Andreas Tonelli, a well-known extreme mountain biker from South Tyrol, Italy, tragically died at the age of 48 in a fall while riding solo in the Dolomites. His body was found at the bottom of a steep ravine after friends reported him overdue. Tonelli was renowned for his mountain climbing and biking feats, including the first bike ascent and descent of Argentina's Cerro Mercedario. His final Instagram story showcased his love for the mountains. He was dedicated to sustainable mountain living and actively worked with Norrøna Adventure as a guide.
Tonelli traveled the world climbing mountains and riding down them with his LAST bike in no-fall zones. He and Giovanni Mattielo are credited with the first mountain bike ascent and descent of Argentina's 22,211-foot Cerro Mercedario in January 2025.
His last Instagram story was made at 7:15 p.m. on July 15 after he climbed to 9,530 feet on Piz Duleda peak in the Puez-Odle Nature Park. The video showed Tonelli beaming with his bike on his shoulders and the valley stretching out below.
Norrøna Adventure is the Norwegian company that Tonelli guided for, taking clients on mountain biking trips worldwide. On its site, Norrøna Adventure says Tonelli was a passionate mountain biker committed to sustainable mountain living.
Andreas Tonelli is a passionate mountain biker and splitboarder from Südtirol, Italy. He calls the Dolomites his primary home but feels at home wherever he travels.
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