And now let?s get the
motorbike and go! The road stretches out in front, below and behind us.
The strong cool dry wind pushes us on and then, rouding the bend, it
hits us, slowig down our course. Immediately you are part of that
picture postcard scenery, you are a "character" ? a Mediaeval knight, a
fanciful mechanic of the road, a happy child, captain of your "dry-land
vessel" ? you are part of that picture. All because motorcycling is
about gaining freedom. It means going where others cannot go, either
they don?t have the means, or the courage or have even thought about
it. Because motorcycling is a lifestyle that stays with you even when
you are nor dressed in your riding suit nor wearing your helmet. The
motorbike itself is already a holiday, already recreation. It is going
off, alone or whit others, looking for new worlds to discover from the
inside,which win you over bend after bend, cross-road after cross-road.
Stop after stop comes the consolation and the joy or wonder of the
arrival. You talk to your motorbike. It is a living home, a mass of
iron, plastic and rubber which shares the effort and wonder of the
journey with you. You dedicate a lot of time to your motorbike; some
even say too much but that has to be the case. Because the ritual of
cleaning, lubrication of the chain, checking tyre pressure, oil, water
in the battery and the luggage cords are not only vital safety measures
but also fun which you would not think of giving up. They are the same
gestures repeated and studies by the fisherman who prepares his line
and the sailor who hurries to hoist the sail; the motorbike is
stationary but in reality we are already on the road!
"The real motorbike you?re working on is the one called yourselves"
(Robert M. Pirsing)
Where to go? An expert motorcyclist is in reality an expert
navigator and road map reader of alternative routes; a true tourist-man
who knows what he wants from his holiday. Clean well surfaced roads,
possibly whitout too much traffic. Corners of the countryside where you
don?t feel out of place, which seem almost made for you; woods and
grasslands that run along the side of the asphalt, a fountain when you
are thirsty, a place te rest, a mountain to climb slowly and
harmoniously bend after bend.
"Roads with little traffic, without roadside cafés and billboards
are more pleasurable as well as safer, roads where you can almoust
touch the woods, fields and orchards, where children wave and people on
their balconies look to see who is coming; and when you stop to ask for
information, the answer tends to be longer than necessary rather than
shorter and everyone asks you where you are from and how long you have
been on the road"
(Robert M. Pirsing)
There isn?t an "ideal" land, country nor region for motorcyclist
because it is really the motorbike itself that copes with and makes
each land, country and region its own. There is, however, freedom to
choose a particular region because it is more welcoming and the people
who live and work there are more aware of the special needs of the
"knights of the road". Only motorcyclists know what stopping at a guest
house, hotel or campsite after a day?s journey and feeling welcomed as
a special guest means. Backache, pain in your hands and the cold and
damp of a recent rain shower disappear at the sight of a smile and the
assurance that your motorbike will be well looked after; finding people
who speak the same language, share your own plans of freedom, can tell
you where the nearest garage is and if at all possible, lend you the
correct tool and dirty their hands with you while cleaning the
carburettor. Motorcycling holidays; offbeat ways to enjoy your freedom.
This is the double opportunity which in Trentino you cannot afford to
miss.
This Hotels, aware of motorcyclists? special needs: in
practice, this consists of hotels and hospitality which is able to
provide special services for motorcyclist:
garaging facilities for motorbikes
tourist information and maps of Trentino on display inside the hotels, guest houses and at campsites
fax and Internet facilities (chargeable)
staff available who can give tourist information (description
of the place, the whereabouts of basic services useful to the guest and
information about road conditions, weather, vehicle assistance and
services for the person and the motorbike)
the possibility to book the hotel, guest house or camp site
for the next stage of the journey by telephone and Internet
(chargeable)
In other words, people who are "motorbike friends", who know
how to talk to motorcyclist, and understand how different motorcycling
holidays are from other types of holidays and just how much they need
family hospitality. Furthermore, the "MOTORCYCLING HOLIDAYS" project is
not only hospitality but also the proud opportunity to show our
motorcyclist friends "who come from outside" the most beatiful corners
of Trentino. That is why a road-book has been compiled, offering three
long itineraries to discover our territory and the possibility to
travel on "alternative roads" or secondary routing which have the
privilege of being used by light traffic and taking you directly and
safely to the foot of a Renaissance castle, the shores of a lake, and
the entrance to a natural park at the base of the most beatiful
Dolomite summits.
Three routes not to "curb" your desire for freedom but designed so you
do not miss the opportunity to enjoy the most enthralling views in
perspective, the most isolated valleys and the oldest villages which
are locked in time. And then in the morning, helmet on and seated in
the saddle ready for departure, the final goodby from the owner will
not seem only his duty; it will really be the desire to see you come
back again on your shining two-wheeler.
Cristallo Hotel offers bed and breakfast service for three nights as a minimum stay.
There are 85 rooms that include private bathroom, radio, colour TV, telephone landline,
hairdryer, safe and balcony. Furthermore in the facility are: 2 lifts, living room, TV room,
garden, swimming pool, jacuzzi in gazebo, alarmed car park with closed circuit cameras.
During 35 years of work, we have been improving the service offered by our Hotels Cristallo and Garnì Aaritz;
new services offered in this summer are the product of our passion and research: an exclusive,
regenerating holiday!
In the Cristallo Hotel you will find the right ingredients for
a perfect holiday: the ancient traditions of hospitality, and the
answer to diversified demands (relax and sport), but also an
environment typified by the Alps, wild woods, little lakes. Several
proposal for the leisure are avalaible: swimming pool, whirlpool bath,
fitness, bar, and a good road system links the resorts of the region.
Not distant from the Hotel lie the Levico Lake and the Caldonazzo Lake.
UBICATION: quiet position near the centre of the town Levico Terme, not distant from the Levico Lake.
SERVICES: restaurant, bar (8.00 AM till 12 PM), large garden
with ping pong, swimming pool, whirlpool bath, sauna and biosauna,
fitness, billiards, mountain bike, dancing and cinema at night.
TREATMENTS: lavish buffet for breakfast, possibility of half
board or full board. Once in the week the hotel presents a special
dinner with typical meals of the region Trentino.
BIKE AND MORE:
large garage with video surveillance
rigged place for minor repairs and to clean the bikes
washing machine and drying room
tour tips and road maps
trustworthy machanic nearby
LEISURE: many proposal for the leisure, wellness and relax in the Hotel, sports facilities nearby
REGION: Trentino is in the north of Italy, in the Alpes, the
nature is typified by the mountains and conifers woods, the old-aged
traditions come from the several cultures that merged in the long
history of these places. Austrian influences and Italian presence with
Mediterranean features, make of Trentino a region with variegated
characteristics and many experiences to discover.
TOUR TIPP: Asiago Plateau and Brocon Pass (180 Km)
Departure in Levico Terme
Kaiser- Jägerweg, an old road that was built during the First World War
Vezzena Pass
Cima Larici, Galmarara Valley
Asiago
Canal San Bovo and Brocon Pass (1.616 m.)
Return in Valsugana Valley, direction Strigno, Borgo Valsugana and arrival in Levico Terme
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS: museums, old forts from the World War,
natural wonders (Piramidi di Segonzano, Waterfall of Nardis, Folgaria
Plateau, ? ), old town of Trento (Buonconsiglio Castle, Cathedral Dome,
? ), Garda Lake, Wildlife Parks (Paneveggio, Adamello Brenta )
THE MOST BEATIFUL ROADS FOR BIKERS:
Vezzena Pass
Brocon Pass
Rolle Pass
Bondone Mountain
Garda Lake
TRIPS WITHOUT BIKEDainese Shop: at about 100 km of distance you
may find the Dainese Shop, where you can find sportswear and
accessories for bikers
Garage Bike Museum: it displays more than 200 bikes from the 70?s till
today
Arte Sella: an art exhibition in the nature, made of natural materials
Garda Lake: 64 km of distance and you may reach the famous resort
The new season start at 24 april 2009!
2 nights with half board for only E 99
-Warm Jacuzzi in gazebo
-Against-strem swimming facilities
-Children dedicated zone
-"Aqua gym" fitness classes in our new swimming pool
-New restaurant hall
-New undergrouns parking and garage, free for our guests!
-New video projector with cinema system
- BIKER 2009
Our
guests staying in a single room, can diner together at the friendship
table, drinks included! Summer in Valsugana means: trekking, mountain
bike, wandering in the wild, guided tours, food and wine tours,
orienteering, sailing, canoeing and dragon boat racing on the
Caldonazzo and Levico lake, golf, tennis, horse riding and much more....
From
June to august kids from 4 to 13 y.o. are protagonists of our summer!
The programme Valsugana Junior is specifically dedicated to them:
nature and adventure in the pirats' bay! A weekly progamme to play and
have fun discovering nature, developing creativity and imagination with
expert entertainers.
From
the 17th of May until the 2nd of October an activity programme for the
whole family, from kids to grannies, helping you to have fun together,
relax, play sport, immerse yourself in the wild and get to know our
lands. Every day a different activity: instructors, guides and experts
will make your holiday an unique experience.