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ALPS Since 21 years mountain bike tours are our passion. There are few organizers on the market with this kind of practical experience. Be it transalp tours or daytours from a home base in Europe. Perfectly researched and well chosen daily stages with exquisite hotels at the end of the stage are our trademark.

Transportation of luggage, multi-course menus in the evening and a guide who really takes care of you – that is what we stand for. Because we want you and the whole group to have fun and to enjoy relaxing holidays.

The mountain bike experience you dream of - we organize it.

ALPS Frontoffice and tourguides: Kerstin Bierl, Anke Peters

We are looking forward to welcome you.

Your guides:

Martin Ladner, Vroni Zahaurek, Thomas Rögner, Tom Bierl, Steffen Döring, Andrea Eckschlager, Marc Alken, Dagmar Uebelhör, Andi Zuen, Manuel Decker, Rosel Eissing, Jochen Meyer, Iris Pütz, Wiltrud Schmid, Jörg Simm, Bea Frass, Sascha Müller, Ottes Siedersberger.

> Our services > Your advantage

• Transportation of luggage everyday.

Exclusive hotels with warm service – • often with luxurious spa-area

• Perfect routes you won't find in a book Fun for everybody. With four different perfor• mance levels everyone finds the perfect tour

No detours, no unnerving searching for routes, • Breakfast buffet for the needs of cylists • you don't have to find a hotel for the night.

Multi-course menus in the evening – • Just follow the friendly guide, enjoy the less extra costs for food and drinks

• More fun because of small groups – • you definitely have new friends after the tour Our tour guides are very experienced

Impressum: Design: Hildegard Imping + Georg Feigl Karten: Christian C. Rolle Pictures: Tom Bierl, Peter Heming, Sascha Müller & Gäste Title: Tom Bierl Editor: Tom Bierl

breathtaking sceneries and forget about the everyday hassle

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Perfectly organized!

Our experience is your advantage. You won't have to take care of anything. We do the planning, your job is to relax and enjoy. We know the most scenic routes and inform you about the specialities of the country. You'll find new friends sharing your passion for cycling and you will experience a new group power that pushes you over every hill. Together we master every challenge.

Active level 2-3 Mountain biking you will never forget. Every true mountain biker finds his personal challenge and will have fun riding these routes. We checked out hidden singletracks for you, lead you over gravel roads and your guide always has some usefull tipps in his saddlebag. There is enough time for many kodak moments and in the evening you relax in a comfy hotel with perfect cuisine while sharing your personal moments of the day with the others.

Comfort level 1-2 These are real holidays from beginning to the end of the week. "Comfort" means tours for cyclists who love to enjoy and don't have to worry about technical challenges. The routes avoid traffic and there is enough time for cultural and scenic experiences. Your outdoor experience is as important as the cultural side of the tour. Typical restaurants and alpine huts are chosen for the breaks, an italian cappuchino in the afternoon and the cuisine locale sum up your true European holidays.

Our comfort level trips are: Transalp touring Via Claudia, transalp touring Dolomites, transalp touring Tirol, transalp Riva, transalp Slovenia, transalp Swiss, bike gourmet Dolomites.

Our active level trips are: Transalp Engadin, transalp Trentino, transalp Dolomiti, transalp Marmolata ,bike gourmet Dolomites.

Sports level 4 Tours for experienced mountain bike riders with a well trained fitness level. You will need really knobby tires and a little bit of extra travel on your suspension to have even more fun on the technical singletracks and alpine downhills. Trust your guide - he leads you on singletracks you won't find on your own. 4500 to 6000 vertical feet are daily stage numbers. The hotels and the food in the evening are definitely on a different level than your average pasta party.

Our sports level trips are: Transalp Uina, transalp Maloja, bike gourmet Dolomites.

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An unf orgettable m ountainbike experience.

There are per f ect tour s in Europe t he whole y ear round. You will have fun - guaranteed.

spring > Transalp touring, Mai > Bike gourmet Dolomites, Juni > Bike hotels & bike stations

Level check Mountain biking is only fun when you still can breathe and enjoy the landscape. That is why we have our ALPS level check to help you find the right tour, concerning your fitness level and the riding skills you need. If you are in doubt please don't hesitate to contact us via phone or email with your questions.

Level hotline +49 - 89-542 78 80 E-mail info@go-alps.de

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Transalp An epic adventure!

If you haven't ridden over the Alps your mountain biking life is incomplete. The European Alps are one of the most spectucalar and attractive regions for serious mountainbiking on this planet. As we are pioneers of the mountain bike scene in Europe you will profit from our twenty year long experience. Perfect singletracks, dramatic scenery, cosy hotels. Discover the highlights in the Alps on eleven different routes with us.

Bon appetit – nutrition is important for cyclists and we take care about that.

Cosy hotels – Relax after a day full of adventures. We chose our hotels carefully.

Nice people –Cycling in a group is like getting extra power. Riding together is a unique experience, you get a lot of support.

> What to check!

No worries– Your guide knows every detail of the tour. Forget about getting lost or missing special places - we take you there.

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Our personal tip for your first Transalp with a bicycle: Don't take one of the offered tours just because it would fit in your holiday plans. Don't overestimate your fitness. Riding every day 6 days in a row with 3000 vertical feet is doable - but not super easy. Even if you are an experienced mountain biker you should consider to book a tour on a comfort level.

You will have a lifetime adventure - promised.

Adventure Luggage transportation – You just need to take a daypack - which means you will have more riding fun.

Transalp-routes 2011

> Touring Via Claudia, also for touring > Slovenia, new route, bikes, i200-860 k45-72km page 08 i900-1300 k34-70km

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> Dolomiti, rough mountains, great riding, i900-1660 k34-80km page 24

> Touring Dolomites,also for touring > Swiss, highlights in the Swiss Alps, bikes i480-895 k42-85km page 10 i380-1670 k30-79km page 18

> Marmolata, best of the Dolomites, i1000-1800 k31-67km page 26

> Touring Tyrol, also for touring bikes, > Engadin, three countries , i310-960 k42-73km page 12 i500-1350 k47-82km

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> Uina with classic singletracks i1300-1880 k40-85km page 28

> Riva, the perfect entry-level for MTB, > Trentino, comfort and challenge, i675-985 k42-84km page 14 i860-1780 k40-90km page 22

> Maloja, history and alpine scenery, i800-1880 k60-82km page 30

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Highlights Touring Via Claudia > Very nice hotels > Cultural highlights > Enjoy the South tyrolean wines and delicious food > Arrive at famous Lake Garda

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What a tour!

Cycling across the Alps is one oft he best adventures you can have - ask any cyclist, who did this. The route from the bavarian Mittenwald (think beer and bratwurst) to the legendary Lake Garda in Italy is one of the most scenic ways you can go. We follow historic paths along the river Inn over the pass Reschen and dive deep into the "dolce vita" of Italy. It is not about riding fast – we want to learn about people and culture. We avoid heavy traffic routes and hit all the secret spots along the way.

Relax

– comfortable hotels after a day in the saddle.

Historic village Glurns – one of the most beautiful places in South Tyrol.

Have fun

– together you enjoy active holidays.

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more information:

www.go-alps.de/trekking-via-claudia

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Touring Via Claudia

> From Mittenwald to Lake Garda/Italy

6 stages – 375 km – 4000 hm – Level 1-2

Also for touring bkes Day 1 Arrival at Mittenwald/Germany.

Group dinner.

Day 2 Lonely paths lead us down to the valley of the river Inn. Looking back we see the mountains of the Karwendel.

Along the river we roll to Imst, where we stay at a real Austrian chateau: the hotel is the former castle Sprengenstein. 65 km, 860 hm.

Day 3 Easy rolling along the Inn. We pass the "Kronburg", a prehistoric site in the Alps. The castle of Landeck marks the entrance in the valley of the upper Inn. On paths the ancient Romans used we climb up to Nauders (or by bus if necessary).

Enjoy the luxurious spa area of our hotel.

45 (65) km, 400 (1000) hm Day 4 Italy is waiting for us. Just climb a little bit on road then you will see the impressing snowcapped glacier Ortler, the highest mountain of Italy. An easy rolling downhill follows, to the historic village Glurns with its medieval buildings and city walls. We pass the castle of the legendary Mount Everest climber Reinhold Messner on our way to Naturns. 72 km, 410 hm.

Day 5 Early in the morning we arrive at the

city of Meran. Italian cappuccino in the shade of palm trees - the city is reknown for its mediterranean climate. Lunch break is rustic and typical for the region with homemade italian ham. Our destination for the evening is a wine village, where we can taste one of the famous white or red wines like the "Edelvernatsch" in the local winery. 52 km, 690 hm.

Day 6 This is the one of the main wine regions of south Tyrol. Like diamonds the blue waters of the Montiggl lakes sparkle between the green lush hills. Along the river Etsch our bicycles roll easily with the flowing water down to the city of Trento, where we have enough time to explore the small streets or to go shopping. We spend the night at the Palazzo hotel in the city center. 65 km, 200 hm.

Day 7 You can cycle uphill or take the gondola - your choice. Small villages wait on the hill sides, we pass by small lakes, till we reach Lake Garda. Right in the middle of beautiful vineyards we enjoy our farewell dinner with original north italian cuisine. 56 km, 530 (830)hm.

Day 8 Transfer back in a coach bus.

Facts

Level 1-2

How to get there: Self organized transport by car/railway to Mittenwald.

Routes: Cycling paths, minor roads, gravel roads.

Per day:i200-860 k45-72 (no bus + gondola add 900 hm) Distance: i3100 (4000) k375 The price ingludes: Guiding, 7 nights double room w. evening meal, breakfast buffet. Most hotels w. spa, luggage transportation, transfer back in a coach bus.

Minimum persons: 8 Personen Price: 1015 €, single supplement: 150 €

more information:

My personal tip: » You don't need rough gravel

roads to cross the Alps. Our Transalp Touring Via Claudia combines minor roads and cycle paths perfectly, without challenging your riding technique abilities. You don't need a mountainbike, we use comfortable touring bikes with 24-or 28 speeds.

Cultural highlights and perfect hotels and breaks make for a wonderful holiday so personal and lively, you cannot experience with any other mean of transportation.

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Anke Peters, ALPS CEO, guides the touring Via Claudia, touring Dolomites and Riva.

Fitness level: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Riding skills: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Tour-dates 2011: May 28.

June 11.

July 09. 17.

Aug 06. 13. 27.

Sept. 10.

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Highlights Touring Dolomites > Always on the sunny side of the Alps > We are rolling easily on former railway lines > Dining and hospitality in the true italian sense

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The transalp touring Dolomites

is a true discovery. On easy rolling paths the route cuts through the sunny side of the Alps, without hitting any main roads with noisy traffic. Legendary mountains like the "Three Pinnacles" or the "Monte Cristallo" are right beside us. You will see alpine highlights withour having to climb endless uphills. On a former railway line you are riding through the dream part of the Dolomites directly into the Beverly Hills of the 16. century. Venetian villas and the dining will feast your senses.

Perfect breaks

– relax and enjoy your lunch.

Breathtaking scenery

– like the

Pragser mountain lake.

Italy at it's best

– lifestyle, dining and architecture are a true experience.

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more information:

www.go-alps.de/trekking-dolomiten

Comfort

Transalp

Touring Dolomites

> From Sterzing/Italy to the Veneto /Italy

6 stages – 350 km – 3700 hm – Level 1-2

Also for touring bikes Day 1 Arrival at Sterzing/Italy.

Day 2 We start the tour at the sunny side of the Alps and roll along the river Eisack accompanied by historic castles. Via a hidden path we arrive the Puster valley. We stay at Bruneck at a 4-star-hotel with spa area. 55 km, 765 hm.

Day 3 Like an emerald the green Pragser lake is embedded between the white and grey summits of the Dolomites. We have to do some climbing today before we arrive at Toblach where we can enjoy the comfort of a good hotel. 42 km, 895 hm.

Day 4 Today there are several highlights en route. A former railway line leads directly to the very heart of the Dolomites.

We pass crystal clear lakes and admire the impressive rugged rocks of the "Three Pinnacles" and the mountain being the fate of many soldiers in WWI, the "Monte Cristallo". After lunch in Corina d'Ampezzo we roll easily down to the village of Tai di Cadore where we are welcomed by italian cuisine and hospitality. 60 km, 450 hm.

Day 5 Another endless downhill waits for us today. We roll through an untamed

unknown Italy until we reach Belluno where we indulge in luxury. Venetian people built their palaces in the 16. century there. You feel like travelling with a time machine. We stay overnight at Feltre, a pittoresqiue italian town from medieval times. This place is well worth a trip on its own. 85 km, 700 hm.

Day 6 We are going down –but only down to the valley of the wild river Brenta. We follow the river to the lively italian city of Bassano del Grappa. We stay at an exclusive boutique hotel. 55 km, 400 hm.

Day 7 Lush vineyards, rolling hills and italian villas are awaiting us on the last day.

And we definitely pop some corks for you - in the heart of the Prosecco region, the Valdobiaddene. Last night at a venetian villa. Multi course farewell dinner in a true italian style. 52 km, 470 hm.

Day 8 Transfer back in a coach bus.

My personal tip: » A perfect starting point is the

historic town center of Sterzing followed by cultural and scenic highlights. Even longterm cycling tourists confirm: The Touring Dolomites is one of the best routes they have ever ridden. The spectacular route combined with romantic italian cities and hospitality is hardly to surpass.

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Kerstin Bierl, ALPS CEO, guides the transalps touring Dolomites, touring Tyrol, transalp Dolomites, the bike gourmet Dolomites.

Facts

Level 1-2

How to get there: Self organized transport by car/train to Sterzing/Italien.

Route: Forst- und Radwege, minor roads.

Per day: i400-895 k42-85 Distance: i3700 k350 Included: Guided tour, 7 nights with halfboard (breakfast buffet, multicourse dinners) in mostly 4-star-hotels in a double room (1 night at a chalet), luggage transportation, transfer back in a coach bus.

Minimum participants: 8 persons

Price: 1015 €, Single room: + 150 €

more information:

Fitness level: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Riding level: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Tour-dates 2011: June 11. 18. 25.

July 02.

Sep. 03. 04. 10. 17.

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Highlights Touring Tyrol > Historic cities > Rolling on a former railway line through the valley of the Eisack > Perfect combination of scenic and cultural experiences

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The adventure transalp

has got a new route. Only recently the construction of a new cycling path was finished leading from the Brenner/Austria to Bozen/Italy.

Now you can roll on an undisturbed smooth cycling path and enjoy the alpine and cultural highlights along the route. The transalp touring Tyrol starts at the heart of beautiful Bavaria and follows the river Inn through Austria down to the italian part of Tyrol. This is something special.

Luxury

– boutique hotels in alpine scenery.

Austrian mountain lake – surrounding the Achen lake.

Beautiful Bavaria

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we start from the home of beer and lederhosen.

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more information:

www.go-alps.de/trekking-tirol

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Highlights Transalp Riva > From Germany to Lake Garda/Italy > Historic paths in Italy > Perfect combination of rolling and mountain biking

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You don't have to be a worldcup biker,

to enjoy a real "transalp tour". We prepared our transalp Riva for all mountain bikers, who want to face the challenge to cycle across the Alps for the first time. Without hitting the heavy car traffic we ride offroad to the famous Lake Garda. From the highest mountain of Germany, the Zugspitze, we go over the pass Reschen, roll on historic paths in northern Italy while enjoying scenery and hospitality of one of the most historic countries in Europe. The landscape at famous Lake Garda is unbeatable. Our "classic" tour for more than ten years.

Nice hotels

– a perfect day begins with a perfect breakfast.

Perfect destination

– Lake Garda in Italy is mountainbike heaven.

Easy riding

– Mountain biking doesn't always mean rough terrain.

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more information:

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Riva

7PO EFS ;VHTQJU[F [VN (BSEBTFF &UBQQFO ° LN ° IN ° -FWFM > From the Zugspitze to Lake Garda/Italy 6 stages – 350 km – 5300 hm – Level 2

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14. 20. 21. 27. 28

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Sep. 03. 10.

more information: XXX HP BMQT EF USBOTBMQ SJWB www.go-alps.de/transalp-riva NFIS *OGPT VOUFS

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Highlights Transalp Slovenia > Alpine region – four days on altitudes of 2000m > Tauern, Nockberge, lake district of Kärnten – panoramic views > Great finishing day in the stunning scenery of the Eastern Alps

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Between Austria and Slovenia a new passage for mountain bike was built which made this route possible for the first time. A new route with a lot of stunning views without difficult technical paths or tracks. The route starts south of famous austrian city Salzburg in the so called Tauern and winds it’s way through the Nockberge and the lake district of Kärnten to a great finish in Slovenia. The perfect tour for all mountainbikers who want to experience great landscapes without being challenged too much by difficult singletracks.

Comfy & cosy

– the huts for the daily break are rustic but with flair.

Easy riding

– wide dirt roads represent the main part of the route.

Great landscapes

– the Weissensee is the highest lake of Austria you can have a dip in.

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more information:

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Transalp > From Radstadt/Austria to Slovenja

Comfort Genuss

Slovenia 6 stages – 310 km – 6500 hm – Level 2-3

Easy riding while crossing the Alps Day 1 Individual arrival at Radstadt/Austria.

Day 2 Starting with a highlight: After climbing up 1,000 vertical meters you passed the main ridge of the Alps. The Nockberge greet us laying in the southern sun. Like the passengers of stage coaches in the old days we stay overnight at a historic inn at Mauterndorf. 54 km, 1250 hm.

Day 3 The mountains around St. Michael/ Lungau are secret top spots for mountainbikers. After a great downhill we have a coffee break to prepare for the steep uphill. A rustic hut is waiting for the day break before we roll along a high passsage to our 4-star-hotel. The SPA and the stunning atmosphere will definitely help to relax even at the altitude. 35 km, 1300 hm.

Day 4 Another highlight starts with a great downhill before we climb up to 2,000 m (6560 ft) to ride over the „Millstätter Törl“. The freshly prepared mountain trouts at lunch break will help us to achieve this.

After the climb it feels like flying down to our next hotel with SPA. 60 km, 1250 hm.

Day 5 The sometimes mystic feeling in this region in the morning dissolves with

the morning fog over the lakes. A cable car lifts us up to 2000m altitude (6560 ft) where we have a great panoramic view to the scenery below us. At noon we stay at lake „Weissensee“, the highest lake of Austria where you can go swimming. In the afternoon we have to pedal over the Gailtaler Alps to reach our destination Hermagor. 70 km, 960 hm.

Day 6 The rugged mountains of the „Karnische Alps“ greet us today. After the quite strenous uphills of the days before you can enjoy rolling in the valley Gailtal before you have to climb up again the hills at the famous Faaker lake. We stay overnight at a great location above the blue shimmering lake. 57 km, 900 hm.

Day 7 The big final: At the border to Slovenia the wild and untamed „Karawanken“ tower around us. In this wilderness there is no hut – a lunch package comes in handy. The final day is definitely one of the highlights of the tour before we arrive at Kranjska Gora, which was candidate for the winter Olympic Games 2006. 34 km, 930 hm.

Day 8 Transport back to Radstadt/Austria in a coach bus.

Facts

Level 2-3

How to get there: Self organized transport by car/railway to Radstadt/Austria.

Route: Bicycle paths, minor roads, gravel roads, short technical passages where you have to push your bike.

Per day: i900-1300 k34-70 Distance: i6500 k310 Included: Guiding, 7 nights double room in 3- or 4-star-hotels mostly with SPA, 3- or 4-course evening meal and breakfast buffet included, luggage transportation, transfer back in a coach bus.

Minimum participants: 8 persons Price: 965 €, single-supplement: 150 €

more information:

My personal tip: » Not every mountain biker feels

totally comfortable with extreme singletrack riding. The route transalp Slovenia is perfectly suited for riders who want to climb daily between 1000 and 1300 vertical meters without being challenged by steep rocky descends or singletracks massed with roots and stones. You can enjoy beautiful landscapes while climbing and descending mostly on gravel roads. The real short technical sections can also be mastered by pushing your bike.

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Tom Bierl, designer of the route and chief editor of the german cycling magazine „Trekkingbike"

Fitness level: ■ ■ ■■ ■ ■ Riding level: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Tour-dates 2011: Juliy 02. 09. 30.

Aug. 27.

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Highlights Transalp Swiss > Scenic trails across Swiss mountains > Legendary passes like St. Bernard > Finish at Lago Maggiore home for the rich and famous

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Ever dreamt about...

mountain biking in Switzerland, the most famous country of the European alps? Scenery, hospitality and the swiss cuisine are world famous. Our "Transalp Swiss" leads on well maintained but not beaten tracks from the rural village of Appenzell to the classy location of Locarno in the italian speaking part at the shores of Lake Maggiore. In between you could meet some famous cheese making locals, test some singletracks in one of the best ski resorts near St. Moritz and go over the spectacular mountain pass of St. Bernard – yes, where the dog got it's name from.

Meet & greet – the local specialities, like cheese from the goats which reside on the mountain slopes.

Region of Tessin

– history and high mountains on our rolling tour to Lake Maggiore.

Clean & natural – You can even drink the water in this alpine country right away from the fountain.

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more information:

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Comfort Genuss

Transalp

Swiss

> From Appenzell to Lake Maggiore

5 stages – 300 km – 5200 hm – Level 2-3

Alpine Highlights Day 1 Arrival at Appenzell.

Day 2 The impressive white slopes of the Säntis mountains greet us in the morning. Through lush alpine meadows we cycle up and down until we reach our first destination, the village of Wildhaus. After passing all the cow heards breathing fresh air you should know why Switzerland is famous for its various cheese products.

45 km, 1200 hm.

Day 3 Another perfect day. A panoramic view over the Rhein valley. A swift downhill to the formerly famous spa resort of Bad Ragaz. The pass Kunkel is our challenge in the afternoon. We look down to one of the oldest cities of Switzerland, Chur.

79 km, 1320 hm.

Day 4 If you don't feel like climbing in the saddle you can jump on the yellow postal bus carrying you to Lenzerheide. The uphill to the legendary pass Mayensäss, Alp Fops on a dramatic mountain trail is one of the many highlights, also the downhill to the village of Thusis - a classic. We stay over night at Thusis. 30 km, 600 hm (w/o.

Shuttle: 47 km, 1615 hm).

Day 5 We head to the legendary gorge of the „Via Mala”, where the river Rhein cuts through the mountains. Historic houses accompany our way to the old pass of St. Bernard, an important passage through the mountains. But we avoid the tourist traffic and climb up to 2323 meters. Overnight stay at San Bernardino, as the locals call it. The region of Tessin is waiting for us on the next day. 57 km, 1670 hm.

Day 6 This is the sunny side of the alps, Italy is only a short distance away. We enjoy the sometimes tricky downhills on small singletracks. Lunch break takes place in a rustic „grotta“ and then we head for the Lago Maggiore. The last night and our farewell dinner is at Locarno right next to the lake Maggiore.

72 km, 380 hm.

Day 7 Transfer back in a coach bus.

My personal tip: » Everybody wants to arrive at the

Lake Garda - I can't understand this.

With our Transalp Swiss you will see alpine landscapes not many people know of. Alone the start in the Appenzeller countryside is sensational. And we hit some singletracks the locals are very proud of. Very impressive is also the gorge of the "Via Mala" wehre Europe's most known river Rhine made his way through the rocks. You will never forget our arrival at the beautiful and glamerous town of Locarno at the Lake Maggiore.

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Bea Frass, ALPS guide und physiotherapist, guides the transalp Swiss und Dolomiti.

Facts

Level 2-3

How to get there: Self organized transport by car/train to Appenzell/Switzerland.

Route: Forest- and gravel roads, minor roads, singletracks.

Per day: i380-1670 k30-79 Distance: i5200 k300 Included: Guiding, 6 nights double room w. evening meal, breakfast buffet. Most hotels w. spa, luggage transportation, transfer back in a coach bus.

Min participants: 8 pax

Price: 945 €, Single room: + 150 €

more information:

Fitness level: ■ ■ ■■ ■ ■ Riding level: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Tour dates 2011: July 03. 17.

August 14. 21.

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Highlights Transalp Engadin > A true alpine tour – three days we reach an altitude of 2000m. > Val Mora is one of the most magnificent passages for mountainbikers you will ever encounter. > Swiss glaciers and a breathtaking downhill from St. Bernard pass to St. Moritz

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Alpine nature

at it's best. Transalp Engadin hits the most beautiful regions of the alps and crosses three different countries. Legendary towns like Ischgl in Austria, Livigno/Italy and St. Moritz in Switzerland follow each other like pearls on a necklace.

All trails are perfectly suited for mountainbikes and everyone with mountainbiking experience can manage this tour. At the end of every day you can relax in very comfortble hotels specially selected by us to fulfill all the needs of mountainbikers. This route to Lake Como in Italy is definetly one of our highlights.

Hospitality

– modern but cosy hotels, often with spa area.

Dynamite singletracks

– former military paths lead through breathtaking alpine scenery.

Kodak moments

– There is always time to take a snapshot.

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more information:

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Active level Aktiv

Transalp

Engadin

> From Imst/Austria to Lake Como/Italy

6 stages – 350 km – 6300 hm – Level 2-3

A scenery you won't forget Day 1 Arrival at Imst.

Day 2 Passing the Kronburg we are rolling on smooth forest paths to Ischgl with it's 4-star-hotel "Yscla" (spa area).

60 km, 1350 hm.

Day 3 This is the highest point we reach: 2700m crossing the main ridge of the European alps. The legendary MTB race Transalp Challenge takes the same route to Nauders cloe to the Italian border. We spend the night at another 4-star-hotel with spa area and a dinner you will hardlyforget. 54 km, 800/1200 hm.

Day 4 See Italy's highest mountain, the snowcapped "Ortler" today. We cross the border to Italy to arrive only hours later at the border to Switzerland.

51 km, 980 hm.

Day 5 Your perfect mountainbiking day.

Too far a distance for hikers the Val Mora presents itself as a unique location unspoilt from civilization with impressive mountains and waterfalls. In the afternoon we climb the Passo Alpisella after a typical italian lunch at the shores of the Lake Cancano. After a brake testing downhill we arrive at Livigno, a tax free shopping paradise. You will be impressed

by the modern architecture of our luxury spa hotel "Lac Salin".

47 km, 1270 hm.

Day 6 The mountain pass St. Bernard builds the unbeaten stage for the surrounding swiss glaciers. A wonderful trail crossing several times the rails of the famous "Rhätische Bahn" leads us to Pontresina, close to St. Moritz. Small lakes beneath high rugged summits and the colourful sails of kiteboarders on the Lake Silvaplana make for an unforgettable day in the Swiss mountains. We stay at Sils, a small laid-back village where you hear the clacking of horse carriages on the roads.

55 km, 1000 hm.

Day 7 A nearly endless downhill. We hit hidden historic paths through forests of marron trees, explore old villages and enter Italy where we feel and sense the mediterranean climate and lifestyle. In the afternoon we arrive at the finish, the Lake Como. Atmospheric farewell dinner with views over the lake. 82 km, 500 hm.

Day 8 Transfer back to Imst/Austria in a coach bus.

> Video online

Facts

Level 2-3

How to get there: Self organized transport by car/train to Imst/Österreich.

Route: Forst- und gravel roads, minor roads, singletracks.

Per day: i500-1350 k47-82 Distance: i6300 k350 Included: Guiding, 6 nights double room w. evening meal, breakfast buffet. Most hotels w. spa, luggage transportation, ticket for the gondola, transfer back in a coach bus.

Min participants: 8 pax

Price: 1005 €, single room: + 150 €

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My personal tip: » You won't experience more alpine and nature feeling than on this tour.

We are high up in the mountains, breath clear air and have fantastic views to glaciers and over green mountain lakes. But don't take the preparation for this not too demanding route too easy. The Transalp Engadin is a perfect mountainbike tour and truly enjoyable with the right attitude. An unforgettable adventure. Guaranteed.

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Andrea Eckschlager, ALPS huide for the transalps touring Dolimites, Engadin and Dolomiti

Fitness level: ■ ■ ■■ ■ ■ Riding level: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Tour-dates 2011: June 18. 25.

July 02. 09. 16. 17. 23. 24.*30. 31.

Aug. 06. 13. 14. 20. 21. 27. 28.

Sep. 03.

*Relax dates

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Highlights Transalp Trentino > A classic route with a lot of singletracks > Gorgious panoramic views > Originally northern italian cuisine and hospitality

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This is a once in a lifetime view

at Lake Garda on the last day of this route. Like landing in an aeroplane we descend from 2000m (6000 ft) down to the lake, the rugged mountain tops of the "Paganella"- ridge behind us. This is one of the most spectacular paths you can chose to ride from Austria to the Lake Garda. In between we enjoy rolling singletracks with a lot of flow because the daily distances are really manageable.

Wait – until you see the wine cellar of this hotel in northern Italy.

Singletrack to rave about

– there are miles and miles of singletrack in this route. But not too difficult to still have fun.

Cheerio

– unforgettable arrival at the Lake Garda.

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more information:

www.go-alps.de/transalp-trentino

Active level Aktiv

Transalp

Trentino

> Landeck/Austria to Lake Garda/Italy

6 stages – 370 km – 7950 hm – Level 3

Singletracks galore Day 1 Arrival at Landeck.

Day 2 We start above Landeck and roll to the upper valley of the river Inn. The historic Via Claudia Augusta, used by the romans, and hidden singletracks lead us to Pfunds. We pass the fortress of Nauders to arrive at the alpine town of Nauders. Enjoy your 4-star-hotel with luxurious spa area.

58 km, 1150 hm.

Day 3 The lake Reschen lies deep beneath us – we are standing high up at the Plamort to where we climbed up in the morning. The long downhill to Italy is followed by narrow singletracks and paths through apple orchards. We stay at the town of Naturns. 90 km, 1400 hm.

Day 4 A secret trail leads us to a place high above the city of Meran to a small little restaurant with a view. Enjoy your italian pasta and the panoramic views.

Followed by a fast downhill, rugged singletracks and relaxed rolling through apple orchards to our hotel with swimming pool in the midst of vineyards of Nals.

40 km, 860 hm.

Day 5 Rolling hills with uphills and flowing singletracks to the vine center of South Tyrol, Girlan and on to the emerald green lakes of Montiggl hidden in the forests.

The Mendel pass has to be climbed before the lunch break - no sweat is not the right description for it. The afternoon is one long flow - on tracks down to the monastery of Romitagio with its brown bears.

At Corredo we enjoy the italian food and hospitality of Thomas, the owner of the hotel offering the best pizza in town.

62 km, 1700 hm.

Day 6 Quite secluded are the tracks we follow to the Valley di Non where green vineyards and apple orchards cover the slopes. When we arrive at our hotel we see the cliffs of the Paganella, the last hindrance between you and the Lake Garda.

54 km, 1780 hm.

Day 7 Grande finale: wild and dramatic is the scenery up on the Paganella and the Monte Gazza where we climb to in the morning. The downhill with nearly unreal views to the lake Garda is the reward.

Farewell dinner at the lake.

65 km, 1200 hm.

Day 8 After breakfast transfer back in a coach bus.

My personal tip: » This is the real thing - girls (and

boys). The more exprienced you are the more fun you'll have. Fat knobby tires and fullsuspension could help, too. You won't find more singletracks on a route like this. Stunning and unforgettable is the "grande finale", the downhill to the Lake Garda on the last day – 2000 vertical meters only downhill!

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Iris Pütz, ALPS guide onthe transalps Trentino and Engadin.

> Video online

Facts

Level 3

How to get there: Self organized transport by car/train to Landeck.

Route: gravel roads, minor roads, singletracks.

Per day: i860-1780 k40-90 Distance: i7950 k370 Included: Guided tour, 7 nights double room w. evening meal, breakfast buffet.

Most hotels w. spa, luggage transportation, transfer back in a coach bus.

Min participants: 8 pax

Price: 985 €, Single room: + 150 € Fitness level: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Riding level: ■ ■ ■ ■■ ■

Touring-dates 2011: June 25.

July 02. 09. 16. 23. 30.

Aug. 06. 13. 20. 21.* 27.

Sep. 03. *Relax Termin - siehe S. 15

more information:

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Highlights Transalp Dolomiti > Over the legendary Pfitscherjoch to Italy > One night at an alpine hut in the natural park of Fanes > White rock towers of Cinque Torri > Climb up Monte Grappa arrival at Veneto/Italy

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We scouted a new route to even improve this route we are offering

for several years. On the first day we ride over the main ridge of the Alps and can enjoy the impressive mountains of the italian Dolomites, paradise for mountainbikers, climbers and alpine lovers. Some riding technique is needed, but you don't have to be the super expert to enjoy these singletracks. Your daily break to sip an original cappuccino is guaranteed.

Unforgetable

– The start in the morning from our hut at the altidude of 2000 meters.

Gigantic – the nature park of Fanes.

Salute – at the heart of Venetia, at Bassano del Grappa.

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more information:

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Active level Aktiv

Transalp

Dolomiti

> From Austria to Veneto/Italy

6 stages – 350 km – 7500 hm – Level 3

Majestic mountains Day 1 Arrival at Mayrhofen.

Day 2 The first day is one of the main stages: we climb over the main ridge of the Alps on a small and remote path: the Pfitscherjoch. Glaciers are close and their view helps us to get over the pass. Also rewarding is the downhill to the Pfitscher valley where we stay overnight.

50 km, 1660 hm.

Day 3 Huge old castles were built in the valley of the Eisack where we roll on historic tracks bearing directly southbound.

Then we change direction to the Puster valley and end up at Bruneck to stay for the night at a place the stagecoaches used to stop. 70 km, 850 hm.

Day 4 Welcome to one of the most impressive alpine sceneries of the world. Narrow mountain roads lead us right into the very heart of the Dolomites. We stay over night at a comfortable hut situated at 2000m altitude right between the towering rocks of the nature park of Fanes.

34 km, 1150 hm.

Day 5 Today we cross one of the most impressive high valleys of Europe. We see the legendary Falzareggo pass and the glacier of the Marmolata. There is more to come. A steep gravel road leads us to the hut Rifugio Averau beneath the rugged

towers of Cinque Torri followed by a spectacular singletrack downhill.

55 km, 1200 hm Day 6 Normally you will see the morning mist still hovering over the moiuntain lake of Alleghe beneath the climber's paradise of "Civetta". Some hours later we roll through the forgotten and peaceful Val de Mis, through tunnels, looking up to vertical walls and slopes with forests. The arrival at the town of Feltre remembers you that you are still in lively and vibrant Italy. 80 km, 900 hm Day 7 The summit of Monte Grappa is the last uphill of the tour - but one you will never forget. A small tarr road winds up through forests but the gradient is brutal - as if Monte Grappa wants to defend the fertile venetian plain. Flying down Monte Grappa on the other side watching paragliders dance in the air will blow away all your muscle pain. The multi course dinner at Bassano del Grappa will be the last reward of a week full of long lasting impressions. 60 km, 1650 hm.

Day 8 Transfer back in a coach bus.

> Video online

Facts

Level 3

How to get there: Self organized transport by car/train to Mayrhofen/Austria.

Route: gravel roads, minor roads, singletracks, short pushing passages.

Per day: i850-1660 k34 - 80 Distance: i7500 k350 Included: Guided tour 7 nights, half pension (breakfast buffet, multi course dinners) in upper class 3- or 4-star-hotels in a double room (1 night at a hut in a bulk sleeping room), luggage transportation, lift ticket, transfer back in a coach bus.

Min participants: 8 pax Price: 985 €, Single room: + 150 €

more information:

My personal tip: » On the new route the Transalp

Dolomiti is one of the best mountainbike tours you can do. The white cliffs of the Dolomites in the nature park of Fanes an the view of the Cinque Torri is a must for every nature lover. Also the crossing of the main ridge of the Alps at the Pfitscher Joch is unforgettable. A route you must not miss!

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Tom Bierl, chiefeditor of trekkingbike magazin and ALPS guide on the transalps Dolomiti, Engadin, Trentino, Slowenien, Marmolata and the bike gourmet dolomites.

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Tour-Dates 2011: July 02. 09. 16. 17.* 23. 30.

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Highlights Transalp Marmolata > 5 days in the central area of the Dolomites > Perfect riding between rocky giants > High level - nearly 2000m altitude > Superior hotels!

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It's hard to find. The transalp Marmolata follows tracks in the most beau-

tiful part of the Alps: in the Dolomites of Italy, between the cities of Bruneck and Trient. On our way there are scenic highlights and challenges perfectly suited for mountainbikers. The daily distances are quite short so we have enough time to concentrate on the challenging and fun parts of this exceptional route. A highlight of our level-3-tours.

Singletracks – this route has plenty of the finest.

Rosengarten – the famous heart of the italian Dolomites.

Italian lifestyle – the historic city of Trento is the perfect finishing point.

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"LUJW Active level

Transalp

Marmolata

7PO #SVOFDL CJT 5SFOUP &UBQQFO ° LN ° IN ° -FWFM > From Bruneck to Trento 6 stages – 260 km – 8200 hm – Level 3

4QPSUMJDIFS -FDLFSCJTTFO Italy at it's best 5BH "OSFJTF OBDI #SVOFDL JN 1VTUFSUBM Day 1 Arrival at Bruneck/Italy in the 5BH %FS LOBQQ .FUFS IPIF (JQGFM Puster valley.

EFT ,SPOQMBU[ IBU TFJOFO /BNFO OJDIU WPO Day 2 The summit of the "Kronplatz", meaVOHFGjIS 7PO EJFTFN (JQGFM MJFHFO EFN ning place of the crown, is worth while #F[XJOHFS "MQFOIBVQULBNN VOE %PMP the climb. From 2300 meters of altitude NJUFO SFHFMSFDIU [V ' ‡FO 8JS TDIBGGFO the Alps and the Dolomites look fabulous.

EFO "OTUJFH CJT [VS .JUUBHTQBVTF VOE We ride this uphill all morning - so it is HFOJF‡FO EBOO FJOF EFS TDIzOTUFO 5SBJMBC all downhill in the afternoon to reach the GBISUFO EFS "MQFO IJOVOUFS JOT 5PVSFOQBSB small town of St. Vigil.

EJFT 4U 7JHJM LN IN 35 km, 1600 hm.

5BH 8JS TJOE TDIPO NJUUFOESJO JO EFO Day 3 Now we are in the heart of the DoloXFJ‡FO #FSHHJHBOUFO fCFST 3JFEKPDI mites with its grey and white rocks. Long NJU #MJDL BVG EBT CFLBOOUF 'BOFT .BTTJW uphills are rewarded with a hearty lunch.

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MBOH %JF ,JSDIF WPO )FJMJHLSFV[ JTU VOTFS This could be your perfect mountainbike .JUUBHT[JFM %BOBDI HFIUT UFJMT UFDIOJTDI day. 31 km, 1400 hm CFSHBC CJT JOT 4UFSOF )BVT OBDI 4U Day 4 More highlights to come: the glacier ,BTTJBO *NQPTBOUFS LBOO FJO .PVOUBJO of the Marmolata is coming closer. After CJLFUBH OJDIU TFJO LN IN a demanding first half of the day you sure 5BH %JF )zIFQVOLUF SFJ‡FO BVDI IFVUF appreciate the gondola carrying us up to OJDIU BC 8JS LPNNFO EFN (MFUTDIFS EFS 2700 meters of altitude, to Porta Vescovo. .BSNPMBUB JNNFS OjIFS /BDI FJOFN Via the legendary Bindelweg, an historic FSMFCOJTSFJDIFO 7PSNJUUBH IJMGU VOT EJF track, we reach Canazei, the famous skiing 4FJMCBIO CJT [VS LOBQQ .FUFS IPDI area of Italy.

HFMFHFOFO 1PSUB 7FTDPWP fCFS EFO MFHFO 33 km, 1000 hm.

EjSFO #JOEFMXFH FSSFJDIFO XJS $BOB[FJ Day 5 When your guide shows you the LN IN "Rosengarten" and the Vajolett-towers

5BH %FS 3PTFOHBSUFO VOE EJF 'FMTTQJU lunch break is near. In the afternoon you [FO EFS 7BKPMFUU 5 SNF TJOE IFVUF VOTFS roll along the slopes beneath these moun.JUUBHT[JFM %BOBDI HFIU FT CFS FJOFO tains to the Karer pass and Karer lake to USBVNIBGUFO )zIFOXFH BO EFO 'MBOLFO the hotel in Obereggen.

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BVG WFSTUFDLUFO 8FHFO CJT OBDI 5SVEFO 45 km, 1360 hm fCFSOBDIUVOH JO FJOFN #JLFIPUFM NJU Day 7 Ups and downs are equally ave4BVOB VOE 8jTDIFTFSWJDF raged today. We are getting closer to the LN IN border between northern and southern 5BH )zIFONFUFS VOE 'BISTQB‡ QSjHFO Italy. After a really long downhill we reach EFO 5BH IFVUF HMFJDIFSNB‡FO %JF JUBMJF Trento – what a nice place to end this OJTDIFO %zSGFS S DLFO JNNFS OjIFS /BDI tour. We stay in the heart of the city in a TDIJFS FOEMPTFO "CGBISUFO FSSFJDIFO XJS hotel with style.

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[VN "CTDIMVTT VOTFSFS %PMPNJUFOEVSDI Day 8 Transfer back to Bruneck in a coach RVFSVOH 4UJMWPMMF fCFSOBDIUVOH JO FJOFN bus.

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-FWFM Level 3

"OSFJTF 4FMCTUBOSFJTF QFS 1,8 #BIO OBDI How to get there: Self organized transport #SVOFDL by car/train to Bruneck.

Route: Gravel roads, singletracks, minor 4USFDLFOBSU 4DIPUUFSXFHF 4JOHMFUSBJMT roads, some carriage passages. /FCFOTUSB‡FO XFOJH 4DIJFCFQBTTBHFO Per day: i1000-1600 k31-67 5BHFTMFJTUVOH i k Distance: i8200 k260 (FTBNUMFJTUVOH i k Included: Guided tour, 7 nights double *N 3FJTFQSFJT FOUIBMUFO (FG ISUF 5PVS room (breakfast buffet, multi course din fCFSOBDIUVOHFO NJU )BMCQFOTJPO 'S I ners, farewell dinner) in upper class 3- or TU DLTCVGGFU NFISHjOHJHF "CFOENFO T 4-star hotels, gondola, luggage trans"CTDIJFETFTTFO JO HVUFO P 4UFSOF portation, transfer back in a coach bus. )PUFMT JN %; 4FJMCBIO (FQjDLUSBOTQPSU Min. participants: 8 pax 3 DLUSBOTGFS JN LPNGPSUBCMFO 3FJTFCVT

.JOEFTUUFJMOFINFS 1FSTPOFO Price: 1005 â‚Ź, Single room: + 150 â‚Ź 1SFJT ` &; ;VTDIMBH ` Fitness level: â– â– â– â– â– ,POEJUJPO Riding level: N N N N N â– â– â– â– â– â– + 'BISUFDIOJL N N N NN N Dates 2011: 5FSNJOF July 02. 09. 16.

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Highlights Transalp Uina > Follow the route of the most famous Transalp race > The best singletracks in northern Italy > Remote valleys and panoramic views are waiting for you

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The Uina canyon

ist the new highlight of our classic route to the Lake Garda.

This is a challange for every mountain biker. Since cyclists started to cross the Alps on trails and gravel roads this route is a "classic" – hence the name. You roll from the southern tip of Germany to the Lake Garda in Italy and you hit a lot of historic places.

Every day between 1200 and 1800 vertical meters make it a hard tour. But it is manageable. Don't tell the others about the small secret tracks we found - because they are not in guide books and we want it to stay like this.

Panoramic views – to the Lake Reschen and the italian glacier Ortler.

Stay focused – singletrack riding every day.

Finish line – at the end you feel like a real team.

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Transalp > From Landeck to lake Garda

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Uina

6 stages – 400 km – 9850 hm – Level 4

The classic route Day 1 Arrival at Landeck.

Day 2 Over singletracks in the morning we roll to Pfunds, partly on historic paths the Romans used hundreds of years ago.

Before we reach Nauders with our 4-starhotel with spa area we have to sweat on the last uphill of the day. 55 km, 1550 hm.

Day 3 For our highlight the crossing of the Uina-canyon we do a roundtrip from Nauders. You will never forget this spectacular landscape. We stay another night in our 4-star hotel in Nauders.

70 km, 1950 hm.

Day 4 The high plain Plamort gives us wide views over Lake Reschen and the glacier Ortler in Italy. On fast gravel roads and later on narrow singletracks we explore the italian valley of Vinschgau, famous for its vineyards and apple orchards.

80 km, 1300 hm.

Day 5 Another challenge is waiting: the pass of the Vigiljoch (1795m). After this climb we roll on technical singletracks down to the small village of St. Walburg.

40 km, 1880 hm.

Day 6 Shady forest roads lead us through 4000 years old larch trees A steep uphill which requires some pushing brins us up to the pass of the Rabbijoch (2500).

Local specialties are waiting for us at the Haslgruber hut where we take our lunch break. And we will sip a nice original italian cappuchino later on the way.

57 km, 1650 hm.

Day 7 Rolling through apple orchards we arrive at the ski resort of Andalo. Along the shore of the Lake Molveno we watch the towering rocks of the Brenta Dolomites. Enjoy the rocky trail in the area of Marocche close to the Lake Garda. Get rid of the dust while diving into the fresh waters of the lake. True north italian cuisine will make the farewell even harder.

85 km, 1500 hm.

Day 8 Transfer back to Landeck in a coach bus.

easy. There are serious climbs and technical tracks waiting. Check your bike and make sure you know what you are doing.Take extra fat knobby tires so you can have fun on the special singletracks of northern Italy called "Waalweg". I rode my bike in the States, in most parts of Europe and in South Africa - but these tracks are one of a kind.

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Thomas Rögner, author, journalist and ALPS guide on the transalps Engadin and Trentino.

Facts

Level 4

How to get there: self organized transport by car/train to Landeck.

Route: forest- and gravel roads, tarr, singletracks, carrying passages.

Per day:i1300-1950 k40-85 Distance: i9850 k400 Included: guided tour, 7 nights double room (breakfast buffet, multi course dinners, farewell dinner) in good hotels, luggage transportation, transfer back.

Min participants: 8 pax Price: 955 €, Single room: + 150 €

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Tour-dates 2011: July 16.

Aug. 06. 20.

Sep. 03.

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Highlights Transalp Maloja > Majestic Swiss glaciers > Legendary valleys through Italian mountains > Alpine experince and super singletrack riding

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The swiss glaciers and the Engadin are definitely the highlights of this tour. St. Moritz, the birthplace of the alpine tourism still is one of the most attractive regions of the European Alps. On a mountain bike you see and breath the spirit of the swiss mountains along the route from Imst in Austria to the splendid Lake Como, where George Clooney likes to party with his friends.

Superior – This 4-starhotel at Livigno is one of our top destinations.

Alpine character – on four days you reach more than 2000 metres of altitude.

Technical – singletracks galore, with rocks or roots.

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Transalp

Maloja

> From Imst/Austria to Lake Como/Italy

6 stages – 380 km – 9150 hm – Level 4

Best of Engadin Day 1 Arrival at Imst.

Day 2 High upon the Inn valley we start on singletracks. We follow the tracks of the legendary race "Transalp Challenge" to the famous austrian ski area Ischgl, where we stay at a 4-star-hiotel with spa area.

63 km, 1880 hm.

Day 3 2744 meters altitude - and very steep – the Idjoch pass is a true challenge.

But your muscle aching is quickly forgotten when you fly down on the other side again to the river Inn. At Nauders we check in at a 4-star-bike hotel offering every comfort you need and exceptional cuisine.

68 km, 1780 hm.

Day 4 On rolling singletracks we ride to the valley of the Engadin and climb to the famous Costainas pass. In the afternoon prepare yourself for pure riding pleasure on the technical downhills. In a rustic hotel in the small town of Saint Mary we dine like the locals.

60 km, 1625 hm.

Day 5 Val Mora is a remote valley connecting Switzerland with Italy only on gravel roads and singletracks - one of the best riding you can find in the Alps. To make it even better we ride on specially built

singletracks the competitors of the Mountainbike World Championships 2005 rode on. After these unique experience we stay at a comfy hotel in the taxfree area of Livigno/Italy.

50 km, 1760 hm.

Day 6 Like in a grand natural theatre the majestic Swiss glaciers present themselves while we enjoy local specialties like nutcake from the Engadin. In the afternoon we pass the splendid St. Moritz and the mountain lakes of Silvaplana where kitesurfers fly over the green water. At the historic place of Sils we stay for the night.

56 km, 1320 hm.

Day 7 Welcome to the playground of famous alpinists. We enjoy flowing singletracks beneath granite rocks and wonder if we still are in Switzerland or already in Italy - the cultures melt together in the valley of Bergell. The warm climate at the lake Como makes sure - you are in Italy and at your final destination.

83 km, 750 hm.

Day 8 Transfer back to Imst/Austria in a coach bus.

> Video online

Facts

Level 4

How to get there: self organized by car or train to Imst/Austria.

Route: gravel roads, singletracks, minor roads.

Per day: i800-1880 k60-82 Distance: i9150 k380 Included: guided tour, 7 nights double room (breakfast buffet, multi course dinners, farewell dinner) in upper class 3- or 4-star hotels, gondola, luggage transportation, transfer back in a coach bus.

Min participants: 8 pax

Price: 1005 €, Single room: + 150 €

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But you don't like pedalling hard all the day? Welcome to paradise.

Riding the Transalp Maloja you have the best of both worlds in a stunning scenery. Remote alpine places like the Val Mora or the Costainas pass are famous, also the Swiss glaciers we see on our route. Mount the fattest tires you can get - you will need'em.

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Robert Stöckel guides the transalps Maloja, Uina and Engadin.

Fitness level: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Riding level: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Dates 2011: July 03. 24.

Aug. 07. 28.

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Highlights Bike Gourmet Dolomiten > Stay at a superior hotel with exclusive cuisine > Schlern, Seiseralm, Rosengarten: most scenic mountains of the Dolomites > Two levels – perfectly suited for couples

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Something special –

the Bike Gourmet Dolomites is made for mountainbikers who love the exclusive atmosphere. Dine like a king and roll on dream trails. Treat yourself with this special arrangemant Only small groups ride together. The hotel Turm is known for its outstanding cuisine and best services. On the daily tour you get the personal attention of your ALPS guide.

Exclusiveness –the hotel Turm is one of the best places in South Tyrol..

Dream trails – soul biking in Italy.

Spa area – pamper yourself after your ride..

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3VOE VN 4DIMFSO VOE 3PTFOHBSUFO 5BHF ° 3PNBOUJLIPUFM ° [XFJ -FWFMT > The best mountains of the Dolomites 5 days – superior hotel – 2 levels

%FS (FIFJNUJQQ The secret spot 5BH "OSFJTF VOE 8FMDPNF .FO (FOJF Day 1 Arrival and welcome drinks. Enjoy ‡FO 4JF CFJN "QFSJUJG EFO #MJDL BVG EJF the massiv rocks of the Schlern while you NjDIUJHFO #FSHF EFS %PMPNJUFO %BT )PUFM are sipping your welcome cocktail. Since 5VSN UISPOU TFJU EFN +BISIVOEFSU the 13. century the hotel Turm is situatetd NJUUFO JN %PSG BVG EFN TDIzOTUFO "VT on a plateau in the middle of the village of TJDIUTQMBU[ %SFJ 5 SNF CFIFSCFSHFO TFO VÜls in South Tyrol. From the open terrace TBUJPOFMMF 5FSSBTTFO FYLMVTJWF 4VJUFO VOE you have the best views, an exclusive spa FJOF IFSSMJDIF #BEFMBOETDIBGU %BT XBISF area and exceptional cuisine make for a real 4DINVDLTU DL PGGFOCBSU KFEPDI EJF , DIF dream come true holiday. Chef and owner %FS 7zMTFS 4UFGBO 1SBNTUSBIMFS IBU TJDI BMT Stefan Pramstrahler is famous for his crea.FJTUFS FJOFO /BNFO HFNBDIU tions.

5BH .JU EFN #JLF HFMBOHFO XJS JOT Day 2 We roll on our mountainbikes to the CFOBDICBSUF (SzEOFSUBM %JF 6NSVOEVOH GrÜdner valley. On our way we circumnaviEFT 1VGMBUTDI CSJOHU VOT EFO TBHFOVNXP gate the Puflatsch and enjoy views to the CFOFO XFJ‡FO #FSHFO OjIFS 8JS QBTTJFSFO rugged white cliffs of the Dolomites. The EFO )FJNBUPSU EFS ,BTUFMSVUIFS 4QBU[FO multi course dinner in the evening brings VOE HFOJF‡FO BCFOET EJF FYLMVTJWF (BTU back your energy.

MJDILFJU EFT )PUFMT LN 40/43 km, 900/1750 hm.

IN Day 3 Super singletrack riding and easy 5BH 'FJOTUF 4JOHMFUSBJMT VOE HFOVTT rolling gravel roads combined - that is WPMMF 4DIPUUFSXFHF TJOE EJF 4QF[JBMJUjU riding in South Tyrol. We climb up to the EFT #JLFHFCJFUT 4 EUJSPM ;JFM JTU EJF famous Seiser Alm (2000m). From there .FUFS IPDI HFMFHFOF 4FJTFS "MN EJF XJS you have a 360 degree panorama of the BVG BVTHFTVDIUFO 1GBEFO FSSFJDIFO %FO Dolomites. A tricky but not too demanding HBO[FO 5BH VNHJCU VOT EJF HSBOEJPTF singletrack leads us back to to our base. #FSHXFMU EFS %PMPNJUFO 8JS HFOJF‡FO 37/52 km or 950/1695 hm.

[VN "VTLMBOH FJOF EFS TDIzOTUFO 5SBJM Day 4 One of the numerous highlights of

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CFSHF %FS 3PTFOHBSUFO NJU EFO TBHFO 34/35 km, 980/1100 hm.

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5BH %BT #FSHEPSG 7zMT MJFHU BVG FJOFN 20/30 km, 630/900 hm.

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heaven. A superior cuisine in a splenUBJOCJLF &SMFCOJTTF TDIjU[U XJSE WPO did surrounding - and the mountainEJFTFS 5PVS CFHFJTUFSU TFJO 6OTFSF biking in South Tyrol is as diverse as 'BNJMJF CFTJU[U IJFS TFJU NFIS BMT you can imagine. Our family owns a +BISFO FJOFO BMUFO #BVFSOIPG farmhouse built 100 years ago and VOE )PUFMJFS 4UFGBO 1SBNTUSBIMFS we have a personal contact to the JTU FJO HVUFS 'SFVOE WPO VOT %FN owner and chef of the hotel Turm.

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-FWFM VOE Level 2-3 and 3-4

"OSFJTF 4FMCTUBOSFJTF QFS 1,8 #BIO OBDI How to get there: Self organized transport 7zMT 4 EUJSPM by car/train to VÜls/Italy near Bozen. Next 4USFDLFOBSU 'PSTU VOE 4DIPUUFSXFHF airport is Bozen and Innsbruck. /FCFOTUSB‡FO 5SBJMT

Route: Forest- und gravel roads, minor 5BHFTMFJTUVOH -FWFM CJT i roads, singletracks.

Per day: Level 2-3 up to i1100 Level -FWFM CJT i 3-4 up to i1600 *N 3FJTFQSFJT FOUIBMUFO (FG ISUF 5PVSFO Included: guided tours at 2 levels, 4 JO [XFJ -FWFMT f %; NJU )BMCQFOTJPO nights double room with halfpensionat JN 4UFSOF 4VQFSJPSF 3PNBOUJL )PUFM NJU the 4-star superior boutique hotel with FYLMVTJWFN 8FMMOFTTCFSFJDI VOE 1PPM exclusive spa area and pool, 3 mutli course NFISHjOHJHF "CFOENFO T %FHVTUBUJ dinners, 1 degustations menĂź w. wine POTNFO NJU 8FJO 8FJOQSPCF

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1SFJT Min participants: 8 pax +VOJ ` &; ;VTDIMBH ` Price: June 11.6. : 950 i incl. romatic room 4FQUFNCFS ` &; ;VTDIMBH ` June 15.6. : 925 i September: 1035 â‚Ź Single supplemet: 90 â‚Ź 5FSNJOF Dates 2011: +VOJ

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The right trip for everybody

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on’t be afraid – none of our guests will be challenged excessively if he has a good self evaluation of his fitness and technical riding level. To help you find the right level we have a description of what you can expect. We describe also the demands of each route. You find that in the details of the tour. If you have questions or you are unsure if the tour fits your own needs and abilities – don’t hesitate to phone us or send an email. The ALPS team will be happy to assist you with all your needs.

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> Touring- or mountain bike?

Wether you are riding a touring bike or a mountainbike – you have to climb hills and ride downhill when you want to cross the alps. Our advice: Don’t go extreme if it’s your first time.

We have routes especially designed for touring bikes (not road racing bikes!) with relatively skinny tires (28 inches).

We took care that every rider can master this routes even on a touring bike, there are no technical challenges – but you have to be in good physical condition nevertheless.

The routes for mountain bikes can only be ridden with „real mountain bikes“ with fat knobby tires, minimum 27 gears and safe brakes (rim brakes or hydraulic disk brakes). However the touring routes can be ridden with touring bikes and mountain bikes – if you choose so.

Check out the profile of the trip in the internet under: www.go-alps.de

Comfort

For touring and mountain bikers who love to have a relaxed rolling day – but still you have to climb a minimum amount of vertical distance.

The earth is not flat.

Fitness level: Daily up to 700 hm and 60 km (2300 vertical feet, 35 miles). You are an enthusiastic cyclist, you can sit in the saddle for up to five hours for five days in a row.

Riding level: moderate speed, cycling paths, minor roads, short passages of gravel roads.

LEVEL 2

Ambitious mountain bikers

„Real“ mountain biking but technically not too challenging. The perfect introduction to ride in alpine regions with medium difficulties. There are enough breaks for taking snapshots or enjoying the scenery.

Fitness level: Daily up to 1000 hm and 80 km (3300 vertical feet, 50 miles).

Riding level: You love your mountain bike but you don’t love those super rocky singletracks covered with roots and obstacles. Nevertheless short passages of these are not a problem for you. You like to ride on gravel roads and not too technical tracks with moderate speed.

LEVEL 3

Avid mountain bikers

You love your mountain bike and you ride normally three times a week – or you at least try to. On our level-3-tours you have perfect mountain biking days with flow – and of these six in a row.

Kondition: Daily up to 1600 vertical meters (5300 vertical feet) on gravel roads, bumpy singletracks and challenging paths. You should not be afraid of heights and rocky alpine terrain.

Riding level: You feel comfortabel in the saddle of your mountainbike. You are not looking for the extreme but you like technical challenges like stones and steps on your bike. You are used to ride on single tracks. It is okay to push the bike – for shorter distances.

LEVEL 4

Mountain biking for experts

Experienced riders only. High level of physical fitness and riding abilities. You are not afraid of long steep uphills – and when we say long it is long. Downhills require concentration and good technical abilities. If you don’t know what full suspension and hydraulic disc brakes mean and take the notion „long travel“ for a transcontinental flight you should not book these routes.

Fitness level: You are riding minimum 4 days a week and you know by experience rides with up to 2000 vertical meters (6500 vertical feet).

You are used to pushing and carrying your bike .

Riding level: Steps and steep rocky single tracks is what you love at mountain biking. You know how to ride and hike on alpine terrain. A technical and demanding downhill is what you choose over easy rolling gravel roads.

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Vier-Sterne-Hotel mit Wellness-Bereich und einem voll auf Biker eingestellten Wirt …“„Sanfte Schmugglerpfade über die Grenzen, Lifttransporte, freundliche Unterkünfte, keine Verbote und Ortler-Panorama – all das macht den Ort am Reschenpass zu einem Top-Revier: Nauders“.

Hotel Central

Bike-Specials:

• Dreiländerbike-Arena A/CH/I Facts: 80 Touren, 2.200 km, 80.000 Hm • Eigenes Fahrtechnikareal “Biker’s Playground” • 6 geführte Touren in 2 Leistungsgruppen mit hauseigenen geprüften Mountainbike-Guides • Persönliche Tourenberatung • Täglicher Bikerstammtisch • Perfekte Tourenunterlagen , ausgeschilderte Touren • Videoüberwachte und alarmgesicherte Bike-Garage • Bike-Waschplatz * Trockenraum * Wäscheservice • Bike-Workstand * Bike-Werkzeug * Bike-Shop im Ort • Leichte, auf Sportler abgestimmte Küche • Masseur im Haus • Zimmer mit Panoramaverglasung

Special-Weeks:

• Er- und Sie Wochen (für unterschiedliches Leistungsniveau) • Bike-Einsteigerwoche (mit Fahrtechniktraining) • Fahrtechnikseminar mit MTB-Academy Stefan Herrmann • Singletrailwochen • XXL-Dreiländertour mit Gepäcktransfer • GPS-Seminar für Einsteiger und Fortgeschritte

– NEWS 07/10

Trips

Auch in den Alpen werden sie seltener, doch es gibt sie noch. Dörfer, Almen und Menschen, die sich ihren urigen Charme bewahrt haben. Wer die Höhenmeter nicht scheut, stößt rund um Nauders in eine Grenzregion vor, in der die Bergwelt noch schwer in Ordnung scheint.

7 – Tages Bike-Package: (auch ab 4 Tagen buchbar)

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7 Tage Central-Verwöhnpension 4-Gang-Abend Wahlmenü Biker-Nachmittagsbuffet Tägliches Energiepaket Maxim Multimedia- Tourenpräsentation Detaillierte Routenpläne Persönliche Tourenberatung und Planung 3 geführte Touren in 2 Leistungsgruppen Fahrtechniktraining (Tourenalternative) Täglicher Bikerstammtisch Freie Nutzung „Biker’s Playground“ Persönliche Foto CD Bike-Geschenk Bike-Massage

7-Tage-Bike-Package. . . . . . . . ab Euro 524,-4-Tage Bike-Package . . . . . . . . ab Euro 330,-Doppelzimmer „Enzian“ mit Verwöhnpension/Tag/Person . . . ab Euro 59,--

Alpen-Comfort-Hotel Central **** und „Pension Ploner“ Familie Ploner · A-6543 Nauders · Tel.: 00 43 / (0) 54 73 / 87 221-0 · Fax: -46 info@hotel-central.at · www.hotel-central.at

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Als Mitglied der qualifizierten Mountainbike-Hotels

ist unser Haus optimal auf Bikerbedßrfnisse eingestellt. ] Exklusives Bikerservice ] Fahrradgarage mit Fahrradständer ] Wäscheservice fßr Bikekleider gratis ] Fahrradwerkstatt mit Ausrßstung ] Waschplatz ] hochwertige Leihräder werden vom Hotel organisiert ] Bikerinfoecke mit ßber zwanzig ausgearbeiteten Tourenvorschlägen ] Tourenkarten ] Hilfestellung bei Routenplanung ] Wetterinfo und Gefahrenmeldung ] Tägliches Angebot an gefßhrten Touren in zwei Leistungsgruppen und Energiepakete bei Pauschalen.

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Bikeevents: ] Bike & Hike Weeks: 22.06. – 25.09.2011 Preis ₏ 660,00 ] Spezial fßr Einsteiger und Genussbiker: 22.06. - 29.06. / 9.07. - 16.07. /

27.08. - 03.09. Preis â‚Ź 680,00 ] Singletrailwochen: 22.06. - 29.06. / 16.07. - 23.07./ 03.09. - 10.09.

Preis â‚Ź 690,00

GaultMillau 2010 14 Punkte

] Trail & Freerideweeks: 02.07. - 09.07. / 13.08. - 20.08./ 10.9.-17.09.

Preis â‚Ź 700,00

Weiteres unter www.yscla.at bzw. auf Anfrage

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Geführte Wanderungen laut Wochenprogramm 90 Wanderrouten und 300 km Wanderwege, Walkingstrecken, Schifffahrten Neue Aktiv & Vitalwelt mit Zuspitz Saunahütte, Biosauna, Dampfbad, Solegrotte, Kneipp, Infrarot inklusive Vital-Angebote (Aufpreis): Versch. Massagen, Körperpackungen, Hot Stone ...

Golfplatz (5 km), Greenfee-Ermäßigungen, Schnuppergolfen, Platzreife

BIKE-Vorteile Region Eine der besten Mountainbike-Regionen in Österreich (Magazin Mountainbike) Mehr als 100 ausgewiesene Bike-Strecken Genussrouten und Seen-Rundfahrten Anspruchsvolle Bike-Trails ab 1000 m bis weit über

Z-Ticket: Tiroler Zugspitzbahn, Bergbahnen, Sommerrodelbahn, Busse, Schwimmn bäder – GRATIS bei 7 Nächten (28.05.-10.07. & 27.08.-16.10.2011) enke et r sch k

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Professionell geführte Offroad-Touren Radsportzentrum mit Möglichkeit zur Erstellung von Bike-Trainingsplänen Bikecenter für Verleih und Reparaturen

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Verbinden Sie besten Hotelkomfort unseres Alpenhotels mit einem sportlichen Bike-Urlaub im Aktiv & Familienresort Tiroler Zugspitze auf der Sonnenseite der Zugspitze. Sehr großzügige Zimmer und Suiten, auch als Ferienwohnung buchbar, sehr schöne Tiroler Zirbenstube und Edelweiß-Restaurant, Hallen-Freibad, Liegewiese, Kinderspielpark, neue Vitalwelt mit Saunen und Bädern. Genießen Sie besten Service und die Vielfalt eines Freizeitresorts. Allein, zu Zweit, mit Freunden, mit der Familie!

BIKE-Vorteile im Hotel

Der Hit für Biker

Sehr gute Lage mitten im Grünen, nahe der Tiroler Zugspitzbahn 28.05.11 bis 09.07.11 / 15.10.11 bis 28.10.11

Traumhaft schöne Suiten mit Halbpension buchbar oder als Ferienwohnung mit Küche für Selbstversorger Bike-Keller

3, 4 oder 7 Nächte, Preisbasis Zimmer „Enzian“, weitere Kategorien und Termine auf Anfrage.

Reparaturset und Werkzeug für kleinere Reparturen

FRÜHSTÜCKSBUFFET, 5GÄNGEABENDMENÜ MIT WAHLMÖGLICHKEIT,

Waschmöglichkeiten für Bikes und Schuhe

AUCH KOHLEHYDRATE, VEGETARISCHE SPEISEN, SALATBUFFET

Geführte Touren

SAUNA, DAMPFBAD, HALLENFREIBAD, FITNESSRAUM

Bikekarte der Region

4, 2 ODER 1 GEFÜHRTE BIKETOUREN JE NACH NÄCHTEN 4, 2 ODER 1 BIKERJAUSE ISOGETRÄNK, JAUSE, OBST, POWERRIEGEL

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HP im Hotel – Halbpension mit allen Inklusivleistungen / FeWo – Ferienwohnung ohne Verpflegung

6632 Ehrwald · Tirol · Austria · Obermoos 1 · welcome@zugspitze-resort.at · www.zugspitze-resort.at · www.zugspitze.at

Mayrhofen ist mit seinen Seitentälern der ideale Ausgangspunkt für vielseitige Bike-Touren. Durch die bequeme Gondelauffahrt zur Bergstation am Penken eröffnet sich ein weites Wegenetz von Genusstouren mit tollem Bergpanorama.

Mittelschwere Routen und anspruchsvolle Abfahrten, wie die Singletrails „Himmelfahrt“ und „Höllenritt“ laden zum Erlebnisbiken oberhalb der Baumgrenze ein.

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O N IG IV L E C N IE R E P X E BIKE Livigno, das Paradies der Single Trails und Flow Country!

Ferien nach Maß für Biker

Erstklassige Gastfreundschaft im Bikehotel Lac Salin

Lac Salin

Kultur und Küche nach italienischer Tradition

Scott Testride und Bikeverkauf BIKEWOCHE Alles dabei für 850,00 Euro 7 Nächte, 5 Touren, Vollpension, SPA - Eintritt!

BIKEWOCHENENDE Alles dabei für 290,00 Euro 2 Nächte, 2 Touren, Vollpension, SPA - Eintritt!

DOWNHILL & FREERIDE Alles dabei für 159,00 Euro 2 Nächte mit Frühstück, Bikepass für zwei Tage für den Bikepark Mottolino, SPA - Eintritt!

Das Bikehotel Lac Salin bietet: • Täglich geführte Biketouren • SCOTT / Flyer Bikevermietung • Sichere Bikegarage • Bikewaschplatz • Kleiderservice für Biker • Werkstatt und Reparaturservice.

Hotel Lac Salin SPA & Mountain Resort Via Saroch 496/D - 23030 LIVIGNO (SO) - ITALY T: +39 0342 996166 - F: +39 0342 996914 bike@lungolivigno.com - www.bike.lungolivigno.com

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In 41 Ländern bietet bike adventure tours Reisen an. Die Gäste erscheinen mit Rad und Reisegepäck am Flughafen und müssen sich von da an um nichts mehr kümmern.

Bike adventure tours ist vor 20 Jahren aus einem Traum entstanden, der inzwischen zur – erfolgreichen – Wirklichkeit geworden ist. Die beiden Geschäftsführer, die Brüder Andreas und Christoph Schnelli, sind passionierte Radfahrer, die ihre Leidenschaft zum Beruf gemacht haben.

Christoph Schnelli erzählt: «Als 25jähriger habe ich mit einem Kollegen zusammen eine einjährige Rad-Weltreise von Affoltern am Albis nach Katmandu unternommen. Dabei entstand die Vision, beruflich mit Entdeckungsreisen auf dem Velo zu arbeiten.» Beeindruckt war er vom direkten und unkomplizierten Kontakt mit Menschen unterwegs und er erkannte, dass dies einer der vielen Vorteile ist, wenn man ein Land mit dem Fahrrad entdeckt.

Wachsende Stammkundschaft Bike adventure tours pflegt eine ausgesprochen sanfte Form des Tourismus, der den Entdeckungsdrang der Kundinnen und Kunden mit den Bedürfnissen der Bevölkerung in den Gastgeberländern so gut wie möglich in Einklang bringt. «Ich würde sogar generell sagen», meint Andreas Schnelli, «dass Begegnungen mit Menschen immer das Besondere unserer Reisen sind. Dies ist wahrscheinlich auch der Grund, weshalb wir Stammkunden haben, die jedes Jahr wieder mit uns reisen.»

Entsprechend der Breite der Angebotspalette werden unterschiedliche Zielgruppen angesprochen.

Verschiedene Individualreisen eignen sich für Familien mit Kindern ab etwa zehn Jahren. Am stärksten vertreten sind bei den Reisegästen die 30- bis 60jährigen. Rund die Hälfte sind Paare,

die andere Hälfte kommt alleine. Neu bietet bike adventure tours sportliche Seniorenreisen mit ärztlicher Begleitung an, welche sich an die Zielgruppe 55plus richten, siehe www.bike55plus.ch.

Abenteuer, Kultur und Spass Egal ob man als Radfahrer die Exotik Asiens, die Ursprünglichkeit Afrikas oder das Temperament Lateinamerikas bevorzugt, im abwechslungsreichen Angebot findet man den passenden Aktivurlaub. Ein Mix aus Abenteuer und Kultur, aber vor allem viel Spass versprechen die Reisen von bikeadventure tours.

Abseits vom Massentourismus, auf unbekannten Wegen erlebt der Radreisende die fernen Länder und ihre Menschen in der ursprünglichsten Form und hat Zeit die kulinarischen Leckerbissen der Gastländer zu geniessen. Jedes Land, das mit eigener Muskelkraft bereist wird, hinterlässt unvergessliche Erinnerungen an die schönsten Tage des Jahres.

Rad- & Bikereisen-Katalog Bestellen Sie noch heute den kostenlosen bike adventure tours Katalog, welcher umfangreiche Informationen zu Gruppen- und Individualreisen in über 40 Ländern weltweit bietet. bike adventure tours Deutschland Vertretung Sonja Wolfgramm Guntramstr. 29, D-79106 Freiburg Phone 0761-3844331, Fax 0761-3844332 info@bike-adventure-tours.de www.bike-adventure-tours.de

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Our tips

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f your are looking for a great place for biking in Europe, you have to check out these stations. You will get great guided tours in all skill levels, best rental bikes and good informations where to ride. Some of them are hotels which offer also tours. The others are stations, which will help you to find accomodation. Meet bikers from all different countries and make bike friends for a life time.

> Massa Vecchia Tuscany/ Italy Nice agristourismo, great trails, good italian food, daily tours including a trip to the island of Elba. www.massavecchia.it > Bike-Station La Palma, Canary Island/Spain Perfect bike center on the best Canary Island La Palma in the atlantic ocean. A absolut freeride paradies. www.bike-station.de

> Bike-Station Gargano, Italy Biking in the south of Italy. After the rides jump in the sea. The Forresta Umbra has great trails. www.garganobike.com > Bike Center Bad Gastein, Austria In the center of the high Tauern Alps you will find nice appartements and good guided tours. www.bike-gastein.at

> Hotel Kalura Sicily / Italy Dream place directly at the sea. You will bike in the nationalpark of the Madonien. www.hotel-kalura.com > Hotel Zollhaus Erzgebirge / Germany Discover the trails in the eastern part of Germany. www.hotel-zollhaus.com

La Palma

GARGANO

Bikeadventure in Apulien

Der Gargano bildet den nördlichen Abschluss der Region Apulien, sozusagen den Sporn Italiens. Das sonnenverwöhnte Gebiet ist Heimat von jahrhundertealten Olivenbäumen, alten Olivenmühlen, pittoresken Bauwerken und einem der grössten zusammenhängenden Mischwaldgebiete, der Foresta Umbra. Fischerei und Landwirtschaft haben hier noch Tradition. Beim Biken erleben wir die Ursprünglichkeit der Landschaft und den Gargano-Nationalpark hautnah. Wir erkunden das liebliche hügelige Inland und die schroffen Felsküsten auf Naturstrassen, flüssigen Singletrails, Wald- und Forstwegen und geniessen dabei die Weitsicht aufs Meer. Genuss, Bike-Spass und Erlebnis stehen dabei immer im Vordergrund.

April – Oktober durchgehend geöffnet

Bikewoche komplett

640,00 p. P.

Tourenlevel 1 - 3

Die Bikewoche beinhaltet: • 7 Übernachtungen • 1 Welcome Apéro • 7 Bikerfrühstücke • 3 Mittagessen in der Bikeresidence • 2 Mittagessen auf der Tagestour • 5 Abendessen in der Bikeresidence • 1 Bikerdinner in Vieste • 3 Halbtagestouren • 2 Tagestouren • 1 Garganobike-Shirt Preise exklusive Getränke GARGANO BIKE CENTER Monika + Roland c/o Hotel Palme Gemelle I - 71019 VIESTE (FG) Tel. +39.331.6152373 - +41.792783889

www.garganobike.com - info@garganobike.com

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Kommen Sie auf die größte Insel im Mittelmeer und testen Sie die beliebte Biker-Region Sizilien! · 74 individuell eingerichtete Zimmer unterschiedlicher Kategorien · Atemberaubende Lage am Meer, mit ruhiger Bucht und faszinieren dem Ausblick · Hoteleigene abschliessbare Bikestation der Marke Steppenwolf unter professioneller Leitung: Verleih von Hardtails, Fullys und Rennrädern · Geführte MTB-Touren, Kartenmaterial, GPS auf Anfrage, Transfer auf Anfrage · Abwechslungsreiche Touren, einsame Bergstrassen, schöne Küstenstrassen, spannende Offroad-Wege im Madonie-Natur schutzpark, pittoreske Bergdörfer, Start direkt hinter dem Hotel · Besondere Touren: Ätna-Tour, Trans-Sizilien-Tour · Hotelinhaber Gerrit Curcio gibt gerne Insider-Tipps · Reichhaltiges Frühstücksbuffet, 4-Gänge-Menüwahl abends sowie à la carte, landestypische sizilianische Küche · Entspannen auf der grossen Sonnenterrasse, im Meer, am Pool oder bei einer Massage · Weitere Trainingsmöglichkeiten: Sportschwimmbecken (25 m) oder Fitnessraum, Tennis, Kanuverleih, eigene Tauchbasis, Wandertouren · NEU: ganzjährig unterschiedliche kreative Seminare und Workshops

Bike-Saison: März bis November Hotel Kalura *** Via Vincenzo Cavallaro 13 90015 Cefalù (PA) Tel: +39 0921 42 13 54 Fax: +39 0921 423122 info@hotel-kalura.com www.hotel-kalura.com

LANDHOTEL ALTES ZOLLHAUS **** Eintauchen in das Cross-Country-Gebiet zwischen Wäldern, Wiesen, Hügeln und Seen!

· 41 großzügige Zimmer bieten Wohnkomfort im Landhausstil · Besondere Lage inmitten eines 15.000 qm grossen Wald- und Wiesengeländes · Hoteleigene abschliessbare Bikestation der Marke Steppenwolf unter professioneller Leitung: Verleih von Hardtails, Trekkingbikes und Rennrädern · Geführte MTB-Touren, Kartenmaterial, GPS auf Anfrage · Gut ausgeschilderte Radwege, weitläufiges Cross-Country-Gebiet, Start direkt hinter dem Hotel · Hotelinhaber Gerrit Curcio gibt gerne Insider-Tipps · Reichhaltiges Frühstücksbuffet, Menüwahl am Abend sowie à la carte, landestypische Küche aber auch sizilianische Spezialitäten (Partnerhotel Kalura***, Cefalù, Sizilien) · Entspannen im hauseigenen Biergarten, dem nah gelegenen Waldsee oder dem neuen Wellness-Bereich

Bike-Saison: Mai bis September Landhotel Altes Zollhaus **** Altenberger Str. 7 01776 Neuhermsdorf-Erzgebirge Tel: +49 (0) 35057 54 0 Fax: +49 (0) 35057 54 240 info@hotel-zollhaus.com www.hotel-zollhaus.com