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Transalp Munich to Verona
Touring Private Exclusive Package
We strongly believe that it is a once in a lifetime experience.
This is an easy variant so everybody with a little bit of fitness can enjoy this epic experience.
We cross the Alps following parts of the Via Claudia Augusta, an ancient Roman road, which linked the valley of the Po River with Rhaetia (modern Southern Germany) across the Alps.
It is the easiest way to cross them.
The stages are very moderate apart from one, the crossing to Italy.
All stages can be made shorter by jumping on the support van.
The route follows cycling paths, gravel and minor roads.
Price per person
990 € single room supplement
You need only van support?
Our “Exclusive Package” includes one guide in the van and one on the bike. We like to take great care of our clients and believe that a guide on the bike is essential for you to get the best our of your trip. But of course we understand if you would like to be alone with your partner or family. In this case we would just support you with the van and all the logistic and give you a professional Garmin gps with loaded tracks and a road book. In this case the price of the package would be also lower.
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Day by day
DAY 1 - From Starnberg lake (Munich) to Murnau
50.2 km / 190 mt ascent (32 miles / 608 ft ascent)
(40 minutes shuttle from Munich to the starting point in Starnberg)
We pick you up at your hotel and we just transfer you by van outside the city traffic to a beautiful lake. From there we can start riding on a safe cycling path along the lake, the alps in the background are calling us. We will ride the lake from norht to south before jumping in the picture like countryside. Destination for the day is another alpine lake where we can enjoy a fresh beer in the waterfront terrace of our hotel.
DAY 2 - From Murnau am Staffelsee to Lermoos
50 km / 360 mt ascent (31 miles / 1152 ft ascent)
Today we keep riding in beautiful Bavaria until we get to Lermoos, one of the most famous German Austrian resorts at the feet of Zugspitze, a 9500 feet mountain.
DAY 3 - From Nasereith to Reid
49.6 km / 1260 mt ascent (31 miles / 4032 ft ascent)
(1h 10 minutes shuttle from Lermoos to the starting point in Pfunds)
We will start riding and soon find ourself in Switzerland, but just for a few km! We will immeidately get back to Austria and start climbing the Resia Pass. On top we will enter Italy! After a few km we will get to the nationally famous Lake Resia with its iconic underwater bell tower. After a nice break with view we can start the very long and fast descent to Venosta Valley and our accomodation.
DAY 4 - From Reid to Malles
50.2 km / 190 mt ascent (32 miles / 608 ft ascent)
(40 minutes shuttle from Munich to the starting point in Starnberg)
We pick you up at your hotel and we just transfer you by van outside the city traffic to a beautiful lake. From there we can start riding on a safe cycling path along the lake, the alps in the background are calling us. We will ride the lake from norht to south before jumping in the picture like countryside. Destination for the day is another alpine lake where we can enjoy a fresh beer in the waterfront terrace of our hotel.
DAY 5 - From Malles to Bolzano
50 km / mt ascent (miles / ft ascent)
DAY 6 - From Avio to Verona
50 km / 443 mt ascent (31 miles / 1453 ft ascent)
(1 h 10 minutes transfer to Avio)
We will stop in Trento – a must-see historical town. Explore the real Italian culture along with an espresso and something sweet in a local trattoria.
After that you will hop on your bikes for the final time and ride to the world-famous Valpolicella wine region just outside of Verona, home to the world’s famous Ripasso wine.
DAY 7 - Verona
Arrivederci! After breakfast you will be on your own. You can spend a few more days in Verona or you can move to the close Venice or Milan for some more Italian exploring.
We make customization our secret ingredient.
Feel free to ask for changes.
Included
Accomodations
- All hotel accommodation in 4s* and 5* (6 nights)
Food and Drinks
- Full board: breakfasts, lunches and dinners. Drinks*
- Snacks and fresh fruit on route
Support
- 1 English speaking guide on the bike
- 1 English speaking guide in the van (Soigneur)
- Van support with luggage transport
- All transportation from randez vous to drop-off
- Daily cleaning and bike maintenance
- 1 Laundry service for biking clothings
Bikes & Gear
- Touring bike rental + helmet + pedals
- Official BIKO jersey, cycling cap, bidons and bag
Activities
- Wine tasting in Bolzano
- Zugspitze cable car
- Beer tour in Murnau
- All gratuities for baggage, porters and hotel service
NOT INCLUDED
- International flights
- Cancellation insurance and travelling insurance
- Items of personal nature
- Massages
- Gratuity for your bicycle guide
- Transfer that are not specified on the tour description
- Extra activities that are not specified on the tour description
*Drinks consumed beyond normal amounts and away from group activities (cocktail hour) not included
Touring bikes | INCLUDED
Models: Giant Roam (men) & Liv Rove (women)
With its confident, flat handlebar positioning and lightweight ALUXX aluminum frame, Roam Disc gives you all the best qualities of a mountain bike and a road bike. Its front suspension adds comfort and control. It has powerful disc brakes and durable components, so it can take some bumps on rough city roads. And the fast rolling 700c wheels can handle smooth roads or dirt, making it a great choice for town-to-trail adventures.
Available in XS, S, M, L, XL size.
Women bike frame available.
Touring E-bike | Upgrade - 30 euro per day
Models: Giant Explore E+ (men) & Liv Amiti E+ (women)
It combines urban riding style with versatile performance that can handle rougher roads. Designed for adaptability, Explore E+ gives riders the freedom to go wherever they want to go. Range in Eco mode 65-130 km. Yamaha 500Wh Lithium-ion battery for longer range.
Available in XS, S, M, L, XL size.
Women bike frame available.
Allux Road Bike | Upgrade - 15 euro per day
Allux Model: GIANT CONTEND 1
Fast, fun and ultra-capable, these all-around road bikes for men are designed to help you take your road riding to the next level. Travel around and improve your performance with one of our versatile men’s road bikes. Liv Avail available for women (same bike typology).
Available in S,M,L, XL size
Group: Shimano 105
Frame : Alluminium
Brakes: Rim brakes
Carbon Road Bike | Upgrade - 30 euro per day
Carbon Model: GIANT DEFY ADVANCED 1
Choose the longer route. Climb higher mountains. This all-new endurance road bike is purpose-built to help you tackle long-distance road rides in all types of conditions. It’s smooth, it’s efficient, and it’s fast.
Available in S, M and L size
Group: Shimano Ultegra
Frame : Carbon
Brakes: Disc brakes
Accessories
We are happy to prepare your bike according to your bike fitting measurement, if you wish to and we will provide you with accessories to make your trip more comfortable. All you have to do is to fill our "Mesurements & Accessories Form" below.
Gel seats, handle bar bags, mud guards, gel seat covers and many other things are FREE OF CHARGE. We also have a wide variety of pedals to choose from in adition also FREE OF CHARGE. Shimano SPD, Shimano SL, Look Keo Classic, Classic pedals with possibility to add toe cages.
Check out the "BIKE MEASUREMENTS & ACCESSORIES FORM"
Hotel Post ****s
The home of luxurious pleasure & exclusive relaxation. Open your senses to enjoy, to discover, to marvel; in a hotel ensemble that touches you from the moment you enter, and continues to inspire you thereafter. Discover our Alpine Luxury Gourmet & SPA Hotel in Lermoos as a spacious panoramic hideaway with spectacular views of the Zugspitze mountain, and find out what “wellbeing with tradition” is all about.
Hotel Garbenhof ****s
Garberhof merges with the scenic beauty of South Tyrol. Vibrant shades, harmonious contrasts and inebriating scents envelop this small corner of paradise. Add unsurpassed comfort and a “silent luxury” and you have an oasis of tranquillity where you will find the ideal conditions to experience a feeling of total freedom.
Park Hotel Laurin****s
Set in the heart of Bolzano, 200 m from the cathedral, Parkhotel Laurin is surrounded by a beautiful park where you can dine on warm, summer evenings, or relax by the pool. This elegant hotel dates back to 1910 and is built in the Art Nouveau style. Each room features designer furniture and original artwork by contemporary artists.
Hotel Lido Palace*****
The Lido Palace is an exclusive 5-star hotel on the shores of Lake Garda in the Italian Lakes district. Exquisitely restored and redesigned to capture its former glory as a retreat for royalty, our establishment offers a luxury stay in the resort of Riva del Garda, complete with a superb spa and gourmet restaurants.
Villa del Quar*****
Villa del Quar is a National Monument that is truly worth seeing. It is steeped in Italy’s cultural history and heritage which inspired me, the owner, an architect by profession, to restore this beautiful building paying minute attention to the use of ancient materials and antique furnishings that would perfectly complement the villa’s past. Because of the mild climate and the beauty of this place. Here you can enjoy a wonderfully intimate relationship with the surrounding nature as is traditional for Venetian villas and the villas of the Roman era.
Professional video by BIKO Media
In BIKO we are not only cyclists..Filippo and Toby are also professional video makers.
We make videos a strong added value to our holidays. We are able to offer two different packages that will help you remembering your trip forever.
- Essential Video Package: we will shoot the video while guiding the holiday. This way we can keep the price reasonable. We know already where the best shots are so while guiding we shoot without you even "feeling it".
At the end of the holiday we will present you with a long video of 20 minutes and one "Best Of" video from 3 to 5 minutes.
Price : 500 euro
- Ultimate Video Package: you will have a dedicated team of videomakers that will follow your group and your guides independently. The result will be a true Hollywood action movie.
At the end of the holiday we will present you with a long video of 20 minutes and one "Best Of" video from 3 to 5 minutes.
Price: depends on the route and on the group size. Starting from 3000 euro
Essential Video Package
Ultimate Video Package
Explore the surrounding mountains on MTB / E-MTB!
Rent a mountain bike or E-MTB and let your guide take you to the surrounding hills and trails. Ride Strada del Ponale, one of the most beautiful historical panoramic roads in Europe with spectacular views of the lake. Eat lunch at the top of the ride and enjoy a forest trail on the way down.
Price: 200 euro including E-MTB rental
Duration: 5 hours
We highly recommend spending a few days on your own exploring Munich and Verona before and after your trip with us. If you wish we can help you with your accomodation and to connect with our local experts.
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Extra day hiking: Enjoy one day hiking/trekking in the Alps
Why not to break this bike ride with an Amazing day of hiking?!We would spend an extra night in Malles, after day 3, and you could choose from 3 different option:- A fascinating intense hike on the High Alpine Trail of Slingia/Schlinig to Uina Gorge, unique 900 m long high route cut into the rock in 1908-1910
- Walk the Panorama Tral, am easy, interesting mountain path which does not require a lot of effort and offers wonderful views of the mountain scenery with the imposing glacier giants of the Weißkugel and the Ortler massif, as well as views of the greenish-blue Reisa Lake.
- Get to a glacier and the feet of 4000 mt mountains with an easy walk from Solda to Rifugio Milanoin the Ortles mountain group.
And after the hike you will be able to go back to one the best spa hotel in Italy.Price varies according to number of participants and activities. Ask for a quote.
We highly recommend spending a few days on your own exploring Munich and Verona before and after your trip with us. If you wish we can help you with your accomodation and to connect with our local experts.
- Extra day in Riva del Garda
Riva del Garda is also called “the jewel of Lake Garda”. Lemon trees, palm trees as well as bay trees are very characteristic for this village at the lake shore. This is also where the Gruppo di Brenta, a mountain massif, begins.
Enjoy the waterfront or mountain biking or hiking in the surrounding mountains. There are great views of the lake and the surrounding Italian countryside.
Lovers of culture can look forward to the historical palazzi in the inner city, dating back to a time when the Venetians were reigning the area. The “Rocca di Riva” castle originates in the year 1124 and is completely surrounded by water. Today it houses the urban museum and a picture gallery called “pinacoteca”.
Price vary according to number of participants and activities. Ask for a quote.
Extra day in Verona: City bike tour and lunch in Agriturismo with wine tasting
We reccomend to spend a couple of days in Verona at the end of the tour. To help you discovery the city we prepared you a one day package that has it all.
Start the day with a personalized off the beaten path bike tour of the city (could be done also as a walking tour) which will end in a wonderful restaurant located in a farmhouse with the best view over Verona. There we will enjoy lunch with wine tasting.
Price vary according to number of participants and activities. Ask for a quote.
Reservation, payment and cancellation
To reserve the trip we ask 50% of the total price via bank transfer or cash.
The remaining balance must be paid in cash or with credit card the day before the beginning of the trip or via bank transfer 12 days before the departure.
No refound of the deposit if the tour is cancelled less then 31 days before the departure (working days).
100 percent of the tour will be charged if the tour is cancelled less then 3 days before the departure.
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