Mountain Bike MTB

The mountain on two wheels

Adrenaline, speed and rhythm for experienced bikers, incredible new thrills safely for beginners.

In recent years, mountain biking has established itself as one of the most popular and popular summer activities in the mountains.

It represents the new frontier of outdoor adventure, capable of combining sport, nature and adrenaline.

Among the various disciplines, downhill is undoubtedly the fastest-growing: as the name suggests, it involves predominantly downhill trails, true adrenaline-pumping tracks surrounded by nature: the summer equivalent of downhill skiing.

Bike Area’s rules!

You can experience it in a group or on your own, exploring our perfectly marked and equipped trails, or, by booking the MTB ACADEMY – THE FIRST TIME activity, rely on Manuel Mottini: our qualified instructor who will accompany you along the trails best suited to your level.

BIKE ACADEMY

If you are a beginner, you will be able to learn basic techniques in total safety, taking advantage of our dedicated training areas and the “BIKE ACADEMY” trail, designed and created especially for beginners. An ideal trail to take your first steps in mountain biking while having fun and learning gradually.

If, on the other hand, you already have experience, you will receive personalized advice to improve your riding style, control and fluidity.

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced biker, here you’ll find the perfect way to live your passion on two wheels.

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E-BIKE PANORAMA

If you prefer a more relaxed yet equally exciting experience, the E-Bike Panorama is the option for you.

A guided tour on our e-bikes, which will take you from the peaks of Sitas to Carosello 3000 and back.

A spectacular route, with breathtaking views at every pedal stroke, literally one step from the sky.

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MTB

First of all, the bicycle! The mountain bike is a particular type of bicycle, generally with double shock absorbers and wide, rough wheels, light but not too light, so as to increase its stability. There are several subcategories on the market, but for those who are approaching this discipline for the first time, it is best to rely on the wisdom and experience of shops and rental centres to make an informed choice; in Livigno and particularly near Sitas, there are many such places, all very well equipped and qualified.

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Clothing and equipment

For the best mountain biking experience, it is important to wear the appropriate clothing:

T-shirt and shorts, which should be wind- and cold-resistant, but also breathable;
a K-Way and a sweatshirt, considering that the weather can change quickly in the mountains and the temperature difference between sunny moments and cloudy, rainy ones is fairly drastic;
sports shoes with a thick, textured sole;
sunglasses or a mask, to protect your eyes from the sun (which is a little more aggressive in the mountains than it is elsewhere), the wind, and dust and earth;
gloves, elbow pads, kneepads, in case of an accidental fall;
helmet, chest protector and back protector, in order to ensure the highest possible degree of safety;
and, last but not least, sunscreen, a water bottle and the map of trails and paths.

Trails

What is the best way to get around in the Mountain Area?

Sitas offers a number of trails which are suitable for different situations! If you are a beginner and this is one of your first experiences, we recommend starting with the “Bike Academy” trail (MTB8), a trail designed especially for beginners! It is 5km long and offers 8 exercise areas (balance, step down, switch back, rock garden, north shore, drops, jumps and skinny). If, on the other hand, you are already a seasoned biker, aside from warming up a little on the Bike Academy trail, you can also go wild trying out the other trails available in the ‘trails and paths’ section, where you can check and plan your itinerary.
Guess which one will become your favourite!