BIKE TRANSALP 2024

From July 3rd to 9th 2022 it will take place again: The MAXXIS BIKE Transalp. During this week hundreds of mountain bikers from more than 35 nations will once face the adventure of crossing the Alps in 7 days. That means 566 kilometers and 18,400 meters of altitude in seven days - to be mastered solely by their own muscle power. But this race includes not only physical peak performance, it also includes a maximum of experience variety in the high mountains. Of course, the most important thing is the route. After intensive work by the organizers, the course is fixed now. And it will again be completely different from its 23 ancestors.  At the MAXXIS BIKE Transalp 2022 there will be exciting novelties, spectacular contrasts and, as always, sporting highlights.

"Even after 24 years of BIKE Transalp, I'm delighted to be able to create a route that is so different to their 23 predecessors," explains race director Marc Schneider. "This shows how many possibilities the Alps offer mountain bikers. In addition, there are always new offers of the trail network, such as the freeride trails in Lienz or at Kronplatz. So it is possible to plan a completely new route even with already known stage locations, if you give them a good shake."

ROUTE  2024

There are two outstanding points that are connect by this 2024 Transalp. In the north, the Zugspitze, with Germany's highest point on the summit, 2962 metres above sea level. On the Tyrolean side, in the Zugspitzarena, this mountain is also the unrivalled ruler. The fact that there are far higher peaks in Tyrol does not affect the Zugspitze. Here on the northern edge of the Alps with an unobstructed view of the plain, everyone has to duck. The Zugspitze towers above the valley and anyone standing at the start in Ehrwald will recognise the size of this rocky bastion that stretches into the sky above the sunny valley basin.

At the other end lies Lake Garda, a place of longing that harmonises the Mediterranean climate with the mountains like no other. The mountains of Lake Garda are not very high in alpine dimensions, but still look quite imposing from the shore, which is only 70 metres above sea level. But there's more: from the Brenta, the high alpine mountain massif with peaks over 3000 metres high, the lake can be reached by bike in a day. It is fascinating how close they come: the eternal ice in the mountains and the warm south.

Two outstanding points at the beginning and the end: the obvious thing to do is to combine the two with an outstanding route. And voila! The 2024 Transalp has no shortage of highlights. There's the crisp Marienbergjoch on day 1, playing with the Via Claudia Augusta, the old Roman road, on day 2, exploring the 3-country enduro trails on day 3, the epic trip around King Ortler on day 4, the extravagant Gavia Pass on day 5, the heartbreakingly beautiful Malga Movlina at the Brenta on day 6 and the cool trails on the Malga Ringia on day 7. And that's just a fraction of the experiences hidden in this route. Magical places are lined up like a string of pearls, sometimes big and mighty, sometimes small and inconspicuous, but always surprising and breathtaking. And all in all, simply outstanding.

Always dreamt about the BIKE Transalp and always wanted to experience the special flair of a stage race but never found the right person to team up with? No problem at all! since 2018 organisers made entries also for individuals possible. Kick off your adventure and finally become a part of the Transalp myth. Those who want to secure some once in a lifetime moments shouldn't waste too much time as entries for individuals are limited to 200.

No matter if you start in a team or solo, if you are a hobby rider or ambitious for the podium, as a father-and-son-duo or with your best mate: For most of the participants the BIKE Transalp is an unforgettable adventure, for which they train hard for months or even years. It is about breaking your limits, fighting your way from stage to stage, suffering together and cheering together, always surrounded by the impressive landscape of the Alps.

The entry fee for the race includes benefits like professional time keeping, roadway support, free catering on the route and at the finish, rescue team, bike wash, technical service, luggage transport and finisher jersey. So for seven days, participants can feel like real pros and just focus on one thing: mountain biking. Riders under 23 pay less.

CAMP or HOTEL?
Overnight stays in the Transalp Camp or in Hotels? Do as you feel like .. book the rooms by yourself or with HOST if you don’t want to waste time by searching for accommodation in each stage town. The service partner HOST has a special booking offer: a complete accommodation package for all destinations of the BIKE Transalp. You can choose between a Basic and a more luxury Premium package.

Bike Service (Deluxe)

The motivated and competent Bike Service team covers the entire technical support of the race. They help you at any time before the start and at the finish of each stage. As an extra service, the experienced professionals are always present during the race with two follow-up cars full of any spare parts. And if you don’t want to worry at all, you can even book the deluxe service and get a security check up and a deluxe wash after each stage.  INFO