The stunning mountains of The Aosta Valley host some of the finest singletrack on the planet. Not only will you find two of Europes finest bike parks in Pila and La Thuile, you'll find epic backcountry tours that will blow your mind not only in views and atmosphere, but in the length and quality of the trails, many decscending for up to half an hour or more!
We host Day Trips from Morzine to the valley across the summer months, aswell as our Backcountry Epic Tour.
This is the Aosta Valley
The Aosta Valley is a special place! Endless high alpine singletrack surrounded by ancient giants there is a feeling like no other here. Add into the mix Italian food, culture and hospitality you have a bucket list holiday you'll never forget!
MTB Beds - La Thuile - Aosta Moon Dust
La Thuile is on every enduro riders must do tick list, chairlift accessed, natural gnar. If you haven't ridden there you want to, if you have you want to go back. Aostan moon dust covers the rocks, roots and usually all your kit, after a day shredding here you smile through gritted, sandy teeth. La Thuile has plenty to offer if you get on the pedals as well, with epic descents littered across the valley. This little gem of the Aosta Valley provides Ying to Pila's Yang and the perfect fodder before getting into the wild Aosta backcountry.
Lee Huskinson Pila top to bottom RAW
Descending from 2400m to the valley floor of Aosta, from the incredible Couis ridgeline, through the Desarpa and Rientro trails. There is more to riding in Pila than the bike park!
Pila Ridgeline with the GoPro MAX
We took the new GoPro MAX to the famous Pila ridge in the Aosta Valley to get a new perspective on the experience.
Drifty Moon Dust Explosions in Italy
Chasing ridgelines in the Aosta Valley - Becca France
The Aosta Valley is a vast area of significant beauty. For us it's all about bikes but this region is simply stunning to experience without them. Take it in and make sure you tick this bucket list destination off in your lifetime. Filmed for MTB Beds by Scott Windsor / Scott Windsor Films
Pila Track Check Videos
Desarpa is accessed by the Couis 1 chairlift in Pila. Only open for a short period each summer, it's a natural zone that descends from 2600m to Pila village. An awesome range of terrain, with open alpine sections to technical rock gardens to forest single track, it's challenging and tough in equal measure. If you want truly epic and heights aren't a problem, you can access the trail from the ridge line from the right hand side of the chairlift. If you like your trails natural, you know what to do!
La Thuile Track Check Videos
P trail, or La Tour, works it's way from the top and directly under the Chalet Express Chairlift. Starting on a rocky out crop and dropping into some classic La Thuile alpine singletrack. It descends through the entire resort, popping out in a small hamlet just above the village itself. Encompassing what makes La Thuile great in one trail, it's long and fast with plenty of technicality. Rocks and roots litter the trail, wether it be on the open alpine sections or the loamy woodland in the middle, it's an absolute hoot. Definitely not smooth or bike park, it's all natural!
