Moto-Charlie
Vendor
I am posting this message to let STOC members know that I offer guided motorcycle tours of the Alps. My website is http://www.Alps-Tours.com. Year 2017 will be my 19[SUP]th[/SUP] year of operation, during which I have had the pleasure of riding with more than 300 Tour Members.
I have been riding yearly in the Alps for more than 30 years. I started Alps-Tours as a way to pay for my Alpine riding. I was the first person to offer ?stripped down? guided tours, as opposed to full featured all-inclusive tours. The idea is to run the tours as if we are simply a group of friends going for a 10 ? 14 day ride together. Everyone carries their own gear on the bikes. You can leave your travel luggage, extra clothing and gear, etc. at our base hotel while out on tour.
I try to keep the tour costs down, which is why my tours cost $1,000 - $2,500 less per person less than the big tour companies. Tour Members pay for their own motorcycle, hotels, food and gas the same way I do. There is no mark-up on any of these expenses. I charge a flat daily fee for my guide services. In exchange for that fee I do the following:
It takes approx. 4 ? 5 tour members per tour for me to cover my expenses and I cap every tour at 7 motorcycles, so this is clearly not a money making venture. I do it because I enjoy the Alpine culture very much and I love riding in the mountains. Because I don?t make a lot I cannot offer ?huge? discounts, which is why I have been unable to ?comp? several of the moto magazines that have contacted me about my tours. I do appreciate repeat riders and so I offer my repeat Tour Members a 20% discount off of my fee, which saves them enough money to pay for approx. 1 full day of expenses while on tour. I would be glad to offer the same discount to any STOC member who would like to ride along on one of my tours.
TO RECAP ? I would be glad to help you with your Alpine adventure and/or planning if:
Alps-Tours has been a great way to meet new people and start long-lasting riding friendships. Please feel free to email me at Charlie.alps@gmail.com if I can help in any way. Thanks for reading.
I have been riding yearly in the Alps for more than 30 years. I started Alps-Tours as a way to pay for my Alpine riding. I was the first person to offer ?stripped down? guided tours, as opposed to full featured all-inclusive tours. The idea is to run the tours as if we are simply a group of friends going for a 10 ? 14 day ride together. Everyone carries their own gear on the bikes. You can leave your travel luggage, extra clothing and gear, etc. at our base hotel while out on tour.
I try to keep the tour costs down, which is why my tours cost $1,000 - $2,500 less per person less than the big tour companies. Tour Members pay for their own motorcycle, hotels, food and gas the same way I do. There is no mark-up on any of these expenses. I charge a flat daily fee for my guide services. In exchange for that fee I do the following:
- Book the motorcycle rental and assist in pick-up. The bikes are always current year models, include insurance and are in excellent condition.
- Book the hotels. The goal is to offer variety. Some are like the big tour companies and some are uniquely situated whereby our group takes all 5 ? 8 rooms per night.
- Assist in pre-tour planning by answering any questions, sending you info on things needed to prepare for your travels, a suggested packing list, info on how to take the train from the airport to our base, a detailed list of hotels and various other planning items
- I ride and guide every tour
- Provide guidance while off the bike on things to do and see, places to eat, etc.
- Anything else on a 24/7 basis while on tour to make sure you have an unforgettable motorcycle adventure
It takes approx. 4 ? 5 tour members per tour for me to cover my expenses and I cap every tour at 7 motorcycles, so this is clearly not a money making venture. I do it because I enjoy the Alpine culture very much and I love riding in the mountains. Because I don?t make a lot I cannot offer ?huge? discounts, which is why I have been unable to ?comp? several of the moto magazines that have contacted me about my tours. I do appreciate repeat riders and so I offer my repeat Tour Members a 20% discount off of my fee, which saves them enough money to pay for approx. 1 full day of expenses while on tour. I would be glad to offer the same discount to any STOC member who would like to ride along on one of my tours.
TO RECAP ? I would be glad to help you with your Alpine adventure and/or planning if:
- You would like to sign up for one of my tours
- If you need help planning or doing your own tour and want bike, hotel, or routing assistance
- If you just have questions or need help about riding the Alps in general. I?ve helped a variety of people over the years including a young French couple from Nice France sort out an Alps route to Munich on their Vespa and a group of 30+ Brits sort out a route through France, Switzerland and Italy on their way to the MotoGP in Misano.
Alps-Tours has been a great way to meet new people and start long-lasting riding friendships. Please feel free to email me at Charlie.alps@gmail.com if I can help in any way. Thanks for reading.