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The Alpine Adventure - WEST
offered by supplier M06851 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 14
day(s)
Group Size: 10
- 40
people
Destination(s):
Switzerland
France
Germany
Specialty Categories:
Motorcycle Tours
Season: August
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: No
Minimum Per Person Price: 4380 US Dollar (USD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 6350 US Dollar (USD)
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The August ride - The Alpine Adventure West - beings in Zurich, Switzerland and following a day of riding in this lovely area, heads north-northeast, through Germany's Black Forest and the Alsace region of France. You’ll enjoy the highest mountains in the Alpine chain, the French Alps. There’s also an opportunity to ride Europe's two highest passes, Cime de la Bonette and Col d'Iseran.
We've chosen the Haute Savoie region for our first double-overnight in France. This mountainous area is a special treat for the eyes, the palate and the soul.
The French are proud of their – well – Frenchness: Champagne, Chanel No. 5, camembert, croissants. No wonder when we speak of the joy of life, it’s in French: “joie de vivre.” The French believe they have the franchise on culture, cuisine - and especially, romance. You’ll probably agree when you set eyes on Lac d'Annecy, a crystal-clear, turquoise mountain lake in the heart of the Savoie region. The city of Annecy on the lake is full of history and character.
During the two day visit to the picturesque village of Talloires, if you choose to make the 25 mile drive around the lake, you will encounter medieval chateaus at Duingt and Menthon-St.-Bernard.
Farther down the road in the bustling ski village of Valloire, you can enjoy breathtaking, panoramic views of the Southern Alps as you wind up the Col du Galibier. Your motorcycle tires will dwarf the thin, muscular treads of the bikes that cycle up this track on the Tour de France each July.
The diversity and beauty of the French landscapes will rev up your tastebuds for the unique cuisine and mountain character of the Savoie region. The guidebook, “Off the Beaten Track, Southern France,” describes tempting menu items such as smoked meats, sausages, cheeses and crusty breads, as well as fresh river and lake trout.
Meandering through Italy, Switzerland, and Austria on the return leg, wonderful differences in food, architecture, and riding present themselves. A double overnight stop on another lovely lake - Italy's masterpiece, Lago Maggiore, miles and miles of twisty roads, and as always, the freedom of a Beach tour combine to make this a challenging, diverse ride.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Rider - $6350;
Passenger - $4380;
Single Room - $800.
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