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The future of movement: Why trail centers are the new sports fields!

While artificial turf pitches offer clearly defined training areas, trail centers and skill parks provide variety, a nature experience, and space for all ages and skill levels. We examine how such biking facilities affect costs, space requirements, and their contribution to active communities.

Will Walker

Trail specialist
info@helloallegra.com

Planning & construction: Red shared trail “MONTI MOTTI” in Locarno

The ALLEGRA Switzerland trail crew has transformed a historic hiking trail into a unique shared trail for hikers and mountain bikers, combining red riding level with some black elements.

In FLOW – The neuroscientific approach

Fun, fear, focus: The FLOW state is the brain's state of peak productivity. What does this mean for mountain biking?

Return on Adventure: Mountain biking as an opportunity for regions

Mountain biking is more than just a sport—it's a lever for sustainable development in regions. From economic impacts to social interaction and personal development, our "Return on Adventure" approach demonstrates how mountain biking investments create long-term added value and strengthen regions.

Shimaco

Management Assistant
shimaco@helloallegra.com

Planning and construction supervision of the “Bikepark Bergheim” project

From a flat meadow to a unique feature with a lot of altitude - in Bergheim near Salzburg, an extraordinary project has been created in recent months

Phil Syring

Trail specialist
info@helloallegra.com

The Fairtrail picture book for children, families & nature fans

Our project manager Kevin talks about the Fairtrail magic: "Give your child—and yourself—the gift of wonder, of discovery, of togetherness. Because what we know, we love. And what we love, we protect."

Reduce speed – Our A-Team tips for practical trail building

Most user conflicts arise from excessive speed differences. Therefore, an important coexistence measure is to adjust the speed using technical means. We'll show you how!

Wegmacher 2025: A conversation with Martina and Jacky about trail maintenance in Scuol

They work where others vacation: Martina and Jacky manage the hiking and biking trail network around Scuol. In this report, they talk about what it means to maintain trails in all weathers – with a dog, tools, and a lot of passion. An insight into a job that balances nature, responsibility, and fulfillment.

Planning and construction of the Skill Center “Kids Bike Village” in Giswil

Mountain biking on your doorstep for the next generation - making ideal use of small spaces

Varied flow trail for the Kaisereggbahnen in Schwarzsee

The 3.6km long “Bike Flowtrail Schwarzsee” – a varied flow with many options.

Between Maria Alm and Hinterthal: Seven kilometers of touring fun – two new trails – one destination

What do you do when a popular biking area borders sensitive refuges – and at the same time, two places need to be better connected for tourism? The answer: a carefully planned infrastructure that protects nature and facilitates recreation. Five years of work have created a 7.3 km mountain bike connection between Maria Alm and Hinterthal with approximately 300 meters of elevation gain, as well as two new single trails – well-thought-out, close to nature, and future-oriented.

Trail maintenance in Armenia: Sharing knowledge and preserving trails

Whether it's a hiking trail, bike trail, or shared trail: A functioning route requires more than construction – it requires maintenance. In Armenia, we trained local crews to enable long-lasting, low-maintenance, and environmentally friendly infrastructure. As ALLEGRA, we have been offering such courses for years: in Switzerland, Scandinavia, and around the world. Because only those who understand how a trail works can maintain it.

Hello & Salut, Auguste – The ALLEGRA family continues to grow

With Auguste Métille, our team is complemented by a new project manager in the area of “Planning, Tourism & Mobility” for French-speaking Switzerland.

Auguste Métille

Project Manager Planning, Tourism and Mobility
auguste@helloallegra.com

Mountain bike concept Canton Thurgau

Taking into account the legal requirements and interests of nature and landscape conservation, the mountain bike concept for the Canton of Thurgau is intended to meet the needs of all interest groups.

What a bike can do

The bicycle is a truly exceptional tool. It is part of our everyday lives and is much more than just a simple mean of transport.

Grinpa amusement park in Japan gets a trail center

A new highlight for mountain bikers has been created right on Mount Fuji, Japan: The Grinpa amusement park now has its own trail center! Our ALLEGRA Japan trail crew worked hard on the first routes – despite some icy surprises at the groundbreaking ceremony.

Jonathan «Jean-Lou» Musy

Trail Specialist
info@helloallegra.com

Jonne Kunnari

Trail Specialist
jonne@helloallegra.com

Bruno Tobler

Trail Specialist
info@helloallegra.com

Trail maintenance courses with ALLEGRA: Maintaining trails instead of just building them

Trail construction doesn't end with the final shaping day—that's when the trail really begins to liven up. But even decades-old trails need regular maintenance. In our trail maintenance courses with Graubünden Bike, Lukas Häusler and the ALLEGRA team impart practical knowledge on sustainable trail maintenance—from alpine enduro trails and skill centers to hiking trails. Learn more and register now!

Pablo Nieva

Trail Specialist
info@helloallegra.com

Funding 2025-2026 for "Liveable and Sustainable Places"

We are looking for innovative projects related to sustainable planning, design and use of living spaces by private and public institutions.

Velopark and pump track for Ryugasaki / Japan

All-weather range of activities for families and children - not just on bikes!

The history of coexistence

How did we get to the point where mountain bikers, hikers, and cows share the same trail? The history of coexistence in the Swiss Alps is older—and more exciting—than many people think. Graubünden is playing a pioneering role with Fairtrail, demonstrating how shared travel works: with respect, dialogue, and a pioneering spirit.

“It’s logical” – Fairtrail Graubünden launches new campaign

Fairtrail is launching a new campaign – with mountain bike star Nino Schurter as ambassador. Together with ALLEGRA as project manager, the project sends a strong message for more consideration on Graubünden's trails.

The Bikepark Moléson is growing

Since September 2024, the Moléson Bike Park has offered two varied flow trails for all skill levels – fluid, playful, and with Alpine panoramas. A natural, red enduro trail for technically skilled riders will follow in 2025.

In the flow through the Bike Park Moleson

The flow trails at Moléson Bike Park offer playful riding fun for every level – Modzon with plenty of jumps, Poya a bit more technical and twisty. Perfect for repeated descents and varied lines.

Coexistence – peaceful coexistence on our paths

How can we achieve peaceful coexistence among all stakeholders and user groups on non-motorized transport routes? We didn't invent coexistence, but we're demonstrating our path here to best ensure the interests of all stakeholders. For truly lived coexistence.

POC x ALLEGRA

Eduardo Arruda

Trail specialist
info@helloallegra.com

Study trip MTB tourism

Join us for the most successful MTB destinations from 8-12 September: Lenzerheide - St. Moritz - Sölden

Katrin Schefbänker

Management Assistant
katrin@helloallegra.com

MTB facility in Campo Felice: Fresh trails and more riding fun

With the expansion and renovation of its mountain bike facility, Campo Felice Camping Village in Tenero offers even more fun and adventure. Two new trails, refined elements, and a new layout guarantee an improved riding experience.

Mountain carts

Mountain biking in the snow – no problem in Finland!

Discover the unique winter trails in Finland! With precisely designed routes and optimal conditions for mountain bikers, these trails offer an unforgettable experience in the snow. Perfect for anyone who wants to conquer winter on two wheels.

Via Engiadina: From the 2024 route relocation to lived coexistence

The Via Engiadina in Silvaplana was rerouted in 2024 to improve safety and sustainability. The new route makes maintenance easier, promotes the coexistence of hikers and mountain bikers and protects nature.

From vision to top mountain bike destination: Twin Peaks Bike Park in Niseko, Japan

The Twin Peaks Bike Park in Niseko, Japan, is the largest trail center in the country. Since 2016, the ALLEGRA Switzerland team has been developing a constantly growing MTB network together with NAMBA.

All good things come in threes: Trails, Services, Identity

What makes a mountain bike destination really successful? Are good trails alone enough? We at ALLEGRA know: It takes more! A strong MTB region is based on three central elements - trails, services and identity.

Together we can do better: Fairtrail as a model for living coexistence

How can we achieve respectful coexistence on the trails? Fairtrail Graubünden shows how coexistence works.

Mountain railways revitalize all year round

A modular pump track as a training area even in the off-season

7 mistakes to avoid when building a mountain bike destination

Successful mountain bike destinations don't happen by chance! Avoid these 7 common mistakes and build a sustainable, attractive MTB region that inspires bikers and boosts tourism.

Flurin Dörig

Head of Corporate Development
flurin@helloallegra.com

Hello, Flurin! Welcome to the ALLEGRA Switzerland team

We are particularly looking forward to welcoming the Zurich resident, who will be joining the ALLEGRA Switzerland team as “Head of Corporate Development” from mid-February, forming the missing piece of the puzzle.

Bike Hotels: From then until now!

How is a bike hotel defined and which catalogue of criteria will be required for the award in Switzerland in 2025?

Manfred Stromberg-Katschinka

Project Management Tourism & Mobility
manfred@helloallegra.com

VELOPARK – more than just a pump track

Varied bicycle playgrounds right on your doorstep!

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