CENTURION Bikes 2014 - english version

The Ziller Valley
A top spot for bikers
and the health-conscious
well-be·ing [wel ‘bi:ɪŋ]: ggood physical and mental condition.
“A healthy mind in a healthy body” (lat. “mens sana in corpore
sano”) – this idea which was already well-known in Roman times
is reliably confirmed with every visit in the Ziller Valley (Tyrol, Austria)
in a pleasantly modern way. Since years, this partner region
of CENTURION has especially been proving itself as an eldorado
for bikers: Its options range from health-promoting tours on the
broad valley floor and varied MTB trips along idyllic forest roads
with amazing views up to technically demanding “trail hunts”
downhill from one of the many peaks. Therefore the Ziller Valley
does offer really everything which makes cyclists completely
happy.
By now, a bike and MTB trail system (more than 800 km) which
is superbly signposted passes through the region between the
Hintertux Glacier and the town of Strass at the valley entrance.
The Ziller Valley’s strength is its character: With a constant altitude
level (550–650 m above sea level) and an average of about ten sun
hours per day, the unique broad valley floor offers ideal conditions
for families and visitors seeking recreation. At the same time, MTB
riders are attracted by the mountain world along the valley borders.
Countless 3.000-metre peaks grace the view while a total
of seven summer cable cars shuttles bikers towards the summits
where from they can start their downhill adventures in the middle
of a wonderful panorama. Ideally, the “personal accumulator” is
charged en route in one of the 152 culinary destinations serving
typical regional delicacies. Speaking of accumulators: Also e-bike
fans get their money’s worth completely in the Ziller Valley – parti-
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* lat.: „Mens sana in corpore sano.“