All the Alps Tour 2016
Swiss, Italian and French Alps – 13 days
(Friday 01st July – Wednesday 13th July, 2016)
Motorcycling in the Alps is an absolutely mind-blowing experience, and it is something that every motorcyclist needs to do – at least once, but probably more.
The spectacularly beautiful roads in the Alps make for a motorcyclists dream. It is truly a surreal experience riding along roads that are bordered with snow at the mountain peaks. One after another, the twists and turns, the hairpin bends, or switchbacks, as they are known in Europe, the long sweeping bends, the vistas and beautiful scenery that greet you at each lookout point, make for heaven on earth if you are lucky enough to travel these roads, and traverse the mountains and villages by motorcycle.
The Alps are worth a special journey, and if you have ever dreamed of motorcycling in the Alps, don’t put it off do it now!
Looking for something different?
Friday (Munich (Germany) to Lermoos (Austria) - 120km
We meet at the bike rental station where we will pack our bikes, have a briefing and then hit the road. It is short distance today to allow you to get used to riding on the right hand side of the road.
We will pass through the town of Garmish Partenkirchen where the BMW Motorrad Days 2016 events will be taking place.
We ride a little further to a village in Austria where will stay for the first night.
For those wanting to attend Motorrad Days we will arrange a bus to Motorrad Days where you can enjoy the festivities of this huge BMW Bike event.
Saturday Lermoos – Reschen Pass – Oberalp, Switzerland - 330km
Today we leave leave Lermoos, Austria and head to Oberalp in Switzerland.
We ride over Fernpass towards Imst and Nauders. Entering Italy we go over the Reschen pass and then past the Reschensee. We cross into Switzerland and ride through the Swiss National Park.
Staying in Switzerland we will ride over many mountain passes and through traditional ski villages. We will go over the Oberalp pass and spend the evening in Oberalp.
Sunday 5th July 2015 Oberalp – Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland – 220km
We leave Oberalp heading towards Andermatt and do a circular route covering all the twisty passes of the area, namely Furka Pass, Nurene Pass, St Gothhhard Pass and Grimmsel Pass. We will then head towards Interlaken, which lies beneath the Junfrau Mountains and between the two lakes, Brienser See and Thuner See. We will then stop overnight somewhere in the Lauterbrunnen area. If you want you can take a cog train up the Jungfrau mountains to the Jungfrau Joch (3,454 metres)
Sample Heading
Monday Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland – Aosta, Italy – 250Km
We spend the day winding our way through three countries; Switzerland, Italy and France; enjoying the famous passes. Take in the views of the mountain villages.
We spend the day circling the Mont Blanc until we make our way towards Valle d’Aosta area where will spend the night.
Tuesday Aosta, Italy – REST DAY or (Outride 250km)
A Rest day for those who don’t want to ride else a circular route via the Matterhorn and Mont Blanc
Wednesday Aosta, Italy – Briançon, France – 260km
Today we head back into France and spend the day in the Vanoise National Park enjoying some of the French Alps. We spend the evening in Briançon, France and experience some Italian inspired French cuisine.
Thursday Briançon, France – Lake Como, Italy – 400km
Today we leave France and head towards the lake district. We will weave between Lake Maggiore, Lake Garda and Lake Como that lies in Northern Italy and the Southern Swiss Alps. The views will include azure lakes, snow-capped mountains, medieval towns and lovely sweeping roads.
Friday – Lake Como, Italy – Livigno, Italy – 180km
Today we leave the lake district and head towards Bormio.
We will travel via Teola into Livigno.
Livigno is a Duty Free and Tax free zone and is a great village to stroll around. Hop on the free bus that will take you from one side of the town to other or go up the various cable cars/ski lifts to a cliff top where you can overlook the village and lake.
Saturday Livigno, Italy – Rest Day (Outride 250Km)
Today is a day of riding not to be missed!!!!
Leaving early in the morning we exit via Teola and head towards Bormio. We will then go up Stelvio Pass to the top and then down Umbrail pass coming out in Switzerland.
We will then ride towards Zernez thorough the Swiss National Park and then through the Swiss tunnel and over the dam wall entering living from the lake side of town.
Tomorrow Stelvio Pass will also be on the itinerary!!
Sunday Livigno, Italy – Pocol, Italy – 290km
Yes as promised we will ride up and down Stelvio Pass today.
We head out of Livigno via some beautiful forested roads towards Bormio where we will go up Stelvio pass again. Some of the bends may look familiar . We then go down Stelvio pass into Italy and head towards Bolzano. When reaching Bolzano we will take winding route along the river in the shadows of the tall autostrada above us.
We then start climbing into the Dolomites. Once again you will be overcome with the beauty of these various mountain peaks and the hairpin bends and S-bends feel endless.
Monday Pocol, Italy – Rest Day or 17 Passes in the Dolomites (Outride 400km)
17 passes in one day!!!
You can decide to rest in Pocol or go for a walk or take a lunch in Cortina. For those who want to ride there is the challenge of 17 passes in one day.
You can do all 17 or just some of them, it is your choice. Promising the most exciting scenery and bends once again. The Dolomiti as the Italian call it will take your breath away.
Tuesday Pocol, Italy – Fusch, Austria – 250km
Just in case you are not tired of hairpin bends we have some more in store for you. Today we will ride the Austrian Alpine Road known as Gross Glockner in the afternoon. 
In the morning will head out of the Dolomiti and cover some very narrow passes of the Gia d’Italia and then cross the border between Italy and Austria through another two wonderful passes.
Once we are in Austria will head towards Winkerln and head up Gross Glockner.
Enjoy and Appelstrudle and coffee at the top and take in the site of the glacier. We will then head down the Alpine road and stay just outside the National Park for the evening.
Wednesday Fusch, Austria – Munich, Germany - 200km
Today is the day to head back to Munich and say goodbye to your trusty machine.
We will wind our way through some Austrian Villages till we reach the Autobahn and head back into Munich.
We will hand our bike back, unpack and head to the hotel.
After freshing up take a stroll through the English Garden and visit the many beer gardens or visit BMW Welt and the BMW Museum.
Pricing to be finalised in October 2015.
If you are interested in the tour email us info@eubiketours.co.za and we will keep you updated.