Ride Camp Genoa

Most people only know the port city of Genoa as a place they pass through. Yet this Ligurian metropolis hides a top-notch network of singletrack trails. The four-day camp on the Mediterranean makes full use of this potential and serves as a spectacular kickoff to the 2027 trail season.

The camp is based in Nervi, a picturesque coastal village just south of Genoa. The village is directly connected to the city center via the local commuter rail—and this train is our main shuttle. It serves as the logistical hub for numerous tours along the coast, which start either directly from the city or from one of the coastal towns on the Riviera di Levante.

The camp is aimed at experienced mountain bikers with high expectations for trails and infrastructure. The accommodations are equally top-notch: We’ll be staying at the Capitol Rivera in Nervi, considered perhaps the most beautiful and impressive hotel on the entire Ligurian coast—complete with its own Michelin-starred cuisine.

All hotel stays include breakfast

Guided tours led by Thomas Giger on all four days

Cost

1,060 CHF in a double room

1,330 CHF for a single room

Highlights

Great trails with access to Genoa

The coastal S-Bahn offers a variety of routes

Great cuisine in the historic old town

A picturesque base in the town of Nervi, just outside Genoa

Hotel Capitolo Rivera: An Exceptional and Exclusive Base

Facts

Date

19. March 2027 bis 22. March 2027

Duration

4 days

Skills:

(S3)

Fitness:

(up to 1300 meters of climbing)

E-MTB

well suited

Guide

Thomas Giger

Language

German, English

Package Operator

Ride MTB

Details

Itinerary	The itinerary is customized in advance to ensure the most enjoyable riding experience possible. The focus is on rewarding classic singletrack trails and hidden gems such as: Backyard Trails Giro dei Forti Monte Fasce Pegli Loop Monte Cornua Photos from the Genoa Camp in October 2026 can be found here: photos.app.goo.gl/m4rc8yGnTkTtfvCw7
Getting There	Getting to Genoa by car is very easy. Genoa is also well-connected by train (Zurich–Milan–Genoa; the ride takes about 6 hours), and transporting bikes is no problem.
Requirements	A solid S3 skill level is required for the camp. In terms of fitness, the itinerary includes rides with up to 1,300 meters of elevation gain. The countryside around Genoa is also very well suited for e-mountain bikes.
Bikes	The camp is open to both traditional and e-mountain bikes in a mixed group. Those riding without a motor should be in good physical shape.
Hotels	Hotel Capitolo Riviera in Genoa Nervi, capitoloriviera.com
Meeting Point	Friday, March 19, 2027, 10:00 a.m. at the Hotel Capitolo Riviera in Genoa Nervi.
Group	Maximum of 8 people