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Welcome to Molini Freeride!

Un Giornata 35 euro (40 con guida) o un salita 5 euro.

A day costs 35 euros or pay by the uplift.

Coming Soon! Read about Molini in Dirt Magazine!  Molini Freeride - the only mountain bike company operating in Molini.

This is it!  A mountain bikers paradise.

Molini di Triora is located in the Maritime Alps which is an Italian National Park located on the French/Italian border.  Just 25km from the coast, less as the crow flies and 100k from Nice.  Easy access to Nice airport with a transfer taking approximately one hour along the superb Autostrada dei Fiore (motorway of flowers) with unbelievable views of the Riviera as you drive high along some stunning viaducts.

With over 30 trails, combining technical with fast, novice to expert in an area of over 200 sq km downhillers will love it.  We operate a super shuttle service in our airconditioned minibus, usually 6-8 runs per day, enough to develop a raging thirst and a hunger for the fine Italian cuisine.  In such a vast area and wide choice of tracks you're in the right crowd, but no crowding!  Some of our descents start at 1400m plus and end at 350m.  Ear popping!

Cross country lovers have the option of using the shuttle to access the Alta Via and other high altitude roads or riding some of the picturesque coastal tracks through the tranquil olive groves. Sneak over into France on some of the smuggler's routes and have lunch in La Brigue or Tende and then head back to Italy in the afternoon.  Amazing!

Road cyclists can enjoy the quiet roads, climbing some spectacular passes, and then swoop down to the sophistication of the Italian Riviera just 20km away or even venture to Monaco, 50km, or onto Nice and the splendours of the Cote d'Azure.

Mark runs the cycling operations whilst Julie, a former Oldham Rambler, runs the trekking side of the business.  Our rock climbing guide is Josef Heidel who takes absolute beginners to Himalayan experts on climbing expeditions. Together with Anna-Mie, Josef's wife who teaches yoga in Molini, we have all lived in the area for over 4 years and developed good working relationships with the local mayors and landowners who are all keen on promoting sports and activities in the region.  You get the most amazing hospitality from the local population.

Most of our clients stay at the local Hotel Santo Spirito in Molini di Triora, but we also have available various self-catering properties ranging from simple apartments in the village, large independent houses or villas with pools.