Mairipora
Also known as: Grande Sao Paulo
Forested hills near Juquery State Park in the Sao Paulo metro fringe; large arena venue about an hour north of Sao Paulo city.
Who in your group rides what
Whether everyone in your group gets a day at Mairipora - the grades on offer, the named zones, and how mixed abilities split up.
Bike-park graded green through black across 12 tracks (two beginner-only); World Cup XCO/XCC sanctioned course.
GROUP SPLIT: beginners stay on the two dedicated easy tracks near the base; stronger riders take the XCO circuit and DH/flow lines, regrouping at the arena base facilities.
Strong group fit - beginner-only tracks plus advanced lines and an XCO circuit make it Latin America's largest bike park by extent; suits families to racers.
The riding
Forest singletrack and purpose-built park tracks; roots and dirt that get greasy when wet.
Fast, rolling forest course requiring strength and tactics; park also has DH/flow lines with jumps and features. Exposure low-to-moderate depending on track.
Managed private bike park with signage and graded tracks; Trailforks GPX available. Well waymarked.
Big, passionate crowds during the World Cup; a busy commercial park on weekends otherwise.
Season & conditions
Year-round, no snow; wet season (Oct-Mar) brings heat and mud.
Dry, cooler season approx Apr-Sep; the World Cup ran in early April.
First South American UCI World Cup host - 2024 WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Cup XCO/XCC round 1; previously hosted the UCI Class C1 MTB Festival since 2019.
Warm, humid subtropical climate (race day approx 29 C, 80% humidity); afternoon rain and mud.
Getting there & gear
Commercial bike park with entry tickets/day passes (via arenaimtb.com.br); ticketed during World Cup. No lottery.
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Av. Dr. Thomaz Rodrigues da Cruz 29, Fagundes, Mairipora - SP, 07625-110; approx 1 hr drive north of Sao Paulo, near the Fernao Dias highway.
Private park; check operator for uplift/shuttle on gravity tracks. Access mainly by car from Sao Paulo. -
XC or trail/enduro bike depending on track; carry water in heat. Good connectivity near Sao Paulo.
Food trucks, restrooms, swimming pool, guesthouse, parking; full event infrastructure during World Cups.
Arena iMTB itself is the hub (arenaimtb.com.br); numerous Sao Paulo bike shops and clubs nearby.
Hazards & rescue
Heat and humidity, greasy trails when wet, and jump/DH features requiring appropriate skill; busy weekend park traffic.
Not required; staffed park. Coaching/guiding available via the operator. -
Managed venue with staff and quick road access; medical on-site during events. Emergency 192 (SAMU Brazil).
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand mountain-bike network report. Coordinates are approximate.