The Western Alps motorcycle tour over Assietta, Sommeiller and Parpaillon in Italy and France offers demanding gravel roads that impose real physical...
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Guided Western Alps motorcycle tour over Assietta, Sommeiller & Parpaillon
Are you ready for the Western Alps motorcycle tour that makes every enduro heart race? On this guided Western Alps motorcycle tour, you will experience the legendary gravel roads between Italy and France.
From the Assietta ridge road over the Col de Sommeiller to the Maira-Stura ridge road. Panoramas at nearly 3,000 meters, tight hairpin turns, and the echo of your engine make this Western Alps motorcycle tour an adventure you'll never forget.
After dusty stages, cozy inns and hotels, regional cuisine, and the feeling of limitless freedom await you. Our German-speaking guides will safely accompany you through the Western Alps while you can fully concentrate on riding.
With luggage transport, optional Yamaha Ténéré 700, and 25 years of Overcross experience, your Western Alps motorcycle tour will be an experience that goes far beyond ordinary Alpine trips.
Motorcycle trip in the Western Alps
The Western Alps motorcycle tour is more than just an off-road trip. It is a wild ride through the heart of the Alps.
Between Italy and France, legendary high mountain tracks, alpine freedom, and the feeling of riding a little higher above the clouds every day await you. Those who love gravel will find their home here: varied, challenging, and breathtakingly beautiful.
- Duration:
- 7 days / 6 overnight stays
- Start & Meeting Point:
- Near Turin (Italy)
- Destination:
- From the Western Alps to just before the Mediterranean coast
- Countries:
- Italy / France
- Vehicle:
- Own motorcycle or rental Yamaha Ténéré 700 Rally (Touratech equipment)
- Level:
- Challenging - for experienced enduro riders
- Terrain:
- approximately 70% gravel / 30% asphalt, altitudes up to 2,995 m (Col de Sommeiller)
- Highlights:
- Assietta Ridge Road, Col de Sommeiller, Monte Jafferau, Col du Parpaillon, Maira-Stura Ridge Road, Alta Via del Sale
- Overnights:
- Hotels / Auberges in mountain regions + some camping
- Guidance:
- German-speaking guides with off-road experience
- Service:
- Luggage transport from 10 participants, support vehicle, travel guarantee
- Season:
- June - September (depending on snow conditions & pass openings)
- Special Feature:
- Option of motorcycle transport to Turin including flight arrival
From Turin, your Western Alps motorcycle tour starts directly into the adventure. After just a few kilometers, asphalt and gravel, valleys and passes, sun and dust change. Each stage presents new challenges, shifting landscapes, and the feeling of becoming a little more one with the Alps.
Daily program: Western Alps Offroad: Enduro Motorcycle Tours in Europe
_600_600.jpg "Motorradreisen Westalpen, Tourgruppe in den Bergen auf Schotterpiste")
Day 1: Arrival & Tour start in Turin
Your adventure begins with the individual journey to the Western Alps motorcycle tour. Whether with your own bike or by plane. Your machine is already waiting near Turin.
Over a joint dinner in the hotel, you will meet the guides and your fellow riders. The perfect prelude to a week full of dust, curves, and alpine freedom.
Day 2: We drive over the Colle de Colombardo, Colle dell’Assietta, Sestriere
The first riding day of your Western Alps motorcycle tour starts with legendary status. You roll into the Susa Valley over the Colle del Colombardo (1,889 m) before the Assietta Ridge Road calls: 40 kilometers of the finest gravel with views of the peaks of the Cottian Alps.
At the Colle delle Finestre, a day ends that gets you in the flow. BBQ, cool refreshment, and Alpine scenery included.
Day 3: Mountain Pass of Col de Sommeiller (2,995 m)
Today you reach the highest legally drivable point of the Alps. The Col de Sommeiller is the roof of your Western Alps motorcycle tour: A rough, spectacular climb that makes every enduro heart rejoice. At the top, a panorama and high-altitude air await.
Down in the valley, the well-deserved break and maybe even a bonus pass for those who can't get enough.
Day 4: Monte Jafferau & Forts
The Western Alps motorcycle tour takes you further to Monte Jafferau (2,805 m), a historic mountain with abandoned forts that tell of adventures from the past.
Through steep turns and tunnels, you reach the ruins with a view of Bardonecchia. Afterwards, depending on your energy level, an additional peak or a mountain lake awaits you.
Day 5: Col du Parpaillon
A myth among off-road drivers: The Col du Parpaillon with its unlit summit tunnel (2,637 m) brings real adventure feeling. Mud, scree, ice: Anything can happen, nothing is a must. Your West Alps motorcycle tour shows its wild side here.
On the other side of the tunnel, the Stura Valley opens up. Green, wide, and cinematic. You reach your hotel in Demonte via a connecting stage.
Day 6: Comb Street Maira-Stura-Comb Street
After breakfast, it’s off to the Maira-Stura ridge road, another classic of the Western Alps motorcycle tour.
Starting at Colle Valcavera, destination Marmora, a high route full of rhythm, rubble, and wide views. Up here between sky and stone, it becomes clear why the Western Alps are considered an Enduro mecca.
In the evening, you enjoy Alpine cuisine and stories at the table.
_600_600.jpg "Motorradreisen Westalpen, Motorradgruppe auf dem Berg")
Day 7: Alta Via del Sale & conclusion at the Mediterranean
For the finale of your Western Alps motorcycle tour, pure off-road gold awaits: the Alta Via del Sale. 60 kilometers of historic military track along the Italian-French border will take you almost to the sea. Challenging, demanding, and unforgettable.
We will spend the evening in a typical agriturismo with a regional menu, a worthy conclusion to a tour that will resonate for a long time.
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PRICE
from€1599.00 / person✓ Trip includes
✕ Trip does not include
- Professional German-speaking tour guide
- Accompanying/support vehicle from 10 motorcycles including luggage transport
- All overnight stays in hotels and auberges including breakfast
- Interactive route guidance across the Alps (varies from year to year)
- Tour folder including packing list and hotel description
HIGHLIGHTS
Adventure on the Assietta Ridge Road:
Experience the famous Assietta Ridge Road with stunning off-road rides in the Alps.
The highest point of the Alps:
Drive to the Col de Sommeiller, the highest legally accessible point in the Alps at 2,995 m.
Exciting gravel tracks:
Discover varied off-road trails that offer both challenge and adrenaline.
Unique alpine panoramas:
Enjoy breathtaking views of the majestic mountains throughout the tour.
Culinary experiences in the Alps:
After an exciting day on the motorcycle, delicious regional specialties await you in cozy inns and hotels. During a typical Italian dinner in a charming agritourism, you can reflect on the experiences of the day and make new friendships. This combination of adventure and culinary enjoyment makes the journey unforgettable and is the perfect conclusion to an eventful day in the impressive Western Alps.
