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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.

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

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

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


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.