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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
  • MTB
  • eMTB

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 mid June 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
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How do you want to travel?

Private guided tour

Set off anytime with our expert guides

Private self-guided tour

Explore independently with maps and GPS tracks

Group Tour

upcoming departures with a Verticalife guide!

Duration

2 days / 1 night

Available from 01 April 2025 to 31 December 2026

Available
Starting from

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

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Duration

3 days / 2 nights

Available from 01 April 2025 to 31 December 2026

Available
Starting from

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

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

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

Depart anytime with our expert guides

Next departures:

  • 27/06/2026
  • 25/07/2026
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Upon request, the trip program can be shortened, extended or tailored to suit your preferences..

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