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Alps Extreme 4AE2304

Sunday, October 8, 2023 | Harald Pramhofer | Europe

"on top of the world" in one of the best areas

day 0 - Guided City Tour Innsbruck
in the dome
in the center of Innsbruck with all the historic sights
many steps without lift - but this view pays back
modern transportation to the top
Nicole (daughter) + Leslie (dad)
summit victory
with this view

day 1 - discovering Tyrol (North)
Stephen
Nicole
Greg
Gerald
Leslie
Klaus
riding bikes is not enough
above the tree line
"Kaunertal Glacier Road"
its worth stopping for a picture....
after the job is done ...

day 2 - Passo Stelvio and Passo Gavia
"Reschen Lake" group picture
"Grüner Baum" Grorenza
two different "bikers" on the summit
a different "group picture" on Passo Gavia

day 3 - now entering Italy
with all the rain gear its almost impossible taking photos
but you find some hidden treasures - private museum
after the rain has gone - Molveno Lake
and Monte Bondone even friendly and sunny
discussing the days impressions at the beautiful renovated hotel at Lake Levico

day 4 - Lake Garda is waiting
while waiting I counted 384
some checked their emails
Kaiserjägersteig again a bit foggy
coffee on Passo Bordola sunny and warm
before entering "Strada della Forra" looking back to Lake Garda
Nicole on the Yamaha
Klaus riding "Pikes Peak" Ducati
We came the right way up
Capovalle - Valvestino

day 5 - crossing the Dolomites
Passo Manghen early in the morning is the best choice - no other bikes around
ready for descending
sheep in the valleys and sheep on top of Rolle Pass
perfect lunch im Val Canali with local specialties (Porcini)
Passo Duran with a different species
lets continue
Passo Staulanza with Monte Pelmo
duet on Passo Giau
pass no.6 out of 7 today
Leslie and Nicole
we just did Passo Tre Croci (7 of 7) and stopped on Lake Misurina

day 6 - back to the base
bye bye Dolomites - we are coming back....
everybody needs gas
Passo Giovo in the fog
lunch at the "Sandwirt" in St.Leonhard
Passo Rombo again a bit foggy, but the roads always dry
the "top mountain museum" burned down 2021
reopened in 2021
"TOP MOUNTAIN EXPERIENCE"
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