BARDINETO BGRAVEL

The first non-competitive gravel randonnée of the Finale Outdoor Region is coming… and it’s going to be epic!

Sunday, August 31st, come explore the authentic heart of the Ligurian backcountry with four breathtaking routes — Short, Medium, Long and Epic — designed for every level of rider. The tracks will guide you along dirt roads and quiet backroads, far from traffic, through forests, hilltop villages, ridges, and postcard-perfect views.

Start and finish in Bardineto, the green heart of the Region, with routes passing through the charming villages of Val Neva like Castelvecchio di Rocca Barbena, and through the Alta Val Bormida, including Calizzano, Murialdo, and Osiglia.

Hurry and sign up! The first 100 riders will receive an exclusive event gift!

SIGN UP HERE

Please note: All routes (short – medium – long – epic) start and end in Bardineto, the nerve center of the event. Each loop brings riders back to town where they can rest, refuel, stamp their pass, and choose whether to tackle another loop or call it a day. This modular loop system makes the event perfect for all skill levels. You can choose a route when registering, but you’re always free to adjust based on your energy on the day.

Foto: Francesco Senarega

Gravel? MTB? E-MTB? No matter what bike you ride – this is all about the experience and the fun! The routes are gravel-friendly, but feel free to join with your mountain bike or e-bike. Along the way, you’ll find rest stops, including points where e-bikes can recharge.

CAMPING AREA & OVERNIGHT STAYS

Live the full experience: we recommend arriving Saturday evening to enjoy the camping area surrounded by nature (booking required via email at contact@finaleoutdoor.com, pay on site), local dinner organized by Pro Loco Bardineto, and music.

With a €5.00 reservation fee for your tent spot, you will have access to restrooms and showers.

Not a camper or prefer a bit more comfort? Bardineto offers several local accommodation options. Find them HERE.

Foto: Francesco Senarega

Meeting point, registration, race pack and number collection

At Palafungo, Bar De Nèi – Piazza Fascheri 2

Starting from Saturday at 4:00 PM

How to get there by bike

From Finale Ligure train station to Bardineto via Calice, Rialto, Melogno (Casa del Din), Calizzano

• Distance: ~40 km

• Elevation gain: +1,200 m

• Surface: 60% gravel – 40% asphalt

• Difficulty: Medium

Recommended route:

• Start at Finale Ligure train station

• Ride to Finalborgo, then climb toward Calice Ligure via quiet roads

• From Calice, follow the road to Rialto (calm asphalt)

• After Rialto, take the gravel forest road to Melogno — the old military road (also known as "Napoleonica" or "del Tagliego")

• It’s a long but rideable climb through shaded woods

• Arrive near Casa del Din / Rifugio Melogno

• From there, take the paved SP490 to Calizzano (wide, fast road with little traffic during weekdays)

• From Calizzano, continue on SP52 to Bardineto (about 10 km of quiet asphalt)

Points of interest:

• Rialto: quaint village

• Melogno gravel road: shaded, steady, perfect for gravel bikes

• Casa del Din: scenic viewpoint between woods and plateau

• Calizzano: great for a snack or water refill

Download the GPX track

Bike shuttle option – Finale Ligure to Colle del Melogno

If you’re arriving by train and want to save your energy for the full B Gravel Epic, you can take advantage of the Finale Outdoor Region’s bike shuttle service.

Two companies run shuttles from the Outdoor Base in Finale Ligure, taking you and your bike up to the Forte del Melogno. From there, you can ride down a smooth and scenic road to Calizzano, then easily continue to Bardineto.

A smart way to save your legs… and enjoy every kilometer of the ride!

Click HERE for the location of the Finale Ligure Outdoor Base

 Want to book your shuttle? Call or message us on WhatsApp at +39 338 746 9962

Event organized by: Comune di Bardineto in collaboration with Pro Loco Bardineto, Bardineto Outdoor ASD, Finale Outdoor Region Consortium. Sports organization GS Ponente ASD.

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