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ROUTE LENGTH

This data will give a reference in terms of the mileage of the route we propose.

It is to be considered only a reference as the routes may undergo small variations based on the level of the participants and the conditions of the terrain.

MAXIMUM ALTITUDE

The symbol with the mountain indicates the maximum altitude that will be reached with the selected route.

DURATION OF THE ROUTE

Symbol representing the estimated duration of the experience including: time in the saddle, panoramic stops and lunch/snack/aperitif break.

PHYSICAL PREPARATION REQUIRED

We have identified 4 training levels on the basis of the kilometers that we believe can be done in a day. Obviously we also take into consideration the altitudes and the types of routes we propose.

The bike plays a fundamental role, with the possibility of using an e-bike, the kilometers that can be done in a single day increase significantly. For this reason we have divided the levels differentiating them according to the type of bike you use.

Levels:

(muscle bike)

M1 NOT TRAINED       0-10 km

M2 LITTLE TRAINED  10-20 km

M3 TRAINED                20-30 km

M4 VERY TRAINED     > 30 km

(bike e-bike)  

E1 NOT TRAINED        0-20 km

E2 LITTLE TRAINED   20-30 km

E3 TRAINED                30-50 km

E4 VERY TRAINED     > 50 km

MTB TRAIL DIFFICULTY SCALE (STS)

There are different systems for evaluating the level of difficulty of a mountain bike trail, designed to answer the question “how difficult is this trail / tour?”

The first thing to know is that there is no officially recognized international level of difficulty for MTB trails.

For our tours we decided to use the “Single trail Skala” (or Single Trail Scale – STS), which classifies the difficulty of mountain bike trails into 3 classes and 6 levels: S0, S1, S2, S3, S4, S5.

Difficulty classes of the STS scale

The Single track scale is divided into three difficulty classes: easy, medium and difficult, which are indicated by the usual color coding used for ski slopes:

easy: blue

medium: red

difficult: black.

These difficulty classes are based on the riding skills of an average mountain biker equipped with a technically up-to-date mountain bike.

Difficulty levels of the STS scale

The STS Single Trail Scale mtb trails difficulty scale also adopts 6 relatively well defined difficulty levels (degrees S) from S0 to S5. The lower end of the ladder for an average biker can be considered as “without difficulty”, while the upper end must be equated with “not passable”.

The EASY difficulty class includes grades S0 and S1.

The MEDIUM difficulty class is defined by S2

The HARD difficulty class includes S3, S4 and S5.

The difficulty scale of the STS Single trail scale mountain bike trails evaluates only the technical difficulty of the route without taking into account length and positive / negative altitude difference.

Furthermore, this classification is independent of elements that do not concern mountain bike riding technique, or variable factors such as:

  • ground conditions (mud, ice, slippery rock, etc.),
  • danger (risk of falls),
  • weather conditions (rain, wind, fog and snow),
  • light or speed conditions.

This therefore means that a certain path, on particular days, could be even more difficult to tackle than ideal conditions, such as sunny weather and dry ground.

The average difficulty level of a route in the Single Trail Scale STS.

In the real world, the same path can present different levels of difficulty in some of its passages or sections. As a convention, what determines the difficulty rating of a mountain bike single track in the STS system is the average difficulty level S measured for most of the trail. An itinerary can therefore be classified as S2 even if inside there are passages with difficulty S3.

Difficulty level S0

indicates a path (single track) that does not present particular difficulties.

TRAIL CONDITIONS: compact terrain with good grip

OBSTACLES: none

SLOPE: mild to moderate

CURVES: wide

RIDING TECHNICAL SKILLS: no special skills required

Difficulty level S1

On an S1 path you will find small obstacles such as not very prominent roots and small stones.

CONDITIONS OF THE PATH: possible loose surface, with small roots and stones

OBSTACLES: small obstacles (water channels, damage caused by erosion)

SLOPE: <40%

CURVES: narrow

DRIVING TECHNICAL SKILLS: Basic driving skills are required

Difficulty level S2

Within the S2 classification you will find larger roots, stones, steps and undemanding stairs.

TRAIL CONDITIONS: very often loose ground, roots and protruding stones

OBSTACLES: obstacles of various kinds and steps

SLOPE: <70%

CURVES: easy hairpin bends

DRIVING TECHNICAL SKILLS: Advanced driving skills are required

Difficulty level S3

Trails with many technical passages on blocks of rock and / or roots belong to the S3 category.

TRAIL CONDITIONS: technical, frequent protruding roots and large rocks, slippery and not very compact terrain

OBSTACLES: high boulders

SLOPE:> 70%

CURVES: tight hairpin bends

DRIVING TECHNICAL SKILLS: More than advanced driving skills are required

Difficulty level S4

S4 describes very steep paths with large blocks of rocks and / or challenging passages on roots, as well as a loose or very loose surface.

TRAIL CONDITIONS: technical, frequent protruding roots and large rocks, slippery and non-compact ground

OBSTACLES: steep ramps, very high steps (often at the height of the crown or more)

SLOPE: >70%

CURVES: very tight hairpin bends

RIDING TECHNICAL SKILLS: perfect mastery of the bike and trial skills, such as moving the rear wheel in hairpin bends.

Difficulty level S5

Grade S5 is characterized by a very technical terrain with counter slopes and a slippery surface

CONDITIONS OF THE PATH: very technical with counter slopes, slippery and not compact terrain. It can include sections similar to via ferratas in the high mountains.

OBSTACLES: steep ramps, steps in close sequence difficult to overcome

SLOPE:  >>70%

CURVES: very tight hairpin bends with obstacles

DRIVING TECHNICAL SKILLS: excellent command of the trial technique; the movement of the front and rear wheels is very limited.