Motorcycle Tour over Alpine Passes to the Adriatic

Motorcycle Tour · Italy

Trentino, Venice & Istria Motorcycle Tour

This Trentino motorcycle tour takes you through the finest alpine passes of northern Italy, past the shores of Lake Garda to a Venice boat trip with a private water taxi to St. Mark's Square, and on to the Istrian Adriatic coast in Croatia....


How long?
7 days
When?
Sommer
Price
€ 1.700 / person

Motorcycle Tour over Alpine Passes to the Adriatic

This Trentino, Venice and Istria motorcycle tour covers seven stages: starting from the Illertal service area on the A7, the route heads via Bregenz, Liechtenstein and Switzerland towards the Alps. This alpine passes motorcycle tour crosses the Umbrail Pass, Stelvio and Gavia Pass into the Val di Sole, before heading over Monte Grappa into Veneto. After the Venice motorcycle day with city tour and boat ride, you continue towards the Adriatic through Istria to Medulin near Pula. Via Slovenia and the Soča Valley, the return route crosses the Timmelsjoch to Dettingen – on your own motorcycle, guided and with luggage support.

Highlights

Stelvio Pass & Gavia Pass

Climbing the Umbrail Pass, Stelvio and Gavia Pass is a highlight of any Stelvio motorcycle tour. Tight bends and alpine views alternate with long ascents before the descent into the Trentino.

Day Trip to Venice

A coach transfer and private water taxi bring you close to St. Mark's Square, with a two-hour guided city walk through the lagoon city. A relaxed day in the middle of this alpine passes motorcycle tour, before returning to the hotel in Preganziol.

Istria's Coast at Rovinj

The old town of Rovinj and the Adriatic coast near Medulin below Pula are highlights of any Croatia motorcycle tour. Mediterranean character and winding coastal roads define this Istrian Adriatic stage.

Soča Valley in Slovenia

The emerald river and tight curves of the Soča Valley make this stage a highlight of any Soča Valley motorcycle tour. Via Postojna you reach Bovec, surrounded by the Julian Alps of Slovenia.

Timmelsjoch to Sölden

The Jaufenpass and Timmelsjoch lead you over the main Alpine ridge into Tyrol. This Timmelsjoch motorcycle tour offers tight hairpin bends, alpine panoramas and a fitting finale before the overnight stop in Sölden.

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Itinerary

Stage 1

Day 1–3

Italy

From the alpine passes of the Trentino through Veneto to the lagoon city of Venice – three stages take you through the varied landscapes of northern Italy.

Day 1: Dettingen – Dimaro Folgarida
Day 1 · Italy

Day 1: Dettingen – Dimaro Folgarida

This Trentino motorcycle tour begins at the Illertal service area on the A7, heads past Memmingen and Bregenz through Liechtenstein and Switzerland to Davos. Via the Umbrail Pass, Stelvio and Gavia Pass you reach the Val di Sole and your first hotel in Dimaro Folgarida.

Day 2: Dimaro Folgarida – Preganziol
Day 2 · Italy

Day 2: Dimaro Folgarida – Preganziol

From the Val di Sole the route continues via Madonna di Campiglio and Trento into the Veneto region. Monte Grappa is the highest point of today's stage, before you reach your hotel in Preganziol via Treviso – the base for the Venice motorcycle day that follows.

Day 3: Day Trip to Venice
Day 3 · Italy

Day 3: Day Trip to Venice

A coach takes you to Tronchetto, then a private water taxi brings you close to St. Mark's Square. A two-hour guided city walk through Venice shows you the lagoon city, before the return journey to the hotel. A relaxed day between two stages of this Adriatic motorcycle tour.

Stage 2

Day 4

Croatia

The Istrian Adriatic coast around Rovinj and Pula brings sea views and Mediterranean character to the tour.

Day 4: Preganziol – Medulin (Istria)
Day 4 · Croatia

Day 4: Preganziol – Medulin (Istria)

From Preganziol the route heads to the Slovenian Adriatic coast near Trieste, then on to Umag in Istria. After a stop in the old town of Rovinj you reach Medulin below Pula – at the heart of this Croatia motorcycle tour on the Adriatic coast.

Stage 3

Day 5

Slovenia

Via Postojna into the emerald Soča Valley – one of the finest stages for curve enthusiasts.

Day 5: Medulin – Bovec (Soča Valley)
Day 5 · Slovenia

Day 5: Medulin – Bovec (Soča Valley)

Via Opatija and Rupa you cross into Slovenia. Country roads lead to Postojna and on into the Soča Valley to Bovec – a highlight of any Slovenia motorcycle tour with its emerald river and tight curves.

Stage 4

Day 6

Austria

Pass after pass over Predil, Jaufen and Timmelsjoch to Sölden in Tyrol.

Day 6 · Austria

Day 6: Bovec – Sölden

Via the Predil Pass you leave the Soča Valley, stop in Tarvisio and cross into Austria. Along the Lesach Valley via Toblach, Bruneck and Sterzing, the Jaufenpass and Timmelsjoch lead to Sölden – a classic of any Austria motorcycle tour.

Stage 5

Day 7

Germany

The final stage returns via the Hahntennjoch to the starting point at the Illertal service area.

Day 7 · Germany

Day 7: Sölden – Dettingen

Through the Ötztal, along the Inn and via Imst you reach the Hahntennjoch, then Pfronten and the Illertal service area on the A7. Here the guided motorcycle tour with your own bike concludes before each rider sets off for home individually.

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Services

All services of this motorcycle trip at a glance — a transparent breakdown of what is and isn't included in the tour price.

Included in the price

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  • 1 night at the 3-star Hotel Rosatti (Dimaro Folgarida)
  • 2 nights at the 4-star Hotel Villa Pace Park Bolognese (Preganziol)
  • 1 night at the 4-star Hotel Park Plaza Belvedere (Pula)
  • 1 night at the 3-star Hotel Mangart (Bovec)
  • 1 night at the 4-star Hotel Sunny (Sölden)
  • 6x half-board
  • Coach transfer Preganziol – Venice Tronchetto – Preganziol
  • Private water taxi Tronchetto – near St. Mark's Square – Tronchetto
  • 2-hour guided city walk through Venice
  • Venice city entry fee
  • Free motorcycle parking at hotels
  • Free luggage transport in support vehicle (15 kg per person)
  • Route plans and information material

Not included

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  • Anything not expressly listed under included services
  • Toll fees, environmental stickers and motorway vignettes for your own motorcycle
  • Resort taxes at hotels – payable directly at reception

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The tour is designed for experienced riders with confident cornering skills, especially on tight hairpin bends. You ride your own motorcycle in a guided group with a support vehicle for your luggage – beginners are not recommended on this route.

The routes are very well surfaced and exceptionally winding in places, with many mountain pass sections. Daily stages cover around 260 to 380 kilometres; the total distance from/to Dettingen is approximately 2,000 kilometres.

In Austria a decibel limit applies to loud motorcycles on certain sections – check in advance with the ADAC. As a German citizen you need a valid national ID card or passport.
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