Guided private tour of the Southern Alps Mountain Bike 3rd Area Course (limited to one group per day)
This trail, historically used by local residents to access the mountain, was repurposed by TRAIL CUTTER, a trail-building group that focuses on creating trails in a sustainable way with as little impact on nature as possible, to become the 3rd Area Course, one of Japan’s best mountain bike trails. At just over 10 km in length, the first half is an up and down section with hills to climb from 30-100m. The second half is a first-class, downhill trail with a series of wild, natural berms created by nature over many years. This up and down course, surrounded by untrained beauty, is a unique and exhilarating experience.
Nature/Activity
・The trail is limited to only one group per day, so it will be all yours to enjoy.
・The up and down first half is ideal for participants wanting to dive deeper into mountain nature.
・The second half is a first-class, downhill trail with a series of wild, natural berms created by nature over many years. Some mountain bikers come specifically for this top-class downhill section of the trail.
23,000 JPY~ (Including a commemorative photo & an upcycled ASOBINA original windsock gift)
Heartland Japan
09:00/15:30
09:00 Meet at TRAIL CUTTER
09:00-09:15 Briefing
09:15-12:00 Ride
12:00-12:45 Lunch
12:45-15:00 Ride
15:30 Finish at TRAIL CUTTER
TRAIL CUTTER (Across from South Alps Village Hase Michi no Eki (Roadside Station). 25mins by car from JR Shimojima Station on JR Iida Line.
TRAIL CUTTER
(Across from South Alps Village Hase Michi no Eki (Roadside Station). 25mins by car from JR
Shimojima Station on JR Iida Line.
[Parking: Available]
Mid-April ~ Late-November
10 yrs and above
14 days prior
Minimum 2 Maximum 10
Lunch, gloves, drinks (1~1.5 liters), first-aid kit, bike repair kit, emergency food, rain gear (coat/pnts), cold protector, clothing appropriate for mountain biking
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The course is just over 10km in length, and the uphill first half requires taking your bicycle from 30m to 100m in altitude. This activity is challenging and requires high physical fitness.
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Please refrain from locking the brakes and skidding, as this will eat away at the trail. Be aware of how you are riding and try to leave as little impact on the trail as possible. By using mainly your front brake, you can control your speed without fully locking your wheels.
Japanese guide fee, English translator fee, trail fee
MTB rental (rental fee starts at 3,300 JPY), Transportation to/from the meeting point, insurance (please purchase travel insurance in your own country), anything else not specified in “what is included” above.
(The bank transfer fees are responsibility of the participants)
You can purchase a boxed lunch at the roadside station located near TRAIL CUTTER (8:00-17:30, closed Tuesdays).
[Cancellation at customer’s convenience]
-2 to 5 days prior 30%
-Day before 50%
-Same day/No show 100%
[Cancellation at the discretion of the organizer]
-Activity may be canceled for the safety of the participants if the trail conditions are bad or there is stormy weather. In this case, contact will be made by 8pm the night before. There is a chance the
activity will be canceled on the day, such as when the weather reports were wrong. In the case that
the activity is canceled before starting, no cancellation fee is required.
-If the tour starts and then is determined to be unsafe and canceled, no refund will be given.