Pila is ready to welcome bikers, trekkers and families for a summer season full of fun and relaxation. Pila turns out to be the perfect destination for all those who want to experience a holiday dedicated to sport, but also relaxation and exquisite food and wine.
Source: press release
There are numerous moments of pure adrenaline and fun immersed in nature that can be experienced from 24 June to 10 September in Pila. In fact, its privileged position which opens onto Aosta and embraces the highest peaks in Europe, it is no coincidence that it is nicknamed "the Balcony of Aosta", allows you to reach it easily thanks to the extremely comfortable Aosta-Pila cable car which connects the Aosta Valley capital to the summit in less than 20 minutes. Once at the top you will be able to choose between many favorite activities or choose to try new ones: trekking, mountain biking, walking or simply relaxing. In any case, the nature of Pila will make them special! Also this summer season is full of events and manifestations to experience the mountain at 360°. Proposals ranging from sport to local crafts, food and wine, culture and music. Obviously the bike is the protagonist thanks also to the renowned bike park which has tracks of various difficulties along which to dance and fly headlong down through woods and meadows, for a timeless adventure, but at full speed! For the little ones, for whom Pila has a special sensitivity, tailor-made events are dedicated such as Kids Open Day: free MTB/DH camp together with the instructors of the Pila MTB schools. And for those who want to experience a slower two-wheeled experience, the cross country is the right choice.
In Pila there is a technical and competitive track of about 4 km which is also chosen for youth competitive competitions and international level events. The network of farm roads in Pila is vast and satisfies everyone, thanks to itineraries ranging from 2300 to 600 m. above sea level, immersed in an extraordinary panorama. The variety of routes satisfies both the pleasure of cycling in peace and the expectations of those looking for technical and demanding routes. If, on the other hand, you're not cycling champions, or you simply don't have a fit leg, you don't have to give up the summit: the eMTBs with pedal assistance take care of it, which can be rented at the arrival of the cable car. It is also possible to rely on a local guide for a more complete and unforgettable experience by booking an excursion in the area, which can be combined with a picnic lunch with lunch box, or a gourmet experience at the huts. And always on the theme of good food, how can we fail to mention the exquisite Fontina Valdostana! You can taste it in the mountain pastures or in the renowned restaurants of Pila.
Pila Bikeland – Summer appointments
For lovers of two wheels, the appointments with Loris Revelli (champion downhill) and its MTB camp 8/9 July and 12/13 August. While big party on Saturday 15th July with Torquato Testa and the CPGANG for the Partyride Tour. For those who love classical music, concert en plein air at the Société Anonime de Consommation on 22nd July. Every Wednesday afternoon visit to the pasture with final tasting. Don't make any commitments for mid-August when “Lo Martchà di bouque” returns: the second edition of the Craft Fair in Pila. In addition, street food with regional specialties from all over Italy. Another appointment is the Patronal Feast of San Lorenzo (August 10) with Holy Mass at the Couis I together with the Alpini of the ANA group.
The summer season kicks off on Saturday 24 June and an ecological day was organized for the occasion together with Clean-up Tour Italia coordinated by the NGO Summit Foundation (www.cleanuptour.it). A day dedicated to respecting nature and cleaning alps and paths together from plastic and paper residues, to protect the animals, insects and plants that live in Pila and make our panoramas even more beautiful. A wonderful opportunity to protect our mountains and teach children how the contribution of each of us is fundamental and can make a difference.
The whole summer season is full of initiatives and appointments for lovers of two fat wheels. For the little ones, for whom we know that Pila has a special sensitivity, it has organized tailor-made events such as the MTB Kids Open Days (1/2 July, 29/30 July and 19/20 August) free MTB/DH course dedicated to little bikers aged 6 to 12 together with the instructors of Aosta Valley Freeride and Three Season Bike. They will have the opportunity to learn basic riding techniques, the correct use of gears, how to deal with technical descents and climbs, and safe riding in the Pila Bikepark.
But that's not all, in fact, together with the adults you can discover the nature and culture of the mountains, with excursions to the mountain pastures and then sport with the whole world of mountain biking. In addition to magic shows, theater and articulated structures such as the adventure park
For those who love demanding challenges, Saturday 15 July is scheduled Emilius 3559, or the 3000st edition of the K3000 of Monte Emilius. This is the first K17 in the Aosta Valley which will be raced in pairs (male, female or mixed), with no refreshments other than a few water points, on a 2-kilometre route traced at minimum, in complete autonomy. It will start from the Plan Felinaz sports field and will pass by the Arbolle Hut (where there will be a time gate after 30 hours and 12.00 minutes of the race) and then on the normal Emilius route. From 15.00 to 3000 Polenta and sausage at the Arbolle refuge with the K6 athletes! While for bike enthusiasts the All around e-mtb race returns again this year on XNUMX September. The stage race with e-bikes, which crosses alpine single trails with technical sections for full-suspended eMTBs. Difficult route, with important distances and gradients.
