Transalpine Tour

Day 1: Arona
400 KM & 6h

This morning, a welcome briefing in Grenoble with the guide! Let's go! We leave our beloved French Alps for northern Italy. We follow the Alps and spend the night on the shores of Lake Maggiore, where it would be fitting to savor a local fish dish, a regional specialty.

Day 2: Bormio
250 KM & 5h

Traversing the shores of Lake Como, we're already venturing into the heart of the Alps. After a delightful break in the beautiful city of Lugano, we'll rest for the night at the base of the Stelvio Pass.

Day 3: Lienz
300 KM

Le soleil se lève à peine sur les montagnes et nous voici déjà partis à l’assaut du Col du Stelvio, le second plus haut col routier d’Europe culminant à 2 758 m. Nous profitons d’un splendide panorama au col avant de plonger dans la vallée et de rejoindre les Alpes Autrichiennes en traversant le nord des Dolomites.

Day 4: Bled
250 KM & 4h30

An early start to the day as we're in for a day packed with exploration. Our journey takes us to Slovenia, crossing the Triglav mountain via the stunning Vršič pass, a paved route at an elevation of 1,611 meters. Triglav is a national symbol of Slovenia steeped in numerous legends. We'll overnight in the charming town of Bled, where the iconic Church of Maria graces the lake.

Day 5: Lake Balaton
300 KM & 5h

This morning, we ride on rolling roads to the east of Slovenia. We make a detour into Croatia and visit Szigliget Castle before ending our day in Hungary on the shores of Lake Balaton, one of the most beautiful lakes in Europe.

Day 6: Budapest & les rives du Danube
225 KM & 5h

Départ pour Budapest, capitale hongroise, fondée par la fusion de Buda et de Pest. L’architecture y est d’une richesse fabuleuse. Ce soir, au point le plus oriental du tour, nous attend un coucher de soleil apaisant sur la Basilique d’Esztergom au bord du Danube, si la météo le permet.

Day 7: Vienne
220 KM & 3h30

Aujourd’hui nous longeons le Danube qui trace notamment la frontière entre la Hongrie, la Slovaquie et l’Autriche. Nous passons la soirée et la journée du lendemain en plein centre de Vienne, capitale autrichienne dont l’origine remonte au VIe siècle avant l’ère chrétienne.

Day 8: Day off in Vienna

After a week on the road, we spend a day of rest in the heart of Vienna. You are free to follow the guide for a stroll in the historic center of the Austrian capital, take a carriage ride to admire the city yourself, or simply enjoy some well-deserved rest at the hotel.

Day 9: St Gilgen
300 KM & 5h

C’est reparti ! Après cette belle journée de repos, nous quittons la capitale autrichienne pour plonger tout droit vers le Tyrol et ses plus beaux villages accrochés aux montagnes ou au bord de lacs. Nous longeons notamment l’Attersee, lac habité depuis l’âge de pierre et qui offre des criques aux eaux turquoises.

Day 10: Innsbruck
290 KM & 5h

Early departure to exclusively enjoy the splendid village of Hallstatt. It's a postcard-perfect village on the shores of its namesake lake. Then we cross Tyrol from east to west, riding on beautiful winding roads that wind from village to village. We'll pass through Maria Alm and Kitzbuhel. We spend the night near Ambras Castle in Innsbruck, not far from the Stubai Glacier.

Day 11: Davos
300 KM & 5h

Today, we're accompanied by the spectacular landscapes of the heart of Tyrol as we head toward Switzerland. We make a stop in Alpbach, one of Austria's most beautiful villages known for its solid wooden chalets. Later in the day, we cross the Swiss border to reach our hotel for the night.

Day 12: Airolo
310 KM & 5h

Today, our journey takes us up the Julierpass at 2,284 meters, providing breathtaking views of the St. Moritz valley. From there, we'll head to the St. Gotthard Pass, where we'll stay for the night.

Day 13: Chamonix
330 KM & 5h30

Encore une journée spectaculaire aujourd’hui avec l’ascension du col du St Gothard par la vielle route pavée. A peine le temps de se remettre du Gothard que nous attaquons l’impressionnant col du Furka. Juché à 2 429 m il est entouré de glaciers d’un bleu polaire. Nous arrivons à Chamonix où nous passerons la nuit en face du Mont Blanc culminant à 4 807 m. Qu’il est bon le retour au pays !

Jour 14 : Grenoble
200 KM & 4h30

For our last day, we will cross the Aravis, the kingdom of Reblochon cheese, and pass through the old town of Annecy, known as "the Venice of the Alps" due to its canals and old buildings reminiscent of the Venetian capital. We traverse the Bauges and Chartreuse mountain ranges before returning to Grenoble, where this adventure concludes.