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ALPS MINI-BREAK

5 DAYS, 4 NIGHTS

815 KM

18 H RIDE TIME

There’s nothing mini about Guide My Ride’s Alps Mini-Break. If you’re holidaying on a shorter time scale but still want to pack in as many of the amazing highlights the French Alps has to offer motor bikers, then the Alps Mini-Break is the holiday for you. Three full days touring, with a minimum of five hours in the saddle each day, the Alps Mini-Break provides that perfect combination of ride time, stunning views and famous ‘must do’ roads.

DAY 1

ARRIVAL DAY

Daily Facts :

2.5 H

150 KM

1260 M

Col de la Forclaz

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

After arriving at Geneva airport, where you will be met by Robyn, Guide My Ride founder and Guide, a private transfer will take you directly to the motorbike hire pick up point. Your luggage will be transported ahead of you to the chalet. Now we enjoy the first guided ride of the trip, passing over the Col de la Forclaz, with its stunning views of Lake Annecy. We then make our way into the Tarentaise Valley, and up to Bourg Saint Maurice, where an arrival aperitif will greet you at the chalet, followed by a welcome meeting.

  • If you are joining us on your own bike then you can make your way directly to the chalet, to arrive between 4 and 5pm, in time for the welcome meeting and apéritif.

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 2

ARAVIS 8

Daily Facts :

6 H

260 KM

6100 M

Col des Aravis

Mountain road with a cyclist, surrounded by green hills and distant snow-capped peaks under a clear blue sky.

Today we tackle three famous mountain passes of the Route des Grandes Alpes, beginning our journey with the tight and twisty roads of the Cormet de Roselend. We pass through Beaufort on our descent, home to the regions famous Beaufort cheese. Next, we tackle the amazing Col des Aravis, a road that begins by carving its way out of the mountain side, before climbing up to the summit by a seemingly endless supply of corners. The third and equally fun Col de la Colombière, with it’s wide open hairpin bends, is the final of the three famous mountain passes, but not our last of the day. We journey home through the classic alpine landscapes of Areches and the Col de Pré, soaking up the stunning lake views, of the Lac de Roselend, before descending back into Bourg Saint Maurice.

DAY 3

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

TOUR DU MONT BLANC

Daily Facts :

Col du Grand
Saint Bernard

7 H

325 KM

7500 M

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.  

DAY 5

DEPARTURE DAY

Daily Facts :

Lake Annecy

2.5 H

150 KM

1260 M

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.

Enjoy breakfast before packing up. Your luggage will be collected and driven to the bike hire drop off point, whilst we make our way out of the Tarentaise Valley, taking in the surrounding views of some of the mountains you have spent your time exploring. We snake around the shores of Lake Annecy, before passing through Annecy itself, capital of the Haute Savoie region. Onwards to the motorbike hire drop off point to return your motorbike and be met by your private transfer, which will take you back to Geneva Airport with your luggage.

  • If you are joining us on your own bike then you can enjoy a delicious breakfast, before making your way home or onwards, leaving the chalet before 10am.

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.

MOTORBIKE HIRE PRICES

MOTORBIKE HIRE*

BASE PRICE

TOTAL

Own Motorbike

1750 €

1750 €

Triumph Trident 660 (A2)

465 € (93€ per day)

2150 €

2615 €

Yamaha Tracer 7 GT

515 € (103€ per day)

2150 €

2665 €

Triumph Street Triple R 765

515 € (103€ per day)

2150 €

2665 €

MotoGuzzi V85TT

515 € (103€ per day)

2150 €

2665 €

BMW F900R

565 € (113€ per day)

2150 €

2715 €

Honda TransAlp

565 € (113€ per day)

2150 €

2715 €

Triumph Tiger 800 Sport

565 € (113€ per day)

2150 €

2715 €

BMW F800GS Pro

615 € (123€ per day)

2150 €

2765 €

Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro

665 € (133€ per day)

2150 €

2815 €

MotoGuzzi Stelvio

665 € (133€ per day)

2150 €

2815 €

Harley Davidson Pan America 1250

665 € (133€ per day)

2150 €

2815 €

Triumph Tiger 1200 GP Pro

715 € (143€ per day)

2150 €

2865 €

KTM 1290 SuperAdventure

715 € (143€ per day)

2150 €

2865 €

BMW S1000XR Pro

765 € (153€ per day)

2150 €

2915 €

BMW R1300GS

815 € (163€ per day)

2150 €

2965€

DUCATI Multistrada V4 S

915€ (183€ per day)

2150 €

3065 €

*Availability of certain motorbikes 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 Motorbike option :

  • 3 full days of guiding.  

  • 4 nights in a twin room at our chalet accommodation 

  • 4 days of continental breakfasts.

  • 4 three-course evening dinners, prepared at the chalet.

  • Your choice of wine, beer or soft drink with the evening meal.

  • Snacks and drinks at the chalet after your day of riding. 

Own Motorbike Passenger Price : 1575€
 (Includes everything above)

Included in our Motorbike Hire option :

  • Motorbike hire with insurance

  • 5 days of guiding - 3 full days plus 2 guided arrival/departure days. 

  • Airport transfer to/from the bike hire centre.

  • Luggage transfer to/from the chalet.

  • 4 nights in a twin room at our chalet accommodation.

  • 4 days of continental breakfasts. 

  • 4 three-course evening dinners, prepared at the chalet.

  • Your choice of wine, beer or soft drink with the evening meal.

  • Snacks and drinks at the chalet after your day of riding.

Motorbike Hire Passenger Price : 1935€
(Includes everything above except motorbike hire with insurance)

What’s not included:

  • Fuel

  • Lunches, any other food/drink not detailed above.

Extras:

  • Single room supplement: 200€

  • Exclusive occupancy: contact us

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