Tour 8 - Austrian Tyrol Motorcycle Tour
4th - 11th September 2010
Fantastic opportunity to ride some of the best alpine mountain passes.
After a short channel crossing we ride towards our first overnight stop in rural France where we’ll stay in a three star hotel with secure parking, swimming pool and its own excellent restaurant.
On our way to the Tyrol we’ll visit the magnificent waterfalls on the river Rhein and ride along the Swiss side of Lake Konstanz.
Next we cross into Austria where we’ll stay in a four star hotel (with bike-garaging) which is run by a husband and wife team who are also keen bikers themselves.
All rooms are en-suite and we’ll enjoy our hearty buffet breakfast and fantastic four course evening meal in a restaurant that is decorated in a traditional Tyrolean style.
Every afternoon there is also complimentary tea, coffee and cake in the hotel’s guest lounge served just at the right time as you return from your day trips.
From here we’ll have the opportunity to ride into Switzerland, or even Italy if we fancy it. The day excursions will include rides to the Arlberg Pass, Silveretta Pass, Stelvio Pass, Piller Pass, Ressia Pass and the Weissseespitze Glacier.
Each day trip will be rounded off by a relaxing ride back to the hotel, just in time for a gourmet evening meal. Those who prefer it can park their bike and rest for a day or two and enjoy the hotel’s facilities that include a swimming pool, spa, beauty and massage room and bar.
The secure underground garage contains a bike jet wash and repair facilities if required. The hotel is also an official BMW Roadtesting Centre and for a nominal fee it is possible to hire a brand new BMW motorcycle for the day.
The chalet type hotel is situated overlooking an alpine valley surrounded by a forest, providing us with an ideal location to enjoy the panoramic views over the surrounding mountains and to relax and reflect on the day’s events.
With two further overnight stops, we’ll return to the UK via the Black Forest and the Aube region of France.
If you fancy a special treat then this tour might be a perfect opportunity for a memorable motorcycling holiday.
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
08.30am start towards the Black Forest region of Germany .
Combination of motorway and non motorway roads .
Approx daily mileage 225
Day 3
08.30am start towards Tirol region of Austria.
Combination of motorway and non motorway roads.
Approx daily mileage 175
Day 4
Free day.
Things to do: ride to village of Glorenza, Ressia pass or Stelvio pass (weather permitting).
Approx daily mileage 127
Day 5
Free day.
Things to do: ride to Weisseespitze Glacier or/and Silvretta High Alpine Road.
Approx daily mileage 80
Day 6
08.30am start towards the Black Forest region of Germany.
Combination of motorway and non motorway roads.
Approx daily mileage 194
Day 7
08.30am start towards Champagne region of France.
Combination of motorway and non motorway roads.
Approx daily mileage 245
Day 8
08.30am start towards Calais.
17.20 crossing to Folkestone.
Approx daily mileage 252
Price:
Rider and pillion £845 pp
Solo rider sharing twin room £945 pp
Solo rider single room £1045
Price Includes:
Return Eurotunnel crossing
7 nights b&b accommodation
7 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.
