Overview
Lake Como - Chiavenna - Dolomites, Italy; Thonon-les-Bains - Eguisheim, France; Innertkirchen, Switzerland; Grossglockner - Vorarlberg, Austria; Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany
Highlights
- Starts in Thonon-les-Bains and ends in Eguisheim
- Ride under Europe's sign of summits, lakes, and curves
- Ride through most emblematic passes such as St Gotthard, Furka, and Grossglockner
- Go through the most beautiful lakes such as Como, Brienz, and Constance
- Ride a loop around the largest mountain range in Europe
- Travel the most beautiful motorcycle roads of the Alps
- A professional bilingual guide on a motorcycle
- 9 nights' accommodation
Itinerary
Day 1: Thonon-les-Bains
Arrival of participants at the starting point of the trip. Hotel check-in, welcome briefing, and welcome aperitif.
Day 2: Thonon - Innertkirchen (253 km / 157.21 mi)
Departure along the shores of Lake Geneva before reaching Aigle Castle and its vineyards. Discovery of the old town and Gruyères Castle, then riding toward the shores of Lake Thun and Oberhofen Castle. End of the stage in the magnificent Jungfrau valley.
Day 3: Innertkirchen - Lake Como (219 km / 136.08 mi)
Crossing of the legendary Swiss passes: Grimsel, Furka, and St. Gotthard, before reaching Lake Lugano and Lake Como. Spectacular alpine panoramas and roads are among the most famous in the Swiss and Italian Alps.
Day 4: Lake Como - Chiavenna (120 km / 74.56 mi)
Ride along the shores of Lake Como with a stop in the village of Bellagio, considered the pearl of the lake. Visit the Moto Guzzi Museum in Mandello del Lario, then a discovery of the village of Varenna and the historic center of Chiavenna.
Day 5: Chiavenna - Dolomites (271 km / 168.39 mi)
Passing through the Maloja Pass, then the lakes of Silvaplana and St. Moritz. The ascent of the legendary Stelvio Pass at 2,860 meters is one of the most spectacular in Europe. Crossing of the Mendel Pass and the Gampenjoch, before reaching the vineyards and orchards of South Tyrol and the Livigno valley.
Day 6: Dolomites - Grossglockner (250 km / 155.34 mi)
Magnificent stage through the Dolomites, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discovery of Lake Carezza, the Marmolada and Giau passes, then passing at the foot of the Falzarego Pass cable car. End of the day at Lake Misurina, in the heart of a grand alpine setting.
Day 7: Grossglockner - Garmisch-Partenkirchen (300 km / 186.41 mi)
Exceptional day on the great alpine panoramic road of the Grossglockner, one of the most famous mountain roads in Europe. Discovery of the Krimml waterfalls, the highest in Europe, and then crossing the typical villages of the Austrian Tyrol. Entry into Bavaria via the Alpenstrasse road and stop at Lake Achensee.
Day 8: Garmisch-Partenkirchen - Vorarlberg (130 km / 80.78 mi)
Visit to Ettal Abbey and the painted houses of Oberammergau, before riding along Lake Plansee. Discovery of the legendary Neuschwanstein Castle, then riding toward Vorarlberg following the Alpenstrasse.
Day 9: Vorarlberg - Eguisheim (320 km / 198.84 mi)
Final day of riding through the most beautiful landscapes of Lake Constance with a stop at the historic village of Meersburg and a ferry crossing of the lake. Discovery of the Rhine Falls in Schaffhausen, then return to France through the Black Forest massif. End of the route in Eguisheim, one of the most beautiful villages in Alsace.
Day 10: Eguisheim
Departure of participants after breakfast.
Ride Details
- Terrain
- paved roads
- Bike
- personal or rental bike
- Mileage
- 1,863 kilometers / 1,158 miles
- Daily rides
- 120 - 320 kilometers / 75 - 199 miles
- Riding gears
- not included: helmets, jackets, gloves
- Meals
- all breakfasts, welcome aperitif, and closing dinner
What's included
- 9 nights' accommodation in 3- and 4-star hotels with breakfast
- A Ride in Tours accompanying guide
- Digital travel booklet
- GPX file for GPS or smartphone use
- Hotel parking
- Welcome aperitif and closing dinner
- Visit to the Moto Guzzi Museum in Mandello (subject to opening)
Not included
- Travel to and from the start/end of the tour
- Airport transfers (organization on quotation)
- Any other meals not included in the trip
- Drinks and other personal expenses
- Fuel and tolls
- Equipment (helmets, jackets, gloves, etc.)
- Optional travel insurance
Accommodation
You will be accommodated in three-star or four-star hotels during this motorcycle tour.
Food
During this tour, you will have a daily continental breakfast, a welcome aperitif, and a farewell dinner.
Getting There
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