The tour itinerary is based on a Northern Crossing with the option to use a Eurotunnel Crossing which will shorten the tour by two days.

Thursday 11th July: For those using the Northern crossing, you should make your way to Hull to catch the P&O overnight ferry to Rotterdam. You are able to board early evening, allowing you plenty of time to relax and enjoy the onboard facilities. A 4 berth en-suite cabin (for 2) is included in your crossing. The ferry will dock approx 0815 am the following morning, giving you the full day to make your way to the first night's hotel (295 miles).

Friday 12th July (325 miles): Those using the Eurotunnel crossing should arrive in time for an early morning Eurotunnel crossing for their journey across France. Whichever crossing you have chosen, we will all meet- up and get to know one another at our first night's stop, 3 star hotel on the French/German border. The hotel is one we use often, and has en-suite bedrooms, Wi-Fi, TV and outside swimming pool.  3 star hotel, Dinner, B&B.

Saturday 13th July (320 miles) : Mainly motorways today but with frequent stops it gets the job done as we cross eastwards across Germany before dropping south into Austria. Our overnight stop is on the outskirts of Innsbruck. 4 star hotel,Dinner, B&B, 

Sunday 14th July (200 miles) : Today you get to ride some fabulous roads as we take a cross country route through the Hohe Tauern National Park. There is a choice of routes, with the opportunity to ride the famous Grossglockner pass. Although a toll road, your money is well spent as you enjoy 48 kilometres of high alpine road with 36 bends, and an altitude ascent to 2,504 metres!   Enroute you will get to see the highest peak in Austria, the Grossglockner (3,798m) and its glacier, the Pasterze. 

Your hotel for the next three nights is set in a small town perhaps best know for its access to the ski slopes, however, during summer it position smack bang in the middle of the Dolomites makes it an ideal tour centre for bikers. Your stay includes full use of the hotels leisure facilities which include swimming pool, 2 saunas, steam bath and gym. 3 star hotel, Dinner, B&B. Garage.

Monday 15th - Tuesday 16th July : free days  a three night stay gives you two days to ride the fantastic roads of the Dolomites. The mountains jagged rocks contrasting with the pristine meadows never fail to impress, and its hard to choose between admiring the scenery or enjoying the twisty mountain roads. Our central locaton gives us easy access to all of the Dolomite passes - take a great circular tour Campolongo to Corvara, Passo Gardena, Paso Sella then Pordoi to name a few. Of course there is my favourite Passo Giau which I ride whenever I get the opportunity. If you dont want to ride all day, there is a choice of cable cars to take, including one within walking distance of the hotel. 3 star hotel, Dinner, B&B. Garage. 

Wednesday 17th July (142/170 miles) : Today we exchange the dramatic Dolomites for the equally dramatic Italian Alps . Passing south of Bormio we take the Passo Tonale towards Tirano. Got a head for heights? then take a short cut (142miles) over the Gavia Pass (2652M) classified as the 10^th highest tarmac pass. Both routes will take you to your hotel for the next 2 nights in the lovely town of Bormio. Your hotel tonight enjoys a central location, so whilst here, we give you the opportunity to dine out at one of the many restaurants in the town. 4 star hotel, B&B.

Thursday 18th July (free day): Your stay includes use of the hotels spa and wellness centre, alternatively Bormio is famous for its warm thermal springs which can be enjoyed at one of three centres. For the rider the attraction of this location is that it sits at the foot of the pass on everyone’s bucket list, the Stelvio Pass  which climbs to 2757m, and has over 40 hairpin bends.  Have a leisurely ride to the duty free state of Livigno or maybe visit the Italian Lakes, both Lake Como or Lake D'iseo can be visited in the day. 4 star hotel , B&B. 

Friday 19th July (145 miles): Again a great choice of routes as we enter Austria. Not a great mileage today, so an ideal opportunity to ride the Silvretta (2032M) pass.  Our 4 star hotel tonight is located in a medieval town in the western Austrian state of Vorarlberg, bordering on Switzerland and Liechtenstein. The hotel is one we have used many times and has modern rooms along with indoor swimming pool. Its situation close to the historic town centre means we can wander into the town square where you will find a selection of restuarants. 4 star hotel, B&B.

Saturday 20th July (250 miles) : Continuing westwards we pass the shores of Lake Constance, through the southern Black Forest and over the Vosges Mountains to our final nights stop in the Lorraine region. 3 star Hotel, Dinner, B&B

Sunday 21st July : ( 310/315 miles) Today, we say goodbye to our fellow riders as we leave for the ferry port of our choice. Those using the Eurotunnel (315 miles) will be at Calais in time for a late afternoon crossing, whilst those on the Northern crossing (310 miles) head for Rotterdam and their overnight ferry.

Monday 22nd July  :  The ferry docks at 0730hrs, giving us time to have breakfast before making our way home.

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