MOUNTAIN BIKE

TRACK DETAILS

From the hotel, go in the direction of Ponte di Legno; you can descend by MTB or by cable car lift. The ascent to Corno d’Aola from Ponte di Legno lasts 1 hour and a half approximately with a total elevation gain of 800 m. If you decide to go by mtb, you will have fun, going down for 5 km (470 m gain) till Val Sozzine. At the end of the descent, take the cycling path siding the river Narcanello and arriving at the departing of cable car lift Ponte di Legno - Tonale (1254 m) and of the chair lift Valbione (you can take your bike with you to reach Valbione).

Passing behind the neighbouring buildings, take the paved road and after 3 km cycling you reach the height of 1517 m a.s.l.: on the background, the beautiful Salimmo peak (3104 m) welcomes you, embracing the valley of Valbione; here you will find a picnic area, a playground and a small lake for sport fishing. If you prefer, you can take the chair lift Corno d’Aola (paying the ticket for the bike too), otherwise, go uphill on the unpaved route till the Petit Pierre mountain hut; the ascent is demanding because the elevation gain is of 403 m in only 3 km. The hut is located at 1920 m a.s.l. and was built on the remains of an ancient fort, which was part of the military barricade of Mortirolo-Tonale, being a strategic point of observation over the Pass. After a break, go back to the hotel, enjoying the descent till Ponte di Legno; here, you can take the panoramic lift to reach the hotel. This excursion is free.