Mountain biking is a fun and exciting outdoor sport that provides many benefits. As it continues to gain popularity among adrenaline junkies, fitness enthusiasts, and nature lovers, towns and cities worldwide are setting up more and more bike trails for an extraordinary experience.

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In this post, we’ll be giving you a list of the top 10 mountain biking locations in the world, so if ever you’re in any of these countries, you know which bike trails to visit.

1. Alps Mountain Range, France. While the Alps is a popular destination for experienced mountain bikers, it offers trails that are suited to those with moderate biking skills. Some of the must-visit areas include the hills of Morzine and the mountainous region of Chamonix.
2. Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. Aside from bike mountain biking, Whistler is an ideal destination for many outdoor sports. During winter, it welcomes skiers and snowboarders, and during warmer months, it becomes a destination for hikers and mountain bikers, offering more than 70 biking tracks.
3. Mustang, Nepal. If you are a hardcore mountain biker and you wish to enjoy an extraordinary trail along the Himalayan foothills, complete with scenery and local culture, this is an excellent destination for you. Note that a permit is needed to trail in the Upper Mustang.
4. Dachstein Tour, Austria. Classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Dachstein is one of the world’s most famous mountain biking destinations. As it runs through three Austrian provinces, the tour takes about three days to complete.
5. Crested Butte, Colorado. It may be one of the two birthplaces of mountain biking, but if you compare the mountain bike trail access in Crested Butte, Colorado to that of Marin County, California… there is no comparison. Crested Butte offers hundreds of miles of high-alpine trails surrounded by a quaint western mountain town with great food and beer. Although Crested Butte hasn’t expanded their trail system as much as other destinations on this list over the past three years, its trail network continues to grow, and the town currently boasts over 750 miles of trails. Most destinations will take decades to reach that number!
6. Finale Ligure, Italy. Not only is the Finale Ligure a beautiful region to bike in Italy, but it is also among the world’s best biking trails. Apart from picturesque scenery, bikers also experience exciting twists and turns along the hills.
7. Turpan, Gobi Desert, China. The mountains around the Gobi Desert are popular among downhill-lovers. It can be very hot to bike in this part of China, so be sure to schedule your travel during the colder months.
8. Tyrol, Austria. Offering a variety of alpine challenges, beginners and experienced mountain bikers will love this destination. Be sure to visit the Bike Trail Tirol that features a thousand kilometers of scenic trails in 32 stages.
9. The Fjords, Norway. The breathtaking scenery and exceptional landscapes make the Fjords a perfect place for freeriding.
10. The Andes, Peru. A mountain bike tour in Peru will allow you to see and experience the Andes mountain range, Lake Titicaca, the alpacas, the pampa, Machu Picchu, and the Inca.
11. Moab, Utah. Known as a paradise for adventure lovers, Moab offers an unforgettable mountain biking experience. Be sure to trail The Whole Enchilada, which features 26 miles of singletrack and is elevated from 1,200 to 7,800 feet.

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