BMW Motorrad Days GARMISCH Singapore Special Barcelona & Alps

We leave the Catalan capital and head north. A fascinating route full of scenic beauty, cultural highlights and winding mountain roads takes us to the small principality of Andorra, known for its numerous ski resorts and beautiful natural landscapes that attract hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, but also for its tax-privileged shopping opportunities.

Today's stage offers an exciting opportunity to experience the diverse landscape and culture between the Pyrenees and the Mediterranean region of southern France. After crossing spectacular Pyrenean passes and the French border, we pass breathtaking natural landscapes and historic towns on our way to Montpellier. Located 10km from the Mediterranean coast, it offers a mix of historic charm, excellent education and vibrant cultural life, making it an attractive destination for visitors and a wonderful place to live for its residents.

We leave the Mediterranean coast and drive through Provence and the southern foothills of the Alps. This region is known for its breathtaking natural beauty, lavender fields and picturesque villages. On the way to Grenoble, known as the gateway to the Alps, the landscape changes dramatically and we ride past deep gorges, wide plateaus and steep cliffs.

Today the journey takes us through some of the most spectacular landscapes of the French Alps, perfect for motorcyclists looking for adventure. Spectacular passes await you, which are also repeatedly part of the world-famous Tour de France. We enjoy the breathtaking panoramas of the surrounding mountains and finally arrive in Chamonix, located at the foot of Mont Blanc (4,808m).

Our destination today is Andermatt, a charming mountain village that has developed into a renowned resort in recent years. It lies in the heart of the Swiss Alps and our route promises an extraordinary experience through some of the most breathtaking Alpine landscapes in Europe. Picturesque mountain villages, crystal clear lakes and some of the region's most famous passes await you, making this another highlight of the day.

Alpine passes for breakfast. That could be today's motto. As soon as we leave the hotel garage, we climb the Oberalp Pass and more spectacular passes follow. We cycle through picture postcard landscapes past crystal-clear lakes and picturesque Swiss mountain villages to Feldkirch in Austria, a historic town on the border with Switzerland with winding old town alleyways, romantic arcades and cozy cafés.

We leave the city behind us and head back into the mountains. Once again, winding roads and breathtaking landscapes await you. The mountains are a little less dramatic and we ride through the foothills of the Alps to Garmisch-Partenkirchen, the venue for BMW Motorrad Days 2024.

We spend the day on the grounds of the *BMW Motorrad Days* in Garmisch.

Relax at the hotel or on a hike, go back to the BMW Motorrad Days site and book a test ride on one of the new motorcycle models, or take a ride on your own motorcycle in the beautiful surroundings of Garmisch Partenkirchen. There are many ways to have a good time on your rest day in Garmisch. Enjoy it!

The next day's ride takes us through the Bavarian Alps, into Austria and on to Italy. After crossing the main Alpine ridge at the Reschen Pass (1,504 m), famous for a church tower rising out of the waters of the Rechensee lake, a real highlight of this tour awaits you. The Stelvio Pass (2,757m), the "Queen of the Alpine passes" and the second highest asphalted mountain pass in the Alps after the Col de l'Iseran in France. There are 48 hairpin bends in the north and 34 hairpin bends in the south waiting to be conquered. Spectacular alpine panoramas, including extensive glaciers, steep rock faces and picturesque valleys round off this experience. At the Umbrail Pass (2,503m) we cross the Swiss border. This is followed by the Ofen Pass (2,149m) and a ride through a narrow, single-lane tunnel to reach the Italian "Little Tibet". Livigno, declared a duty-free zone by Napoleon due to its exposed location, which used to be almost inaccessible in winter, is a ski resort in the Italian Alps close to the Swiss border and our destination for today's stage.

Today's destination is the largest lake in Italy, Lake Garda, and the route there has a few highlights in store for you. We leave Livigno via the Passo di Foscagno (2,291m). Passing Bormio, we head over the Passo di Gavia (2,621m), which couldn't be more spectacular. The route continues in the same vein and follows the Passo di Croce Domini (1,892m) to reach Lake Garda via Lake Idro and Lake Ledro.

Another rest day invites you to enjoy the wonderful ambience at the lake and relax on a walk, or to spend another spectacular day on the bike with us.

The next day begins with the journey to a real biker's paradise. The Dolomites attract countless motorcyclists from all over the world every year. It is rare to find such impressive landscapes with such well-maintained roads. The mountains themselves, which got their name from the Frenchman Deodat de Dolomieu, are ideal photo motifs with their colors and shapes. It is therefore not surprising that this region has already attracted many international film crews. We spend the night in Lienz. This small town in Austria impresses with its beautiful old town and the opportunity to take a stroll in the evening.

The final stage takes us along one of the most beautiful panoramic roads to Austria's highest mountain, the Grossglockner (3,798 m), and on through the picturesque Bavarian Alpine foothills. To save some time, we drive the last few kilometers on the freeway. The section to Munich is known for its scenic route. There is no fixed speed limit on parts of the highway and we enjoy being able to drive a little faster on our comfortable BMW motorcycles. The mountains behind us get smaller and smaller and we finally reach Munich, where this extraordinary motorcycle adventure ends.