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Ian WilsonThe ultimate mountain biking holiday in southern Spain offers an exciting combination of wilderness riding and luxury accommodation in the Spanish High Sierras. Package holidays from Pure Mountains provide luxury holidays for mountain biking enthusiasts who want to ravel deep into the wild of the Sierra Nevada mountains in Spain.
There are a huge variety of scenic trails to choose from in these mountains, which offer something for every riding level. Guest stay at a luxurious and beautiful farmhouse and enjoy the services of a full staff. The accommodation offers a breathtaking view of the traditional Spanish village of Berchules, and the farmhouse has been designed to operate sustainably for lower environmental impact. Guests enjoy healthy, home-cooked meals and expert guide service with full Land Rover support is included in all packages.
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LeeBrimelowLake Garda in Italy is one of the best destinations for mountain biking holidays in the world. Sheer peaks rise over 2000m out of the Lake, and these are crossed by superb tracks and trails which provide enjoyment and challenge for all kinds of mountain bikers.
Fully guided tours are available in the area which feature uplifts for the highest mountain rides, superb accommodation on the lake shore, excellent Italian cuisine, and multilingual, professional leaders. These tours often stay at the best hotels in the area, some of which are also favored by professional riders like Cedric Gracia or Christoph Sauser. In fact, Lake Garda is a popular training area for many professional riders, and the town is known for its many bike shops, along with its beautiful beaches and top restaurants.
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TRAILSOURCE.COMFor the novice mountain biking afficandos in United Kingdom our list of top 3 mountain bike trails should be a highway to heaven. These mountain trails are the very best that U.K. has to offer to beginners and its terrain is both challenging and picturesque at the same time.
Swinley Forrest, Berkshire: This is an ideal mountain bike trail for green horns. Riding permits for this 2,600 acre pine wood property are available at £2 a day at www.gorrick.com/swinley/index.php
Coed Llandegla, North Wales: This is the perfect mountain bike trail for amateurs who want to graduate to the next level of mountain biking with its mildly difficult 12-km stretch.
Glentress, Scotland: Ian Warby, trail expert at the influential cycling organisation CTC, describes Glentress as the No.1 mountain bike destination. This trail is a paradise for both beginners and pros with gentle and vicious stretches catering to both segments.
