Motorcycling The Alps
Embarking on a motorcycle tour of the magical Alps where the new and the old blend comfortably is an experience every biker ought to enjoy in a lifetime. Nestled among the mystical Alps are quaint villages and farms and modern winter resorts that offer visitors the best of both worlds. Riding through the Alps takes you to different countries, each with their unique culture, which includes Italy, Austria, Germany, Switzerland, and France. The hardy mountainfolk in all these regions welcome tourists with warmth and perfection. What you can expect is a cultural overload, which is great when you are on vacation.
The magnificent Alps boasts of some of the finest roads with scenery that can literally take your breath away. Of course, your route will give you plenty of opportunity to sample a variety of delicious and traditional cuisine and indulge in some great shopping. The Alps offers you over 70 routes to conquer on a mean machine through the mountainous regions of north Italy, Slovenia, Bavaria, Lichtenstein, Austria, and Switzerland. Rest assured, one trip will have you coming back again and again for more. Ask bikers who have made the journey and they will tell you why they just can't seem to get enough the roads and scenery.
One adventure can take you to the very heart of the Swiss Alps with an exhilarating ride through the Black Forest in Germany, through several medieval towns in Zurich, and the Alsace region and the French Alps, revving at the highest altitude in the Alpine chain. The Haute Savoie region in France presents riders with a great challenge and of course a special treat in terms of scenery, food, and energy for the soul.
The Cime de la Bonette, one of the highest mountain passes in the French Alps near the border of Italy takes you through the seventh highest paved road in the Alps up to the to the Col d'Iseran, the highest paved road in the Graian Alps. A ride through this territory can be best described as a 'joie de vivre', truly the joy of life.
The lac d'Annecy, an azure mountain lake in the heart the Savoie is surrounded by picturesque villages rich in history and character. Along the way are numerous medieval chateaus at St. Bernard and Duingt. You also get to traverse along the same route as the cyclists in the Tour de France through the ski village of Valloire and the scenic Southern Alps up the Col du Galibier.
The Alps is about the closest you can get to going off the beaten track on a motorcycle vacation. The beauty and diversity of French landscapes allow for a memorable journey while you get to taste the very best of meat, cheese, awesome bread, and of course, the chance for some river and lake trout fishing. There is no greater way to enjoy a vacation than on a motorcycle. If you plan to meander through the Alps along miles of twisty roads, you have made the right choice as a biker. Get ready for an amazing journey.