Mountain bike downhill route along mule tracks and dirt roads through the pristine alpine landscape of Val Grosina in the Valtellina Alps.

Technical description:

1) THE RISE.
– FROM GROSIO: The climb starting in Grosio, although free of steep inclines, is very long (15.5 km to Eita), so it is advisable to arrange for a car transfer at least as far as Eita.
Should you choose to start riding immediately, halfway through the village take the paved road on the left that leads to Ravoledo and then to Fusino. Continue through the eastern Grosina Valley to reach Eita still on asphalt (climbing time: 2 hours).

– FROM EITA: From the Church parking lot (1,697 m asl) climb to Redasco Huts by pedaling for about 40 minutes on a dirt road. We then take the very long section on the right that crosses the entire valley at altitude and leads up to Cigoz. You still pedal for a short distance to an elevation of 2,020 m asl where you cross a military road.

2) THE DESCENT
FROM CIGOZ TO GROSIO: 8.7 km (elevation gain: 1,372 m.)
The entire first part of the descent is on the beautiful military road, with many hairpin bends. It alternates between stretches in the forest and alpine pastures climbing the mountainside.
The military road ends in the locality of Poda. From here, a steep but wide path leads to St. James where the paved mule track to Ravoledo begins. A dirt road ends the route in Grosio.

Thanks to the Valtellina Terziere Superiore Tourist Consortium.

Length: 17 km
Height difference in ascent: 550 m
Downhill elevation gain: 1560 m
Highest point: 2016 m
Lowest point: 652 m
Type of surface: mixed

Municipality of departure: Grosio
Starting location: Grosio
Municipality of arrival: Grosio
Finish location: Grosio

Recommended period:
April to September

Useful links:
http://www.fivecrazydown.com/ http://www.fivecrazydown.com/
http://www.valtellinaturismo.com/