8 Day Dolomites Ride Guided Motorcycle Tour in Italy

Overview

The riders have to bike every kind of curve and turn on paved roads. Sometimes the roads are really narrow and tiny. You will encounter regular traffic in both directions. Medium to good skill levels are required since there is a vast quantity of curves and turns. You will experience the Dolomites in a very special way as you are guided personally by the host family and local guides respectively who will show you old smuggler streets and hidden alpine passes. While conquering the passes, you can enjoy the wonderful landscape of South Tyrol and the Dolomites with its rugged cliffs and enchanted lakes. Discover mysterious castles and medieval villages. Experience your adventure far off the main streets, at places where no navigation device could guide you to. In the evening, you can relax in the wellness area and enjoy the delicious and award-winning cuisine of the four-star superior hotel

Highlights

• Starts and ends in San Vigilio di Marebbe
• Valleys and high passes
• Ride curved and paved roads
• Explore Dolomites mountain range
• Discover mysterious castles and medieval villages
• 7 nights accommodation

Itinerary

1. Day 1

   You will check in at the hotel from 2:00 p.m. Enjoy the afternoon in the spa area, in the hotel, or get to know the beautiful alpine village of Dolomites San Vigilio, a UNESCO World Heritage at 1,200 meters above sea level. It is a real gem with a unique culture and language, the Ladin, the oldest still-spoken language in Europe. After dinner, you can meet the other participants of the Dolomites tour ride at the hotel bar.

2. Day 2

   For those who want to recover from the journey, the day is at leisure. The area is also ideal for hiking, mountain, or e-bike tours. If you cannot do without motorcycling, you have the opportunity to rent a BMW Motorrad test bike for a low price. If you travel with your own motorcycle, you can go on an independent tour to get familiar with the roads in the Dolomites. The route is planned ad hoc for each rider. In the evening, there will be a welcome aperitif where all participants will meet for the first time.

3. Day 3 (approximately 200 to 250 kilometers / 124 to 155 miles)

   The meeting point will be at 8:45 a.m. for the joint briefing. The guide will briefly explain the rules of conduct and give a few tips and tricks for riding a motorcycle in the group or in the Dolomites as the curves and turns in the Dolomites can be very narrow and confusing and the roads can have very different floor coverings. The team will also be happy to answer any questions and/or the guide will discuss the wishes of the individual participants. At 9:00 a.m., the guided motorbike tour will start and begin with a pass of middle driving difficulty. The guided tours try to drive on small,

4. Day 4 (approximately 250 to 300 kilometers / 155 to 186 miles)

   The tour will start at 9:00 a.m. You will go to the Central Dolomites. There are about seven to eight passes to drive and about 250 to 300 kilometers in one day. Again, you will have two to three stops. The level of difficulty will increase and beautiful roads and passes will be driven. It is certainly one of the best parts of the Dolomites. You definitely have to take a camera with you. Also, a part of the well-known Sellaronda will be driven. In the afternoon, you can meet again in the hotel garden. Take the chance to nibble from the afternoon buffet which is available every day from 02:00 t

5. Day 5

   It is your day off. If you like, you can go on an independent tour with your motorbike on your own. However, Almhof Call recommends exploring the nature park on foot by mountain bike or e-bike. The bike rental is available directly from the hotel. Many UNESCO beauties are not accessible by motorbike. In the evening, the traditional barbecue party will take place in the nature reserve. It is very popular among the participants as it is sociable and less formal and the participants get in touch more.

6. Day 6 (320 kilometers / 199 miles)

   The tour will start at 9:00 a.m. It is the highlight of the week, the so-called 13-pass tour. You will ride over 320 kilometers. 13 different passes will be conquered and you will overcome over 20,000 meters in total in altitude difference. At the end of the day, you will be certainly tired but also proud of what has been done. In the evening, there will be an awarding ceremony for the participants at the hotel bar. The participants will receive a shirt and a trophy as a reminder of the experience.

7. Day 7 (250 to 330 kilometers / 155 to 205 miles)

   The last guided tour will start, as usual, at 9:00 a.m. Mostly, the points of interest wishes of the participants will be considered. There will be tours such as the Prosciutto and Prosecco tour or the wine route that lies outside the Dolomites area. You may also like to go to Austria. On Friday, the ride will be about 250 to 330 kilometers long. In the afternoon, you can relax in the spa area with the rock swimming pool and sauna area and let the successful motorbike week pass.

8. Day 8

   Check out at 10:00 a.m. or, for those who arrived on Sunday, spend the day at leisure.

Ride Details

Bike

personal bike

Terrain

asphalt

Mileage

1,100 - 1,200 kilometers / 684 - 746 miles

Daily rides

200 - 330 kilometers / 124 - 205 miles

Riding gear

not included, please bring your own riding gear

Meals

All breakfasts and all dinners

Food

During this tour, you will be provided with daily breakfast, dinner, and afternoon snack. There will be a rich breakfast buffet with organic food, an afternoon snack, menu of choice with fresh salad and vegetable buffet in the evening. Of course, Almhof can serve, on request, also vegetarian, vegan food, and gluten-free food.

Getting There

This tour will take place in San Vigilio di Marebbe, the Dolomites in Italy. The place is a harmony that can be found practically everywhere in the area. It is a small village at the foot of the ski area Plan de Corones and amidst other winter sports activities. It is immersed within a context of uncontaminated nature. The heart of the Dolomites beats calmly and regularly. The rhythm of the city s