Salita al Piede del Sasso e discesa DH del Negrentino Trail – giro ad anello da Leontica

The estimated riding time for this route is around 2 hours and 10 minutes. However, given its challenging nature (rated difficult, S2-S3), you should plan for a longer overall duration, especially if you're taking breaks, navigating technical sections, or pushing your bike on steeper parts.

No, this trail is not suitable for beginners. It is classified as difficult, requiring very good fitness and advanced riding skills. Riders can expect tricky, physically demanding sections with rough and steep terrain, and some parts may even require pushing your bike.

You can typically find parking in the village of Leontica, which serves as the starting point for this loop trail. Look for designated parking areas within the village.

Yes, dogs are permitted on this trail. Please ensure your dog is well-behaved and kept under control, especially given the technical nature of the route and potential for other trail users.

The optimal riding season for the Negrentino Trail is generally from April to November. Conditions can vary; for instance, November might bring a lot of leaves making it more technical, while July often sees the trail clean and enjoyable.

There is no specific permit or entrance fee required to ride the Negrentino Trail itself. However, if you plan to use the chairlift in Leontica to access higher points, you will need to purchase a ticket for the lift. It's advisable to check the lift's operating hours in advance.

The terrain is primarily a natural singletrack with a downhill focus. It alternates between rough and steep sections and more smooth and fluid parts. As an enduro trail, it is considered tricky and physically demanding, with some portions potentially requiring you to push your bike.

Yes, the route offers a View of the Blenio Valley, providing picturesque mountain scenery. You will also pass through the settlement of Piede del Sasso.

Yes, the route also passes through sections of the Cancorì Bike (65%), Brüsacü Bike (46%), Prugiasco - Bassa di Nara (38%), Sentiero storico 2 (34%), and Acquarossa - Leontica (24%) trails, among others.

While this route is a loop starting from Leontica, a chairlift in the village offers access to either a mid-station at 1460m or the top at 1900m. Using the chairlift can significantly ease the initial ascent, though a climb is still required to reach the specific trailhead from these points. It's a good option to save energy for the demanding downhill sections.

Yes, the Negrentino Trail is one of four marked trails within the Nara Bike Park, located in the Blenio Valley.