Motorcycle Tours

CLASSIC ALPS

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Classic Alps Motorcycle Tour

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7 Days / 6 Nights - 250 km/day* - 5,5 h/day*

Day 1 - Arrival day

Day 2 - Geneva - Aravis - Bourg Saint Maurice (BSM)

Day 3 - BSM - Tour de la Vanoise

Day 4 - BSM - Tour du Mont Blanc

Day 5 - BSM - Petit Bauges

Day 6 - BSM - Petits Grandes Alps - Geneva

Day 7 - Departure day

Explore the best the Alps have to offer with our Classic Alps Motorcycle Tour. Based out of the historic mountain town of Bourg Saint Maurice, our Classic Alps Motorcycle Tour is a fixed-base, guided motorcycle tour that journeys through the very best highlights of the French, Italian and Swiss Alps. This 7-day Motorcycle Tour is ideal for those looking for that perfect combination of maximum ride time, stunning views and famous European mountain passes.

*Average daily kilometers/ride time

2026 Tour Dates : 04th July - 10th July / 13th Aug - 19th Aug / 03rd Sep - 09th Sep

DAY 1 - Motorcycle Tour

ARRIVAL DAY

Your Classic Alps Motorcycle Tour starts here! Take the day to travel to our comfortable, motorcycle friendly accommodation near Geneva airport. Here you will be met by Guide My Ride founder Robyn, for introductions and a welcome meeting before enjoying dinner together. 

DAY 2 - Motorcycle Tour

ARAVIS

This first guided motorcycle day begins with a gentle approach, directly into the Northern French Alps. Here is our jump off point into the Aravis mountain range, where we start to tick off some of the best mountain passes the French Alps have to offer; including the super fun Col des Aravis and the epic Cormet du Roselend. We then make our way into the Tarentaise Valley, home to the traditional, mountain town of Bourg Saint Maurice, the base for your Classic Alps Motorcycle Tour.

Scenic view of Lake Annecy with surrounding mountains and a wooden launch ramp, framed by green trees, under a clear blue sky.

Daily Facts :

3 H

150 KM

3800 M

Col des Aravis

Map showing route from Geneva to Bourg-Saint-Maurice with stops at Annecy, Albertville, and Col de la Forclaz. Includes landmarks like Mont Blanc and Parc Naturel Régional du Massif des Bauges.

DAY 3 - Motorcycle Tour

TOUR DE LA VANOISE

Daily Facts :

5 H

230 KM

3500 M

Col de la Madeleine

Aerial view of a winding mountain road with multiple sharp curves surrounded by trees and foliage.

Our day begins with the ascent of the iconic Col de l’Isèran, Europe’s highest paved mountain pass at 2,764M in altitude. After summiting, we cross over into the heart of the Vanoise National Park, with it’s picturesque descent to Bonneval-Sur-Arc, listed as one of the “most beautiful villages of France”. From here we meander down into the Maurienne Valley, and take a detour up Les Lacets de Montvernier, an incredible feat of engineering, with seventeen switch backs carved out of the mountainside. We return back into the Tarentaise Valley, via the Col de la Madeleine, a regular feature of the Tour de France, packed full of superb chicanes and hairpins on the ascent. Our final descent of the day brings us though several traditional mountain hamlets before our return home.  

Map showing a loop route through Bourg-Saint-Maurice, Val d'Isere, Tignes, Courchevel, and Col de la Madeleine in the French Alps. Locations include Mont Blanc, Parc National de la Vanoise, and regional parks in France and Italy.

DAY 4 - Motorcycle Tour

TOUR DU MONT BLANC

Daily Facts :

7 H

325 KM

7500 M

Col du Grand Saint Bernard

A scenic view of a curving mountain road with lush green trees on both sides and a snowy mountain peak in the background under a clear blue sky.

It needs no introduction. The tour du Mont Blanc is one of the ultimate classics of the Alps; three countries in a day and epic views of the Mont Blanc from all sides. We begin our day winding up the forest-lined roads that lead to the Col du Petit Saint Bernard, and the French/Italian border. We then drop into the beautiful Aoste Valley before taking on Robyn’s personal favorite the Col du Grand Saint Bernard, with its breathtaking views and amazing corners. On to our third country of the day, we enter Switzerland where our return begins with the fast flowing bends of the Col de la Forclaz, leading back into France and through the world-renowned resort of Chamonix, at the foot of the mighty Mont Blanc. The day is not yet done as we ascend into the Val d’Arly and pack in both the picturesque Col des Saisies and the Cormet de Roselend, to complete our epic adventure.  

Map of a mountain biking route crossing France, Switzerland, and Italy. The route is marked in red with various mountain passes labeled, including Col du Grand Saint Bernard, Col de la Forclaz, Col du Petit Saint Bernard, Col du Grand Saint Bernard, Col du Saisies, and Cormet de Roselend. The map shows borders between countries, with flags of France, Switzerland, and Italy.

DAY 5 - Motorcycle Tour

PETITS BAUGES

Daily Facts :

6 H

300 KM

6800 M

Col du Frêne

Winding mountain road with sharp bend, surrounded by lush green forest and hills under clear blue sky.

We begin this day by ascending the Col de la Madeleine, then access the Massif des Bauges, an UNESCO Géoparc, via the short but punchy Col du Frêne. We snake our way up throughthe rolling hills of the Bauges, which offer a playground of meandering turns, surrounded by stunning landscapes. After summiting Mount Semnoz, we then descend into Annecy, known as the ‘Little Venice’ of France, with it’s picture book old town, set on the turquoise blue waters of Lake Annecy. We journey home taking on one final pass, the Col de Tamié, known for it’s cheese made exclusively by monks at the Tamié Abbey.

Map showing a route in the French Alps, highlighting locations such as Annecy, Mont-Semnoz, Col du Frêne, Parc Naturel Régional du Massif des Bauges, Col de Tamié, Albertville, Col de la Madeleine, and Bourg-Saint-Maurice.

DAY 6 - Motorcycle Tour

PETITES GRANDES ALPES

Daily Facts :

5 H

250 KM

4100 M

Col des Saisies

Scenic landscape with a winding road leading through a hilly countryside, a setting sun casting rays over a mountain in the background, and grassy fields and trees in the foreground.

Today we ride several famous French mountain passes, that are firm favourites of the Tour de France. We leave our Bourg Saint Maurice base and make our way North, taking in the iconic Col du Pré, Col des Saisies and Col de la Colombière. This day of riding, which is also part of the legendary Route des Grandes Alpes, finishes at majestic Lake Geneva. For the last evening of your motorcycle tour, we return to our comfortable, motorcycle friendly accommodation near Geneva airport, where you can share the highlights of your tour over dinner.

Map showing a route from Geneva to Bourg-Saint-Maurice, passing through Annecy, Col de la Forclaz, and Albertville. Nearby landmarks include Mont Blanc and Parc Naturel Régional du Massif des Bauges.

DAY 7 - Motorcycle Tour

DEPARTURE DAY

Enjoy a final breakfast together at our motorcycle friendly accommodation near Geneva airport, then it’s time to say goodbye and until next time!    

MOTORCYCLE HIRE PRICES

Motorcycle

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Motorcycle Hire*

Tour Price

Total Price

Own Motorcycle

1400 €

N/A

1400 €

Triumph Trident 660 (A2)

113€ / day

1400 €

1965 €

Yamaha Tracer 7 GT

133€ / day

1400 €

2065 €

Triumph Street Triple R 765

133€ / day

1400 €

2065 €

BMW F900R

133€ / day

1400 €

2065 €

Honda TransAlp

133€ / day

1400 €

2065 €

Triumph Tiger 800 Sport

153€ / day

1400 €

2165 €

BMW F800GS Pro

143€ / day

1400 €

2115 €

Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro

153€ / day

1400 €

2165 €

KTM 1290 SuperAdventure

183€ / day

1400 €

2315 €

BMW S1000XR Pro

173€ / day

1400 €

2265 €

BMW R1300GS Pro

183€ / day

1400 €

2315€

DUCATI Multistrada V4 S

203€ / day

1400 €

2415 €

*Availability of certain motorcycles is limited. The prices indicated may vary slightly due to seasonality. Please use the enquiry form below or get in touch by phone or on email for a definitive quote.

PRICING:

Included in our Own Motorcycle option :

  • 5 full days of guiding

  • 6 nights in a shared twin room (min 2*)

  • 6 continental breakfasts

  • 2 evening meals (arrival day and last evening)

Included in our Motorcycle Hire option :

  • Everything detailed above

  • Motorcycle hire with insurance

  • Transport to/from motorcycle hire location

What’s not included:

  • Fuel

  • Lunches, any other food not detailed above

Extras:

  • Pillion : 850€

  • Single room supplement: 390€

* Minimum 2 rider requirement for tour to run

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