Numerous innovations announced by the Trentino Bike Area for the 2019 season: events for pro and beginners, bike camps dedicated to women and children, new flow trails and an upcoming trail center.
March 2019
Considered by bikers as one of the best destinations in Italy and Europe for those looking for fun riding a mountain bike, the Bike Area of Dolomiti Paganella (Andalo, Fai and Molveno) never ceases to amaze.
In fact, its 80km of trail (served by 8 ski lifts) are joined by: the new flow trail "Zanna Bianca", reachable from the Laghet-Prati di Gaggia cableway, the Andalo Trail Center (the beating heart of all bike activities area) new charging stations for e-mtb and finally the establishment of the figure of the "Bike Patrol", real tutors available to riders.
The longest mtb season in all the Alps Getting there first is one of the missions of the Paganella area, which again this year kicks off the season on the weekend of April 20 with the opening of the Molveno-Pradel cable car and the Pradel - La chairlift. Montanara, in operation every day until May 4th. April 25 is the turn of the Fai della Paganella area with the Santel and Meritz chairlift serving the Apocalypse Now, Arancia Meccanica, Easy Rider, Peter Pan and Malghette flow-trails.
Finally, on 25 and 26 May the Andalo - Doss Pelà cable car opens, serving the Willy Wonka, Hustle & Flow, Ribs Trail, Carton's Trail and Secret Trail trails. Throughout May the lifts will operate only on weekends, while from June they will be open every day of the week.
New trails
The offer of flow trails in the Dolomiti Paganella Bike Area expands with the opening of the brand new “Zanna Bianca” trail, which will be inaugurated on the occasion of the Trail Days from May 30th. An intermediate difficulty flow trail that will take advantage of a facility never open to bikes in the Andalo area, the Laghet - Prati di Gaggia. 3 kilometers long and with an altitude difference of 300 meters, Zanna Bianca will be the new "engaging trail" that will make happy all bikers who love to ride the bike on banks, north shore structures and jumps, thus joining the other flow trails that have become a must of the Paganella: Willy Wonka, Hustle & Flow, Blade Runner Peter Pan and many others.
Ezio Cattani, project manager and trail builder of Dolomiti Paganella Bike, tells us about the flow trails: «The new Zanna Bianca, together with all the new concept trails and other Paganella trails have been designed to be suitable for all bikers. Even intermediate level bikers can ride them, not feeling inadequate and learning some skills safely, while the more advanced bikers enjoy pumping and making the most of the jumps.
A new Trail Center in Andalo
Another big news that enriches an already vast offer is the new “Trail Center”, the official bike center of Dolomiti Paganella Bike which will be located inside the Life Park of Andalo. A large structure that incorporates a shopping center of more than 300sqm with a rental area. In the outdoor area there is a pump track and several areas with different equipment that children and beginners will use, under the careful supervision of MTB guides, in learning their initial skills. The trail center will also be the starting point for guided tours throughout the bike area and a meeting point for bikers.
New charging stations for e-mtb
The offer is also extended for the numerous riders who choose the electric mountain bike to travel the trails in Paganella with the installation of new charging stations for electric batteries (Bosh, Yamaha and Shimano) which bring the number of columns to 13. available outside the mountain huts and mountain huts of the entire bike area.
Security first
MTB safety and culture have always been a sensitive topic in Paganella. Since the beginning, the Bike area has worked to have clear signs and indications along the trails on the use of helmets and the conscious use of the paths, including coexistence with those who walk. For the first time in Italy, the figure of the “Bike Patrol” is introduced, ie tutor-facilitators who will have the task of enforcing the rules, providing assistance to bikers who need help, but also giving suggestions on itineraries and connections. There will be three Patrols and their clothing will be recognizable, obviously riding a bike in the different Bike Park Zones.
Trail Days: who gets off to a good start ...
This year the opening of all the trails in the area will coincide with the “Trail Days”, the international event organized by Specialized Germany. After four years of success in Laces and Kranjska Gora (over 3.000 bikers at the last edition), Lake Molveno will be the new destination of the "Woodstock of mountain bike" which will take place from 30 May to 2 June 2019. The concept is tested. : good vibes, test bikes, guided tours, great music, great food and lots of partying. A real “Bike Music festival” set up in the Molveno lake area. A moment of discussion and entertainment for all bikers, from rookies to pros. To participate in the festival, registration on the website is required www.trail-days.com.
Discover all the news and events on: www.dolomitipaganellabike.com
