Maritime and Ligurian Alps: a borderland between Italy and France, where hundreds of paths intersect, all different from each other, in many cases rugged and intricate, characteristics that make this area extraordinary, commonly recognized as a land of the sea but where instead there are woods and mountains to symbolize the deepest soul.
Source: press release
For decades these paths have welcomed generations of bikers who find here the ideal playground to grow, or rather "fortify themselves", as well as for local professional athletes, main actors of some memorable pages of mountain biking.
In this place where different languages and cultures have met for millennia, a small community of guides, race organizers, local clubs, trail-builders and two-wheel enthusiasts moves, committed to the development and defense of the trail heritage. Ancient paths which, together with the more modern ones, represent the primary infrastructure for a sporting activity capable of mixing the excitement of a time trial with the pleasure of sharing a ride with friends.
From these bases TRAIL PARADE was born, a six-day enduro competition organized in the extended area between Western Liguria and the French and Italian Maritime Alps and above all a moment of pure joy and sharing.
TRAIL PARADE is dedicated to all lovers of exposed enduro on natural paths, where the unknown of not knowing what awaits us around the next bend exalts spirits and fills hearts.
A stage race divided between a prologue and five subsequent days of racing, to discover an itinerary that extends from the coasts of the Mediterranean up to the 2.000 meters of Colle di Tenda, made up of 21 special tests and a route of over 200 km, with sections covered by daily shuttle transfers to make the journey easier.
These are the numbers of a competition organized to mix adrenaline and relaxation, an adventure surrounded by services that respond to the desire for a memorable holiday.
In this regard, as regards the accommodation of the participants, it was decided to mix the classic "camp" in tents, typical of these competitions, with several overnight stays in the various accommodation facilities present, represented by small hotels and bed'n'breakfasts: food genuine, a refreshing shower and fresh sheets, everything you need after a "full-gas" day on the paths of this immense natural bike park.
WHEN WILL IT BE HELD
TRAIL PARADE will take place from 27 May to 1 June 2024, availability is 60 places, departure and arrival in Dolceacqua. The circular itinerary develops in the border areas between western Liguria, the French Riviera, the French Maritime Alps and the Piedmontese Alps.
REGISTRATION PRICES
Registrations are available in two ways, "Full Package" or without overnight stay, for those who prefer to follow the race with the camper-van and are open from 16:00 pm on 10 November 2023 until places are filled or until 10 January 2024, at the reduced cost of €1.890,00 or €1.450,00 (race + food without overnight stay). Payments of the registration fee are possible in two tranches.
From 11 January 2024 the registration cost will be €2.150,00 or €1.755,00.
The program and pre-registration form are present on the site www.trailparade.com
