2 NEW tours in the Alps
03. 03. 2021
Eastern and Western Alps Rhapsody
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Western Alps Adventure
This motorcycle tour takes you into the Swiss and French Alps, snaking through the high alpine passes such as Swiss Furka Pass, the panoramic Col de la Bonette in France and the highest paved pass in the Alps, Col de L'Iseran. Western Alps Motorcycle Tour.
This tour will take you right into the heart of the Swiss and French Alps, revealing more than just the exhilarating high alpine passes. Tune in!
From Milan, we will take you through picturesque Switzerland to the stunning French Alps, experiencing all the main passes along the route. The narrow track of Swiss Furka Pass, the panoramic Col de la Bonette in France and the highest paved pass in the Alps, Col de L'Iseran will bring on the adrenaline rush, while sinuous roads will take you further into less traveled parts of France.
Riding mountain ranges such as Chartreuse, putting your vertigo to a test on the Combe Laval balcony road, and admiring numerous French lakes along the way are just some of the gems you can look forward to on this unique journey. You are invited to join the ride and pick your own favorite moment to be remembered.
Tour overview
Road description
The whole tour runs on asphalt.
Highlights
Riding in the French & Swiss Alps, Furka Pass, Col de la Bonette, Col de L'Iseran, Évian-les-Bains, Annecy, Mountain ranges of Bauges & Chartreuse, Combe Laval balcony road
Countries:
Italy , Switzerland, France
Route
Mileage: 1.800 km (1.120 miles)
Mileage: 200 - 330 km (125 - 210 miles).
Tour starts / ends
Milan, Italy.
Rest days
1; Embrun.
Accommodation
Comfortable, very nice hotels, often the best in the area, mostly 4****
Day by day
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Arrival in Milan
Welcome to Milan, the fashion capital of the world!
We will meet you at the Malpensa airport and take you to your hotel on the outskirts of Milan, near the airport. Depending on when you arrive, you'll have some time to relax and rest or do some sightseeing before the tour briefing. At 4 PM, we'll meet for the introductory briefing and in the evening enjoy a welcome dinner at a classic Italian Trattoria.
Milan – Grimsel Pass
Leaving the flat city area, we will head north, immersing ourselves in the beautiful scenery of the Alps.
Passing Lake Como, we'll cross into Switzerland, conquering the famous Novena, Furka and Susten passes. We will spend the night under the stars, right on the top of the Grimsel Pass.
Grimsel Pass - Evian
From the Grimsel Pass, we will descend into the valley, passing Lake Brienz and stopping in Unterseen, Interlaken’s Old Town.
We will continue into the Swiss rolling hills. Sweeping and curvy roads will carry you over Jaunpass and past Gruyères for a quick cheese tasting and a castle photo. We'll spend the night at Évian-les-Bains, French seaside resort on Lake Geneva.
Evian – Vercors
Leaving the spa town of Évian-les-Bains, we’ll head to Annecy, also called the “Alpine Venice,” to enjoy a stroll along the canals, before climbing up into the mountains again.
We will ride through and over the Bauges and Chartreuse mountain ranges, following endless sweepers and diving in and out of the forests. You'll end the day in a small village, high up in the heart of the Vercors Masiff.
Vercors - Embrun
The famous road Combe Laval, will test your vertigo as you ride the narrow cliffside road carved into rock, staring down on Provence in the background.
Descending into the valley, we get to spend the night at the edge of the biggest artificial lake in Europe, Serre-Ponçon.
Embrun rest day
We will spend this day beneath the peaks of the Hautes Alpes.
You will have the choice of doing a nice ride around the lake of Serre-Poncon or exploring passes like Col de la Bonnette and Col de Vars. Should you prefer to spend your day off the bike, you will have plenty of options for leisure time in the environs of a magical castle.
Embrun – Chamonix
An exhilarating ride awaits! After riding up Col d’Izoard, we’ll make a short stop in the medieval town of Briancon.
From here, you'll experience rollercoaster riding in and out of Italy and France, alongside crystalline lakes and scenic views. Not to mention the highlight of the day - climbing the highest paved pass of the Alps—Col de L'Iseran—before settling for the night in Chamonix.
Chamonix – Milan
Before saying goodbye to Chamonix, we’ll take the cable car to The Aiguille du Midi in the shadow of the majestic Mont Blanc.
We will ride over the Great St. Bernard Pass on our way back to Italy. Expect a very scenic ride, with the mighty Alps staring down at you from every corner, while slowly descending to the valley and back to our starting point in Milan.
Milan departure
Departure.
Depending on the time of your flight back home, you may have time to stroll downtown Milan and walk on the roof of the famous Milan cathedral, which took nearly six centuries to complete, and is the largest in the Italian state territory.
Day by day
Day 1: Arrival in Milan
Welcome to Milan, the fashion capital of the world!
We will meet you at the Malpensa airport and take you to your hotel on the outskirts of Milan, near the airport. Depending on when you arrive, you'll have some time to relax and rest or do some sightseeing before the tour briefing. At 4 PM, we'll meet for the introductory briefing and in the evening enjoy a welcome dinner at a classic Italian Trattoria.
Day 2: Milan – Grimsel Pass
Leaving the flat city area, we will head north, immersing ourselves in the beautiful scenery of the Alps.
Passing Lake Como, we'll cross into Switzerland, conquering the famous Novena, Furka and Susten passes. We will spend the night under the stars, right on the top of the Grimsel Pass.
Day 3: Grimsel Pass - Evian
From the Grimsel Pass, we will descend into the valley, passing Lake Brienz and stopping in Unterseen, Interlaken’s Old Town.
We will continue into the Swiss rolling hills. Sweeping and curvy roads will carry you over Jaunpass and past Gruyères for a quick cheese tasting and a castle photo. We'll spend the night at Évian-les-Bains, French seaside resort on Lake Geneva.
Day 4: Evian – Vercors
Leaving the spa town of Évian-les-Bains, we’ll head to Annecy, also called the “Alpine Venice,” to enjoy a stroll along the canals, before climbing up into the mountains again.
We will ride through and over the Bauges and Chartreuse mountain ranges, following endless sweepers and diving in and out of the forests. You'll end the day in a small village, high up in the heart of the Vercors Masiff.
Day 5: Vercors - Embrun
The famous road Combe Laval, will test your vertigo as you ride the narrow cliffside road carved into rock, staring down on Provence in the background.
Descending into the valley, we get to spend the night at the edge of the biggest artificial lake in Europe, Serre-Ponçon.
Day 6: Embrun rest day
We will spend this day beneath the peaks of the Hautes Alpes.
You will have the choice of doing a nice ride around the lake of Serre-Poncon or exploring passes like Col de la Bonnette and Col de Vars. Should you prefer to spend your day off the bike, you will have plenty of options for leisure time in the environs of a magical castle.
Day 7: Embrun – Chamonix
An exhilarating ride awaits! After riding up Col d’Izoard, we’ll make a short stop in the medieval town of Briancon.
From here, you'll experience rollercoaster riding in and out of Italy and France, alongside crystalline lakes and scenic views. Not to mention the highlight of the day - climbing the highest paved pass of the Alps—Col de L'Iseran—before settling for the night in Chamonix.
Day 8: Chamonix – Milan
Before saying goodbye to Chamonix, we’ll take the cable car to The Aiguille du Midi in the shadow of the majestic Mont Blanc.
We will ride over the Great St. Bernard Pass on our way back to Italy. Expect a very scenic ride, with the mighty Alps staring down at you from every corner, while slowly descending to the valley and back to our starting point in Milan.
Day 9: Milan departure
Departure.
Depending on the time of your flight back home, you may have time to stroll downtown Milan and walk on the roof of the famous Milan cathedral, which took nearly six centuries to complete, and is the largest in the Italian state territory.
Pricing
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3.840 € |
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3.950 € |
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4.140 € |
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4.360 € |
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4.500 € |
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5.050 € |
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| Your own motorcycle | 3.270 € |
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| Passenger | 2.940 € |
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390 € |
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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 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 insurance is available on all our tours and rentals of 7 days or more. 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 insurance is available on all our tours and rentals of 7 days or more. See the chart below:
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Western Alps Adventure includes:
- Late model motorcycle with lockable hard luggage and tank bags plus a Third party liability insurance and Comprehensive vehicle insurance.
- Experienced guide on a motorcycle. Support van for luggage, souvenir purchases and 1 or 2 passengers.
- 8 nights' accommodation in quality, mostly 4**** hotels.
- 8 complete buffet breakfasts in the hotel.
- 7 dinners, mostly in traditional local restaurants.
- Airport transfers up to 5 days prior to the tour start, on the last day of the tour and one day after the tour.
- All maps with marked routes for the region being toured.
- Extensive tour booklet.
- GPS with all the routes uploaded.
Not included in the price:
Air ticket, dinners on rest days, most lunches, drinks, gasoline, tolls, personal spending, and tips.
Tour Cancellation Insurance: more information HERE.
* 2024 prices will be set in October 2023. If the increase compared to the 2023 prices is more than 5%, you can cancel the tour without a fee until Oct 31, 2023.
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