Finished my 2 weeks trip in Finale Ligure and it's so far the best mtb place ever been.
It's very technical and quite rocky. Loads of climbing if you like going uphill, if not then you should arrange uplifts with some local companies. Bike shop at Finalborgo top nocht.
First day it was crazy trying to follow a guy on full helmet and armour, riding a a full sus bike with 170mmm front and don't know at the rear, minion downhill tyres front...and I was with my 120mm harfdtail and 2.2 Mountain kings II. Never pushed my bike to such limits.
The grip when dry excellent but if it rains...under the leaves there's rock and very slippery. I should've taklen protections, anyway. I also rode superb singletrack around the 24h finale course and the views amazing, too. I hope to come back before winter and,, who knows, participate next year in 24h finale!
Best ride in Finale Ligure
http://app.strava.com/rides/10600992Now I'm in Dolomiti,