Absolutely! This tour is specifically designed for riders who want an incredible European motorcycle experience but don’t have 2-3 weeks available. In just 7 days, you’ll ride some of Europe’s most legendary roads including the iconic B500 in the Black Forest, conquer the stunning Route des Crêtes, and tackle the hairpin-filled Vosges Mountains. You’ll cross three countries (France, Germany, Belgium), cover 1,400 miles of spectacular riding, and experience everything from Alpine scenery to thermal spas – all while only using one week of holiday time. It’s the perfect “maximum adventure, minimum time commitment” tour!

The B500 Schwarzwaldhochstraße is considered one of Europe’s greatest motorcycle roads and a true bucket-list experience! This 60km stretch along the ridges of the Black Forest features perfectly smooth tarmac, sublime sweeping curves, dramatic hairpin bends, and breathtaking forest vistas. Built as a scenic route through Germany’s Black Forest National Park, the road climbs to over 1,000 meters offering stunning views. Bikers from across Europe make pilgrimages to ride the B500 – it’s that good! Many riders say it sets the perfect tone for the entire tour and is worth the journey alone.

The tour includes return Eurotunnel crossing (Folkestone-Calais), 6 nights accommodation in quality motorcycle-friendly hotels across France, Germany, and Belgium, daily breakfast at all hotels, welcome and farewell group meals, detailed route maps with GPS files, hotel parking fees, and comprehensive daily itineraries with recommended stops. You provide your own motorcycle, riding gear, fuel, lunches and some dinners, travel insurance, and personal expenses. All accommodation is carefully selected for comfort, location, and biker-friendly facilities.

Yes! Day 3 is a rest day with options, including visiting Baden-Baden’s world-famous thermal spas. Baden-Baden has been a spa destination since Roman times, offering luxurious thermal baths, wellness treatments, and relaxation facilities. The two main options are Caracalla Spa (modern thermal pools, saunas, grottos) and Friedrichsbad (historic Roman-Irish bath ritual). After two days of riding, many riders find the thermal waters perfect for rejuvenating tired muscles! Alternatively, if you prefer more saddle time, there’s two optional ride outs one around the fabulous roads of the Black Forest or to Lake Constance (Europe’s third-largest lake). Your choice – wellness or wheels!

The Vosges Mountains are a true biker’s paradise! This mountain range on the French-German border features long sweeping bends, tight hairpin switchbacks, smooth tarmac, and stunning Alpine scenery. The acclaimed Route des Crêtes (Ridge Road) runs along mountain crests offering spectacular 360° views. You’ll ride to Le Grand Ballon at 1,424 meters (the highest peak in the Vosges) with breathtaking vistas across the Haut-Rhin region. The D430 and D431 mountain roads deliver hairpin after hairpin through dense forests and alpine meadows. Many riders find the Vosges equally impressive as more famous Alpine passes but with far less traffic!

Absolutely! Solo riders are very welcome and typically make up 50-60% of our tour groups. You can choose between sharing a twin room with another solo rider or upgrading to a private single room for additional cost. The shorter 7-day format is particularly popular with solo riders as it’s easier to commit one week versus 2-3 weeks. Our groups are small (typically 8-12 riders), creating a friendly, intimate atmosphere. Many solo riders form lasting friendships and return for other tours. Your tour guide ensures everyone feels included while respecting individual riding preferences and pace.

Yes, this is an excellent choice for your first European tour! The 7-day duration is less intimidating than longer tours, the countries visited (France, Germany, Belgium) have excellent road infrastructure and facilities, riding is on the right side (same as continental Europe), distances are manageable (averaging 170-220 miles per day), and you have an experienced guide on hand to assist with navigation if required. The tour includes two rest days with optional ride-outs, allowing you to build confidence gradually. You’ll experience iconic roads like the B500 without the complexity of high Alpine passes. Many first-time European riders choose this tour to “test the waters” before committing to longer adventures – and most immediately book another tour!

The Douaumont Ossuary and Memorial at Verdun is one of the most moving WWI sites in Europe. Located on the Verdun battlefield where 300,000 French and German soldiers died during the 10-month Battle of Verdun (1916), the ossuary contains the remains of 130,000 unidentified soldiers. The memorial’s tower offers views across the battlefield still scarred by shell craters. It’s a sobering, powerful experience that provides important historical context. The visit typically lasts 45-60 minutes on Day 6 as you ride from the Vosges toward Belgium. Many riders find this stop adds meaningful depth to the tour, honoring the sacrifices made in this region we now freely explore on our motorcycles.

Any reliable motorcycle is suitable, we generally suggest 500cc or above, but the modern adventure scooters such as the Honda ADV350 are also more than capable. Popular choices of course include BMW GS series, Honda Africa Twin, Triumph Tiger, adventure tourers, sport tourers, touring bikes. Your motorcycle should be roadworthy, properly serviced, and equipped with luggage capacity for touring. We recommend preparing your bike according to our motorcycle preparation guide, including checking tyres, brakes, chain, and fluids before departure.

Lake Constance (Bodensee in German) is Europe’s third-largest lake, shared between Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The optional Day 3 ride-out takes you south from Baden-Baden through the Black Forest to the lake’s northern shore – approximately 220 miles round trip. The lake circuit offers stunning Alpine views across the water, charming waterside towns like Konstanz and Meersburg, and excellent lakeside cafés for lunch. You can ride along the shore, take a ferry across the lake, or simply enjoy the Alpine scenery. It’s a beautiful ride for those who want more saddle time instead of spa relaxation. Return to your Black Forest hotel by evening to prepare for tomorrow’s B500 adventure!