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MTB Traverse Italian Alps

Kaunertaler Gletscher

Sölden

Bressanone

Trentino-Alto Adige

MTB traverse from Nauders to Garda and back to Bressanone

Also in Bozen, Italy

Mountain Biking Difficult

Distance
773 km
Ascent
24 km
Descent
25 km
Duration
1 day +
Low Point
63 m
High Point
2.6 km
Gradient
MTB Traverse Italian Alps Map

This is a popular mountain biking route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's not remote, it features low exposure and is typically done between June and September. From a low point of 63 m to the maximum altitude of 2.6 km, the route covers 773 km, 24174 vertical metres of ascent and 24973 vertical metres of descent.

Description

Traverse a good part of the Italian Alps while maximizing easy singletrack (mostly rated blue & green on Trailforks)

Difficulty

Difficult

Mostly stable trail tread with some variability featuring larger and more unavoidable obstacles that may include, but not be limited to: bigger stones, roots, steps, and narrow curves. Compared to lower intermediate, technical difficulty is more advanced and grades of slopes are steeper. Ideal for upper intermediate riders.

Low Exposure

1 out of 4

The path is on completely flat land and potential injury is limited to falling over.

Remoteness

1 out of 4

Close to help in case of emergency.

Best time to visit

between June and September

Features

  • Flow
  • Picturesque
  • Singletrack
  • Road sections
  • Roots
  • Rock Rolls
  • Rock Slabs
  • Rock Gardens
  • Wooden Feature