Nafpaktia Mountain Bike Races: An Experience of Natural Beauty and Safety

A special cycling experience in wonderful natural conditions and with safety as a priority, the 14th Mountain Nafpaktia Cycling Races offer, on August 24 & 25, inviting lovers of mountain and road cycling, in Ano Chora of Mountain Nafpaktia.

At an altitude of 1,100 meters, in a forest of firs and chestnuts, rivers and waterfalls, the 14th open “Mountain Cycling Races of Nafpaktia” are taking place, by the Environmental Organization “Green+Blue”, in co-organization with the Municipality of Nafpaktia and with the approval of the Hellenic Federation Cycling.

Road bike, mountain bike and e-mountain bike races of different distances and for all age categories. The event, which has been successfully implemented since 2010, has highlighted the region through the sport of cycling in a destination for all seasons of the year, showcasing the uniqueness and beauty of the region to athletes and friends of the sport from all over the country. Many cyclists participate, cycling on wonderful forest paths, enjoying nature and the hospitality of the local people.

Among the leading champions – triathletes and athletes of Greek cycling. The Ano Chora Health Center, the Forestry Department, the Nafpaktos Traffic and Fire Department, the rescue team of Messolonghi EOED, as well as the local community and the cultural association of Ano Chora are actively participating.

It is an effort to promote Nafpaktia and highlight it as an ideal place for alternative cycling tourism. Consistently, but above all with respect for the visiting cyclists and companions, we try to promote the authenticity of the area, to expand the tourist season and of course to economically stimulate the local market.