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Liguria, Piedmont
MTB or eMTB tour of the Via del Sale Route

  1. Italy
  2. /
  3. Liguria,  
  4. Piedmont

From Limone Piemonte to Ventimiglia by MTB or eMTB, along the famous Via del Sale: explore the Maritime Alps with an expert MTB guide orself-guided with maps and GPS points.

  • Cycling
  • eMTB
  • MTB

The tour in detail

Tour details

Duration

from 2 to 3 days

Suitable for

Suitable for experienced mountain bikers in good shape, able to cover 70km daily, with altitude gaps ranging from +800 to +1500m.

Best time

From April to late September.

Tour type

MTB or eMTB tour with an expert MTB guide or self-guided with maps and GPS points; overnight stays in mountain huts.

Tour highlights
  • From Limone Piemonte to Ventimiglia on the ancient and renowned Via del Sale, which used to be the only connection between the Liguria coast and the Piemonte plains.
  • A mountain bike tour through the marvellous peaks and the passes of the Maritime Alps.
  • Tour with our expert MTB guides or self-guided with maps and GPS points to the discovery of unbeaten, less known paths: the ultimate outdoor bike experience!
  • Overnight stays in welcoming mountain huts on the route.
  • Possible with pedal assisted MTB, for a less demanding experience.
  • On request, customize the Via del Sale route mountain bike tour program combining other outdoor activities and tours.
Liguria from 2 to 3 days
MTB or eMTB tour of the Via del Sale Route
High
Starting from € 185,00
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Private self-guided tour

Explore independently with maps and GPS tracks

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Duration

2 days / 1 night

Available from 01 April 2025 to 31 December 2026

Available

Starting from € 225,00

Travel program at a glance

Day 1

Limone Piemonte - Colle di Tenda pass - Rifugio La Terza

Day 2

Rifugio La Terza - Balconi di Marta - Colle Allavena - Ventimiglia, train to Limone Piemonte

Click on REQUEST INFORMATION to view the detailed schedule

Extras on request

  • Transfer to/from the tour starting point
  • MTB or eMTB rental
  • Extra overnight stays
  • Extra MTB days
  • Other outdoor activities in Piedmont or Liguria

Prices on request

What is included

  • Certified English speaking mtb guide and their expenses (other languages available on request)
  • 1 overnight stay in a mountain hut
  • Meals as indicated in the detailed program
  • Travel insurance policy by UnipolSai (more info ⟶)
  • Phone assistance from our office staff

Not included

  • Meals not indicated in the detailed program
  • Drinks during meals, except water, tea, and coffee for breakfasts
  • Personal clothing and equipment
  • Sleeping bag liner for the night at the hut (can be purchased on site)
  • Train transfer from Ventimiglia to Limone Piemonte
  • Anything not listed in the "Included" section
Click on REQUEST INFORMATION to view the detailed schedule

Planned accomodations or similar

Rifugio La Terza - shared room or 4-6 beds room

Click on REQUEST INFORMATION to view the detailed schedule

Duration

3 days / 2 nights

Available from 01 April 2025 to 31 December 2026

Available

Starting from € 345,00

Travel program at a glance

Day 1

Limone Piemonte - Colle di Tenda pass - Rifugio Don Barbera

Day 2

Rifugio Don Barbera - Colle Selle Vecchie - Colle dei Signori - Passo del Tanarello - Rifugio Allavena

Day 3

Rifugio Allavena - Ventimiglia, train to Limone Piemonte

Click on REQUEST INFORMATION to view the detailed schedule

Extras on request

  • Transfer to/from the tour starting point
  • MTB or eMTB rental
  • Extra overnight stays
  • Extra MTB days
  • Other outdoor activities in Piedmont or Liguria

Prices on request

What is included

  • Certified English speaking mtb guide and their expenses (other languages available on request)
  • 2 overnight stays in a mountain hut
  • Meals as indicated in the detailed program
  • Travel insurance policy by UnipolSai (more info ⟶)
  • Phone assistance from our office staff

Not included

  • Meals not indicated in the detailed program
  • Drinks during meals, except water, tea, and coffee for breakfasts
  • Personal clothing and equipment
  • Sleeping bag liner for the nights at the hut (can be purchased on site)
  • Train transfer from Ventimiglia to Limone Piemonte
  • Anything not listed in the "Included" section
Click on REQUEST INFORMATION to view the detailed schedule

Planned accomodations or similar

  • Rifugio Don Barbera - shared room or 4-6 beds room
  • Rifugio Allavena - shared room or 4-6 beds room
Click on REQUEST INFORMATION to view the detailed schedule

Duration

2 days / 1 night

Available from 01 April 2025 to 31 December 2026

Min. participants: 2

Starting from € 185,00

Travel program at a glance

Day 1

Limone Piemonte - Colle di Tenda pass - Rifugio La Terza

Day 2

Rifugio La Terza - Balconi di Marta - Colle Allavena - Ventimiglia, train to Limone Piemonte

Click on REQUEST INFORMATION to view the detailed schedule

Extras on request

  • Transfer to/from the tour starting/ending point
  • MTB or eMTB rental
  • Extra overnight stays
  • Extra MTB days
  • Other outdoor activities in Piedmont or Liguria

Prices on request

What is included

  • Road book with map, itinerary description, and GPS tracks
  • 1 overnight stay in a mountain hut
  • Meals as indicated in the detailed program
  • Travel insurance policy by UnipolSai (more info ⟶)
  • Phone assistance from our office staff

Not included

  • Meals not indicated in the detailed program
  • Drinks during meals, except water, tea, and coffee for breakfasts
  • Personal clothing and equipment
  • Sleeping bag liner for the night at the hut (can be purchased on site)
  • Train transfer from Ventimiglia to Limone Piemonte
  • Anything not listed in the "Included" section
Click on REQUEST INFORMATION to view the detailed schedule

Planned accomodations or similar

Rifugio La Terza - shared room or 4-6 beds room

Click on REQUEST INFORMATION to view the detailed schedule

Duration

3 days / 2 nights

Available from 01 April 2025 to 31 December 2026

Min. participants: 2

Starting from € 300,00

Travel program at a glance

Day 1

Limone Piemonte - Colle di Tenda pass - Rifugio Don Barbera

Day 2

Rifugio Don Barbera - Colle Selle Vecchie - Colle dei Signori - Passo del Tanarello - Rifugio Allavena

Day 3

Rifugio Allavena - Ventimiglia, train to Limone Piemonte

Click on REQUEST INFORMATION to view the detailed schedule

Extras on request

  • Transfer to/from the tour starting point
  • MTB or eMTB rental
  • Extra overnight stays
  • Extra MTB days
  • Other outdoor activities in Piedmont or Liguria

Prices on request

What is included

  • Road book with map, itinerary description, and GPS tracks
  • 2 overnight stays in a mountain hut
  • Meals as indicated in the detailed program
  • Travel insurance policy by UnipolSai (more info ⟶)
  • Phone assistance from our office staff

Not included

  • Meals not indicated in the detailed program
  • Drinks during meals, except water, tea, and coffee for breakfasts
  • Personal clothing and equipment
  • Sleeping bag liner for the nights at the hut (can be purchased on site)
  • Train transfer from Ventimiglia to Limone Piemonte
  • Anything not listed in the "Included" section
Click on REQUEST INFORMATION to view the detailed schedule

Planned accomodations or similar

  • Rifugio Don Barbera - shared room or 4-6 beds room
  • Rifugio Allavena - shared room or 4-6 beds room
Click on REQUEST INFORMATION to view the detailed schedule

Want to customize your trip?

Upon request, the trip program can be shortened, extended or tailored to suit your preferences..

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