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The Route des Grandes Alpes (M-ID: 2349) https://www.motourismo.com/en/listings/2349-the-route-des-grandes-alpes from €1,799.00 Dates and duration (days) On request 10 days 08/15/2022 - 08/24/2022 10 days

The "Route des Grandes Alpes", the supreme discipline among motorbike tours and probably the most famous route through the French , offers us unforgettable riding experiences, framed by breathtaking mountain scenery and distant views that only the can offer.

The tourist high alpine road begins in Thonon-les-Bains, on Arrival at the hotel by 18.00 hrs. the southern shore of Lake Geneva and leads us to on the Côte d'Azur. In between are almost 700 motorcycle During dinner we get to know each other and get in the right kilometres, which will inspire us with 18 Alpine passes and mood for the tour through the French Alps that lies ahead what feels like 10,000 bends and hairpin bends every day. of us. Included in the program is a motorcycle tour to the Verdon Gorge, one of the largest canyons on the continent and will If you arrive by car, parking spaces are available at the hotel inspire you with its breathtaking rock massif and its up to for the duration of the motorcycle tour. 700 m deep gorges. Overnight stay: Near Freiburg (Western Switzerland) Our return journey is no less spectacular, passing Lac de Sainte-Croix and the fortified town of Briancon and Alpine Day 2: Fribourg - Bourg-Saint-Maurice approx. 320 km (of passes with sounding names such as and which approx. 100 km motorway) Great St. Bernard (to name but a few) round off this unique guided motorcycle tour. A support vehicle transports our Our first day's stage takes us past Lake Geneva into the luggage and provides extra comfort on this motorcycle southwest of the country. Here we dive into our adventure, tour. as an entry backdrop Lake Geneva lies at our feet with the Mont Blanc massif on the horizon. Le Lac Léman, as the In summary, this is a motorcycle adventure in a class of its French call it, is the second largest lake in Central Europe. It own, but one that only experienced motorcyclists should accompanies us with its unique panorama to the national embark on. border, where south of the lake our motorcycle tour of 10,000 curves begins, the Route des Grandes Alpes. Over This guided motorcycle tour is planned in such a way that the Col des Gets - Col de la Colombière - Col de Aravis and the riding pleasure and the general conditions, e.g. road other passes, unique motorcycle roads in constant change condition, conclusiveness of the itinerary have absolute with breathtaking views lead us further south. Our priority. This can lead to the fact that this guided destination for the day is near Bourg-Saint-Maurice. motorcycle tour can deviate slightly from the original route. Overnight stay: Near Bourg-Saint-Maurice Program, hotel and route changes are reserved! Day 3: Bourg-Saint-Maurice - Guillestre approx. 210 km Itinerary: Today's ride takes us to the Col de l'Iséran and Col du Mont Day 1: Arrival at our starting hotel near Fribourg (Western Cenis at an altitude of 2,270 m in a southeasterly direction Switzerland). into the Piedmont region, before returning to French asphalt via the Col de Montgenèvre. The Col d'Izoard offers 25.09.2021 The Route des Grandes Alpes - MOTOURISMO -- 1 us panoramic views at an altitude of 2,360 m, before Notre-Dame du Roc, a last look at the medieval town today's motorcycle tour comes to an end with a delicious square and we start into the mountains of the High dinner in Guillestre. Provence. The Georges de Daluis awaits us as the day's highlight. High above the Var we cruise past almost Overnight stay: Guillestre vertically sloping rock faces and vantage points that "serve" us long-distance views par excellence. Almost endless seeming curve waltzes round off the riding pleasure. Day 4: Guillestre - near Menton approx. 230 km Overnight stay in Guillestre Curves and hairpin bends in constant change determine our riding day again today. "Warm up at the Col de Vars. Afterwards we climb the Col de la Bonette, the highest, Day 8: Guillestre - Bourg-Saint-Maurice approx. 230 km passable pass of the Alps with its 2.715 m. The panoramic view into the mountains is fantastic. The fantastic We follow the Durance, which joins the Rhône at Avignon, panoramic view of the mountains of the French Alps is a northwards. Passing the fortified old town of Briancon we highlight of this motorcycle tour and will remain in our continue our pass adventure. Ringing names like Col du memories for a long time. The following alpine passes up Lautaret (2058 m) and Col du Galibier (2642 m) offer us to the Col de Turini are no less fun. In the late afternoon we fantastic distant views. With unforgettable impressions, reach Menton, the pearl of the Côte d'Azur, the our "picture book pass marathon" with the Col du southernmost point of the Route des Grandes Alpes. Télégraphe (1566 m) and Col de la Madeleine (2000 m) draws to a close in the afternoon. Overnight stay: Near Menton Overnight stay: Bourg-Saint-Maurice Day 5: Menton - Castellane (near Lac de Sainte-Croix) approx. 160 km Day 9: Bourg-Saint-Maurice - near Fribourg (Western Switzerland) approx. 240 km Today they lie before us, the spectacular panoramic roads of the Côte d'Azur - and none is more famous than the Countless, unforgettable, scenic and riding highlights lie legendary Grande Corniche. Not without reason, the former behind us. Through the Aosta Valley we head for the small Roman road between and Menton is considered one St. Bernhard. At the top of the pass at 2,188 metres, the of the most beautiful panoramic roads in the world. In tight border between Italy and runs through the valley. Of hairpin bends, it winds around 500 metres above the sea, course, a photo of the statue of St. Bernard of Menthon - past small villages and high cliffs. As a "free bonus" we get who is said to have once founded a hospice - is not to be breathtaking views of the glittering sea, whose turquoise missed. When we reach the top of the pass of the big blue is accentuated by the snow-white yachts of the rich brother, the Colle del San Bernhard, we say goodbye to the and famous. No wonder even Hollywood took notice of this adventure "Route des Grandes Alpes". With its 2000 years spot. Commissioned by Napoleon, the "great cliff road" was of history, this pass is one of the most important and oldest also the setting for the opening chase scene in the James in the entire Alpine region. Bond film "Golden Eye". Overnight stay: Near Fribourg (Western Switzerland) Overnight stay: Castellane

Day 10: Near Fribourg - Departure Day 6: Day trip to the Grand Canyon du Verdon approx. 90 km After the common breakfast individual departure of the participants. Castellane, this typical Provençal old town, whose landmark the famous chapel Notre-Dame du Roc is visible from far away, is the starting point for our day tour today.

The Grand Canyon du Verdon offers one of the most spectacular landscapes in Provence. In the limestone plateaus of Haute Provence, the Verdon River has "carved" a gorge about 50 km long, reaching a depth of about 700 m in some places. High above, Bonelli's eagles and griffon vultures, which were successfully reintroduced in 1999, make their circles.

On this day tour we will "experience" this natural jewel that will captivate us. Our hotel is located in the heart of the historic old town, which exudes a special charm.

Overnight stay: Castellane

Day 7: Castellane - Guillestre approx. 220 km

The morning sun is above the bell tower of the chapel

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Terrain Onroad

Vehicle your own motorcycle

Tourguide / Coach yes (guided)

Accommodation Hotel / B&B or similar

Flight to / from no, not incl.

Support vehicle (luggage/service) yes

Level of difficulty medium

difficult

Customer payment protection yes

* PRICING Minimal without optional extras, see pricing

Pricing per rider in a shared/double room: €1,799.00

per pillion passenger in a shared/double room: €1,699.00

Single room (supplement): €399.00

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ATTENTION: Prices for 2023 are not yet confirmed. Bookings are subject to change. In case of price changes you can confirm them or cancel free of charge.

Features 9 x overnight stays in well-managed middle class hotels

9 x half board, breakfast buffet, 3-course dinner or buffet

8 x guided motorcycle tours by experienced tour guides

detailed description of the guided motorcycle tour with maps

daily, detailed tour briefing

free luggage transport in the accompanying vehicle

Security note according to § 651 k BGB for package tours

Not included features All services, meals and beverages not listed in the service description, tolls and road charges, operating materials

Travel cancellation insurance

applicable parking charges

25.09.2021 The Route des Grandes Alpes - MOTOURISMO -- 3 More details Start/end: near Fribourg (western Switzerland)

Duration: 10 days

Total distance: approx. 1800 km

Daily riding distance: approx. 90 km to approx. 320 km, daily average approx. 225 km

Route profile: good to satisfactory asphalted country roads, curvy, partly narrow road sections and hairpin bends.

Level of difficulty: medium, not suitable for beginners, endurance required

Riding time per day: up to 9 hours incl. lunch/coffee breaks and photo stops

Group size: 10 bikes per group, plus guide maximum 2 groups

Minimum number of participants: 8

Support vehicle:Yes, during this tour your luggage will be transported by a support vehicle free of charge.

Allgemeiner Hinweis:An Teilnehmer und Motorrad werden höhere Anforderungen gestellt. Fahrzeugbeherrschung, gute Ausrüstung und eine gewartete Maschine (Reifenzustand usw.) sind für diese Motorradreise unabdingbar.

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