Potsdam, 25th August 2024 - Komoot is thrilled to announce the launch of the Stone King Route, a unique six-day mountain bike journey that takes riders from the High Alps of Arvieux in France to Bordighera, Italy, on the Mediterranean sea. With over 21,000 metres of descending, this 275km adventure enduro route is available exclusively on komoot and showcases the best riding and trails from the Stone King Rally events — allowing more mountain bikers to experience this unparalleled journey. The Stone King route aims to promote positive mountain biking tourism throughout the valleys and regions the route traverses.
In conjunction with the route launch, komoot is also releasing "The Stone King - Ride Beyond the Rally," a film that captures the essence and legacy of the Stone King Rally (watch it further down this article).
The Stone King Route | Adventure from the Alps to the Mediterranean
The Stone King Route is a unique MTB enduro adventure through some of Europe's most breathtaking landscapes. Over 15 years in the making, it follows the route of the Stone King Rally event — predecessor of the pioneering Trans Province — and provides new, exciting challenges in spectacular locations each day, ensuring riders have the experience of a lifetime.
Starting in Arvieux in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region and finishing in Bordighera on the Ligurian coast in Italy, the six-day journey covers approximately 275km with an impressive 21,000m of descending. Riders pass through the Queyras Park, the Occitan Valleys of Piemonte, the wild Roya Valley, and the hallowed hills of Liguria. Designed for enduro or long-travel trail mountain bikes, this diverse route includes loamy singletrack, exposed high mountain trails and endless alpine descents.
The Stone King Route is an adventure enduro itinerary, with the recommendation that the physical effort is aided by uplifts to enable more quality and quantity of adrenaline-fuelled descending.
Key Route Information
Days: 6
Start: Arvieux (France)
Finish: Bordighera (Italy)
Distance (on-bike): ~275km
Descending: ~21,000m
Style of riding: MTB, Enduro, Adventure
Waytype and Surface: Singletrack, high mountain trail
Suggested bike: Enduro mountain bike / Long-travel trail mountain bike
The STONE KING Route - An adventure enduro from the High Alps to the Mediterranean Sea | Komoot
Previously, the route was only accessible to participants of the Stone King Rally and Stone King Touring Club. For the first time, the route is available to a wider audience, allowing mountain biking enthusiasts to experience this incredible journey.
The Stone King Rally Events have had a strong commitment to positive mountain bike tourism, with the aim to leave trails in better condition for future generations. This philosophy has been central to the event's mission and is reflected in the meticulous planning and execution of the Stone King Route.
Ash Smith, Stone King Rally Organiser said:
The Stone King Rally had significant focus on trail redevelopment and sustainability, along with the building of local communities and micro-economies around MTB. This work has helped pave the way to our ultimate goal: to one day invite everyone to make the adventure their own, in a non-competitive setting. Our extensive collaboration with komoot allows us to do just that. The Stone King Rally 2024 Collection offers a comprehensive navigational and logistical guide to help all willing, trained and experienced mountain bikers — and their shuttle support crew — to get through the week successfully, riding on the best trails from the High Alps to the Mediterranean.
Later this year, komoot and Stone King will share komoot Route Collections for every valley the route passes through, enabling riders to further explore, appreciate and support these incredible mountain biking regions.
Film Release | Stone King - Ride Beyond the Rally
The Stone King Film captures the essence of the Stone King Rally, celebrating the riders, racers, trail builders and locals behind this unique mountain bike event, showcasing the breathtaking journey from the High Alps to the Mediterranean Sea. As we commemorate the final event of this three-part series, komoot is dedicated to preserving its legacy through the trails, tales and the phenomenal mountain biking experiences that define the spirit of the Stone King Rally.
Stone King Rally 2024 | Riding Beyond the Rally
Stone King Rally Komoot Profile: https://www.komoot.com/user/stonekingrally
Stone King Rally: https://stonekingrally.org/
About Komoot
Komoot is the largest and fastest-growing digital platform for adventurers and outdoor enthusiasts in the world - and it has a simple mission: to make outdoor adventures accessible to all. Komoot’s mobile apps and digital platform provide advanced route planning and navigation tools. At the same time, a content-rich feed of unique stories inspires its community of over 40 million users to explore and share their outdoor experiences and recommendations. A group of 6 friends from the Austrian Alps and Germany founded the company in Berlin in 2010. In 2017, komoot pioneered a fully-remote workplace and today - its team of over 100 like-minded adventurers share this goal: to provide you with the best experience possible in the great outdoors. Join komoot and discover everything you need to make the most out of your experiences outdoors with komoot Maps and Premium.
For more information, visit komoot.com.
8/27/2024 9:00am
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