Overview
A dream for any experienced biker, with an endless string of climbs and descents to reach the most titillating places between the Alps and the Italian Dolomites, with some hops into Switzerland. Ideal for those who love the spectacle of the wild and majestic nature, as well as for those who want to test their endurance skills, kilometers after kilometers of twists and turns without a straight road in sight, this tour of at least 50 passes and 30 lakes isn’t for novices!
Highlights
- Starts and ends in Milan
- Enjoy a ride down the legendary Stelvio Pass
- See the panoramic views of Lake Maggiore and Lake Como
- Pass through beautiful passes, lakes, villages, and ski resorts of the Dolomites
- Ride the beautiful bends of the Piedmont Alps
- 7 nights accommodation
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Milan
For the self-guided tour without motorbike rental, the starting point can be either Varallo in Piedmont or Milan, and for the self-guided tour with motorbike rental and the guided tours, the starting point is in Milan only. - Overnight: Milan or Varallo
Day 2: Milan - Lake Maggiore (200 kilometers / 124 miles)
You will start with the beautiful bends of the Piedmont Alps and the stunning roads which border the two most beautiful lakes in the region. In doing so, a fantastic climb through the woods will take you to a central terrace where we will enjoy a magnificent 360 degree panorama over three lakes. Overnight on the banks of Lake Maggiore. - Overnight: Stresa
Day 3: Lake Maggiore - Lake Como (220 kilometers / 136 miles)
The roller-coaster continues with a string of climbs and descents on beautiful winding roads that will take you to Switzerland and then you will climb to the top of another terrace which offers a magnificent view of several lakes simultaneously, before arriving on Lake Como. - Overnight: Domaso
Day 4: Lake Como - Bormio (225 kilometers / 139 miles)
Another hop into Switzerland will take you on a series of splendid roads crisscrossing between alpine passes, glaciers and lakes, to the icing on the cake: the legendary Stelvio Pass with its 2758 meters of altitude (the second highest of Europe) and its 88 hairpins: 48 on one side and 40 on the other. - Overnight: Bormio
Day 5: Bormio - Vigo di Fassa (200 kilometers / 124 miles)
Today it is one of the most important passes for Italian bikers, for its beauty and its difficulty, which awaits you. Following on, a beautiful road on the mountainside that will take you to Trentino, where a visit to one of the most beautiful medieval castles in the country is a must, before reaching the magical Dolomites. - Overnight: Vigo di Fassa
Day 6: Vigo di Fassa (225 kilometers / 139 miles)
A selection of the most beautiful passes, lakes, villages, and ski resorts of the Dolomites is on the agenda today. - Overnight: Vigo di Fassa
Day 7: Vigo di Fassa - Trento (225 kilometers / 139 miles)
Another day for a feast for the eyes and the pleasure of riding! You will continue into the Dolomites with endless passes and lakes to the charming town of Trento, capital of Trentino, the last stop before heading back towards Milan. - Overnight: Trento
Day 8: Trento - Milan (255 kilometers / 158 miles)
For this last day, Italy on Motorbike offers two different itineraries, one for nature lovers, with a spectacular road in a canyon, and the other one more touristic, with a stop in Verona for a visit to the famous Roman arena and Juliet’s house. Both itineraries include Lake Garda and continue on winding roads punctuated by lakes, up to 70 kilometers away from Milan, where you will return the rental motorcycles. - Overnight: Milan
Day 9: Milan
From here, you can either go home or extend your stay further to enjoy the magic of Italy, to relax the body after so many twists and turns through this beautiful tour. Italy on Motorbike would be happy to help you plan your onward journey.
Ride Details
- Terrain
- tarmac
- Bike
- personal bike - rental bike available on request
- Mileage
- 1580 kilometers / 981 miles
- Daily rides
- 200 - 255 kilometers / 124 - 158 miles
- Riding gear
- CE-compliant helmet (mandatory)
- Meals
- All breakfasts
What's included
- Registration fees and branded tee-shirt
- Meticulously studied and designed daily itineraries from hotel to hotel, to ensure a maximum amount of pleasure on and off the bike, packed with beautiful bikers’ roads, as well as spectacular and interesting places to see - The itineraries are provided in GPS format for your satnav (Tom Tom or Garmin) or in Sygic (the best navigation mobile app currently available which works on any smart phone without using your internet data or connecting to the internet)
- Basic insurance policy: unlimited assistance, plus medical 5000 EUR plus luggage 1000 EUR, which covers both rider and passenger for medical expenses in Italy and repatriation assistance costs in case of accident or illness during the tour, as well as luggage theft or loss
- 7 nights accommodation (breakfasts and parking are also included)
Not included
- The rental of a motorcycle as required (please ask for a quote)
- Entrance fees to monuments, archaeological, or natural sites, etc. (all visits are optional)
- All the main meals (half board available on request)
- All the city taxes and extras in hotels
- Transfers as required (please ask for a quote)
- Motorcycle expenses and all personal expenses
- Anything not specified in "What's included"
Accommodation
You will stay in a standard room, in hotels of the chosen category (always hand- picked, charming, and with top amenities for their category).
Food
The tour includes all breakfast.
Getting There
This tour will take place in Italy, exploring Stelvio, the Alps, and Dolomites in Italy and Switzerland. You will visit the following places: [+](https://www.tripaneer.com/italy-on-motorbike/9-days-self-guided-motorcycle-tour-in-the-alps-and-the-dolomites-including-the-stelvio-italy# "Zoom in") [−](https://www.tripaneer.com/italy-on-motorbike/9-days-self-guided-motorcycle-tour-in-the-alps-and-the-
Rider Reviews
The routes, the resting places, hotels had been chosen so well. The route distances and the durations had been set good. There were splendid locations along the route and quite good memories I have accumulated on a short period. Many thanks for hospitality and professional approach.
