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Trip to Austrian alps

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    Alex
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When?

Duration: 14-22 June 2024, 8.5 days

Departure: Friday, 14th June after work (~4 PM)

Return: Saturday 22June late. Sunday - rest at home before work

Where?

Main Destination: Austrian Alps

We can do rides that will take us a bit into Italy and Switzerland over a few amazing mountain passes

This is an approximate travel route we're planning to do, without all the rides mapped. The idea is to quickly ride through France, Belgium, Germany with priority on Austria. Same on the way back.

Google maps route

Previous trip to Austria by one of the members. Blue is a track. Highlighted the best bits

Recommended places Walchsee, Timmelsjoch mountain pass for Europe's Hughes motorcycle museum, Eisriesenwelt: The World’s Largest Ice Cave, Kehlsteinhaus: The Eagle’s Nest

Details https://www.madornomad.com/6-things-to-do-on-an-austria-motorcycle-tour/

Also suggest we begin the Alberg am Waald region, which western Austria, to explore the Lech/St. Anton area

Who?

  • Alex Z
  • Sergey
  • Alex F

How?

Quick ride through France, Belgium with priority on Austria

Depending on mileage might stop in Germany too near Black Forest which is a nice area to ride anyway. Similar thing on thw way back we might stop in Colmar which is a very pretty French town.

Staying in hotels

Bellow is a draft plan of what we want to do:

The plan is: (subject to change!)

  • Leaving Friday 14th after work, getting to Belgoim
  • Saturday 15th, riding to Baden Baden in Black forest
  • We are planning to rent two hotels in Austria, staying 3 days in each, exploring the area around.
  • Saturday 21st, riding back, staying in Colmar, France
  • Saturday 22nd, riding home
  • Sunday 23rd, day of rest at home

How much?

Estimated Costs: Very roughly between £1000 and £1500

  • Eurotunnel: Return trip currently estimated at £100.
  • Accommodation in Austria: Approx. £600-£700 for 5 nights in a hotel with breakfast for 2 people, which is about £300 per person if shared.
  • Travel to & from Austria Accommodation: Estimated at £100 for 2 nights.
  • Total Estimated Cost for items in this list: £500 per person for accommodation and Eurotunnel. This does not include fuel, food, and beverages.

Note: Once we have a confirmed number of participants, we can look into booking an apartment for 3 or 4 people to reduce accommodation costs.

Actual costs:

  • person 1 example: £1070
  • person 2 example, see breakdown: £1063
Total cost for 8 days £1063
Subtotals
Channel crossing £111
Breakdown insurance £33
Toll roads £34
Petrol £160
Hotels 8 nights £353
Food, souvenirs and everything else £372