Just got into biking? Want to expand your biking skills? Or just simply you want to take your mountain bike into the mountains?

Come and stay at Hannibal Cycling tours School of Mountain Biking. Recognised by Scuola Italiana di Mountain Bike. CONI & MSP

Situated just an hour from Turin at 1000m in the Italian Alps we are ideally located to give you an introduction to "real" mountainbiking. Here is the perfect place to develop your bike handling skills under the guidence of the only English mountain bike instructor qualified in Italy. Our courses are designed for all levels and can be customised to you or your groups specific needs.

Using the well practiced formular used by the Scuola Italiana Mountain Bike our training rides start by learning the basic skills on easy terrain and then develop into local itineraries so that you also get to see the local scenery and ride your bike on terrain it was built for.

There is also a short stay option on this holiday with prices starting from €200 per person. (based on 2 sharing double room)

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What we offer

Vehicular support on call.
Airport/rail transfers (Turin Caselle/Cuneo Levaldigi).
Half board accommodation in a 16th century alpine Casa.
3 course evening meal with wine
After ride snacks and drinks
Nationally qualified instructor.
We can cater for individuals, couples, families or small groups.
Bike Hire is available

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival, collection from airport assemble bikes. (Depending on arrival time possible leg stretcher ride)
Day 2    Morning ride to assess ability, skills training simple obstacle clearing wheel lifts, bunny hops, descending steep slopes. Theory on basic navigation skills and basic bike maintenance.
Day 3    Reinforcement of day 2 by taking a local trails around Fenestrelle, discussion/demonstration of field repars.
Day 4   Advancement of skills, log hopping, control drills, steep climb technique, discussion of GPS navigation and use.
Day 5   Climb to Colle delle Finestre and 1300m (vertical difference) descent to Susa and visit to Roman Amphitheatre, Augustinian Arch and Medieval churches. (30-40km)
Day 6 Development and reinforcement of skills introduction to muletracks and jumps
Day 7 Combination of skills with a descent from Sestriere (2035m.alt) along the Chisone river to Chambons (1000m.alt)Via Parco Troncea, Olympic ski jump at Pragelato, Lunch at BARZAR with local menu.
Day 8 Return to airport and goodbyes.

The scenery, guiding and hospitality are second to none. Local knowledge and knowledge of the locals has made this trip truly memorable.

TD Canada

WHATS INCLUDED

This trip includes half board accomodation (one evening out at own expense) wine with evening meal, Menu specially designed for cyclistsand made mainly with local and organic produce. Transfers to and from Turin Caselle Airport/Turin rail terminals, Vehicle support where required (always on call), instruction, secure bike store, workshop for minor repairs, bike shop on call.

WHATS NOT

You are responsible for arranging your flights and adequate travel insurance. We do not cover your sundry expenses, refreshments, repairs whilst out on the rides nor your lunch. It is obligatory on our rides that you wear a helmet, carry sufficient water and are in suitable physical condition for the level of rides you undertake.