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Brione Enduro Experience

Riva del Garda

Trentino-Alto Adige

The fastest enduro loop in Garda Trentino

Mountain Biking Moderate

Distance
5.8 km
Ascent
239 m
Descent
239 m
Duration
0-1 hrs
Low Point
66 m
High Point
303 m
Gradient
11˚
Brione Enduro Experience Map

What are the aspects that make the trails in Lake Garda famous all over Europe? Along with many other reasons, the technicality, the landscapes, and the extremely long descents play a big role.

Description

Well, not all the trails actually require long ascents and hours of pedaling—this one is the shortest enduro loop you will find in the area!

Monte Brione is the small hill in between the two towns of Torbole and Riva del Garda, a strategic location during the Great World War, which clearly left visible signs in the area, such as buildings and trenches.

Starting from Riva del Garda - precisely from Porto san Niccolò - with less than 30 minutes climb on a mellow asphalt road alongside olive trees, and with a beautiful view over Riva del Garda’s gulf, you will get to the entrance of the only legal trail in Monte Brione, starting from almost the top of the hill. The climb - even if short - might be really tough due to the heat and exposure to the sun, especially during midday and the summer season.

It’s also worth investing an extra 10 minutes in pedaling up to the viewpoint at the top of the hill, which offers an amazing view all over the Lake, pointing south.

The descent - in typical Lake Garda style - presents some technical sections with rock rolls and loose rock, but also some faster sections in the woods where you can let the bike gain some more speed. The trail will always cross a forest road - all the way to the bottom - giving the possibility of pedaling back up some of the short sections.

Once at the bottom, you are ready for the second lap! This hill is perfect for enduro training, giving you the possibility of pedaling back up very fast!

Difficulty

Moderate

Mostly stable trail tread with some variability, with unavoidable obstacles 8in/20cm tall or less. Other obstacles such as rock gullies and steep sections may exist. Ideal for lower intermediate riders.

Medium Exposure

2 out of 4

The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.

Remoteness

1 out of 4

Close to help in case of emergency.

Best time to visit

all year round

Features

  • Flow
  • Technical
  • Singletrack
  • In the forest
  • Rock Rolls
  • Rock Slabs
  • Rock Gardens

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