Motorcycle Journeys Through the Alps and Corsica
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.66 (773 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1884313329 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 352 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
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Known in BMW circles as the "King of the Alps," John Hermann bought his first bike in 1960. Since then he has clocked over 1,000,000 miles, many of them on his biannual trips to Europe to explore every nook and cranny that might possibly have a twisty road.
It's a great guide and a good read." American Motorcyclist -- American Motorcyclist"We are writing to tell you how useful we found Motorcycle Journeys Through the Alps and Corsica when we were touring this summer. We're even entertaining the idea of keeping a couple of bikes over there. In retrospect, I think we spent the first three months of the trip just waiting to get there! We entered through the 'east gate' from Vienna, gave the 'give your guardian angel a chance' sign a cursory glance, and never looked back. Once again, thanks for putting out such a useful book." Bronwen and Eric Young -- Bronwen and Eric Young. From Austria to the Dolomites, up to Switzerland and then down into Southern French Alps, it was one thrill aft
This is the essential resource for anyone planning_or even considering_a European trip on two wheels. Local customs, history, and amusing travel anecdotes dot every page to enrich your journey.. Maps, images, graphics, and witty and insightful text leave you no excuse at all not to buy this and go! Covering more area than any previous edition, author John Hermann, "King of the Alps," outlines 79 trips, including more great roads in southern France right down to the Mediterranean, and more great roads on the southern slopes of the Dolomites. This third edition of Motorcycle Journeys Through the Alps and Corsica is the creme de la creme of Alpine touring_now in full color. Every region of the Alps is covered: Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Italy, France, and even special Alpine lookalike places such as Corsica and Slovenia. Each trip has a detailed route description, easy-to-follow maps, and unique photographs, all brou
Still the best resource for Alps Touring A Customer I took John's first edition of this book and a map and rode the Alps and the Dolemites for ten days. We reviewed the routes and stops each morning and evening. This is a great resource if you are traveling in the area. I brought three other books on this topic and left them behind at hotels as the trip progressed, as I realized I did not need any other resources. Use this and an internet translator site (like Babelfish)and you can make your reservations in some of the same hotels that Edelweiss and other formal tour groups use.This new edition expands on the first by adding Corsica and updating the Alps/Dolemite section. It is a great read. J. Eric and Bronwen Young said Indispensable companion for an Alpine tour. Hermann has distilled the Alpine motorcycle experience perfectly. Being do-it-yourself types we were reluctant just to follow somebody's advice. In no time we realized that Hermann was providing incredible insight into how to approach an Alpine motorcycle tour. His itineraries outline the best order and ways to see the multitude of passes that exist. His suggestions for base camp towns always seemed to lead to the most picturesque, quaint spots. Hermann's directions, with their accompanying, simple to use maps, never led us astray. From his wealth of experience, he shares little gems that one would more than likely miss on one's own. We highl. "The definitive book on traveling in the Alps & Corsica!" according to Thomas R. Mooney. Don't leave home without it! No one should go to the Alps or Corsica without this 2nd revision in hand. It contains a wealth of additional information and is virtually a complete rewrite of the first edition. It should rightly be called "Journeys Through the Alps & Corsica" because it is indispensible for all travelers regardless of mode of transportation. Traveling the recommended routes by motorcycle may be more fun but every piece of information is invaluable whether you're traveling by car, van, truck or bus. Following the recommended routes will put you in touch with the real Alps & real Corsica as well a provide an enormous amount of cu