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Magical Alpine Mountain Motorcycling
On Beach's Classic Alpine Adventure the first day on the road
is a pleasant, relaxing ride through the Bavarian countryside.
The scenery takes an exciting turn as the Alps come into view,
dominating the horizon. Your introduction to mountain riding
is via the relatively low, easy Fernpass or the narrow, wild
Hahntenjoch.
These high mountain roads that climb up and over the peaks
offer unparalleled views and challenges to the rider.
During the next few days, as you explore Switzerland, you may
opt to enjoy the Klausen, Pragel, Brunig, St. Gottard,
Lukmanier, Oberalp, Neufenen, Furka, Grimsel, or Susten
passes. Continue east to the Engiadina valley, where
enthusiastic pass riders may surmount the Fluela, Ofen,
Splugen, San Bernadino, Bernina, Abula, Maloja, or Julier
passes.
With all this talk of stupendous pass roads, what to do while
not riding? Luxuriate in an excellent hotel, take a swim, a
sauna, a massage or simply relax and enjoy the view from the
garden or the window of your room. All accommodations have
been carefully chosen to be the “icing on the cake” after a
superlative day’s ride.
Next comes the beauty of northern Italy, where the striking scenery and
exciting riding compete for attention. The Dolomites are
simply massive and the pass-roads allow up-close access to
them.
Austrian towns steeped in history are next. Villach was built
more than ten centuries ago as a Roman spa town and Salzburg
was founded prior to 700 A.D.
To the very end of the tour, the riding remains first rate.
Austria’s Grossglockner Hochalpenstrasse offers a taste of
climes from temperate to Arctic in just a few hours of riding.
After all those countries, all those passes, all that
adventure and riding, the biggest problem you will face is
deciding how to get back again as soon as possible!
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Beautiful scenery, challenging roads! The
Alps truly are the ride of a lifetime!
If these photos capture your imagination, look at the
Alpine images from
2000 --
2001 --
2002 -- 2003,
or 2004.
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The
Itinerary:
Alpine Adventure CLASSIC |
Munich, Germany
Munich – Free day
Imst, Austria
Feldkirch, Austria
Interlaken, Switzerland
Interlaken – Free day
Andermatt, Switzerland
Zuoz, Switzerland
Molveno, Italy
Arabba, Italy
Arabba - Free day
Villach, Austria
Salzburg, Austria
Munich, Germany
Classic Alpine Adventure Route |
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Minimum mileage - approx. 1900 over 13 days
riding
Maximum Mileage – your choice!
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Click for Tour Prices |
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2010 Dates |
June
13 – 27
July 4 – 18
July 25 - August 8 |
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2011 Dates |
June
12 – 26
July 3 – 17
July 24 - August 7 |
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Tour prices include unlimited use of a BMW F650GS, F800GS, F800R, R1200GS or the R1200R.
Other BMW models will be available with the
following upgrade charges:
R1200RT, K1300GT, K1300R, K1300S:
$790
Other manufacturer's machines may be available, If you have
a desire to ride something special, contact us! |
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All of Beach's
European
tours feature:
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14 nights hotel accommodation
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13 days use of a BMW R1200R, R1200GS
or F650 or F800 series motorcycle
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Freedom to
ride on your own routes, at your own pace! |
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All breakfasts
Most dinners |
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Luggage Van |
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Tour guide book, detailing a variety of daily routing
options, and complete maps or GPS for navigating the
routes of your choice. |
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2
guides, 1 on bike, 1 in van |
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