CENTRAL ALPS CHALLENGE – 8-DAY GUIDED MOTORCYCLE TOUR
Book a spot to join me for an unforgettable 8-Day motorcycle tour through the Central Alps, featuring more than 50 high alpine passes, including an impressive 28 out of the TOP 50 passes in the Alps. This journey will traverse the Austrian, Italian, and Swiss Alps, with a delightful taste of the French Alps towards the end of the tour.
Prepare to embrace some of the world's best high alpine roads and build lasting bonds with like-minded riders on the open roads. Experience the thrill of the ride and the camaraderie with fellow enthusiasts.
This tour is tailored for intermediate to advanced riders who enjoy long days on challenging alpine roads, where the focus is on the ride itself.
Accommodation will be provided in shared double bed rooms in mid-class hotels, with breakfast included.
Riding Days: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Tour Distance: 2000 km
Daily Distance: 260-350 km
Tour Date: Sat 15.6 to Sat 22.6.2024
Start Location: Unken, Austria (near Bad Reichenhall)
End Location: Annecy, France
To secure your place on this tour, kindly add the item to your shopping cart and you will receive the initial tour documents, including the tour brief and booking conditions.
For additional information, please refer to the details below.
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DETAILED TOUR INFORMATION
Tour highlights include iconic routes such as the Stelvio Pass, Grossglockner High Alpine Road, Sella Ronda in the Dolomites, Passo di Gavia, and many of Switzerland's best passes, including the Big 3 - Furka, Grimsel, and Susten Pass, as well as the Umbrail Pass, Albula Pass, Splügen Pass, and the historic Tremola.
Itinerary:
· Day 1: Individual Arrival to Unken, Austria. Arrive by 16:00 CET for Meet & Greet and Tour Briefing
· Day 2 (335-360 km): Austrian Alps to the Dolomites. Highlights: Grossglockner High Alpine Road, Edelweissspitze, Passo Stalle, Passo di Giau, Passo di Falzarego, Passo di Valparola, Passo di Campolongo
· Day 3 (315 km): Italian & Austrian Alps. Highlights: Passo Pordoi, Passo Sella, Passo di Gardena, Passo di Monte Giovo (Jaufenpass), Passo del Rombo (Timmelsjoch), Piller Höhe
· Day 4 (280-345 km): Swiss & Italian Alps. Highlights: Reschenpass, Umbrail Pass, Passo di Gavia, Gampenjoch, Passo dello Stelvio
· Day 5 (280-350 km): Italian & Swiss Alps. Highlights: Passo dello Stelvio, Forcola di Livignio, Bernina Pass, Albula Pass, Julier Pass, Splügen Pass, San Bernadino Pass
· Day 6 (265 km): Swiss Alps. Highlights: Historic Tremola, Furka Pass, Grimsel Pass, Susten Pass, St. Gotthard Pass, Nufenen Pass
· Day 7 (320-385 km): A Taste of France. Highlights: Col du Grand Saint-Bernard, Col du Petit Saint Bernard.
· Day 8: Individual ride home (or rest day before the West Alps tour – booked separately)
Tour Profile:
Riding days are designed for 6 hours of net riding time. For tour days spanning well over 300 km/day, there may be segments of faster highway/Autobahn sections integrated into the route to efficiently cover ground and maximize our exploration of key highlights within the designated timeframe.
On these longer tour days, I have also mapped out shorter alternative routes, allowing us to reduce the distance traveled while ensuring the riding time remains reasonable for the day.
Required Skill Level:
Riders should be proficient on winding roads, especially in hairpin turns, and comfortable passing slower vehicles on high alpine roads. This tour is tailored for intermediate to advanced riders with the stamina to cover up to 300 km on winding alpine roads and who are comfortable riding in a group. Riding days will take 6-7hours of net riding time. This tour is not suitable for beginner riders.
Camaraderie & Group Riding
My motorcycle tour offering is characterized by a strong sense of camaraderie and harmony among all riders. The joy in group riding, respect for others, considerate interaction, and a willingness to compromise are of utmost importance to me.
COSTS AND BOOKING DETAILS
The tour price includes the tour-planning, guide, accommodation and breakfast. Excluded are other meals, drinks, insurances, toll fees, gasoline, etc.
The maximum number of spots is limited to 8 riders, with a minimum of 6 participants required. The tour may be canceled 28 days before the start if the minimum number is not reached, with a full refund provided.
The tour booking is available only in shared double rooms, and riders will be paired with suitable roommates. Single room booking is not possible on this tour. Typically, these are 3 star hotels (some are 4 stars). However, each accommodation distinguishes itself through its unique location, history, cuisine, or atmosphere. Of course, all rooms are always equipped with an ensuite bathroom. Breakfast is included. Dinner options are available in the hotel or nearby.
A detailed tour book with highlights and GPX data will be provided a few weeks before the tour. The GPX data is created in Garmin’s Basecamp and is best compatible with Garmin navigation devices.
It is highly recommended that all riders have sufficient travel and health insurance covering unforeseen illness and accidents, including home transport for both the rider and the motorcycle.
For any tour-related inquiries, feel free to email me at info@motovibes.de.
COMBINING CENTRAL & WEST ALPS TOUR
For those eager to combine the Central Alps and the West Alps Tour for the ultimate Alps experience, note that the endpoint of the Central Alps Tour on Saturday, June 22, 2024, also serves as the start date and location for the West Alps Tour. Since riders will embark on their journey home on Saturday, June 22, 2024, this day will serve as a rest day for all participants joining the West Alps tour.
