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Active Adventure
From the Swiss Alps to the top of the world!
Prepare for the big! Big scenery, big riding days and, of course, big passes. The Alpine Adventure West is a tour for riders who want to toss a boast or two around.
Ride up to the base of the famous Matterhorn and enjoy lunch surrounded by nature. Sleep in the shadow of Europe's highest mountain, Mt. Blanc. The special views of each of these renowned landmarks is unique to the Alpine Adventure West. Waking to a sunrise on Mt. Blanc is an unforgettable experience.
With the focus on towering, majestic mountains, this adventure kicks off in the Old Town of Zurich. With a handful of medieval churches, a spectacular art gallery, a most engaging cafe culture and a wealth of nightlife, our two days in Zurich are filled with possibilities. One of which is to begin tackling mountain passes right away! Albispass, Pragelpass, Sattelegg, and Glaubenbergpass all offer magnificent views from the top and an exciting ride to get there.
The Journey begins:
With the Danube flowing at its head and the Rhein babbling at its feet, Germany's Black Forest is set in impressive natural splendor and is the focus of the first day on the road. This wonderful, unspoiled region encompasses ravines and torrents, dense woods and impressive hills. Landscape, nature, climate, especially the people, and the unique agricultural products, are but a few of the things which comprise the wealth of the Black Forest.
Our exit from the hills of Germany across the broad flood plain of the Rhine Valley takes us to Kaysersberg, a perfect, quaint village with half-timbered houses painted in a riot of color. Vive la France!
France's Doubs region is a pretty area living in the shadows of the more well known tourist regions. What you experience here is great scenery and riding without the annoying crush of tourist traffic. The roads of the Alsace region climb into the hills of the Vosges from the valley area famous for its wines. Choose a route with seven pass roads or cruise through the Rhein valley. The choice is yours.
Double overnight on the shore of Lake Annecy:
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.
One of the most beautiful towns in the Haute Savoie region, Annecy is a gracious town that is still the quiet joy of provincial France and a perfect example of romance in both location and architecture. Bustle about the shopping core of Annecy or sit in the marvelous lakeside park and commune with nature at its best. Total relaxation on the grass by the pool, a boat ride, a visit to Mont Blanc and a ride up the mountain on the world's highest cable car, or perhaps a visit to the ancient castle of Menthon or the Museum of the French Resistance movement; our double overnight here offers something for everyone.
Spring from valley to valley:
Travel through appealing Alpine scenery with conifer woods, grasslands and some very impressive mountains as you conquer Col de la Forclaz, Clo de Tamia, Col de la Madeleine, Col du Glandon, Col de Sarenne, Col du Lautaret, Col d'Izoard-and this is only on the way to our next double overnight!
The world's best bicyclists strut their stuff in the mountains on the Tour de France. You will discover the challenges and the euphoria they face when climbing many of the passes made famous on the Tour.
On the free day you can carry on to the highest pass in the Alps, Col de la Bonette. If you have had enough pass roads then carry on over the top and ride through two famous gorges; the Gorges du Cians and the Gorges de Daluis.
Our last day in France means…. twisty Alpine Roads:
The border between France and Italy is punctured by notable roads - small, very high, and traffic-free. Far from the congestion of the valleys, these roads take you to amazing heights. A picnic on a hillside, with a million-dollar view of the whole world spread at your feet, will put any restaurant patio seat to shame!
The Italian lakes:
Poets and painters have long found inspiration in the lake district of Italy. Sometimes called the Lombard Lakes, the area includes eleven lakes, all of glacial origin. The magic of the area arises from the fortuitous combination of Alpine and southern scenery, clear blue skies and a mild climate. Lago Maggiore is the most well known of the lakes and our hotel is situated right on its shores. A free day here provides an opportunity to rest, visit museums, castles, and world-class gardens.
It is certainly not down-hill for the last two days of the ride! From Verbania to Arosa, wonderfully engineered Swiss roads will make riders smile, while stunning Swiss scenery keeps passengers enthralled. Further, on the last day of the tour it is possible to up the number of countries visited by 33%, with a detour though Lichtenstein and Austria.
Miles and miles of twisty roads, a spread of culture, architecture, food and scenery, and as always, the freedom of a Beach tour combine to make this a challenging, delightful, big ride.
Prepare for the big! Big scenery, big riding days and, of course, big passes. The Alpine Adventure West is a tour for riders who want to toss a boast or two around.
Ride up to the base of the famous Matterhorn and enjoy lunch surrounded by nature. Sleep in the shadow of Europe's highest mountain, Mt. Blanc. The special views of each of these renowned landmarks is unique to the Alpine Adventure West. Waking to a sunrise on Mt. Blanc is an unforgettable experience.
With the focus on towering, majestic mountains, this adventure kicks off in the Old Town of Zurich. With a handful of medieval churches, a spectacular art gallery, a most engaging cafe culture and a wealth of nightlife, our two days in Zurich are filled with possibilities. One of which is to begin tackling mountain passes right away! Albispass, Pragelpass, Sattelegg, and Glaubenbergpass all offer magnificent views from the top and an exciting ride to get there.
The Journey begins:
With the Danube flowing at its head and the Rhein babbling at its feet, Germany's Black Forest is set in impressive natural splendor and is the focus of the first day on the road. This wonderful, unspoiled region encompasses ravines and torrents, dense woods and impressive hills. Landscape, nature, climate, especially the people, and the unique agricultural products, are but a few of the things which comprise the wealth of the Black Forest.
Our exit from the hills of Germany across the broad flood plain of the Rhine Valley takes us to Kaysersberg, a perfect, quaint village with half-timbered houses painted in a riot of color. Vive la France!
France's Doubs region is a pretty area living in the shadows of the more well known tourist regions. What you experience here is great scenery and riding without the annoying crush of tourist traffic. The roads of the Alsace region climb into the hills of the Vosges from the valley area famous for its wines. Choose a route with seven pass roads or cruise through the Rhein valley. The choice is yours.
Double overnight on the shore of Lake Annecy:
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.
One of the most beautiful towns in the Haute Savoie region, Annecy is a gracious town that is still the quiet joy of provincial France and a perfect example of romance in both location and architecture. Bustle about the shopping core of Annecy or sit in the marvelous lakeside park and commune with nature at its best. Total relaxation on the grass by the pool, a boat ride, a visit to Mont Blanc and a ride up the mountain on the world's highest cable car, or perhaps a visit to the ancient castle of Menthon or the Museum of the French Resistance movement; our double overnight here offers something for everyone.
Spring from valley to valley:
Travel through appealing Alpine scenery with conifer woods, grasslands and some very impressive mountains as you conquer Col de la Forclaz, Clo de Tamia, Col de la Madeleine, Col du Glandon, Col de Sarenne, Col du Lautaret, Col d'Izoard-and this is only on the way to our next double overnight!
The world's best bicyclists strut their stuff in the mountains on the Tour de France. You will discover the challenges and the euphoria they face when climbing many of the passes made famous on the Tour.
On the free day you can carry on to the highest pass in the Alps, Col de la Bonette. If you have had enough pass roads then carry on over the top and ride through two famous gorges; the Gorges du Cians and the Gorges de Daluis.
Our last day in France means…. twisty Alpine Roads:
The border between France and Italy is punctured by notable roads - small, very high, and traffic-free. Far from the congestion of the valleys, these roads take you to amazing heights. A picnic on a hillside, with a million-dollar view of the whole world spread at your feet, will put any restaurant patio seat to shame!
The Italian lakes:
Poets and painters have long found inspiration in the lake district of Italy. Sometimes called the Lombard Lakes, the area includes eleven lakes, all of glacial origin. The magic of the area arises from the fortuitous combination of Alpine and southern scenery, clear blue skies and a mild climate. Lago Maggiore is the most well known of the lakes and our hotel is situated right on its shores. A free day here provides an opportunity to rest, visit museums, castles, and world-class gardens.
It is certainly not down-hill for the last two days of the ride! From Verbania to Arosa, wonderfully engineered Swiss roads will make riders smile, while stunning Swiss scenery keeps passengers enthralled. Further, on the last day of the tour it is possible to up the number of countries visited by 33%, with a detour though Lichtenstein and Austria.
Miles and miles of twisty roads, a spread of culture, architecture, food and scenery, and as always, the freedom of a Beach tour combine to make this a challenging, delightful, big ride.
Typical Day
Your tour includes a pre-programmed GPS on every bike as well as a detailed tour book with day-to-day itinerary. Each evening your lead guide will discuss the suggested routes for the following day and review points of interest along the way. You can choose each day to ride on your own, ride with others, or follow a guide on a bike. A luggage van carries all of your belongings from hotel to hotel. You will arrive to find your luggage waiting in your room each evening. Motorcycle maintenance and minor repairs or adjustments are handled for you. A tour hostess is along to make sure all of your vacation desires are met and a tour photographer will provide you with a professional photo slideshow on a DVD.
Age range, type of group
You must have a valid motorcycle license at the time of your tour. If you have friends or family who don't ride we can also make arrangements for them to come along in a fun convertible sportscar!
Sleeping and meals
All of your hotels are included. Accommodations are 3, 4, and 5 star depending on what is available in the area. All of your breakfasts and most of your dinners are included. You are responsible for your lunches, daily expenses, fuel and dinners on double overnights.
Other Information
Enjoy the freedom and adventure of a European motorcycle vacation with just the right amount of support. For 40 years Beach's Motorcycle Adventures has specialized in motorcycle tours of the European Alps. Beach's is the company which has always set the standard. We don't aim to be the World's leading motorcycle touring company-only the World's best!
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