Tour 1 - Black Forest Motorcycle Tour
23rd - 29th May 2010
This tour is designed for those who appreciate the finer things in life.
Covered with tall fir trees and spruces, the Black Forest is one of Germany’s most picturesque regions.
After meeting at Folkestone and an early morning crossing to Calais, we’ll ride towards our first overnight destination in the Champagne Region of France.
The next morning we’ll continue our journey into the Black Forest, one of the most attractive biking destinations in Europe and often referred to as a paradise for motorcycle touring.
For the next three nights we’ll base ourselves in the southern region of the Black Forest in one of our biker-friendly hotels, with an excellent restaurant and well stocked wine cellar.
From here we can explore Lakes Titisee and Schluchsee, just the place to treat ourselves with a slice (or two) of Black Forest gateau. Take a ride to Feldberg, the highest mountain in the Black Forest, visit the historic town of Freiburg and the Roman spa city of Baden-Baden.
Also not to be missed, a day trip to visit Triberg the highest waterfalls in the region and an open air museum with the Black Forest’s oldest house dating back to the XVII century.
While we are there why not pop just next door and have an exciting toboggan ride (1400 m long) which will cause a scream or two, even amongst the bravest ones?
The Black Forest cannot be mentioned without making reference to the most famous biking road in Germany, the B500. This road is engineered in a true German fashion with fantastic surfaces and long cambered sweeping bends.
From the Black Forest we cross back over to the Champagne region where the last day before returning to UK will be shared between visiting an XVIII century chateau and a guided tour of one the region’s most famous champagne houses. At the chateau we’ll be shown around by the curator who has an extensive knowledge of local history and the champagne tradition.
If this sounds too good to be true, why not join this tour and find out for your self?
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
Early morning meeting - car park in front of the Euro Tunnel terminal building.
Combination of motorway and non-motorway roads towards the Champagne region of France.
Approx daily mileage 260
Day 2
09.00am start towards the Black Forest region of Germany.
Combination of motorway and non motorway roads.
Approx daily mileage 225
Day 3
Free day.
Optional day ride around Black Forest.
Approx daily mileage 100.
Day 4
Free day .
Optional day ride around Black Forest.
Approx daily mileage 100.
Day 5
09.00 start towards the Champagne region of France.
Combination of motorway and non motorway roads.
Approx daily mileage 250.
Day 6
Free day.
Optional day ride and visit to Champagne houses.
Approx daily mileage 100.
Day 7
09.00am start towards Calais.
17.20 crossing to Folkestone.
Approx daily mileage 252.
Prices
Rider and pillion £695 pp
Solo rider sharing twin room £795 pp
Solo rider single room £945
Price Includes:
Return Eurotunnel crossing
6 nights b&b accommodation
6 evening meals
Route pack for each day
Turn-by-turn guiding
Price excludes:
Hotel parking
Petrol
Toll charges (vignette)
Admission charges
Meals other than those specified
We have chosen to travel with Eurotunnel - Folkestone to Calais in 35 minutes - less time travelling, more time for riding and exploring.
