The Ultimate Mountain Challenge
Alps, Lakes & Dolomites Dream Ride
From Milan through the Alps, lakes and Dolomites
Who This Tour Is For
For experienced riders who crave mountain twisties, technical curves, and epic alpine scenery. This tour is designed for those who love long riding days, unforgettable landscapes, and the satisfaction of conquering the legendary Alpine passes of Northern Italy, a true bucket-list adventure for every passionate motorcyclist. If riding through the heart of the Alps, surrounded by glaciers, lakes, and some of Europe’s most iconic roads sounds like your idea of paradise, this tour is for you
Duration
8 days / 7 nights
Starting and ending in Milan
2027 Tour Dates
June 20–26, 2027
August 29 – September 5, 2027
Best Season
Mid-June to mid-September
The ideal window for riding the Alps and Dolomites, when high mountain passes are open and the weather is mild.
Riding Profile
Total Distance: approx. 1,600 km (1000 miles)
Riding Level: Advanced (For experienced riders comfortable with mountain switchbacks, elevation changes, and full riding days)
Type of Roads: This tour features challenging yet immensely rewarding roads, with world-class asphalt and endless turns, and iconic high-altitude passes, pure motorcycling bliss.
Main Destinations
Milan
Lake Garda
Levico Terme
Dolomites
Brenta Dolomites
Bormio
Stelvio Pass
Bernina Pass
Lake Como
Tour Highlights
- Ride along the spectacular western shore of Lake Garda, including the legendary Strada della Forra (featured in James Bond 007).
- Discover the most famous Dolomites mountain passes, with breathtaking alpine panoramas.
- Experience the Brenta Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage area.
- Experience the harder, lesser-ridden passes, Manghen, Rolle, Brocon, Lavazè, for real technical satisfaction.
- Conquer the most iconic European passes: Stelvio (2,757 m).
- Cross into the Swiss Alps on the Bernina Pass, with dramatic views of Piz Bernina.
- End your adventure with a scenic ride along Lake Como, a dream destination for travelers and movie stars alike.
- Premium hotels, spa relaxation after long riding days, and authentic northern-Italian cuisine every evening.
Itinerary Overview Day by Day
Arrival in Milan
Welcome to Milan! Check in at your central hotel and enjoy some time to explore the city. In the late afternoon, meet your guide and fellow riders for a detailed tour briefing. Group welcome dinner with traditional Milanese cuisine
Milan → Lake Garda → Levico Terme (via Strada della Forra)
Depart Milan and ride east toward the stunning Lake Garda, following its spectacular western shore, where the mountains plunge directly into the water. We’ll take a detour along the Strada della Forra, one of the most famous motorcycle roads in the world, a narrow, winding gorge road carved into the cliffs, so scenic it was featured in a James Bond 007 movie. Continue north through charming lake towns such as Salò and Limone, then reach Riva del Garda, where the mountains open up into the Trentino region. From here, ascend to Levico Terme, our base for the next riding adventures, a relaxing alpine spa town perfectly placed at the gateway to the Dolomites
The Great Dolomites Loop I
From Levico, begin your first full day through the heart of the Dolomites, exploring incredible passes like Manghen, Rolle, Brocon and Lavazè. These roads reward precision and smooth throttle work, ideal for riders who love challenging curves. Back in Levico, where a beautiful spa awaits us, perfect for unwinding after such an intense day
Dolomites Grand Loop II (Pordoi, Sella, Gardena, Falzarego, Giau)
From Levico/Canazei area we enter the heart of the Dolomites. Tackle Pordoi → Sella → Gardena → Falzarego → Giau in a sequence of legendary, panoramic passes. Plenty of photo stops and high-alpine vistas. Overnight in the heart of Dolomites (Canazei / Corvara area)
Brenta Dolomites & Big Passes (Madonna di Campiglio → Tonale → Gavia → Bormio)
Today’s ride is one of the true highlights of the tour, a journey through the Brenta Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where majestic peaks rise dramatically above deep green valleys. From Madonna di Campiglio, a jewel of the Italian Alps, we climb the Passo Tonale (1,883 m), a legendary road for motorcyclists that winds through wide alpine meadows and World War I fortifications. The adventure continues on to the Passo Gavia (2,621 m), one of Italy’s most spectacular and thrilling high-mountain passes. Narrow, scenic, and full of tight bends, it rewards riders with unforgettable views of glaciers and endless alpine ridges. We end the day descending toward Bormio, the perfect place to relax after a day of epic riding among Italy’s most iconic mountain roads
Stelvio Pass & Bernina Pass – The Icons of the Alps
This is the epic day, a must for any rider. Climb the legendary Stelvio Pass (2,757 m), famous for its dramatic switchbacks and breathtaking views. Cross into Switzerland via the Bernina Pass (2,328 m), one of the highest and most scenic in the Alps, then descend into the valley before re-entering Italy for the evening
From the Alps to Lake Como and back to Milan
A perfect finale: ride along the enchanting Lake Como, following its winding lakeside road and soaking in views of the villages and villas that made it world-famous. Stop for photos and a lakeside lunch before heading back to Milan for the end of your journey
Departure
Breakfast and individual departures. Transfers available upon request.
Tour Details & Essentials
Included in the Tour
- 7 nights in carefully selected 4-star hotels, chosen for charm and comfort
- 7 daily gourmet buffet breakfasts
- 7 dinners in selected local restaurants non-alcoholic beverages (water and soft drinks) included
- Motorcycle rental for 6 days, including mandatory basic insurance coverage
- Private transfer between the hotel and the motorcycle pickup point, both outbound and return
- Support vehicle for luggage transport (guaranteed with a minimum of 5 total participants)
- English-speaking Italian tour leader (certified motorcycle instructor)
- Daily route briefing and on-road assistance
- City hotel taxes
Not Included
- International airfare to and from Italy
- Fuel for motorcycles
- Highway tolls and parking fees
- Lunches and snacks during the day
- Alcoholic beverages (wine, beer, cocktails) during the dinners
- Optional motorcycle insurance upgrades (available on request)
- Airport transfers (easily arranged through your hotel’s concierge service upon request)
- Entrance fees to museums, attractions, and cable cars
Pricing
| shared | single | couple | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Bike | $ 6,600 | $ 7,760 | $ 9,800 |
| Black Friday discount 15% | $ 5,610 | $ 6,600 | $ 8,330 |
Premium Motorcycle: + $450 for a premium model.
Shared Room (Rider, twin share)
You ride your own motorcycle and share a room with another rider of the same gender (two twin beds). Best value if you don’t need a private room.
Note: To use the shared room rate, two passengers must book a seat together. Otherwise, a single room rate will be charged.
Single Room (Rider, private)
You ride your own motorcycle and get a private room for the whole tour. No roommate.
Couple (Rider + Passenger)
Two people, one motorcycle, one room (double or twin). The passenger rides on the back seat and enjoys all the same inclusions — hotels, dinners, ferries, tickets, and support — just without a separate bike.
Book with Confidence
We are a U.S.-based company (Florida LLC) easy communication, familiar service standards, and secure transactions. Your reservation and payments are processed securely in U.S. Dollars, clear, simple, and with no hidden fees or currency exchange risks. For our Canadian, Australian, and European guests, prices can also be quoted and paid in local currency upon request, ensuring the same transparency and peace of mind wherever you’re from.
You’ll always know exactly what you pay, simple, secure, and transparent
Why Ride With Us
Our Tours
- All dinners are included and served in the hotel’s selected restaurants, featuring curated set menus with multiple choices. Enjoy authentic regional flavors and great company every evening
- Premium 4star hotels selected for comfort, charm, and prime Dolomite settings, with onsite spas available in most properties
- Support vehicle with luggage transport for maximum comfort (guaranteed with a minimum of 5 total participants)
- Guaranteed Small & Exclusive Groups We run and guarantee our tours starting with as few as 3 motorcycles, capped at a maximum of 6 to 8 guest motorcycles. For groups of 6 or more riders, a second lead tour guide joins the crew alongside the support driver to ensure unmatched safety, personalized attention, and a perfect riding pace for everyone.
- Daily briefings and on-road support from your Italian tour leader
- Focused on the best riding roads, not just the destinations
- Led by certified Italian motorcycle instructors, expert riders who help you refine your skills while enjoying the ride
- Designed and led by Italian riders, with the convenience and security of a U.S.-based company
- Prices in U.S. Dollars, no exchange-rate surprises; prices and payments also available in CAD, AUD, or EUR upon request for your convenience
- Transparent, worry-free pricing, all dinners, accommodations, and logistics included
Other Tours
- Only welcome/farewell dinners included
- Standard hotels, often outside city centers and without special amenities
- Limited or no luggage support
- Groups often exceed 10 riders, harder to manage and less enjoyable
- Basic route info only
- General sightseeing routes with less riding excitement
- Regular tour guides, no certified riding expertise
- Foreign-based operators, less transparent and harder to reach
- Prices and payments only in Euro, total cost depends on currency fluctuations
- “From” prices that exclude key services and lead to hidden add-ons
What Our Riders Say
Reviews from guests who have ridden with Italy Moto Tours.
Alessio put on a great tour on the Alps and Dolomites in Italy. This ride is for experience riders, and he makes that clear, but it’s a lot of fun. Mario, the guide, takes you on great, unforgettable rides each day and runs it at the group’s comfort level. Breakfast and dinner and lodging is provided, and the food is great. You get a stop for lunch and 2 breaks for a drink or something lite to eat as well and time for photo shots. Bring your camera for the ride. I highly recommend this ride and working with Alessio and Mario.
John Via
Alps & Dolomites · Google review
Wow. Just wow. Words and the pictures just don’t do it justice. This is an amazing tour for the experienced rider. Alessio (owner) and Mario (guide) put together amazing vistas from the bucket-list level passes (e.g., Stelvio, etc.) to stunning out-of-the-way trails that constantly delighted us. The hotels and food are top-notch, as is Mario’s advice. Mario showed my wife and I, both with many years of Colorado mountain experience, a nifty trick to make these technical passes a delight. Do sign up now if the Dolomites are on your bucket list. Otherwise, “you will be one year older when you do” (Warren Miller).
David Mooney
Dolomites tour · Google review
Alessio and Mario,
I can hardly bring to words the experience I enjoyed on your Dolomites tours. My friends at home ask me to share about the trip, and I get emotional explaining the beauty of all the views I saw during the ride. I also want to thank you for the riding techniques both you and Mario explained to me that brought my motorcycle riding to a higher level. I will see you next season!
Christopher Klevesahl
Dolomites tour · Google review
This is my second tour with Alissio and Mario. Last year, I did the Sardinia-Corsica tour and was so impressed with all aspects of that tour. My friend Ed and I decided to book the late June Dolomites Tour. My expectations were only exceeded by the beauty and challenge of the routes selected. I have ridden with many tour operators, both international and domestic, and have a pretty fair appreciation of what to expect. Alessio is very good at providing detailed explanations and excellent at getting back to you with answers to questions. I highly recommend Italy Moto Tours.
Bill deschler
Second tour · Google review
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