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Bernina enduro (car lifted uphill)

Livigno

3 awesome long enduro trails

Mountain Biking Difficult

Distance
79 km
Ascent
5.8 km
Descent
5.9 km
Duration
1 day +
Low Point
1.1 km
High Point
2.6 km
Gradient
25˚
Bernina enduro (car lifted uphill) 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 July and October. From a low point of 1.1 km to the maximum altitude of 2.6 km, the route covers 79 km, 5811 vertical metres of ascent and 5856 vertical metres of descent.

Description

First Descent from Ospizio Bernina is quite technical, with big rocks, steep and tight switchbacks. The second descent to the town "Angeli Custodi" is a fast enduro trail, not too technical. The final descent from the Forcola di Livigno to Livigno is a fast flowy trail.

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 July and October

Features

  • Flow
  • Technical
  • Shuttle-run
  • Singletrack
  • In the forest
  • Roots
  • Rock Gardens

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