Boasting rivers, mountains, lakes and forest, Val Camonica contains plenty of incredible natural beauty. Heading out on a mountain bike is the best way to take in as much of the valley’s natural beauty as possible. From the snow-capped peaks of the Baitone Mountains to the pristine shores of Lake Iseo, there is plenty of terrain to explore and experience on a mountain bike.
Country Code:
+39
Currency:
Euro
Language:
Italian
Best time to visit:
June to September
What’s the weather like?
During the summer months, average daily temperatures hover between 20 ºC and 25 ºC (68 ºF to 77 ºF). Summer is also the driest time of year, when an average of 40 to 60 millimeters (1.5 to 2.4 inches) of rainfall each month
How to get there:
Any trip to Val Camonica begins with a flight into Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP). From here, it is easiest to rent a car and make the 2 hour drive to Val Camonica. It is also possible to get to the valley by a combination of train and bus
Stretching 90 kilometres (56 miles) from the Tonale Pass to Corna Trentapassi, Val Camonica is a hidden gem for Italian mountain biking. The valley, which also contains plenty of side valleys and ravines, boasts hundreds of kilometres of trails to explore on a bike. Some of these are simple descents, while others are multi-kilometre loops. Among the favourite downhill runs are from Doss de l’Ora, Dosso Fobia and Do della Roca. Each of these runs is perfect for beginner to intermediate mountain bikers and involve at least 400 vertical meter descents, while not much climbing is involved in any of them. There are also plenty of longer and more complicated rides to. Among the most popular starting points are Piz Tri, San Fermo and Val di Sabio. Each involve various ascents and descents, while taking riders along sometimes challenging tracks and through some of the region’s most stunning scenery
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