Recommend this pageContact us

Alps Deluxe / RTV2301

Friday, June 23, 2023 | Arno Lachmann / Trung Duy Nguyen | Europe

Welcome to the first Alps Deluxe Tour of 2023. This years small but exclusive group will travel through the beautiful Dolomites, the Prosecco and Grappa areas of northern Italy, Verona and Lake Garda on carefully selected, small and windy alpine streets with an emphasis on slow food and the dolce vita.

Day #1 Welcome day near Seefeld

Arrival day at the Panoramahotel Inntalerhof.

At 5pm the riders meet the guides Trummy and Arno for the first time at the introductory Welcome Briefing

Picture of the tour at the Welcome Briefing
The view from the hotel terrace towards the Inn valley and river
Our first dinner at the Hotel Inntalerhof

Day #2 Seefeld to Bolzano
First daily briefing by Trummy on the hotel terrace
The buddies Tony and Bryan are getting ready
Trummy and his KTM almost ready to race, Bryan, Mark and Kimberly on their beautiful BMWs ready to make life a ride
Jimmy on his first ride in Europe, have fun
Here we are at our first coffee stop. Sunglass weather with a terrific view
One of the highlights of the day: Passo Rombo
On top of the first pass
There are different ways of getting up here
Of course they got PIZZAAA in Italy
They were busy taking pictures on top of Passo Mendola
also Passo Mendola
no words needed for this view
Now, let's have dinner!

Day #3 Bolzano to Cison di Valmarino/Follina
Jimmy in his backyard
Or was it Tony's backyard?
Or even Bryan's backyard?
Well, we were in the middle of the apple fields and vineyards of South Tyrol
Please pick up the boys from the playground
Everbody lined up for the Mountain Pala in the Dolomites
Just hanging around the place to be
Looks like someone is happy
Valle del Mis with the complete group
Mark and Kimberly
Jimmy on his GS
So fantastic here in Valle del Mis
Last coffee stop (at Lago del Mis)
Oh yeah. Have you ever tried Kimberly's drink wish? Mint tea with whipped cream

Day #4 Cison di Valmarino/Follina to Asolo
This is where we start from today
Arno at the briefing with the group
This is us. The group of RTV2301
Let's get ready
Here is a fast one. Already ready!
Guess who is hiding ....the tour guide
Overlooking the prosecco hills
Tony
Kimberly and Mark
Jimmy
Bassano del Grappa
Bryan and Tony

Day #5 Asolo to Verona
Val d'Adige
Romeo and Juliet
Getting ready to ride through the clouds
In between the sheep
Lunch at Malga Rivetta
Jimmy arriving at Passo Broncon
Shortly after our Sweeper team
Made it!

Day #6 Rest day in Verona
Verona Cathedral
Fresh and homemade pasta dishes
An old Saab
Made by Ducati
Delicious dinner with perfect service. Thank you, Pane e Vino!

Day #7 Verona to Gardone Riviera
Trummy at his best
Mark and Kimberly leaving the hotel in downtown Verona
Bryan
And Tony
Leaving the Valpolicella region
Slowfood in Isera
Lake Garda from above
On Monte Baldo
It stayed dry today
Something else was interesting at that moment
Cooling-off with ice cream
The last hairpin of today
Short shopping stop for the group at an olive oil plantation
Boot Beer at the end of a long day of riding
Our hotel tonight
Heavenly

Day #8 Gardone Riviera to Bormio
Tony and Bryan with Lake Garda in the background
Kimberly and Mark
Croce Domini
Lunch stop
Bryan on his way to Passo Gavia
Made it
No comment
Ibex on Gavia
On top of Gavia
Someone is happy
What a stunning place to have dinner
Main course
Beautiful and delicious dessert

Day #9 Bormio to Seefeld
Our breakfast needs to be deluxe as well
There is only one
At Munt La Schera Tunnel
Switzerlaaaaaand
Passo Umbrail
Another boarder crossing today. From Switzerland to Italy again
Just two happy guys on top of Passo Stelvio
The pass of all passes
The sunken church on Reschenpass
At "Gacher Blick"
Kind of done after 10 days
Let's have a farewell dinner with a view
When you can lean back as a tourguide and Bryan does the briefing

Farewell

It's been so much fun on this trip with a lot of challenges. Not only everyone grows skill wise ON the bike  but also OFF the bike. Everyone enjoyed their vacation on the bike and made some new and memorable experiences. We can't thank you enough for being part of this trip. We are looking forward to see you on one of the greatest passes of the world. #bestridethereis.

Arno and Trummy

Top of page

Blog search


Add a comment Rate this post
Nicholas Flora
Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 18:46
Very proud of you Dad! Happy you are on the ride of your life !
Ron
Sunday, June 11, 2023 at 16:45
Jimmy, Enjoy yourself, your on a trip of a lifetime!!
Love ya my brother.




Newsletter

Sign up now to stay in the loop and receive our e-paper with 10 of the most beautiful motorcycle roads on earth.

Edelweiss Bike Travel

FAQ Contact Imprint Data privacy Terms and Conditions