Europa Mototcycle Tours 2013 brochure

Uk & EU Motorcycle tours

Tour Brochure 2013

CorsicaPicos

& Pyrenees

Picos De

Europa

The Map

The Team

Corsica

Taste Of France 1

Scotand Grand Tour

Picos and Pyrenees

Lakes and Pennines

Grand Alps - France

Austria and Swiss Alps

Norway

Taste Of France 2

Trier Wine Festival

Vosges & Black Forest

Gorges and Mountains

Picos De Europa

FAQS & insurance

P1

P2

P3 -4

P5 - 6

P7 - 8

P9 - 10

P11 - 12

P13 - 14

P15 - 16

P17 - 18

P19 - 20

P21 - 22

P23 - 24

P25 - 26

P27 - 28

P29

Contents

Scotland Grande TourVosges & the Black Forest

Taste Of France 1

Gorges and Mountains Grande AlpsFrance

Taste Of France 2

Norway

Austria & the Swiss Alps

Trier Wine

Festival

Mike CosgriffClaire Rose

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As the founder and owner of Europa Motorcycle Tours, Mike started the company as a way to combine his passion for riding motorcycles with a desire to discover and share the beauty of the UK and Europe with other people. This all started in 2008 when Mike fell in love with the majestic and serene nature of the Austrian and Swiss Alps and Mike has covered many, many miles across the UK and Europe. Mike, although spending most of his career as a sales manager for a premium brand car dealership, his passion has always been riding motorcycles and he has done for nearly 20 years. Mike currently holds a RoSPA advanced motorcycle quali�cation. He is also an active member and motorcycle tutor for his local RoSPA group, and is likely to be the lead guide for your tour. His personal dedication to quality and customer service, as well as his vast knowledge and years of experience, will help ensure that you have the very best motorcycle holiday possible. Mike is responsible for the day to day running of the business and generally looks after the accommodation for our tours ensuring we get you the very best value for money. Presently Rides: BMW GS1200 Triple BlackClaire is not currently licensed to ride a motorbike which means she does not tour with us as a guide. However she is a bike nut and will do anything to be involved with them (well almost anything anyway). Claire by trade is a fully quali�ed motor mechanic with almost 10 years experience behind her, and has an excellent mechanical and technical background. Claire is a very important member of our team as she is our main contact for our suppliers and clients and looks after all your queries

from bookings, travel arrangements, account queries and invoicing. Although you will mainly speak or communicate with Claire by Tel or Email, you will meet Claire on tour as she quite often rides as a pillion with Mike. We do hope to get Claire on the road with us in the future in order to take advantage of her knowledge and mechanical experience.

House of Napoleon's Birth

2000 Miles (approx)

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After crossing the channel (choice of routes), we start the tour with a ride down through France, taking in some impressive scenery. Our route includes part of the famous Route Napoleon as well as a ride through the stunning Grand Canyon du Verdon.

The Corsican experience starts with an overnight crossing from Toulon (ensuite cabin included) to Bastia. We disembark the following morning refreshed, before heading south on some phenomenal biking roads, drinking in the fabulous scenery and soaking up the Corsican atmosphere.

We have two bases on the island, one in the south and one in the north to allow us to thoroughly explore! You really are spoiled for choice as everywhere you go there are stunning twisty mountain roads, sweeping bends and amazing scenery. The climate is typical Mediterranean which adds to the appeal, and gives you a chance to take advantage of our organised rides out, explore on your own and of course you may relax on the beach or by the hotel's pool if you fancy a day off the bike.

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We start the touring season off in style with a tour to this wonderful volcanic island in the Mediterranean. A land of mountains, forests and beaches, and the birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte, we have an opportunity to appreciate the best of Corsica as we spend six days on the island, exploring the stunning scenery and twisty roads!

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Our return to France via the overnight ferry to Toulon is just the start of a very scenic route back home. We head for a lovely hotel set in the Haute-Loire region, and our route northwards takes in the very impressive Gorges de L'Ardeche. This is another opportunity to overload on some of the �nest scenery Europe has to offer.

If you've never experienced Corsica before you really must join us on this amazing tour. It's a Mecca for Motorcyclists

Call 01744 778424 To make a booking by telephoneOr click to Visit www.europabiketours.com

£990 £790 £690

Napoleon's Island, Mountains and Forests

P4

1500 Miles (approx)

Mainly French N & D Roads

Ideal for First Time Tourer

3 star hotels

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Mountains, Volcanoes & Medieval Villages

Our �rst 'Taste of France' tour of the season, this motorcycle tour is ideal for all levels of touring experience, wether it be a �rst trip on the continent or a seasoned rider. We head to the fascinating Dordogne region of France steeped in history and culture and surrounded by beautiful countryside

Arriving in the French port of Calais, it is time get excited for what lies ahead in the forthcoming week. Firstly we must make our way to central France for our �rst stop which will give everyone some time to get to know each other better and enjoy the rest of your evening, either in the local vibrant town or in the comfort of your hotel.

More fun to follow today as we take a combined route through the Limousin region on a combination of roads mainly using french N & D roads as your eyes are treated to the lush countryside, before we reach our main base set in the historic and beautiful Dordogne region.

A very tastefully converted barn which is family run, will provide you with a pleasureable stay in the French countryside and also has an outdoor swimming pool to boot. The restaurant can only be described as excellent and serves a very tasty menu.

Fortunatley we are now in an area which will allow us to explore and visit places of interest such as the medieval towns of Rocamadour and Figeac. An excursion to the underground river and cave system in Gouffre de Padriac should also not be missed, and a day out to Oradour Sur Glane, commonly known as the (Martyr Town), the village which was destroyed by the German SS at the cost of 642 souls in June 1944.

Also on the agenda will be the opportunity to take a ride into the Cantal Mountains situated in the Auverge region to Puy Mary & Puy de Dome and take the highest road in France outside of the Alps and Pyrenees, but often considered to be one of the prettiest panoramic views in Europe.

Finally our journey home will soon be round the next winding bend and over the summit of the next peak so we must say Au-revoir and make our way homeward bound with one more stopover before reaching Calais to catch the ferry home.

A real eye opening motorcycle tour showing you a different aspect of France and its history, take a pause to capture your favoruite moments and share them with your family and friends back home.

P6

Taste of France Tour 1

1000 Miles (approx)

Local A & B roads, Optional single trackIdeal for First Tim

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Scotland Grand Tour

Europa specialises in taking you to stunning motorcycling destinations and none come much better than Scotland! Here we take in the best that Scotland has to offer over eight days' riding.

We start our tour in the often forgotten South West of Scotland and then head north towards our �rst destination set in the heart of the Argyll region. Our route through Scotland is roughly clockwise and we head north up the west coast taking in the most stunning scenery you will �nd anywhere in the British Isles. We head over Rannoch Moor and visit Glencoe before spending a couple of days based in a lovely hotel on the shores of Loch Lochy. From here there is a choice of rides out we can do, or of course you may laze around the hotel and make use of the facilities available!

As the tour unfolds you will see some of the real highlights of the roads open to motorcyclists in the UK. The Pass of the Cattle is a must and we also stay in the scenic �shing port of Ullapool. No Scottish Grand tour would be complete without a visit to John O' Groats and the obligatory photo opportunity!

Our tour then will head southwards passing Inverness before heading through the main skiing areas of the Monadhliath mountains.

We pass Balmoral (a quick wave to the Queen optional!), before another scenery overload in the beautiful Troassachs.

We conclude our Grand Tour with a lovely run down through the Scottish Borders before our �nal nights' stay in a three star hotel on the edge of the English Lake District.

In all, a wonderful trip to savour the delights of the Uk's best roads, scenery and hospitality, and of course it goes without saying,,,, you got to try the Haggis!!.


£990 £790 £690

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P8

2000 Miles (approx)

Mountain roads, French N and D roads, Spanish AS roads

Experienced Rider3 Star Hotels

Simply stunning is the only way we can describe this motorcycle tour. Arriving in Calais, France, and returning via the Spanish port of Santander means we have the wonderful opportunity of savouring all the bits in between from the Gorges Du Tarn, the Millau Bridge, medieval Carcassone, the Haute-Pyrenees and the Asturias, all rolled into one fantastic motorcycle tour


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French Pyrenees & Picos De Europa National Park

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Dependent on your riding experience and ability this could be a good way to introduce yourself to mountain roads before you take on one of the bigger Alps or Alpine tours.

Making our way across France with a stopover on the way, we shall arrive at Mende the gateway to the Gorges Du Tarn in the Corniche Des Cevenne. A haven of great motorcycle roads and the impressive Gorge itself will keep you happily occupied as we explore this amazing landscape that mother nature has provided.

Our next stop will be the medieval walled city of Carcassone, a busy and vibrant town with lots of history and fantastic medieval buildings. However the fun starts way before as our route through the twisting Gorge will lead us to the mightily impressive Viaduc de Millau which spans the width of the Gorge itself.

Having dined like kings and queens of a bygone era, we move back to the present and board the bikes to take on the Haute Pyrenees where we shall stay for a couple of nights to enjoy this beautiful region of France.

The route over the Pyrenees will include the Col Du Tourmalet and the Col Du Aspin before we cross the Spanish border. We pay a visit to the beautiful Odessa National Park as we make our way to the Asturia mountain range in the Cantabria region of Spain.

Our �nal base will be in the heart of the Picos Du Europa National Park and the next few days will take in some great biking roads. The Potes & Panes route, Lake Riano, twisting mountain roads, impressive canyons and the quaint and bustling town of Potes.

By now you will have experienced riding some of the very best roads and overdosed on some of the great scenery that France and Northern Spain have to offer. Unfortunately we have to leave it all behind us now and return back to the UK. A �nal scenic ride to the port of Santander will provide you with more biking pleasure, before we catch the luxurious cruise ferry, Pont Aven across the Bay Of Biscay back home.

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300 Miles (approx)

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3 star hotels

This long weekend tour is based in a lovely 3 star hotel, situated in a perfect location for our tour which takes us through some of the most beautiful scenery on offer anywhere in the British Isles. It is an ideal opportunity to ride some great biking roads and see some of the prettiest towns and villages in these two stunning National Parks.

After getting to know each other over a meal and a drink or two on the Friday evening, we ride out to many beautiful places over the course of the weekend. We utilise some little known roads as we head for the Lake District. We skirt the shores of England's largest lake, Lake Windermere before heading over the mountains to England's deepest lake, Wast Water. Over 3 miles long and some 258ft deep the scenery here is simply fantastic. Our journey continues as we take in several more passes before paying a visit to the lovely market town of Keswick. More amazing roads will then take us back to our base where we can relax before a second day of truly glorious riding over the High Pennines.

We enjoy more fabulous scenery and roads on day two of our weekend - including a visit to the pub claiming to be the highest in England. More superb biking roads follow as we wind our way towards Northumberland before turning our wheels West back to the Lake District, providing us a chance to �nish the day riding the shores of Lake Ullswater. We arrive back at the hotel in time for a well deserved drink in the bar and no doubt, many stories of the weekend's riding!

This bike tour is a great introduction to motorcycle touring that will appeal to those new to touring, as well as the experienced rider.

We take in England's highest roads and deepest lake as we explore the English Lake District, the High Pennines and beautiful Yorkshire Dales.



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2000 Miles (approx)

Varied, including mountain passes

Intermediate

3 and 4 Star HotelsWe ride the highest and most stunning scenery the Alps have to offer, including riding the highest road in the Alps, the Col de L'Iseran (9090ft). We also take in the Col de la Bonette (8907ft), Col de Galibier (8668ft) and the Col D'Iozard (7746ft) to name a few others.

Arriving in calais we shall head to the city of Troyes for a one night stopover and then over to the very scenic Vosges region of France. Surrounded by the low level peaks of the Vosge, pristine lakes and a bustling ambience all provide an atmospheric experience for your stopover.

Having already had the pleasure of riding some �ne French roads incuding the Route Des Cretes the trip really starts to gather momentum as we travel south to Anncey in the Rhone - Alps region of France which truly is a stunning location.

The route includes amazing biking roads with everything from sweeping bends to haripins. The scenery is as you would expect from a tour that takes in the beautiful French Alps and French gorges. After the joys of the mountains, we then head for a couple of nights in Menton on the Mediterranean Coast, where we can relax or explore as you wish.

Our next stage of the tour takes us via the southern end of the another biking 'must do' the Route Napoleon to the Grand Canyon du Verdon, a half mile deep, �fteen mile long gorge and one of the most stunning in Europe. We enjoy a stay in a village nearby which gives us chance to explore the area further, including a ride around the rim of the gorge which will dazzle you with it's sheer beauty. Reluctantly we leave the gorge behind as we head up the Route Napoleon towards yet another very pretty, little known gorge as we head north once again using some more fabulous French 'N' and 'D' roads.

Our tour concludes with a further overnight stay near the French town of Dijon (mustard anyone?!) and then our �nal nights' stay in the Pas de Calais region, where again we will be able to enjoy a drink and eat our �nal dinner together and recount some glorious memories of the previous ten days.

This tour features just about every kind of road France has to offer and is truly a delight for any motorcycling enthusiast.

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The Route des Grandes Alpes is a tour that you have to do at some time in your motorcycling career! A superb journey over twelve stunning days, it will leave you intoxicated with the scenery and roads!



£1765 £1250 £1125

Grande AlpesHigh Mountain Passes, Alpine Lakes,

the Med and the Grand Canyon du Verdon

P14

House of Napoleon's Birth

2000 Miles (approx)

Varied including mountain passe's

Intermediate

3 and 4 Star Hotels

Primarily suited to intermediate and experienced riders, this tour will give you the thrill and excitment of mountain passes, stuning panoramic landscapes and take us to two of the most beautiful countries in europe which are not only home to majestic and breathtaking vista's but also to roads and passes almost purpose built for motorbikes


£1350 £1190 £1050

Austria & Swiss Alps - Alpine Roads, Snow Capped Mountains

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Our Journey will take us across the French mainland using mainly faster roads, with a 2 night stopover before reaching our �rst base for the trip set in the heart of the Austrian Tirol.

Your biker friendly hotel, set in the heart of the Kaunertal valley is not only surrounded by amazing views of the Tirolian mountain range but also provides us with a wonderful base where we shall un-pack, kick back and get excited about the planned rideouts including the infamous Stelvio Pass, weiseeferner glacier, swiss national park, silvretta pass and Lake Resia,,,

Leaving the Tirol in our mirrors, we move on to our next destination to the mountain village of Grindelwald, gateway to the Jungfrau mountain range,, home to the one and only Mount Eiger,, however before we get there,, well todays journey will guarantee to have you beeming from ear to ear,,

Our route will take us across some our favourite passes incuding the Furka Pass and Fluella Pass rising in altitude to approx 2400 metres. The views will take your breath away with every twist and turn and climb we make,,, Glaciers, Snow capped mountains and awesome roads will all be on the menu.

Upon Your arrvial into Grindelwald you will appreciate why we have chosen this location for our stay in Switzerland. Here your time is your own to relax and enjoy this wonderful village before making our way back to Calais.

Our last stopover will be again in France set in a woodland setting giving the �nal opportunity to dine together and recall your favourite holiday moments before our �nal day to catch a mid afternoon ferry to Dover.

P16

2000 Miles (approx)


Experienced Rider3 and 4 Star Hotels

* Please note, prices are based on a shared cabin on overnight ferry crossings. Subject to availability single cabins can be reserved and will incur a supplement of £273.10 per person in addition to the quoted tour price. If you would prefer not to share a cabin please make this known at the time of booking*

The �rst leg of our journey will see us depart from the port of Harwich where we will take an overnight crossing to Denmark giving ample opportuntiy to get aquainted with your fellow riders before arriving in Denmark the following lunchtime. We will then take a lesuirely route with an approx 170 mile ride to northern Denmark arriving at your hotel in plenty of time to experience a little Danish Hospitalty before we set foot on Norwegian soil.

Another short fery crossing will see us arrive in Norway around midday, and here is where all the fun starts. Norway is a most spectalar country with mountains plunging into the sea from several hundred metres, endless rivers, powerful waterfalls, Unesco world heritage Fjords and best of all some of the best roads that you will ever grace with your motorcycle.

Heading north east you will have an early taste of whats in store as we make our way to the Strondafjorden in the town of Fagernes, for a one night stopover before we reach Kristiansund on the West Atlantic coast, gateway to the Fjords and the Trollheim Moutain range.

Riding south, the best is still yet to come as we take on the Atlantic road, and the Trollstigen before reaching the simply stunning Geraingerfjord where we shall spend a few days to relax and enjoy this beautiful part of the world.

Rideouts are on the agenda which will treat you to splendid mountain roads, powerfull waterfalls, traditional Norwegian Stave chruches and of course we shall be making plenty of stops to sample the local bread and pastry dishes.

The city of Bergen will be our next destination before we eventually start our homeward leg down to Kristiansand with two stopovers on the way down, we will soon be back in Denmark to catch the boat home.

All in all this is one amazing trip, a motorcycle tour which will leave you with fond and lasting memories of culture, scenery, amazing roads, food and hospitality.

This Motorcycle tour is one that every biker must complete at some point in there life. Guaranteed to take your breath away Norway is a hidden gem of Motorcycle heaven with jaw dropping scenery, Fjords and mountain roads which you will want to ride again and again



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Our second Taster Tour takes us to the beautiful French region of the Haute-Savoie. After an overnight stay in a lovely three star hotel to the east of the city of Troyes, we head south on some lovely French N and D roads to our destination - the medieval town of Annecy. The town is situated by the lake of the same name and is our base for four nights, allowing us to unpack the bikes and explore all the fantastic roads, culture and scenery the surrounding area has to offer.

As ever, we will have rides out each day and these will include some fabulous Alpine routes, each with a character of their own, and never failing to impress the motorcyclist! There is the chance to visit Chamonix under the watchful gaze of Mont Blanc (White Mountain), Europe's highest peak at almost 15,800ft above sea level. As you would expect the scenery in the area is absolutely stunning so if you have yet to visit the Alps, you are in for a treat - do not forget your camera! The rides out will feature some of the less demanding passes in the French Alps so the tour is ideal for intermediate riders and pillions. For the more experienced, your tour guide will be more than happy to offer advice on routes should you wish to do your own thing and explore some of the more demanding passes in the area.

There will also be the opportunity to take a cable car ride for those that wish up the stunning Aiguille du Midi. The route begins in Chamonix and whisks you up to the top station - some 12,600ft above sea level. The views of the Alps from the top are spectacular to say the least!

The biker in you is of course, not forgotten. We will also take in several more of the passes the Alps have to offer including the Cormet de Roselend, Col du Marais, Col de la Columbiere to name a few! There is also the chance to have a day or two off the bikes so you can explore Annecy on foot and perhaps enjoy some retail therapy!

After our time in Annecy we reluctantly head north to our overnight stay on our way back to the Port of Calais. We make use of the same lovely hotel we did on the journey down. However, we reach it via a different route, giving you a chance to experience different roads and places on our return leg of the tour. Our �nal night together gives us a chance to enjoy a meal and talk over the highlights of the trip, with stunning roads and scenery, we are sure it's a destination you will want to revisit.

Experience the delightful town of Annecy, explore the medieval quarter and take the opportunity to ride some of the stunning Alpine roads that are right on our doorstep on this, our second Europa Taste of France tour for 2013



£1225 £975 £875

Taste of FRance 2

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Taking an early morning crossing we shall arrive on French soil with pretty much the whole day ahead of us giving us the privelage of arriving in the home of the Reisling, Trier, later in the day.

As we will need to make some progress and cover some miles, our route will be the most direct taking Belguim in our stride before entering Germany a short distance from the Luxembourg border. A longish day, however we will arrive in plenty of time to freshen up and have a drink or two before we sit for dinner at our reserved table.

Your 4 Star Hotel for the next �ve nights is located opposite the famous Porta Nigra Gate and also bene�ts from underground parking and a restaurant serving traditional food from the Rhineland-Palatinate region.

Surrounded by local cafe's and a a short distance from the old town which dates back to Roman rule, you are free to explore during the next 5 days and really soak up the local ambience and of course the nearby wine festival itself.

For those of you who wish to saddle up the bikes, we will be running guided rideouts with a choice of Heidelberg, Rudesheim am Rhein, the nearby Eltz castle and the pretty town of Cochem.

The wine festival itself will be taking place during our stay, in the nearby village of Olewig which is approx 3 miles from our base. Local wine, speciality foods and live music will all be on offer. The air �lled with sounds of traditional live bands, food and wine will ensure your attention is attracted.

As the festival draws to an end it will be time for us to make our journey back to Calais, all being well with no hangovers, and then a one night stopover in France before catching a mid day crossing to the UK the following day.

All told a culture �lled �ve days in one of Germanys oldest towns suited to any level of experience and particularly good for pillions.

Fancy a motorcycle tour packed with culture, live music, traditional food specialities and unesco world heritage sites all on your doorstep? Then this tour is de�natley for you. Unlike most motorcycle tours, this is all about the location and soaking up the experience and culture of this vibrant town located on the German Moselle River



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After an early morning crossing from Calais our route will be the most direct across France giving us the privilege of reaching our �rst base for the tour on day one, providing the opportunity to unpack your smalls and go and explore the local area.

A picturesque village set in the heart of the Vosges region will provide you with a pleasant stay and offers plenty of local bars and restaurants for your evening entertainment.

With a fantastic ride-out day scheduled which will take you on some off the well known motorcycle routes in the region which will undoubtedly leave you wanting more and more and more....

Leaving the Vosges behind us, our scenic route into the Black Forest will see us cross the mighty Rhine before reaching our second base in Titisee Neustadt, a popular destination located at the southern end of the forest. Again guided riding days are on the menu providing you once again with great motorcycling routes for your enjoyment, and are particularly suited for pillion passengers.

Riding north to the spa town of Baden Baden, here we introduce your machines to the graceful and sweeping bends of the famous B500 and on to our �nal stay in Germany. A very nice family run hotel overlooking German vineyards and the neighbouring Alsace region which serves very good local cuisine.

A �nal stopover in France before making our way to Calais for a mid afternoon crossing to Dover which is where our time together �nishes.

Although relatively short for a European motorcycle tour, it is without doubt packed with motorcycling pleasure and stunning natural scenery. With tour highlights such as the Route Des Cretes, Col De Bonhomme, Saint Marie aux mines, Col De La Schlucht, Lake Titisee, Lake Konstanz, the B500, Frieburg and Baden Baden, we are con�dent you will �nd this trip exciting and exhilarating and will almost certainly have you thinking about trying something a little more challenging.

An ideal motorcycle tour for your �rst adventure in Europe. You will on this trip, get to ride some of the very best motorcycle roads in Western Europe, good quality hotels, sensible mileage and some excellent rides-out all make for a fun �lled week exploring these two wonderful parts of France and Germany



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Our tour commences with a ferry crossing from Dover to Calais. We head south through Northern France making use of the motorway to enable us to achieve our �rst night's stop on the outskirts of Auxerre. We arrive in plenty of time to relax after our �rst day of the tour. Refreshed after a good night's sleep, we continue our journey south following N and D roads before using some of the A75 - a motorway in name but not by nature, and still a great road for bikes!

Our base for the next three nights is Mende, a lovely town situated on the banks of the River Lot. We stay in the heart of the town allowing time to explore at your leisure. We will have rides out each day and will be taking the opportunity to ride some fantastic roads, including the Gorges du Lot, Gorges de la Jonte and Gorges du Trevezel to name three! We also have a ride out to the famous Millau Bridge, an unmistakable engineering feat designed by British architect Norman Foster. Our return to base will include the Gorges du Tarn to complete a stunning and memorable day's riding.

Our tour is far from over as we head east, through the Cevennes and into the Vercours, passing through more beautiful gorges

and over more mountain passes as we head into the Haute-Savoie and the stunning French Alps. We base ourselves for the next three nights in a three star hotel with pool in Bourg-Saint-Maurice, within strolling distance of the town centre. From here, we ride out over several of the famous Alpine passes including the Col du l'Iseran, Col du Petit St. Bernard and Col de la Madeleine. Your guides will be leading rides out each day and, for those that wish there is the opportunity to do the 'Mont Blanc tour'. This is a circuit around Europe's highest mountain, passing through three countries (France, Switzerland and Italy). This is a long day, but for those that ride it the views and scenery are breath taking. Or you may elect to sit by the pool and relax! For those that do fancy a day off the bikes there is plenty to occupy you in Bourg-Saint-Maurice. Take a ride up to Les Arcs 1600 on the funicular railway or spend some time pottering around the shops in the bustling town centre.

After a memorable stay in Bourg, we sadly must leave the Alps behind as we make our way north. Our route takes us past Lake Annecy and into the Jura mountains where more scenery overload is encountered! Our route takes in some more N roads before we join the motorway which brings us to Dijon and our penultimate night's stay. After another day of excellent N roads and some motorway, we reach our �nal night's stay in a lovely hotel near the town of Bethune. From here it is a short �fty mile hop to the Port of Calais and our ferry home for what has been a remarkable tour of stunning mountain vistas and beautiful river gorges. Truly a tour to savour for many months to follow.

This tour takes us to some of the most desirable roads a motorcyclist could wish for. Join us as we experience mountains, deep valley gorges with tumbling rivers, twisty tarmac and breath taking scenery as we visit the pick of the mountain and gorge regions in France.



£1590 £1150 £995

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P26

1400 Miles (approx)

Local & Mountian Roads

Intermediate

3 star hotels

Although the Picos do hide some challenging roads, the Asturias are not as demanding as the bigger Alps regions and the roads are much, much quieter. On this trip you will experience mountain climbs giving stunning panoramic views, roads that wind their way through canyons with rivers �owing alongside and eagles soaring in the skies above, and of course, local Spanish culture and food at its best.

Using Plymouth we shall enjoy an overnight cruise ferry to the Spanish port of Santander. On board, your cabin has been reserved for you to freshen up before dinner where our group table has been reserved in the on-board restaurant.

Once we arrive in Santander, we have an easy ride to our base for the week allowing you plenty of time to unpack your bags and become familiar with the local area.

Our base is a vibrant town, with many local restaurants and bars for you to enjoy your evenings and provide you with your own space and that traditional holiday feel.

A group evening will also be arranged to dine in one of the local traditional restaurants should you wish to join in, entirely your choice.

Guided ride-outs will be available each day, ensuring you get to see some of the very best of the Picos National Park.

A fun packed motorcycle tour, ideal for pillions who have the choice to join the rides or enjoy the local beach or town providing a little something for everyone before our trip comes to an end and we return back to the UK via Santander.

* Please note, prices quoted are based on a shared cabin during the ferry crossings. If you require a single cabin please advise us at the time of booking. Single cabins will be subject to availability and will occur a single cabin supplement to be advised at the time of booking *

Probably one the favourite and most popular tours on the calendar, Northern Spain truly is a fantastic place to experience maybe your �rst European motorcycle tour as the trip is based in one location which keeps the mileage down to a minimum



£990 £950 £850

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