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Finale Ligure Classic MTB Shuttle Tour – Base NATO

• Shuttle runs: 8 – 10

• Duration: 8:00 h ↻

• Estimated Downhill: 4,500 m ↓

• Max. altitude: 1,020 m ⇱

• Start / End: Finalborgo

description

Guided Tour・Full day Shuttle Service

This private full-day bike shuttle tour in Finale Ligure operates exclusively within the inland enduro sectors of Base NATO, DIN, and Colle del Melogno. The service includes an exclusive 9-seater van with a dedicated bike trailer and a certified local MTB guide for an 8-hour schedule (09:00 to 17:00), accommodating private groups of up to 7 riders.

The day is divided into a morning session, a 1-hour lunch break at an affiliated backcountry restaurant (13:00 to 14:00), and an afternoon session. Delivering 8 to 10 mechanized uplifts and approximately 4,500 meters of cumulative vertical descent, all uphill transfers are fully motorized from the valley floors of Calice Ligure, Rialto, and Feglino back to the ridge at 1,020 meters altitude.

Your guide manages dynamic trail selection according to group pace, terrain conditions, and official trail openings. The route links classic technical and flow singletracks across compact forest soil and limestone rock, including Rollercoaster, Toboga di Canova, Madonna della Guardia, Cà Bianca, and Ingegnere.

overview
Time 09:00 – 17:00 (8 hours total)
Start / End Finalborgo ( GPS position during check-out )
Service Full-Day Bike Shuttle + Guide
Group type Private Group (Exclusive Van)
Activity Enduro / Freeride
Mtb guide Certified & local guide
Min. age 12 y.o.
Languages ENG | ITA
Availability All year round upon request
Best time to ride Mar – Apr – May – Jun – Sep – Oct – Nov – Dec

Price from

€ 450

Max riders :

Recommended bike :

Enduro

≥160mm

Group Price List
1 – 5 pers €450
6 pers €540
7 pers €630

Specifications

Area

finale ligure

Zone

Base nato – din

difficulty (sts)

Predominantly S2 terrain with selected S3 features. Suitable for experienced intermediate riders looking for a more natural and varied riding environment.

Physical effort (itrs)

• Good condition and regular training is required

duration

8h

Estimated Downhill

4.500 m ↓

N° Runs

8 / 10

Area and Terrain

Max. Altitude

1,020 m ⇱ Base nato

Min. Altitude

0,00 m ⇲ finalborgo

general characteristics

The Base NATO / Din Trail Zone is one of Finale’s best-known riding areas, offering a dense network of classic enduro trails connected by historic military roads. Its variety of trail styles makes it a popular destination for both guided tours and independent riders.

terrain

Expect compact forest soil, limestone rock, rocky slabs, loose stone sections and occasional roots. The terrain alternates between shaded woodland and open rocky hillsides, providing constantly changing riding conditions.

trails

The zone combines flowing trails such as Rollercoaster and Toboga di Canova with more natural and technical descents including Kill Bill II and Madonna della Guardia. Long descents, varied rhythm and multiple line choices define the riding experience.

Available Trails in the area

■ Rollercoaster

■ Toboga di Canova

■ kill Bill I / II

■ Madonna della Guardia

■ Cà Bianca

■ Cacciatore

■ Ingegnere

■ Pino Morto

■ Little Champery

■ H / H veloce

■ Sassaiola

■ Madre Natura

■ 115

■ Crestino

■ Supergroppo

■ Oribago

* The choice of trails will be based on: the requests and technical level of the group, the conditions of the trails and openings and closures.

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Equipment

Daily Program

Mountain bike

Full-suspension Enduro bike with minimum 160 mm travel front/rear. Reinforced casing tires (e.g., Super Gravity / DoubleDown or DH casing) set up tubeless are strongly recommended.

Helmet

Mandatory for all participants. Full-face helmet is strongly recommended.

Body protection

Back protector and knee pads are recommended too

Eye protection

MTB goggles or riding glasses (clear or light-reactive lenses recommended for transitioning through dense forest).

Spare parts

• Tubeless repair kit

• Inner tube

• Derailleur hanger

• Brake pads

Water

Our guides use 750ml water bottles

Food

Energy bars, gels, or solid snacks for on-trail refueling between runs.

Personal documents

Valid government-issued ID card or passport (mandatory by law to carry in Italy).

Cash

Euro cash recommended for remote backcountry restaurant stops and cafes where card terminals may lack cellular connectivity.

Phone

Fully charged mobile phone with active cellular roaming for emergency communication.

Meeting, Briefing & Bike Check

  • Staging and meet-up in Finalborgo (exact GPS coordinates provided upon booking).
  • Daily briefing: Review of group objectives, live trail status (openings and maintenance closures), and planned uplift logistics.
  • Pre-ride inspection: Verification of tire pressures and thorough check of rear suspension linkages and pivot bolts (essential for riders on multi-day shuttle trips), followed by bike loading onto the trailer.

9:00

Bike shuttle departure

09:40 – Morning Riding Session (DIN & Melogno Sector)

  • 4 to 5 mechanized runs during the morning block.
  • Operations start with a warm-up run on the DIN / Melogno trails to assess group rhythm, calibrate suspension settings, and evaluate technical baseline on natural forest soil.
  • Subsequent trail choices are dynamically tailored by your certified guide based on group preference and real-time surface grip.

13:00

Group choice between a quick sandwich stop or a traditional sit-down lunch at an affiliated backcountry osteria (€18 to €20 per person).

A fixed portion of every lunch bill directly funds local trail maintenance and infrastructure.

14:00 – Afternoon Riding Session (Base NATO & Feglino Sector)

Afternoon riding usually takes place on the Base NATO and Feglino side, evaluating whether to do longer or shorter runs based on group preference.

17:00 – Return to Finalborgo & Post-Ride Aperitivo

  • Final shuttle transfer back to Finalborgo for bike unloading.
  • Optional post-ride drinks and aperitivo (beer o’clock) in the historic center.

What’s included

Not included

Booking

What riders says

Mtb Guide

8h professional certified mtb guide

Bike Shuttle

Shuttle service: Exclusive 9 seater van (full day, 09:00 – 17:00)

Technical support

Riding technique guidance upon request

Mechanical support

Guide’s trailside first-intervention assistance

Group management

Dynamic trail routing and trail status management

Knowledge

Area and local relationship

First aid

First aid and BLS knowledge and ability to coordinate with local rescue authorities

Insurance

Personal accident and third-party liability insurance

Lunch

Sandwiches or affiliated backcountry restaurant (€18–€20)

Bike rent

Available on request (requires height, weight, front brake setup, flat or SPD pedals, protection needs, and MTB or E-bike preference)

Personal equipment

Helmet, knee pads, and protective gear

Aperitivo

End-of-day drink (self-funded)

Deposit

€ 100

Balance

On ride day

Cancellation

Free up to 48 h

Pricing strategy

The displayed price is based on a group of 5 riders. Each additional rider is charged €90, up to a maximum of 7 riders.

On-line availability

Online availability: Up to 72 h. For last minutes request or for groups larger than 8 riders, please contact us on WhatsApp.

In case of severe bad weather

  • In case of severe weather or official trail closures by local authorities, the tour is rerouted to open trail sectors.
  • If no alternative trail areas are open and riding is not possible, a full refund is issued.
  • Once the tour has started, no refund is provided.

What riders says

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Faq

Located at approximately 1,020 meters altitude, the Base NATO and DIN sectors represent the inland network of Finale Ligure. The trails transition from forest soil and loam in the upper sections down to technical limestone rock on the lower valley drops. The area includes classic singletracks such as Rollercoaster, Toboga di Canova, Madonna della Guardia, Cà Bianca, and Ingegnere.

The optimal riding months are March to June and September to December. In warmer months, the inland elevation (~1,000 m) provides cooler conditions than the coastal trails.

The tour starts and ends in Finalborgo, with exact GPS coordinates provided upon booking. Finalborgo is reachable via the A10 motorway (Finale Ligure or Feglino exit) or by train via the Finale Ligure Marina railway station. The nearest airports are Genoa (GOA, ~70 km) and Nice (NCE, ~140 km).

A full-suspension enduro mountain bike with a minimum of 160 mm travel and reinforced tubeless tires is required. A helmet and knee pads are mandatory. A valid government-issued ID or passport is required by Italian law. Bike rental is available upon request; you must specify height, weight, front brake setup (moto/UK vs. EU/US), pedal type (flat or SPD), protective gear needs, and bike preference (MTB or E-bike).

If local authorities officially close trails due to severe weather, the tour is rerouted to open sectors. If no alternative riding areas are open before departure, a full refund is issued. Once the tour has started, no refund is available.

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