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Gipfelglück and Luigi went mountain biking
September 28, 2026 at 08:30
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Gipfelglück and Luigi went mountain biking
September 26, 2026 at 08:43
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September 26, 2026
When we cycled from Ofenpass to Val Bella in June, I noticed a signpost to S-charl at Fuorcla Funtana da S-charl. It immediately triggered my navigation gene and so today we want to extend our usual Kuntrawant tour a bit 💡.
One by one… we start at Ofenpass in 🇨🇭, go downhill a few 100m, then it already
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Gipfelglück and Luigi went mountain biking
September 25, 2026 at 08:11
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September 25, 2026
There is a destination here that we always agree on very quickly if Plan A doesn't work out. Luckily, this happens at least once every vacation. I love Plan B because of the scenery, the cozy Luigi because of the refreshments.
So today: didn't get around to organizing the shuttle in time, 💡 well then
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Gipfelglück and Luigi went mountain biking
September 24, 2026 at 08:16
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September 24, 2026
Vinschgau 26, the second 🎬. As is often the case, a stop here is ideal when we are on our way back from more southern climes. We have a mix of familiar tours with new variations in mind, and the weather god seems to be kind to us in the coming days 🤩. So we start right away with a destination that
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Gipfelglück went mountain biking
September 22, 2026 at 09:04
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September 23, 2026
After 3 days of riding, a rest day is actually due, but we still want to rock a bit on the last day. Definitely don't overexert yourself! The plan is simple: Single Lift to Base Nato and one run all the way down.
In order...
The last stretch of road up to Base is now closed to motorized vehicles, the shuttle
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Gipfelglück and Luigi went mountain biking
September 21, 2026 at 09:07
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September 21, 2026
Last year I already prophesied "Osiglia will surely see us again". It speaks volumes that this destination made it into the tours of this year's final short trip 😁. Osiglia is far inland, almost 30 km from Finale, and you have to cross a 1000m high pass. If you still want to have strength and concentration
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Gipfelglück and Luigi went mountain biking
September 20, 2026 at 08:41
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September 20, 2026
Finale is gearing up for a beach day, but before we head to the sea, we need to spend a little time on our bikes. Not too long, because today I definitely want to get in the water!
One step at a time… through the picturesque Sciusa valley and over Boragni, we pedal up to Orco on tarmac. Continue to the
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Gipfelglück and Luigi went mountain biking
September 19, 2026 at 10:49
Finale 9 | Caprazoppa fürn A… 🫣
Doofe Idee, den Uphill von der Finale-Seite aus zu machen. Bad Bike Day, also lieber abgebrochen und an den Strand gefahren, bevor noch was passiert.
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Gipfelglück and Luigi went mountain biking
September 17, 2026 at 07:21
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September 17, 2026
There is still a big tour in my Valle Maira roadbook: Monte Bellino with its 2,942m. You can actually ride up there with a MTB, which of course appeals to us. However, there are some question marks: How exposed are the last 100hm before the summit? Is the S2 trail from the summit down the back feasible
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Gipfelglück and Luigi went mountain biking
September 16, 2026 at 07:59
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September 16, 2026
Today, the military-affine Luigi wants to ride the Strada dei Cannoni, a military road that runs along the watershed between Valle Maira and Valle Varaita. It was built in 1744 on the orders of King Charles Emmanuel III of Savoy during the War of the Austrian Succession and was intended to quickly and
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Gipfelglück and Luigi went mountaineering
September 15, 2026 at 09:05
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September 15, 2026
Today is a rest day, so from cycling. A small hike would be just right. I've picked out Lago Nero below Rocca la Meja, and at the same time we'll take a look at the alternative ascent to Gardetta.
One after another... we park at Grange Selvest and start our tour counter-clockwise. Shorter and steeper
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Gipfelglück and Luigi went mountain biking
September 14, 2026 at 08:49
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September 14, 2026
After extensive consultation with our host Alessandro yesterday, we ventured onto the Gardetta loop… almost. We had ourselves shuttled to Marmora, saving 500m of elevation gain and several kilometers, thus preserving energy for the downhill. At the same time, this allowed us to stick to the longer variant
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Gipfelglück and Luigi went mountain biking
September 13, 2026 at 07:52
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September 13, 2026
Day 2, another shorter tour, the circuit of Punta Culour. Which will show that it has what it takes 😳.
One after another. We start again directly from the hotel. In Acceglio, the attentive Luigi discovers a traveling greengrocer. We seize the opportunity and stock up on raw food, which then has to be
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Gipfelglück and Luigi went mountain biking
September 12, 2026 at 07:51
V. Maira | Grange Collet zum Einrollen
Unsere erste Tour im Valle Maira ist landschaftlich der Hammer, aber technisch bereits ziemlich fordernd. Wir bewegen uns in einsamen, hochalpinem Terrain.
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September 12, 2026
Arrived in Valle Maira, in Piedmont. Yesterday a really long drive, immediately felt very comfortable in our relaxed hotel, which we chose partly because there are many tours right on our doorstep 😉. Today, to get settled in, a supposedly short taster tour to the end of the valley.
One by one… we follow
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Gipfelglück went mountain biking
September 4, 2026 at 09:40
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September 4, 2026
A bit of trail riding was on the agenda today, practicing for the upcoming vacation. I've had smoother days 🐈, my head was full 🤯, slept poorly 😴, my legs felt really heavy 🦿. Nevertheless, I bravely completed 4 descents in the Würmtrails.
Onwards to the lake, coffee stop in Percha, NOW the soul starts
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Today, back to 🇨🇭. There is still an unknown variant of the Ofenpass: the one over the Passo Gallo down to Lago di Livigno. We are riding it today with Eugen from Pradbike (pradbike.com/index.html) and other guests. All men, this will play a role later on 🤪
One thing at a time… So we shuttle to the
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