30 Aug - 07 Sept 2008

After a short channel crossing we ride towards our first overnight stop in rural France where we stay in a three star hotel with secure parking, swimming pool and its own excellent restaurant. On our way to the Tyrol we shall visit the magnificent waterfalls on the river Rhein and ride along the Swiss side of the lake Konstanz. Next we cross in to Austria where we shall stay in a four star hotel (with bike-garaging) which is run by a husband and wife team who are also keen bikers themselves. From here we’ll have the opportunity to ride into Switzerland, or even Italy if we fancy it. The day excursions will include rides to the Stelvio pass, Piller pass, Ressia pass and the Weissseespitze Glacier. Each day trip will be rounded off by a relaxing ride back to the hotel, just in time for a gourmet evening meal. Those who prefer it can park their bike and rest for a day or two and enjoy the hotel’s facilities that include a swimming pool, exercise gymnasium, spa, massage, bar and an excellent restaurant. The chalet type hotel is situated overlooking an alpine valley surrounded by the forest, providing us with an ideal location to enjoy the panoramic views over the surrounding mountains and to relax and reflect on the day’s events.