Tour 4 - Italian Dolomites Motorcycle Tour
3rd - 12th July 2010
This tour has it all - excellent biking roads, mountains of outstanding natural beauty, great hotels and fantastic food.
With their distinctive ragged limestone peaks, the Dolomites are probably the most beautiful part of the Italian Alps.
This unspoiled region of lakes, vast forests, Alpine pastures and spectacular mountain passes presents itself as one of the most attractive destinations for us motorcyclists.
We start our journey from Folkestone and ride through rural France to our first overnight destination in the Aube region of France.
During the next two days we continue through Germany and Austria with an overnight stop in each country.
The first night will be spent in the Black Forest where we stay in a delightful three star family run hotel. Here our host and masterchef usually treats us to a delicious four course traditional German supper..
Upon our arrival in Austria we’ll receive very similar hospitality the only differences being that the hotel star-rating and the number of evening meal courses will both increase by one.
Our route from Austria will take us over the Timmelsjoch Pass, one of the “must do” passes on every biker’s list.
We’ll be staying in a small enchanting Alpine resort surrounded by fir trees and by snow-covered peaks that turn a spectacular pink at sunset.
Our 3 star hotel has an indoor swimming pool, wellness centre, underground parking and an excellent restaurant with a great selection of traditional regional and national dishes.
From here we’ll be able to explore the region by visiting one of the most glamorous Italian ski resorts - Cortina d’Ampezzo, and the historic towns of Bolzano and Bruneck.
Weather permitting we’ll have an opportunity to ride some of the most spectacular mountain passes in the Italian Alps including Passo di Gardena, Passo di Sella, Passo Pardoi, Passo di Compolongo, Passo di Castalunga and of course Passo dello Stelvio.
The return leg of our journey will take us through St Moritz in Switzerland, the Black Forest of Germany and the Champagne region of France.
Ride through dramatic mountain scenery and unspoilt country side and stay in truly luxurious surroundings.
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 245
Day 3
09.00am start towards Tirol region of Austria.
Combination of motorway and non motorway roads.
Approx daily mileage 205
Day 4
09.00am start towards Italian Dolomites.
Combination of motorway and non motorway roads.
Approx daily mileage 130
Day 5
Free day.
Optional day ride around Dolomites famous mountain passes.
Approx daily mileage 100-150
Day 6
Free day in Dolomites.
Day 7
09.00am start towards the Swiss Alps.
Combination of motorway and non motorway roads.
Approx daily mileage 160
Day 8
09.00am start towards the Black Forest region of Germany.
Combination of motorway and non motorway roads.
Approx daily mileage 195
Day 9
09.00am start towards the Champagne region of France.
Combination of motorway and non motorway roads.
Approx daily mileage 250
Day 10
09.00am start towards Calais.
17.00 crossing to Folkestone.
Approx daily mileage 252
Price:
Rider and pillion £995 pp
Solo rider sharing twin room £1095 pp
Solo rider single room £1295
Price Includes:
Return Eurotunnel crossing
9 nights b&b accommodation
9 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.
