Frequently asked questions.
FAQs
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If you come to Molini by car, you need to exit highway E80 at Arma di Taggia and then drive downtown towards 'Taggia' and then 'Triora' on SP548 road for roughly 25 km. The road to Molini runs along the river bed of the Argentina torrent and goes through different natural landscapes and villages like the sparkling town of Badalucco (petrol station available) and below the town of Montalto Ligure.
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The Albergo Santo Spirito is the default option we include in our packages and that we recommend to our customers: 120 years old and family run. Alternatively, we can provide ( according to availability and dimension of the group ) fully furnished flats with a kitchen.
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Molini is not for beginners. Along the trails, you will encounter rocky sections, steep loose and off-camber terrain, and switch-backs. In order for you to enjoy your holidays, it's key that you can handle this terrain, as well as have a good level of fitness. Nonetheless, we are able to ease your experience by picking up less intense rides and build up confidence on the trails by also giving riding tips and showing the best lines and techniques to tackle whatever adversity: step by step.
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No worries, both we and the hotel do have a safe room to store your bike and equipment. Bike wash? A brand new bike washing station is available just behind our headquarters.
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In order to make the most of your holiday, our advice is: a normal enduro bike, from 140 mm travel upward will do just fine. We recommend wearing protections - body armor, elbow pads, and full face helmets, alternatively compound helmets. Knee pads are compulsory.
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We usually start at 9.30 or 9.00 according to group preferences and end around 17.00 or later according to group energy level, shredding enthusiasm, and beer o’clock.
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In Molini you find all the essential facilities that you might need. Grocery stores selling local fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables as well as most common items, a pharmacy, a petrol station in case you come with your own car, a hotel restaurant, 3 bars, and a pizzeria.
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Unfortunately, Molini doesn’t have camping yet but right next to our headquarters there is a nice flat, quiet and safe place where you can park your camper. On-site, it’s available a water supply and a septic tank to empty your camper's black waters.
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We do not rent bikes ourselves but we can provide bikes from external companies.
*availability may vary
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Most of the climbs (roughly 70%) are taken care of by the shuttle service that is included in package holiday deals and for the most part, drops you directly at the trailhead, nevertheless, due to the morphology of the territory expect to crank in some pedal strokes here and there. The highest the fitness level the better.
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We highly recommend dual-ply or DH casing, we have plenty of rocks down here.
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Unless we go for a long day epic ride like our Alps to the sea tour, you won’t need to carry more than half a liter or a liter of water with you. The shuttle will always be at the end of each lap storing your extra water supply.
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In case you come for a week-long you might want to chill for a day, in this case, would you fancy the idea of a BBQ? Vegetarian option available - 30€ per head with endless beers & prosecco and succulent juicy meat. Really, whatever you want to do we will do our best to accommodate your request whether is lakes, pizza, or going to the beach.