Re: [ST] Edelweiss tour? Looking for input.

[simonb <simonb@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Thu, 2007-03-08 at 07:41 -0800, Young, Mike wrote:
> GentleliSTers,
> 
> I'm in the pre planning stages of a once in a lifetime (unless I decide
> I need to do it more than once) motorcycle trip through Alpine Europe.
> I'm planning to take a couple of buddies with me (FJR guys, but they're
> cool), and not going to go two up (two of the three wives will meet us
> on the last day of the bike tour for another week of car based touring).
> I've heard good things about Edelweiss, and their equipment inventory
> looks pretty good. Are there any other really good companies offering
> similar packages and service? Good reviews? Bad reviews?  
> 
> All input will be welcomed. We're looking at a September '08 launch
> window. Other liSTers would be welcome too. 

Very expensive way of doing it. but I guess you need to hire bikes?

I've been all over Switzerland. I normally hire a Chalet somewhere at
the bottom of a valley, not at a ski resort. September is quite late if
you want to maximise on good weather. Not too sure if all the passes
(cols) will be open. 

Some info:

Planning a European trip.

http://sportstourer.org/index.php?name=Sections&req=viewarticle&artid=22&page=1


Swiz 2004 write up...

http://simonb.zapik.com/swiz2004pics/index.html

The pictures are here Will load faster:

http://sportstourer.org/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=42

Have fun. And ask questions :)



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