Laigueglia DH Loop

Colletta

A easily-accessible loop using the most popular trails near Laigueglia.

Mountain Biking Difficult

Distance: 12 km
Ascent: 410 m
Descent: 410 m
Duration: 1-2 hrs

Low Point: 2 m
High Point: 340 m
Gradient: 9˚

This short loop departs from the bike shop in downtown Laigueglia and climbs up a paved road to the top of the nearby mountainside.

Description

Once on top, the route jumps onto singletrack, descending the Laigueglia DH trail along the ridge. The route then banks hard left to pick up the Cimitero trail, eventually dropping all the way back down to the town of Laigueglia.

Overall these trails are less technical than some others in this region of Liguria, but some exposure mixed with rock features can pose challenges to intermediate-level riders.

If you don't want to pedal all the way to the top of the mountain, the entire climb consists of a paved road, so this singletrack is easy to shuttle

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.

Extreme Exposure

Some trail sections are extremely exposed where falling will almost certainly result in serious injury or death.

Remoteness

Away from help but easily accessed.