Dolomites, Lakes and Alps

Italy

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Dolomites, Lakes and Alps

Italy

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Home Our Tours Self Guided Dolomites, Lakes and Alps
Follow in James Bond’s footsteps and ride the finest roads in six countries.
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The Italian Dolomites with their imposing granite peaks and mountain passes make for some incredible riding, couple this with the B500 in Germany, 5 of the best biking roads in Switzerland, and a balmy stay at Lake Garda you’ve got the recipe for a great tour!
  • Self Guided Tour
  • 13 Days
  • 1900 miles
  • Folkestone, UK
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July to September

Your tour starts with a night in Folkestone, on the south coast of the UK, so you're ready to take the Eurotunnel to Calais the next morning. From here you head to your first night’s stop in Reims before venturing through eastern France and into Germany via the beautiful Vosges mountains. The afternoon’s ride brings you into the Black Forest region and to your hotel in Baden Baden to rest up before taking on one of the most iconic biking roads in Germany.

The B500 is one of the oldest and most well-known roads not only in Germany but across Europe, with bikers from every corner coming year on year to ride the famous twisties it has to offer. You ride this infamous road before venturing down through Bavaria and to your next stop on the border with Austria. The following morning you cross a breathtaking road between Austria and Italy- the Timmelsjoch pass, with huge open vistas and hairpins aplenty it’s sure to blow you away!

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Amazing Alps

After a peaceful night in a small alpine resort you carry on riding through snow capped mountains and twisting your way past the picturesque Lake Idro to make your way down to the largest lake in Italy, Lake Garda, and to your hotel on the shore where we can enjoy a well deserved day off.

Your day off in Lake Garda comes with options in and out of the saddle, there are planned rideouts if you’re still raring to go (including one tracing the steps of several James Bond car chases) or you can also spend the day island hopping on the boats around Lake Garda itself or take to the skies over the lake in the cable car where the views are truly spectacular.

The iconic Stelvio Pass

You then say goodbye to the tranquillity of the Lake and head towards the world famous Stelvio pass, soaring to a height of 9045ft above sea level this dramatic mountain pass was voted as the best driving road in 2008 by Top Gear and still remains a biking bucket list for many. After the excitement of the Stelvio you head down into Switzerland to bed down before getting ready to ride the 5 greatest mountain passes the Swiss have to offer the next day!

Get in touch with your inner James Bond not once but twice as we ride the Susten, Grimsel and Furka pass, immortalised by the car chase in Goldfinger, then tackle the 37 cobbled hairpins on the St Gotthard pass and reach dizzy heights on the Nufenen before relaxing at the hotel in the high Alps. From here we cross back into France riding sections of the Tour de France route, visit the memorial in Verdun and overnight in the Vosges mountains before your final night in Calais, ready to cross the Channel home the next day.

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Tour highlights

The B500 in the German Black Forest: A road that needs no introduction, consistently featured in the top ten biking roads in the world the B500’s twists and turns promise an exhilarating ride.

Timmelsjoch pass: One of the highest mountain passes in the Alps linking Austria and Italy the Timmelsjoch offers some magnificent views and boasts plenty of hairpins.

Lake Garda:  This crystal clear lake in Northern Italy is breathtakingly beautiful. You can take a cable-car up Monte Baldo to see the lush green, rolling Italian countryside or laze by the lake in glorious Italian sunshine.
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The world famous Stelvio pass: At 9045ft above sea level the Stelvio allows for some breathtaking views as well as some tantalising hairpins.

Route des Crêtes in the Vosges Mountains: Running along the border of the Alsace and Lorraine regions of France, it's a true jewel in the mountains, with twisties and curves to get your blood pumping.

Château-Fort de Bouillon overlooking the town and river of Semois: This beautiful town in the centre of Ardennes boasts the Chateau-Fort de Bouillon and is a perfect spot for the final night of our journey.

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Day 1 Arrival Day

Spend your first night in Folkestone, ready to cross the Channel early the next day. If you're renting a bike, you'll collect it from near London earlier this day before riding to Folkestone.

Day 2 200 Miles

From the Eurotunnel you head through Northern France and down to Reims.

Day 3 239 Miles

You have lunch in eastern France and then ride into Germany via the beautiful sweeping curves of the Vosges mountains towards your overnight stop at Baden-Baden.

Day 4 221 Miles

You ride the infamous B500 with its smooth tarmac and flowing curves towards Bavaria and your hotel on the Austrian border.

Day 5 188 Miles

You cross through the breath-taking Timmelsjoch pass into Italy and stay in a small alpine resort.

Day 6 100 Miles

You ride the high alps past Lake Idro before tackling some nice twisties down to your hotel on the shores of Lake Garda.

Day 7 Explore Day

A free day by the shores of Lake Garda.

Day 8 225 Miles

You leave the tranquillity of the Lake behind and head to the world famous Stelvio Pass and down into Switzerland to your next hotel stop.

Day 9 125 Miles

Today you ride 5 of the greatest mountain passes in Switzerland.

Day 10 170 Miles

You ride into the Vosges region of France via the acclaimed riding roads of the Route des Crêtes to your overnight stop.

Day 11 205 Miles

Ride along the Route D’Epinal via The Douaumont ossuary WW1 war memorial at Verdun and then onto to your penultimate overnight stop along the river Semois past the majestic Château-Fort de Bouillon.

Day 12 200 Miles

Hearty breakfast, a visit to a disused GP track outside of Reims and then onwards to Calais.

Day 13 Departure Day

Cross back over into the UK via the Eurotunnel then ride on home full of new and exciting memories! If you're renting a bike, you'll return it to near London on this day before making your onward journey.

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What's included
If you select motorcycle rental, insurance and breakdown cover is included.
12 nights’ accommodation in high-quality hotels.
Eurotunnel return trip Folkestone-Calais (if Folkestone isn’t convenient for you other crossing options are available, see common questions below).
Excellent breakfast each morning
Full use of all hotels' leisure facilities.
Detailed route plans and maps.
GPS routes (Garmin / Tom Tom).
Detailed daily itinerary including sights and suggested coffee / lunch stops.
What's not
Fuel.
Toll charges.
Admission charges.
Occasional hotel parking charges.
Meals and drinks as specified above.
Travel/Breakdown insurance covering repatriation back to the UK

Full Pricing

Bike Option Single Rider Price
(Total for 1 rider, 1 bike)		 Rider & Passenger
(Total for 2 riders, 1 bike)		 Two Bikes, Shared Room
(Total for 2 riders, 2 bikes)
Own Bike £6195 £8790 £10790
HD Ultra Limited £10095 £12690 £18590
HD Street Glide £10095 £12690 £18590
/BMW K1600 GTL £9315 £11910 £17030
BMW R1250GS £8795 £11390 £15990
BMW R1250RT £8795 £11390 £15990

Rental prices calculated based on 13 rental days (minimum required for this tour). All prices are total.
For this table, the "Two Bikes, Shared Room" prices assume rental of two of the same model, which isn't required and in some cases may not be possible.
All bikes come with luggage included. Top boxes and GPS can be rented, subject to availability, for an additional charge.

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Common questions about this trip

Can I get a different crossing on this trip?

Of course, many of our clients cross by ferry from further north. If you would like to do this and make your own way to the hotel on the first night just let us know in the comments section of your booking form and we will deduct the cost of the Eurotunnel crossing from your booking.

When is the best time of year to do this trip?

June to September as a rule although May and October can work with a dash of luck. This trip crosses a number of high passes and the usual opening times for them are below. Be aware that even in August some of these can close at short notice due to adverse weather conditions. There are always ways round these passes but worth bearing in mind when planning the best dates for your tour.

Stelvio: late May to end of October
Swiss passes: mid May to October
Timmelsjoch: Early June until mid-October

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