Itinerary
DAY 01 | ARRIVAL DAY – PARIS
Arrive, settle in, and ease into the rhythm of the City of Light. Café hopping, riverside wandering, iconic landmarks—Paris doesn’t rush, and neither do we.
Overnight: Paris.
DAY 02 | PARIS → DIJON
~220 km, 137 mi | 5–6 hrs We trade boulevards for countryside, riding southeast through rolling farmland and storybook villages. Dijon greets us with medieval lanes, mustard lore, and serious culinary credentials.Overnight: Dijon.
DAY 03 | DIJON → ANNECY
~225 km, 140 mi | 5.5–6 hrs
Beyond Burgundy’s vineyards and château-dotted hills, the Alps begin to rise. Annecy delivers canals, a turquoise lake, and that first taste of alpine air.
Overnight: Annecy.
DAY 04 | ANNECY → CHAMONIX (FRENCH ALPS)
~130 km, 81 mi | 4–5 hrs
Hairpin turns, alpine villages, glacial lakes—and then Chamonix, sitting confidently beneath Mont Blanc. This is why you came.
Overnight: Chamonix.
DAY 05 | CHAMONIX – LEISURE DAY
Choose your pace: iconic cable car ride to the peak of the Aiguille du Midi, glacier views, paragliding — or café culture with a mountain backdrop.
Overnight: Chamonix.
DAY 06 | CHAMONIX → LAUSANNE (SWISS ALPS)
~110 km, 68 mi | 4–5 hrs
Cross into Switzerland and enjoy smooth roads, alpine meadows, and lake views. Lausanne blends elegance with energy on Lake Geneva’s northern shore.
Overnight: Lausanne.
DAY 07 | LAUSANNE → INTERLAKEN
~145 km, 90 mi | 5–6 hrs
As you ride deeper into the Swiss Alps you’ll encounter emerald lakes, sweeping passes, and postcard villages. Interlaken sits between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz like a grand finale
Overnight: Interlaken.
DAY 08 | INTERLAKEN → MONTREUX (VIA GSTAAD)
~130 km, 81 mi | 5–6 hrs
A jewel-box day through Gstaad’s alpine glamour, then wind your way down to Montreux to enjoy some lakeside promenades, castle views, and Belle Époque architecture.
Overnight: Montreux.
DAY 09 | MONTREUX → BESANÇON (JURA MOUNTAINS)
~220 km, 137 mi | 5.5–6 hrs
Glide back into France via the Jura Mountains: rolling hills, forests, and quiet villages dot the landscape. Besançon offers history, fortifications, and a welcome calm after a satisfying day in the saddle.
Overnight: Besançon.
DAY 10 | BESANÇON → PARIS
~230 km, 143 mi | 5.5–6 hrs
A graceful return through classic French countryside. Paris reappears with familiar charm—and a sense of accomplishment.
Overnight: Paris.
DAY 11 | DEPARTURE – PARIS
A free morning for last cafés, souvenirs, or one final stroll before onward travel.
Au revoir—for now.
Included in your expedition
- Airport transfers to/from hotel
- Monument entrance fees per itinerary (camera fees excluded)
- Accommodation (double occupancy)
- All meals: breakfast & dinner at hotels, lunch en route
- BMW motorcycle & fuel
- Bottled drinking water
- English-speaking guide (motorcyclist by passion and profession)
- Medical kit
- Insurance covering motorcycle damage above €500
- Medical insurance from arrival through tour end
- Support vehicle for luggage and assistance
What’s not included
- International flights
- Visas
- Personal expenses, phone/data charges
- Tips for guide/driver/mechanic (suggested €100 -$250)
- Alcoholic beverages
- Travel insurance
- Items not explicitly listed above
- Optional itinerary extensions (additional cost)
FINAL THOUGHT
Parisian Peaks is equal parts elegance and exhilaration— from Parisian cafés to Alpine apexes, Swiss lakes, and French flair—delivered with white-glove care and a smile. Ride beautifully. Eat well. Sleep comfortably. Repeat.
Trip cost
From USD $5,799 per person
TOTALLY INCLUSIVE of Food, non-alcoholic beverages, snacks, gourmet coffees, chase truck, staff, mechanics, gas, and many 5 star or incredibly unique stays and meals. All curated by Bear and the team, we have been in every hotel and kitchen, and after a decade of leading tours, our boots on the ground knowledge is priceless!
