ROUTE NAPOLEON
MOTORCYCLE TOUR
A fantastic opportunity to see some of the most incredible scenery and ride some amazing roads in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France as you head along route famously took by Napoleon.
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Our Route Napoleon Motorcycle Tour in France follows in some of the footsteps taken by Napoleon. The journey starts near Grenoble, on the incredible Combe Laval road.
The historical aspect makes this tour even better, Napoleon traced the route through the Alps leading to fabulous scenery and views. The Route Napoleon itself begins in Grasse, the route then continues all the way to Grenoble over 150km away, tracing its way through both the Alps Maritimes and the Alps. The Route Napoleon road itself is a fantastic design, with cambered corners and fantastic scenery.
This Escorted Route Napoleon Motorcycle Tour in France is an incredibly awesome, fun and entertaining motorcycle journey, a similar route Napoleon took in 1815 from Elba. This route is stunning and couldn’t be more suitable for bikers than it already is. You will experience a unique route created by Guided Motorbike Tours that captivates some of the most beautiful locations and scenery that so many other tour companies miss in the region by taking customers to some of the “off the tourist track” locations found during our scouting expeditions.
You will be treated to some unique and surprise highlights along the trip that are often overlooked by many. Breathtaking scenery, Alpine peaks as high as 3000 meters and stunning mountain side roads combined with decent quality accommodation, some with swimming pools and leisure facilities and a great bunch of people
The Route Napoleon Tour represents great value for money, excellent hotels and a professional tour guide 24/7.
The Cote D’Azur in France is renowned for its picturesque towns and villages and incredible landscape scenery. Much of what we see on this tour is on higher ground, giving you a magnificent view of the surrounding area.
DAY 1 - CALAIS - METZ
We try to break up the monotony of a transit day today by riding on both A roads and motorways. We will be riding through several national parks such as; Scarp Escaut, L’ Avesnois and the Ardennes Valley (time permitting). We will finally arrive at our destination in Metz and check in to the hotel for the evening. If the weather is very bad, it may be wiser to opt for a more direct route, this can be discussed on the day
Mileage: 309 approx
Time: 6 hrs not including stops
DAY 2 - METZ - PONTARLIER
From Metz, we head for Nancy and then into the Vosges Mountains just beyond the Lorraine Valley, where we will ride across the Grand Ballon. There is a stunning panoramic view restaurant on the peak of the mountain with views on a good day of the Alps in the distance.
We will be riding along roads with many twists, hairpins and switchbacks through the Vosges along with some beautiful scenery of the rolling hills and forests
We then make our way along the French side of the Swiss border until we arrive in Pontarlier for the night just west of Bern.
Mileage: 248 approx
Time: 5.5 hrs not including stops
DAY 3 - COMBE LAVAL
We begin riding through Geneva in the morning, and in the afternoon….
Spectacularly breathtaking, the Combe Laval Frequently recognized as the most magnificent road in the French Alps, this road through Combe Laval was constructed between 1861 and 1898 and originally served for the transportation of timber from the Forêt de Lente to St-Jean-en-Royans (France). It’s one of the French balcony roads. The road was carved out here (with the end of the work in 1898), not for the view, but to make the forestry activity profitable.
We then head into Grenoble for the evening and stay in our hotel
Mileage: 265 miles approx
Time: 7 hours not including stops
DAY 4 - N85 ROUTE NAPOLEON
The Route Napoléon, one of the world’s best roads to drive according to travel guru’s, runs for 200 miles between the Côte d’Azur and Grenoble, threading through Provence and rising into the western reaches of the Alps. Laffrey, famed for the day Napoléon Bonaparte passed through en route to reclaiming power from Louis XVIII.
We head down the N85 (Route Napoleon) today, stopping here and there to grab coffee, admire the views, have some lunch and take it all in. It can get a bit busy at times which is why today is a shorter day.
We stay in a wonderful hotel tonight, the owners are lovely and full of character, there is also a swimming pool and great food on offer
Mileage: 130 approx
Time: 4 hrs approx not including stops
DAY 5 - MERCANTOUR - COTE D'AZUR
We continue this fabulous journey south as we head into the Cote D’Azur. For us, this is probably the most stunning area in all of France. Blockbuster films were produced here as well as having some of the most scenic routes in all of Europe. It is amazing.
Our journey today takes us past some impressive mountain and alpine scenery, including the Mercantour Mountain park and along the way there will be plenty of long sweeping bends and sections that hopefully will take your breath away.
Our destination takes us to the famous Gorge Du Verdon. The area is stunningly beautiful as you will see for yourselves.
We will be staying in tonight’s hotel based in the centre of the Gorge for two nights, this gives you the opportunity to relax, explore the stunning area or go for an explore on your bike of the local surroundings.
Mileage: 150 approx
Time: 5 hours not including stops
DAY 6 - REST DAY
Today is a rest day for you and our tour guide. You are free to do as you please. Breakfast is included this morning and dinner would be arranged at your own convenience unless the group collectively arrange something together.
Things to do locally;
- Lac De Sainte Croix
- Verdon Canoe
Canoe down the Gorge! - Verdon-e-Bike
Rent a push bike! - Route des Cretes La Palud
Stunning bridge and scenery - Centre Ville
Visit the town - Notre Dame de Beauvoir
Architecture and history - Sentier Blanc-Martel
- Horse Riding
Miles: 0 miles
Time: 0 hrs not including stops
DAY 7 - COL DE LA BONETTE
Col de la Bonette is a high mountain pass in the French Alps, near the border with Italy. It is situated within the Mercantour National Park on the border of the departments of Alpes-Maritimes and Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. The road over the col is the seventh highest paved road in the Alps and reaches a high of 2,715 m
We make our way through the Mercantour National Park today and over the magnificent Col De La Bonette, the views from the top are staggering.
Our hotel for the evening is in Cesana Torinese just west of Turin.
Mileage: 199 miles
Time: 6 hours not including stops
DAY 8 - BOURG EN BRESSE
We continue heading through the mountains (Parc National De La Vanoise) where we will be riding alongside lakes, twisty roads, hairpin bends and even more mountains. We will pass Monte Blanc (avoiding the polluted tunnel—not so good on a bike without air con!) past Massif Du Bauges and finally into Bourg en Bresse for the evening, just west of Geneva
It is a spectacular scenic ride today
Miles: 230 approx
Time: 7 hrs without stops
DAY 9 - DIJON - REIMS
We head north now, on route we ride through Dijon and onto Reims where we will stay the evening in our last hotel of the tour.
We avoid motorways today, in favour of riding through farmlands and countryside all the way.
Miles: 250 approx
Time: 6 hrs without stops
DAY 10 - RETURN TO CALAIS
We head for our afternoon Eurotunnel departure today. But before we do we make a quick stop off at the Reims Grand Prix Circuit for some great photos and a taste of what it was like riding in the Grand Prix many years ago. It’s a lovely nostalgic end to a great tour and there may even be a chance to have a blast up the old racetrack (which is a public road). The spectator stands and pits are still there and maintained by a group of enthusiasts
The circuit Reims-Gueux was a Grand Prix motor racing road course, located in Gueux, 7.5 km west of Reims in the Champagne region of north-eastern France, established in 1926 as the second venue of the Grand Prix de la Marne
Miles: 190 approx
Time: 4 hrs without stops
Itinerary may vary/change slightly depending on a number of factors, such as weather, traffic, time etc
DATES
22.06.2020
26.06.2021
20.09.2021
PRICES
- Single rider sharing a twin room – Only £1099 pp
- Rider & Pillion sharing a double or twin room – £1799.00 per couple
- Rider with single room – Only £1399 pp
INCLUDED
- Euro tunnel return fare for you (and pillion if applicable)
- 9 x nights hotel accommodation in quality Hotels
- 9 x breakfast each morning
- Friendly experienced Escorted Tour Guide
- Daily GPS Route Maps & Instructions
- Comprehensive Tour Guide Pack
- Free neck tube and key rings
NOT INCLUDED
- Holiday Insurance
- Fuel
- Meals other than stated
- Tolls
- Vignettes
- Room service
- Mini Bar
Tour Reviews
what an excellent journey, both personally and motorcycling, whoa it was brilliant, that i enjoyed tremendously – tour guides who were considerate and approachable, helpful – with dubious senses of humour were just – words defy me, ok maybe they don’t – you were really great, the riding fantastic, at least i am learning to how to take bloody hairpins, and the adventures of an adventurous pensioner [well part-time pensioner] were thoroughly enjoyable, and the quick bits, wow, yea, cool, very, very enjoyable, then the company , what a wonderful bunch of people – hopefully meet up again, thoroughly enjoyed your company and am in process of booking another trip, recommend? hell yes, endorse, totally, go again,absolutely – a really pleasant and pleasurable experience
Route Napoleon Tour 2017
Wow what a great tour. Certainly an adventure that I will never forget. As a relatively inexperienced rider I found myself being challenged on many roads & out of my comfort zone on many occasions, however for me that is what made the tour so great as I have learnt so much & loved every single minute of it. The scenery was amazing & roads were great. My thanks to Chris & Snips who looked after us all & ensured we all had a great time. The best thing for me was the great group of like minded individuals I got to spend a week with, it was such a laugh. Overall an amazing tour led by Chris, I will certainly be booking many more.
Route Napoleon Tour 2016
Best week away on my bike I have ever had Chris & Snips were great tour guides and everyone on the tour was so freindly I don’t think I have laughed so much in year.
Route Napoleon Tour 2016
I have done a few tours now and this has ranked the best so far. Excellent – challenging at times but that is what an adventure tour is. Good food fantastic new friends! Well done to Chris & Snips, Hope to see you next year. BAZ
Route Napoleon Tour 2016
Excellent tour guides with superb routes with amazing scenery time is taken to socialise with all the group members during the days and after the days riding. I can highly recommend any holidays run by guided motorbike tours
Route Napoleon Tour 2016
This was a proper adventure tour with a really high percentage of great roads. The fact that everybody on the tour thoroughly enjoyed themselves with no moaners speaks volumes for the effort that Chris puts in to make his Tours special.
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Route Napoleon Tour 2016
Depsite the weather I had a thoroughly enjoybale trip. A company that are clearly dedicated to customer care!!
Best motorcycle tour I have ever ridden on. The tour guide is amazing, fun, interacting with customers all day and night, ensuring everyone is looked after and happy, there is nothing mroe they could have done.
Book today, i nearly missed out as these guys are more popular than i relaised
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