational and touring by mountain biking
For the 2012 season, Bike and Mountain is proud to offer educational tours by mountain bike in the upper Aosta Valley.
Years of experience in the world of mountain bikes - both teaching and touring - led to the idea of offering bikers a selection of this region's spectacular itineraries in the form of tours that include dedicated educational sessions that are designed to refine your uphill and downhill mountain bike techniques, teach basic concepts of alpine touring and even how to carry your bike on your shoulders, and to study different aspects of tour management and emergency procedures. A great way to enjoy yourself while discovering the many wonders of the paths that wind around the foot of Mont Blanc, immersing yourself in breathtaking panoramas and charming trails while refining your technical skills. The upper Aosta Valley presents a beautiful "natural concentration" of diverse technical challenges that, in combination with the teaching and advice of your expert guides, offers a great opportunity to learn about the latest riding concepts and maximize your mountain bike fun in greater safety! The activities are organized and led by Gianfranco Sappa, Mountain Bike Expert and Alpine Guide, who draws on a team of qualified Mountain Bike Expert assistants backed by the experience that is so essential to the highest degree of professionalism. A good level of fitness and conditioning is required. In addition to the offers listed below, customized educational tours may also be organized.
Mont Blanc tour by mountain bike
Round Mont Blanc by mountain bike among old villages, alpine pastures and wonderfull view on glaciers
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Tour of the Gran Combin
The tour of the Gran Combin the mountain itself being 4300 metres, bordering both Italy and Switzerland. The tour is around this mountain and also one nearby which is Mount Velan, covering three hills ranging from 2500 to 2800 metres with 4300 metres difference in levels and a distance of 125 km or 78 miles.
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giro del fallère
Il Mont Fallère è una montagna di circa 3000 metri che si posiziona tra l’alta Valle d’Aosta che culmina con il Monte Bianco e la valle del Gran San Bernardo che con il suo famoso colle permette il collegamento tra la pianura padana e il nord Europa.
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FROM THE GLACIERS OF MONT BLANC TO THE ROMAN TOWN OF AOSTA
FROM THE GLACIERS OF MONT BLANC TO THE ROMAN TOWN OF AOSTA
DESCRIPTION AND HIGHLIGHTS
The route is entirely based in the Valle d'Aosta, divided into 6 stages over 245 kilometres and 6,300 metres of elevation gain. This is a difficult trek requiring a good level of training and technical proficiency. The recommended training is for at least 700-800 kilometers by mountain bike rides with high elevation gains (in line with the stages listed) and technically challenging trails.
Paradise by mtb
Bike through the Gran Paradiso National Park, along the paths of what was once a Royal hunting reserve, and then climb to 4061mt summit using ice axe and crampons.
monte bianco sport mix
Mountain bike trips linked to hiking on glacier, via ferrata, canyoning
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