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8 Day Italian Lakes and Dolomites Guided Motorcycle Tour via Stelvio Pass
Orta, Italy
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This is a motorcycle tour under the sign of wilderness and history. Between the lakes and the mountains, this tour which offers the best of the north of Italy will make you discover the charms of the Italian lakes and the vertigo of the alpine pass such as the mythic Stelvio, the highest road pass in Europe. Once you have finished conquering all the Dolomites pass with your bike, you will reach Venice, the Serenissima, where its renaissance treasures will blow your mind away.
Key information
- Terrain: 100% asphalt
- Bike: personal or rental bike (BMW models)
- Mileage: 912 kilometers / 567 miles
- Daily rides: 120 - 280 kilometers / 75 - 174 miles
- Riding gear: not included: helmet, jacket, gloves
- Meals: all breakfasts
Meet the guides
Laurent
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Highlights
- Starts in Orta and ends in Venice
- Discover Lake Maggiore, Lake Cômo, and Lake Lugano
- Ride through Stelvio pass and on the alpine road of the Dolomites
- Visit the Moto Guzzi museum and stop at Trévise and see the canals
- Explore the villages of Bellagio and Klausen
- Enjoy the view from the Balcony of Italy
- See Venice and its Lagoon
- 7 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Styles
5 riding days
Group size: Maximum of 14 participants
Airport transfer included:
Milan–Malpensa Airport
Accommodation
You will stay in two or three-star hotels.
Program
Day 1: Orta
Today is the day of arrival of the participants in Orta. There will be a transfer to Orta from Milano Airport (MXP). There will be a briefing and dinner at the hotel.
Day 2: Orta - Lake Como (195 kiolmeters / 121 miles)
You will have a nice ride to start the day. You'll leave the plains of Lombardy to head to the alpine peaks with Mount Rosso in the backdrop. You will follow Lake Maggiore then Lake Lugano and its beautiful lake front. You can enjoy the funicular Monte Bre. Then, ride along the lake and take a detour through the Balcony of Italy, one of the most beautiful panoramas of the Lake District. You will reach Lake Como and its famous villas.
Day 3: Lake Como - Chiavenna (130 kiolmeters / 81 miles)
You will start your day by following Lake Como at sunrise to reach one of its most beautiful and famous villages: Bellagio. Then, passing through the peninsula, you will visit the museum of the motorcycle factory: Moto Guzzi in Mandello del Lario. You will then leave the lake to head towards the foothills of the Italian Alps.
Day 4: Chiavenna - Dolomites (280 kiolmeters / 174 miles)
Today, you will climb the legendary Stelvio, the highest mountain pass in Europe from where the panorama is breathtaking; while you enjoy the pleasure of riding. Then, you will discover the charm of the region of Trente Alto Adige, an Italian region with a strong cultural identity. You will ride your bike between orchards and vineyards perched on the slopes of mountain to Mendola pass. Welcome to Italy's South Tyrol.
Day 5: Dolomites - Cortina d'Ampezzo (180 kiolmeters / 112 miles)
The Dolomites Mountains and valleys await you for this stage rich in turns and passes: Gardena, Sella, Pordoi, and Falzarego. The Dolomites offers unique landscapes in the Alps. Stop in its typical villages where high mountain life seems so harsh and out of time. Then, you will reach the famous resort of Cortina d'Ampezzo.
Day 6: Cortina d'Ampezzo - Venice (190 kiolmeters / 118 miles)
You cannot leave the Dolomites Mountains without making a detour to Tre Croci Pass to admire the famous Tre Cime di Lavaredo mountains, so emblematic of the region. Then, you will start your descent on the south and Veneto province, not without enjoying the historic center of Treviso. It is finally on your arrival in Venice that you will leave your motorcycle to visit the city.
Day 7: Venice (rest day)
For your last day, you will wander the little streets and alleys of this magical city. Your guide will take you to some itineraries were the Venetian people use to go to get away from tourists flow.
Day 8: Departure from Venice
Today is the day of your departure from Venice.
Motorcycle types available
- BMW R 1200 RT
- BMW LC 1200 GS
- BMW F 650 GS
- BMW F 700 GS
Skill levels required for this tour:
Intermediate
- can ride for three to four hours
- average riding experience
- little assistance required
- comfortable with extreme curves and leans
- average experience with unsurfaced roads
- steep ascents and descents
Advanced
- can ride for five to six hours
- extensive riding experience
- assistance on demand (if required)
- experienced with riding a variety of motorcycles
- comfortable with any terrain and weather conditions
Guides
Laurent DOZIAS
After 25 years of motorcycling in France and Europe, to follow the Grand Prix or just for touring I decided in 2011 to leave for one year and rode from Alaska to Ushuaia. The trip of a lifetime… You don’t come back from such a trip without major changes in your head and in your life. For me it was the opportunity to set the contour lines of a new project. That’s how I started my motorcycle travel agency and started to offer tours in France and nearby European countries. Graduate in Tourism as a travel agent I have always been modelled to become a guide and lead people around the world.
Location
This tour will take you to the many beautiful lakes and mountains in Italy.
Food
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
What's included
- Transfer from/to Milan-Malpensa Airport (MXP) on arrival and in Venice on departure
- Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage and insurance (for the package with bike rental)
- A professional bilingual guide on a motorcycle leading the group
- 7 nights accommodation
- Daily continental breakfast
- Visit of the Moto Guzzi museum in Mandello del Lario
- Information kit and road-book
What's not included
- Flights to France or Italy
- Any other meals not included in the tour
- Drinks and personal expenses
- Fuel
- Riding equipment (helmet, jacket, and gloves)
How to get there
Recommended Airports
MXP
Milan–Malpensa Airport
32 km
Transfer included
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Milan-Malpensa Airport (MXP). Transfer from this airport on arrival is included. On departure, transfer to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) is included.
Airport: Milan–Malpensa Airport
Airport transfer included: Milan–Malpensa Airport
No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- 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.
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