Your Austrian & Swiss Alps motorcycle tour begins with the quick Eurotunnel crossing from Folkestone to Calais. Once in France, head toward Reims with a nostalgic stop at the historic Circuit de Reims-Gueux, a legendary road circuit that hosted car and motorcycle racing until the early 1970s. The preserved pit buildings offer a fascinating glimpse into motorsport history. Continue to the lovely town of Châlons-en-Champagne for your overnight stay in France’s famous Champagne region.

Distance: 230 miles (370 km)

Highlights: Eurotunnel crossing, Circuit de Reims-Gueux historic racing circuit, Champagne region, Châlons-en-Champagne, motorsport heritage

Head east toward Germany on a spectacular riding day! Cross the Moselle River and ride through the Lorraine National Park before entering the magnificent Vosges with their long sweeping bends and hairpin switchbacks. The Vosges offer a perfect warm-up for the Alpine passes ahead! Cross the Rhine by ferry at the end of your day and arrive at your hotel on the edge of the legendary Black Forest, which is right on the famous B500 road.

Distance: 200 miles (320 km)

Highlights: Moselle River crossing, Lorraine National Park, Vosges Mountains sweeping bends, Black Forest arrival, B500 proximity

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Today begins with the legendary B500 Schwarzwaldhochstraße – a bucket-list road for motorcycle enthusiasts worldwide! This sublime stretch features superb smooth tarmac and fabulous sweeping curves through the Black Forest’s stunning scenery. After conquering the B500, head across Bavaria with the Alps becoming ever closer on the horizon. The landscape transitions from forest to Alpine foothills as you approach Austria. End your day at a fabulous hotel close to the Austrian border, with the Austrian Tirol’s dramatic peaks beckoning.

Distance: 210 miles (340 km)

Highlights: B500 Black Forest High Road bucket-list ride, superb tarmac and sweeping curves, Bavarian countryside, Alps approaching, Austrian border, Alpine foothills

Cross into Austria and ride through the spectacular Austrian Tirol region – a taste of the incredible Alpine scenery to come! Pass traditional Tyrolean villages with their distinctive architecture and flower-adorned balconies. The mountains grow more dramatic with every mile. Arrive at your superb alpine hotel for a two-night stay, perfectly positioned near the world-famous Grossglockner High Alpine Road. Tomorrow’s ride-out awaits – another bucket-list road ready to be conquered!

Distance: 160 miles (260 km)

Highlights: Austrian Tirol region, traditional Tyrolean villages, dramatic Alpine scenery, superb alpine hotel, two-night stopover, Grossglockner proximity

Today’s ride-out conquers the legendary Grossglockner High Alpine Road – one of Europe’s most spectacular motorcycle roads and a true bucket-list experience! Built in the 1930s, this engineering marvel features 36 numbered hairpin bends climbing to Hochtor at 2,504 meters (8,215 feet), the highest point in Austria. The road offers stunning views of Grossglockner Mountain (Austria’s highest peak at 3,798m), the Pasterze Glacier, and countless Alpine peaks. Stop at the famous Edelweißspitze viewing platform at 2,571 meters for 360° panoramic views. With perfectly maintained smooth tarmac, sweeping curves, and breathtaking scenery at every turn, this is motorcycling heaven! Return to your hotel with memories and photos that will last a lifetime.

Distance: 130 miles (210 km) Grossglockner ride-out

Highlights: Grossglockner High Alpine Road (36 hairpins!), Hochtor summit (2,504m), Edelweißspitze viewpoint (2,571m), Grossglockner peak views (3,798m), Pasterze Glacier, bucket-list achievement, Austria’s highest paved road

Head west toward Switzerland, taking in several lesser-known mountain passes that offer all the beauty without the crowds. Ride through stunning Alpine valleys and over hidden passes known mainly to locals and informed motorcyclists. Cross into Switzerland and arrive at your hotel with stunning Alpine peaks as a dramatic backdrop. The riding has been spectacular, but Switzerland’s legendary passes await tomorrow!

Distance: 230 miles (370 km)

Highlights: Lesser-known Austrian passes, hidden Alpine gems, local secrets, Switzerland entry, stunning Alpine peaks backdrop, Swiss Alps arrival

Explore Swiss motorcycle touring

Spectacular Swiss riding day! Explore four magnificent mountain passes including the San Bernardino Pass and the stunning Oberalp Pass (Oberalpstrasse). Pass several famous James Bond 007 film locations from “Goldfinger” and other Bond movies – the Swiss Alps’ dramatic scenery has made them a favorite for action sequences. Arrive at your hotel for the next two nights – a typically alpine property that’s the perfect location for tomorrow’s epic adventures. Switzerland’s precision engineering meets natural beauty on today’s perfect Alpine roads.

Distance: 165 miles (265 km)

Highlights: San Bernardino Pass, Oberalp Pass, Furka Pass, Lukmanier Pass, James Bond 007 film locations, four mountain passes, Swiss precision roads, two-night alpine hotel, Andermatt region arrival

The highlight of the tour! Today you’ll ride the world-famous Andermatt 5-Pass Loop – though we actually ride six passes, but who’s counting when you’re having this much fun! This legendary circuit includes: Furka Pass (2,429m), Grimsel Pass (2,164m), Susten Pass (2,224m), San Gotthard Pass (2,106m), the historic cobbled Tremola Pass (alternative smooth route available), and Nufenen Pass (2,478m – Switzerland’s highest pass). From smooth sweeping bends to tight hairpins, from modern tarmac to historic cobblestones, from dramatic cliff-edge roads to Alpine plateau scenery – this loop has everything! Many riders consider this the finest day’s motorcycling in Europe. You’ll understand why. Stunning scenery accompanies every mile. This is possibly the highlight of the entire tour, though with so many incredible riding days, it’s hard to choose!

Distance: 155 miles (250 km) Andermatt Loop

Highlights: Andermatt 5-Pass Loop (6 passes!), Furka Pass, Grimsel Pass, Susten Pass, San Gotthard Pass, historic Tremola cobbled pass, Nufenen Pass (highest in Switzerland), world-class riding, Europe’s finest motorcycle loop

After yesterday’s epic Alpine passes, we still have tricks up our sleeve! Head back toward France through the scenic Swiss Emmental region, famous for its cheese production and rolling green hills dotted with traditional farmhouses. The landscape gradually transitions from high Alps to gentler mountains. Cross back into France and reach the Vosges Mountains for your overnight stop. The Vosges offer a perfect wind-down from the high Alps while still providing excellent riding roads.

Distance: 195 miles (310 km)

Highlights: Swiss Emmental region, cheese country scenery, traditional Swiss farms, transition from high Alps, France re-entry, Vosges Mountains, overnight in Vosges

Ride north via the scenic Route des Crêtes with its stunning ridge-top vistas across the Vosges. Head across open French countryside. Stop en route at the poignant Douaumont Ossuary and Memorial at Verdun, one of the most important WWI sites honoring the 300,000 soldiers who died in the Battle of Verdun. A sobering and moving experience. Continue to your overnight stay next to the Semois River in Belgium – the perfect location to spend your last evening together, sharing memories of a fabulous tour. From the B500 to the Grossglockner, from the Andermatt Loop to historic Verdun, this tour has delivered unforgettable experiences!

Distance: 215 miles (350 km)

Highlights: Route des Crêtes scenic ridge road, French countryside, Verdun WWI Memorial and Ossuary, Semois River, Belgium arrival, final evening together, tour reflection

Final riding day after a hearty breakfast! Still avoiding motorways for most of the route, cross the Ardennes National Park between France and Belgium. Stop at the historic Chimay Classic Road Circuit, which incredibly is still actively used today for racing events – and a perfect motorcycling finale. Back into France for the final push across the Natural Park of Avesnois, all before lunch! After lunch, ride the last leg to Calais for your Eurotunnel crossing back to the UK. Tour complete – you’ve conquered some of Europe’s greatest motorcycle roads including the B500, Grossglockner, and the legendary Andermatt 5-Pass Loop. The memories will last forever!

Distance: 195 miles (310 km)

Highlights: Ardennes National Park, Chimay Circuit active racing venue, Natural Park of Avesnois, Eurotunnel crossing, tour completion, lifetime Alpine memories