9 Day Guided Motorcycle Tour in the Alps and the Dolomites including the Stelvio, Italy

Overview

Indeed, if this tour takes place entirely on tarmac roads, it’s mostly at altitude, often at the 2500 meter mark, with many technically difficult roads. You are going to find a lot of hairpins and stretches of narrow, steep roads overlooking precipices, so you might want to abstain if this sounds daunting, because it will be!

A meticulous selection of natural sights from northern Italy for the beauty of the roads, landscapes, scenery and colours, makes this circuit a real concentrate of experiences and emotions where nature is revealed in all its splendour!

A magnificent tour with an impressive series of legendary mountain roads and passes, which names are on the lips of many bikers, starting from the great northern lakes to continue among the glaciers of the highest alpine passes and end in between the majestic passes of the Dolomites, Verona (UNESCO site) and Lake Garda.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Milan

Meet at the booked hotel in Milan in the late afternoon, where you will go together to pick up the rental bikes and then get to know each other over a drink or two.

• Overnight: Milan or Varallo

Day 2: Milan - Lake Maggiore (200 kilometers / 124 miles)

You will start with the beautiful bends of the Piedmont Alps and the stunning roads which border the two most beautiful lakes in the region. In doing so, a fantastic climb through the woods will take you to a central terrace where we will enjoy a magnificent 360 degree panorama over three lakes. Overnight on the banks of Lake Maggiore.

• Overnight: Stresa

Day 3: Lake Maggiore - Lake Como (220 kilometers / 136 miles)

The roller-coaster continues with a string of climbs and descents on beautiful winding roads that will take you to Switzerland and then you will climb to the top of another terrace which offers a magnificent view of several lakes simultaneously, before arriving on Lake Como.

• Overnight: Domaso

Day 4: Lake Como - Bormio (225 kilometers / 139 miles)

Another hop into Switzerland will take you on a series of splendid roads crisscrossing between alpine passes, glaciers and lakes, to the icing on the cake: the legendary Stelvio Pass with its 2758 meters of altitude (the second highest of Europe) and its 88 hairpins: 48 on one side and 40 on the other.

• Overnight: Bormio

Day 5: Bormio - Vigo di Fassa (200 kilometers / 124 miles)

Today it is one of the most important passes for Italian bikers, for its beauty and its difficulty, which awaits you. Following on, a beautiful road on the mountainside that will take you to Trentino, where a visit to one of the most beautiful medieval castles in the country is a must, before reaching the magical Dolomites.

• Overnight: Vigo di Fassa

Day 6: Vigo di Fassa (225 kilometers / 139 miles)

A selection of the most beautiful passes, lakes, villages, and ski resorts of the Dolomites is on the agenda today.

• Overnight: Vigo di Fassa

Day 7: Vigo di Fassa - Trento (225 kilometers / 139 miles)

Another day for a feast for the eyes and the pleasure of riding! You will continue into the Dolomites with endless passes and lakes to the charming town of Trento, capital of Trentino, the last stop before heading back towards Milan.

• Overnight: Trento

Day 8: Trento - Milan (255 kilometers / 158 miles)

For this last day, Italy on Motorbike offers two different itineraries, one for nature lovers, with a spectacular road in a canyon, and the other one more touristic, with a stop in Verona for a visit to the famous Roman arena and Juliet’s house.

Both itineraries include Lake Garda and continue on winding roads punctuated by lakes, up to 70 kilometers away from Milan, where you will return the rental motorcycles. A good farewell dinner awaits you to conclude this amazing adventure together.

• Overnight: Milan

Day 9: Milan

Say goodbye to each other after breakfast. From there, you can either go home or extend your stay further to enjoy the magic of Italy, to relax the body after so many twists and turns through this beautiful tour. Italy on Motorbike would be happy to help you plan your onward journey.

Skill level required for this tour: Advanced

• can ride for 5 - 6 hours
• extensive riding experience
• assistance on demand (if required)
• experienced with riding a variety of motorcycles
• comfortable with any terrain and weather conditions

This tour will take place in Italy, exploring Stelvio, the Alps, and Dolomites in Italy and Switzerland. You will visit the following places:

• Piedmont Alps
• Lake Maggiore
• Stelvio Pass
• Trentino
• Dolomites
• Lake Garda

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During this tour, your daily breakfast and one grand farewell dinner is included in the price.

• Transfer from the hotel to the rental point and back to the hotel for those who need to rent a bike in Verona
• Services of an English-speaking Italian tour leader
• Basic insurance policy (unlimited assistance, medical coverage up to 5000 EUR, luggage coverage up to 1000 EUR, which covers both rider and passenger for medical expenses in Italy and repatriation assistance costs in case of accident or illness during the tour, as well as luggage theft or loss)
• 8 nights accommodation
• Parking
• Daily breakfast
• 1 grand farewell dinner
• Registration fees
• Branded tee-shirt
• Pictures of the tour

• Entrance fees to monuments, archaeological or natural sites (all visits are optional)
• All the main meals, apart from the farewell dinner
• All the city taxes and extras in hotels
• The transfers to and from the hotel at your arrival and departure
• Luggage transfers
• Motorcycle expenses and all personal expenses

• A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
• The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
• The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.