Western Alps Adventure - the Wonderland
13. 12. 2023
Greg Drevensted, Chief Editor of Rider Magazine, joined us this past summer on our Western Alps Adventure and he called it “Wonderland”.
More on our BlogEnjoy the stunning landscape of the Eastern Alps and experience roads less travelled!
We invite you to explore the romantic city of Venice before leaving Italy next day for the Julian Alps in Slovenia. We spend the night in the high alpine town of Bovec, nestled in the verdant Soča Valley, and ride up the highest Slovenian pass - the Vrsic Pass - the next day.
Continuing on to the Austrian Alps, we ride sweeping curves and hairpins amidst snowy peaks, glaciers and green pastures. This is the region of Styria, the "Green heart of Austria." Next, we enjoy two nights in the skiing area of Schladming. Well- rested, we ride on to the mighty Grossglockner Pass on our way to the spectacular Italian Dolomites, and relax on the sparkling shores of Lake Garda before bidding farewell to this beautiful corner of Europe.
Depending on your time of arrival, we may be able to direct you to the bus or taxi for an afternoon of strolling in Venice. At 4 PM we'll meet for a tour briefing, and after that, we'll meet for a welcome dinner at a classic Italian Trattoria.
After passing Lake Santa Croce and the majestic Vajont Dam, we'll continue north along the river Piave, on the eastern edge of the Italian Dolomites, and over the Passo Pura into Slovenia. After some valley riding, we will climb up the Predil Pass, a natural border with Slovenia, before descending to Bovec in the Soča Valley.
With 50 hairpin curves, it is the highest pass in Slovenia. From the little town of Kranjska Gora, we will ride the Wurzenpass, connecting Slovenia and Austria. We'll become one with wide, sweeping roads, zooming through Austria's mountain ranges, green pastures, and ski resorts —incredibly picturesque Austrian countryside.
These mountains are lower than the Western side of the Alps, though the highest peak in Styria, Dachstein, still reaches almost 3000 meters. This is why these parts offer a seamless riding experience. We will spend two nights in the skiing area of Schladming.
Experience Austria's highest suspension bridge, enjoying the view over Austria's highest peaks or take a ride, following the routes we've planned for you for today.
We will experience the thrilling Grossglockner High Alpine road, which leads into the heart of the Hohe Tauern National Park, before crossing into Italy again. The ride over some smaller passes will lead us to Brunico, where we'll spend the night in the shadow of the most famous skiing resort in Italy, Kronplatz.
Today we will get to ride all the best passes such as the Sella, Gardena, Fedaia and Passo Rolle before settling in on the shores of the largest lake in Italy, Lago di Garda.
We will pass the Levico Terme, a world-renowned spa area and then head into the higher mountains. Then we will continue at a slower pace, along the River Piave, ending the day in Venice, right where we started this adventure.
Spending one or two nights in Venice at the end of the tour is, of course, a great idea, especially if you did not do so at the beginning. Take a boat ride on the Grand Canal, Venice's main waterway lined with Renaissance palaces. You can disembark at the Piazza San Marco and stop to appreciate the intricate architecture of the Basilica di San Marco. Then wander the streets, marveling at the sheer number of tiny arched bridgeways over the many, meandering canals.
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4.980 € |
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5.580 € |
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Your own motorcycle | 3.600 € |
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Passenger | 3.220 € |
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350 € |
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Book a single room with your tour. |
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7.50 % |
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Purchasing trip cancellation insurance allows customers to receive a refund for a tour when a customer must cancel a tour for reasons covered by this insurance. Trip cancellation insurance costs 7,5% of the total listed price of the tour, including supplements like motorcycle upgrades, single room requests, and passenger costs. |
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175 € |
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VIP & Super VIP Insurance For a fixed cost of 25 EUR per day VIP Insurance lowers your security deposit for the motorcycle, while Super VIP Insurance reduces your security deposit to zero (0 EUR) and costs 40 EUR per day. VIP and Super VIP Insurances are available on all our tours and rentals of 7 days or more. Riders must have at least 2 years of riding experiences and must be at least 25 or less than 75 years old to obtain VIP or Super VIP Insurance. Riders with less than 2 years of riding experiences are responsible for full motorcycle value. See the chart below:
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280 € |
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VIP & Super VIP InsuranceFor a fixed cost of 25 EUR per day VIP Insurance lowers your security deposit for the motorcycle, while Super VIP Insurance reduces your security deposit to zero (0 EUR) and costs 40 EUR per day. VIP and Super VIP Insurances are available on all our tours and rentals of 7 days or more. Riders must have at least 2 years of riding experiences and must be at least 25 or less than 75 years old to obtain VIP or Super VIP Insurance. Riders with less than 2 years of riding experiences are responsible for full motorcycle value. See the chart below:
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Air ticket, dinners on rest days, most lunches, drinks, gasoline, tolls, personal spending, and tips.
Tour Cancellation Insurance: more information HERE.
* 2025 prices will be set in October 2024. If the increase compared to the 2024 prices is more than 5%, you can cancel the tour without a fee until Oct 31, 2024.
13. 12. 2023
Greg Drevensted, Chief Editor of Rider Magazine, joined us this past summer on our Western Alps Adventure and he called it “Wonderland”.
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