The Classic Alpine Adventure Refined over 47 years, this is the trip that coined the phrase “Classic Tour” he European Alps are, very simply, the most magical place in the world to ride Tmotorcycles. Within their ramparts huddle villages and farms from the middle ages and winter resorts as new as tomorrow. The contrast of old and new is fascinating and amazingly comfortable. This tour focuses on that magic. Motorcycles & Riders Are Warmly Welcomed As the mountains in each of the Alpine countries differ, so do the people. For hundreds of years the inhabitants battled the elements and the land to wrest a living from these mountains. Today, for many of these hardy mountain folk, tourists are their lifeblood and are accommodated with pleasure and perfection! There are mountains, glaciers, gorges, vineyards, waterfalls, hiking trails, picnic spots, gentle curves, switchbacks, tunnels and bridges, fortresses, castles, palaces, lakes, mountain streams, and both breathtaking and restful vistas. Enjoy scenes that could be straight out of Heidi or The Sound of Music. Dream of listening to the sounds of cowbells in mountain pastures; drinking in the landscape of wild flowers and the snow capped mountains; smelling fresh mown hay; tasting mountain grown vegetables and, from the top of a pass, almost touching heaven. So, dream about magnificent mountain riding on the finest roads in the world, awesome scenery, diet-shattering food, unique shopping opportunities and enough cultural overload to last a lifetime. It’s all there, providing a motorcyclist’s paradise. Welcome To Bavaria The excitement of the Alpine Adventure begins on your arrival in Munich as you are whisked down the autobahn to your accommodation. Your first day after arrival is a free day, allowing time to visit Munich city, the Olympic Park, the BMW Museum, lounge in the Englischer Garten or see the Glockenspiel. Or enjoy the free day on the bike. Riders will find pleasant, relaxing rides through the Bavarian countryside. The scenery takes an exciting turn as the Alps come into view, dominating the horizon. The twisty roads in the foothills of the Alps only hint at the adventure to come. The real introduction to mountain riding comes on the ride to Imst, Austria. Choose from the relatively wide, easy Fernpass or the narrow, wild Hahntenjoch. These 2763 West River Road high mountain roads that climb up and over the peaks offer unparalleled views and Grand Island, NY 14072 USA challenges to the rider. Indeed, it is only the second day of the tour and in every direction there are—mountains! Tele: +1 716-773-4960 A Paradise Of Alpine Passes Fax: +1 716-773-5227 Email: [email protected] During the next few days, as you explore Switzerland, you may opt to ride the Klausen, Pragel, Brünig, St. Gottard, Lukmanier, Oberalp, Neufenen, Furka, Grimsel, or Susten passes, to name a few of the possibilities! These roads pass scenery that is—with no www.bmca.com ©2020 BMCA, LTD The Classic Alpine exaggeration—breathtaking. The villages on the pass roads depend on agriculture, and local farms blend into Adventure the landscape perfectly. Riding Season: A free day in Interlaken allows an opportunity to see the Summer, Fall world from the top, with cable car or cog-rail train trips to the Swiss peaks. The infamous Eiger, as well as the Begins / Ends: Munich, Germany Jungfrau, the Mönch, the giant, pyramidal Niesen and the Stockhorn are the “local” mountains, making the Tour Distance—Min / Max: entire area a place of rugged beauty. 1,550 mile / your choice Riding to Sedrun means crossing Switzerland’s highest The Itinerary: passes. It isn’t a long ride, horizontally anyway. It Munich, Germany certainly is in a vertical sense, as the road climbs and Munich, Free day descends in harmony with the land.The only way into Sedrun is over a pass—or four! Imst, Austria Photo stops and picnic possibilities abound. Rankweil, Austria Interlaken, Switzerland Here we find ourselves at a cultural crossroad, as the language and customs change in Interlaken, Free day each direction. Continue southwest to hear French spoken. Southeast for Italian. And, Sedrun, Switzerland departing Blitzingen, the Swiss-German culture gives way to Swiss-Romanish upon Zuoz, Switzerland entering the Engiadina valley. On the way, enthusiastic pass riders may conquer the Terlago, Italy Flüela, Ofen, Splügen, San Bernardino, Bernina, Abula, Maloja, or Julier passes. Arabba, Italy Explore The Dolomites Arabba, Free day Heiligenblut, Austria Widely regarded as being among the most attractive mountain landscapes in the world, Salzburg, Austria the intrinsic beauty of the Dolomites derives from a variety of spectacular vertical Munich, Germany forms with contrasting horizontal surfaces rising abruptly above more gentle foothills. Depart for home Some of the rock cliffs here rise more than 1,500 m and are among the highest limestone Included: walls found anywhere in the world. The Classic Alpine Adventure follows the Dolo- • 14 nights in 3 to 5 star hotels mites from west to east. Better still, a free day right in the middle of them means that we wake up to an unforgettable view not once, but twice. • All breakfasts, 12 dinners (a variety of a la carte, choice menu, Austrian Towns Steeped In History fixed menu, and buffet style) The Dolomites give way to Austria’s Hohe Tauern range, and to the country’s highest • Guided walking tour of Salzburg mountain. The Großglockner High Alpine Road offers a taste of climes from temperate to Arctic in just a few hours of riding. We stay right on the mountain, under a magical • Airport transfers night sky with almost no light pollution. • Tour book detailing daily options The mountainsides are dotted with farms and laced with tiny roads connecting them. & points of interest enroute No one knows these “little white roads” better than Rob Beach, who laid out all the • Preprogrammed BMW Navigator VI routes for this tour. To follow “Rob’s Roads” on a day’s ride means miles of local roads. GPS with turn-by-turn route options And it means finding yourself in places tourists, and often locals, never see. • Custom luggage embroidered There are many excellent choices to fill your day on the way to Salzburg, a city founded with your name and tour prior to 700 A.D. Once there, work your way through the millennia on an optional, and • BMW Motorrad Certified Guide on included, guided walking tour of the old city. a motorcycle, chase vehicle & driver To the very end of the tour the riding remains first rate. Route possibilities on the last for your luggage day are mountains, or remote local roads with no signposts at the intersections. Either way, like every other day on the Classic Alpine Adventure, it will be one to remember! The Island Interlude Explore Sardinia and Corsica on a grand tour! rench and Italian cultures and Mediterranean sunshine packaged into two glorious Fweeks of riding pleasure! Beginning and ending in the Tuscan hills, the Island Interlude is a unique adventure spanning a variety of cultures, terrain, and history. Following a walking tour of Florence on the arrival day, the tour gets down to the business of riding on Monday. With the destination of the seaside town of Livorno in mind, your routing choices may include a visit to the city of towers, San Gimignano, and a ride through the impressive walls of Monteriggioni Castle. Then it is a simple task to follow the curves (and there are plenty!) to the seaside. Or visit and explore Pisa, with its famous leaning tower before our rendezvous at the dock. Cross The Tyrrhenian Sea Enjoy the comfort of a top-class cabin as the overnight ferry makes its way to Italy’s emerald in the Mediterranean, Sardinia. This beautiful, wild island has been inhabited for 8000 years, and is now criss-crossed with perfect motorcycle roads. After disembarking from the ferry we waste no time getting into the mountains. A perfectly set double-overnight in Oliena means twisty roads in every direction. Corners here aren’t counted by hundreds, but rather thousands! Tight, twisty roads relax and open up approaching Cagliari, the Island’s largest city, and home to almost one-third of the Sardinians. The old section, Castello, is still guarded by 13th century towers overlooking medieval city walls. From the ramparts of the castle enjoy a sweeping view of the city. Or head to the seashore and spend a relaxing afternoon with your toes in the water. Cagliari’s market, one of the largest fish markets in all of Italy, will delight gourmets among us with fresh-off-the-boat fish and other Island specialties. A wonderfully sweeping road with endless views of the sea is our magic carpet for the ride around the southwest coast. Bosa, the day’s destination, is a tiny urban area built in a riot of color. Spectacular sunsets are the norm here and, should we have the luck to enjoy one, the pastels of nature to the west will compliment the pastels of man to the east! Majestic Beaches The pavement tightens up again departing Bosa—this is another of those days that make 2763 West River Road motorcycling such a special activity. Our last stop on Sardinia, on the northern end of Grand Island, NY 14072 USA the island, is framed by mountains and brightened by flowering trees. Minutes from many of the Island’s best beaches, this popular spot offers something for everyone. Tele: +1 716-773-4960 Fax: +1 716-773-5227 On Sunday morning it is time to set sail, destination France, and the island of Corsica, Email: [email protected] birthplace of Napoleon.