Komoot and Stone King partner to launch a one-of-a-kind adventure enduro route

• The Stone King Route is now available on komoot; a six-day mountain bike adventure enduro from the High Alps in France to the Mediterranean Sea in Italy.

• Previously available to Stone King Rally and Stone King Touring Club participants only, the route is now being shared exclusively on komoot, allowing more mountain bikers to experience this unrivalled journey.

• The Stone King Route aims to promote positive mountain bike tourism and trail maintenance, encouraging riders to leave their surroundings in better condition for future generations.

• Film Release: "The Stone King - Ride Beyond the Rally" film showcases the event's legacy, focusing on the experiences of riders, trail builders, locals and the organisers.

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.

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

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.

The Stone King komoot Collection route can be saved and downloaded here:

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.

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.

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Media Kit: https://newsroom.komoot.com/media_kits/234159

Stone King Rally Komoot Profile: https://www.komoot.com/user/stonekingrally

Stone King Rally: https://stonekingrally.org/

Learn how to embed the Tour or Collection map in one click here: https://www.komoot.com/b2b/embed