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.
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.
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.
5 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD INVEST IN MOUNTAIN BIKE TOURISM
Mountain bike tourism is booming: it combines leisure trends, nature experiences and sustainable mobility – a real opportunity for your region to profit economically while preserving nature.
Gravel biking, i.e. conquering gravel roads, forest paths and natural trails by bike, is more than just a trend - it has huge potential, especially for rural and peripheral regions.
This sport as a form of exercise brings with it both opportunities and risks, which should be identified as best as possible and used positively, for example in workshops.
