Val Masino e Foresta Incantata
IN THE LAND OF MOTHER NATURE
28/05/2023
H 9.15 a.m.
IntermediateAn all-mountain tour for good mountain-bikers to discover Val Masino and Val di Mello, an amazing natural paradise without equals in Italy.
The tour includes shuttles from the eBike Village to the Centro della Montagna, a modern multifunctional refuge in Val Masino. From here you will cycle up the valley along the cycle path through pastures, rural villages and giant granite boulders.
Once at the village of San Martino, the tour reaches one of the most famous valleys in the world: Val di Mello. Entrance to the Reserve is by foot only. With a short walk you get to see one of the most iconic places in Valtellina: an alpine lake with emerald-green water in which the imposing surrounding Alpine peaks are reflected. Recognised in 2009 as a natural reserve, Val di Mello is now the largest protected area in Lombardy.
Back on the bike, we continue towards the Bagni di Masino where we enter the Val Masino Forest: a silent forest of centuries-old beech trees, granite boulders and moss, reminiscent of a fairytale landscape. The unpaved path is an up-and-down with some challenging technical passages. Eventually, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the thermal waters that bubble to the surface at 38°C bringing health-giving and beneficial qualities known since antiquity.
On the way back to Centro della Montagna, the final pit-stop will allow you to admire Sasso Remenno, one of the Epic Spots of VEF2023 and Europe's largest monolith. The return to the eBike Village is by bike.
A truly unique e-bike tour!
IS THIS TOUR FOR ME?
The Val Masino and Foresta Incantata tour is for bikers with a good level of technical skills and who are used to riding their bikes on dirt tracks. If you love riding mountain trails without losing sight of the view, this is the tour for you!
Max number of participants: 25
Full Book
Info Val Masino e Foresta Incantata
Registration
REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
- Race pack (products and discounts)***;
- Participation in the Val Masino and Foresta Incantata tour on Sunday 28 May, mountain-bike guide, shuttle transport and assistance in case of need;
- Lunch with local products;
- Accident insurance;
Find out what the booking includes
REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
- Race pack (products and discounts)***;
- Participation in the Festival Ride on Saturday 27 May, tastings of typical products along the route and assistance in case of need;
- Participation in the Val Masino tour on Sunday 28 May, mountain-bike guide, shuttle (if included in the chosen tour), lunch with local products and assistance if needed;
- Accident insurance;
On-site registration incurs a surcharge of € 5,00**
* The cost of the activity does not include bike rental. There are rental desks at the eBike Village where e-bikes can be hired for the activities.
** On-site registrations can be made on Friday 26th, Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th May directly at the eBike Village office and are available for the Festival Ride and all Ebike Tours that still have places available. Registration during the days of the event entails a price surcharge over the standard rate.
*** Participants in two activities will receive up to one race pack.
**** All activities of the Valtellina Ebike Festival are classified by the Italian Cycling Federation (FCI) as "non-competitive cycling" and do not require a medical certificate.
