Classic Alps Motorcycle Tour
Jake Terry Photo7 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 time2026 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.
Daily Facts :
3 H
150 KM
3800 M
Col des Aravis
DAY 3 - Motorcycle Tour
TOUR DE LA VANOISE
Daily Facts :
5 H
230 KM
3500 M
Col de la Madeleine
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.
DAY 4 - Motorcycle Tour
TOUR DU MONT BLANC
Daily Facts :
7 H
325 KM
7500 M
Col du Grand Saint Bernard
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.
DAY 5 - Motorcycle Tour
PETITS BAUGES
Daily Facts :
6 H
300 KM
6800 M
Col du Frêne
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.
DAY 6 - Motorcycle Tour
PETITES GRANDES ALPES
Daily Facts :
5 H
250 KM
4100 M
Col des Saisies
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.
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