TRANSALPS, MINI TRANSALPS
AND DAY EXCURSIONS
Cross the Alps on your bike.
Each day’s stage is an adventure, and you’ll see every day out in another mountain chalet accommodation. Navigating steep ascents and challenging descents, and reaching stage goals will get the adrenalin pumping and make for an outstanding experience. Options in terms of routes are unlimited. Whether you’re on a Mountainbike or a Road Bike, breathtaking peaks and landscapes in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Slovenia, the Czech Republic and France await you. A Transalp won’t just have you traverse great distances; it’ll move you to the core. Unique experiences, terrific moments and staggering emotions await you! Give it a try: A Transalp should definitely be at your bucket list.
RITZEL KITZEL also offers mini Transalps or smaller day excursions. Just ask!
CROSSING THE ALPS ON YOUR MTB
Checklist for your next transalp
- Fully or hardtail?
- When is the best time?
- Do I need to be an expert?
- What is the basic training level that’s required?
- What shouldn’t I take along in my backpack?
- Where do I get my equipment from?
- How many brake pads do I need?
- Why does the packing list include a derailleur hanger?
- Chain grease or a chain disco: What´s your choice?
CROSSING THE ALPS ON YOUR ROAD BIKE
Checklist for your next transalp
- Carbon or condition: How fit should I be?
- After the legs, which body part is higly demanded?
- In which period are passes free to pass?
- Which tires should you use in wet conditions?
- Why should Ascetics and Transalp-Biker be good friends?
- ADAC Gold Card or 3 sets of tires?
- Should I recalibrate my “Breaking late – means maintaining speed for longer” app for serpentines?
