Mountain Bike Rider — March 2018

LA DOLCE VITA!

Boasting bountiful trails, delicious food and great value for money, Italy is 2018’s

hottest summer trail destination. Here are five of the best places to ride

INSPIRATION

26 mbr MARCH 2018

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AO STA
An industrial relic surrounded by nature’s
finest, including Cervino (don’t you dare
go calling it the Matterhorn) and Monte Bianco
(Mont Blanc), Aosta delivers unforgettable
trail after unforgettable trail. From the heart
of town a speedy gondola accesses Pila’s
classic bike park where you can pick from
multiple super-smooth descents that drop

a huge 1,700m back to the valley floor.

Venture outside the bike park and the

terrain opens up even further, with endless

singletrack descents and far-reaching views

of Europe’s most impressive peaks.

Just a short drive down the valley brings

you to the lift-assisted runs at Courmayer or

the amazing La Thuile. This Enduro World

Series host resort is enduro bike heaven,

with steep and deep plunges through the

trees that are sure to test even the best

four-piston brakes.

Alpine Revolution operates from right

outside the lift station and runs weekend or

week-long packages exploring the whole

valley, from £349. alpinerevolution.co.uk