What bike do I need for Finale Ligure?

For most trails a full-suspension enduro or trail bike with sturdy tyres: the terrain is rocky. Many shops in town rent suitable bikes.

Can I ride in winter?

Yes, the climate is mild and the trails are open all year. The highest areas can be cold or muddy after rain: bike shops have up-to-date information.

How do I get to the top of the trails?

With the shuttle services that carry bikes and riders uphill, or by pedalling up on roads and gravel tracks.

Mountain biking in Finale Ligure: trails, shuttles, seasons

Why Finale

Around Finale Ligure there is a network of about 90 mountain bike trails, more than 400 kilometres in all. Many start on the Apennine ridges, at around a thousand metres, and descend towards the sea: there are few places in the world where a descent ends near the beach. The terrain is rocky and technical, with flowier sections through oak and chestnut woods.

Trail areas

NATO Base: the flowiest area, with trails such as Base Nato, Madre Natura and Sentiero H, plus the Ingegnere down to Feglino.
Melogno and the Rollercoaster: the ridge where many long descents towards Calice begin.
Le Manie: the plateau between Finale and Noli, above the sea, home of the historic 24 Hours of Finale.
The steepest trails: rocky, technical descents for experienced riders.

Shuttles, rentals and guides

Descents are designed one-way: to get back up you use shuttles, vans that carry bikes and riders to the top so you can ride far more descent in a day. In town there are around ten bike shops with rentals, repairs and up-to-date trail conditions; many also offer guides and skills courses.

Finale Outdoor Region

The trails are looked after by a consortium, the Finale Outdoor Region, which handles maintenance and the impact of tourism. It is also supported by the FOR You card: spending at member businesses turns part of the money into a donation for the trails. The area hosts world-class racing: in May 2025 the opening round of the UCI Enduro World Cup was held between Pietra Ligure and Finale.

When to go

You can ride all year: winters are mild and many riders come between autumn and spring. The highest Apennine trails are at their best from June to October. In midsummer, start early in the morning.

Where to stay

Smeraldo and Acquamarina are in central Finale Ligure, 20 metres from the sea, with bike shops and shuttle services in town. From Perla del Borgo, in Borgio Verezzi, both the Finale trails and those above Pietra Ligure are a few minutes' drive. If you need space for bikes, message us before booking. For a whole winter in the saddle, see our monthly rentals.