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(Bike station open all year round)
MARTINBIKE MTB TOURS – SINGLETRACK TOURS ON CRETE FOR ALL LEVELS – PURE MTB FUN
For over 30 years, Martinbike has been the leading specialist for singletrack tours on Crete. During this time, we have built an extensive, self-developed and continuously maintained singletrack network in eastern Crete – surrounded by beautiful, quiet and aromatic pine forests and mountain landscapes that are typical of East Crete.
From our Trail Center Vathi / Bike Arena East Crete, professionally guided MTB and singletrack tours start daily for beginners, intermediate riders and experts.
Experience the full variety of trail riding in Crete:
- flowy coastal trails
- natural pine forest singletracks
- peaceful, aromatic forest and mountain landscapes
- technically demanding singletrack descents in the Cretan mountains
- perfectly maintained by our tireless trail maintenance team
Our trails are unique in Crete – hand-built, constantly expanding and specially optimized for mountain biking.
Each tour can be booked flexibly as a single day within the weekly program – with experienced guides, top MTB service and the most beautiful singletracks in Crete.
Guided road cycling tours are available on request.
Booking & Info:
WhatsApp/Mobile: +41 76 455 01 12
Email: info@martinbike.com
✓ All tours include
- Professional guiding by experienced MARTINBIKE guides
- Standard mountain bike
(Note: For Blue & Black level tours we recommend an upgrade to mid-range, high-end or carbon trail bikes) - Bus transfers to start and end points
- On-tour support for bike and rider
- Final bike cleaning
WEEKLY MTB TOUR PROGRAM
Tour levels can be perfectly adapted to guests’ skill levels.
The weekly program is very flexible – tours can also take place on other days.
SUNDAY – ISTRON
ISTRON – Green Level
Moderate climb through pine forests with beautiful panoramic views. Enjoyable ride to Prina with lunch at a traditional Cretan taverna. Short final climb and wonderful, easy descents (S0) back to the impressive Istron coastline and our bike base.
20–28 km | 450–700 hm | €80
ISTRON – Blue Level
Trails & gravel slopes in hilly terrain (S2) lead to Pyrgos. Varied climbs, great panoramas and lots of fun trail descents S2–S3 to Prina. After the lunch stop a fantastic descent through “Rock Valley” right down to the coast.
37 km | 930 hm | €85
ISTRON – Black Level
With an additional challenging singletrack loop.
45 km | 1290 hm | €90
MONDAY – KAVOUSI & TRIPTI
KAVOUSI – Green Level
Transfer to Pachia Amos. Pleasant tour through olive groves to the impressive Cha Canyon and onward to Kavousi to visit the island’s oldest olive tree. Lunch stop in the village square. Return route near the coast with no major climbs.
35 km | 420 hm | €80
TRIPTI – Blue & Black Level
Long, beautiful switchback climb into the high mountains to Tripti. Demanding trails (S3) before the lunch break. Then two options:
- Megatrail S4, long & challenging
- Easier trail variant S2–S3 through pine forests
39 km | 1080 hm | €85
Black Level + Megatrail:
38 km | 1060 hm | €90
Black Level + Pine Forest & Megatrail:
47 km | 1460 hm | €95
TUESDAY – KRITZA & KROUSTA
KRITZA – Green Level
Dust and gravel roads with stunning views lead to the picturesque mountain village of Kritza. Lunch with “Aris”, including a stroll through the village and local handicrafts. Return with a small S0 trail and gentle tracks.
29 km | 460 hm | €75
KROUSTA – Blue & Black Level
Scenic climb to 600 hm with two fun pine forest trails S2. Over gravel and shepherd’s paths to Krousta (lunch stop). Then the fantastic Krousta Trail S1–S3 almost down to the coast.
27 km | 790 hm | €80
Black Level + Extra Loop:
31 km | 950 hm | €80
WEDNESDAY – LIMNES
LIMNES – Green Level
Transfer to Limnes. Easy climb and wonderful flow trails S0 through olive groves to a shady spring. On to Vrysses and more flow trails to the lunch stop.
19 km | 380 hm | €80
LIMNES – Blue Level
Steeper climb and a technical singletrack S3 into the valley. Flow trails S1 to a refreshing spring, then a climb to Vrysses and a dream forest trail S2 to the lunch stop. Return by bus or optional Old Road.
21 km | 600 hm | €85
THURSDAY – ELOUNDA & ISTRONIA
ELOUNDA – Green Level
Varied tour with coastal views, historic alleys, Pano Elounda, pines & Spinalonga. Meadow trails S0, gentle climbs, fantastic views and a fish taverna lunch break.
24 km | 410 hm | €80
ISTRONIA – Blue Level
Steep starting trail S2 to the Istro bays, beautiful climbs up to 800 hm and then the impressive ISTRONIA Trail S3 – a true highlight!
32 km | 850 hm | €80
ISTRONIA – Black Level
With extended coastal trail loop.
37 km | 950 hm | €80
FRIDAY – VOULISMA & MESSELERI
VOULISMA – Green Level
Easy paths with viewpoints, short S0 trails, descent to Voulisma Beach (lunch stop & swimming). Return along the coast to the base.
24 km | 560 hm | €80
MESSELERI – Blue Level
The “SILLAS” Trail S2 to the coast, then scenic climbs and natural trails S2–S3 to Messeleri. Later the trails OBELIX (S2–S4) and THYMIAN S2 back to the coast.
35 km | 1010 hm | €85
MESSELERI – Black Level
With Sillas, Black Forest, Obelix & Thymian.
44 km | 1390 hm | €90
SATURDAY – SISSI
SISSI – Green Level
Same destinations as the Blue Group, but with easier climbs and simpler trail routing. Flow trails S1 in the forest area of Neapoli–Sissi.
33 km | 920 hm | €85
SISSI – Blue Level
Transfer to Neapoli. Flow trails S1 through old villages, then technical trails S2–S3 toward the north coast. Swim stop in Sissi, then a longer climb and great trails S2 with a flowy descent through laurel & chestnut.
35 km | 950 hm | €90
SISSI – Black Level
37 km | 1020 hm | €90
