Stella Alpina, riding highest offroad mountainroad in Alps, Col de Sommeiller on BMW R1200GS LC L

Stella Alpina Rally, World Highest motorcycle meeting, riding the highest offroad mountainroad in Europe, the Col de Sommeiller.
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World highest motorbike meeting
Climbing the Col de Sommeiller
Base Camp on saturday at 2165 mtr
reuniting with old friends
waiting for sun rises above the tops
start climbing the Col de Sommeiller
23 km offroad, 40 hairpins (x2)
highest point (no snow) 3009 mtr
this year first snow at 2400 mtr
exploring new limits and skills
slippery off road ramp, 45° steep!
roadblock with 50 cm snow and ice
making small (stupid) mistakes
last part rocks, rocks, rocks.....
summit 2013, CU all next year
Every 2th sunday of july you can visit the Stella Alpina Rally.
No reservation, only a good attitude and amotorbike is needed.
Starting in Bardonecchia Italy
reunion of travelers and friends
climbing to Basecamp
situated at 2165m altitude
meeting point for +1000 bikes
camping between stunning peaks
water direct from the glacier
back to the basics of life
cold (-2) beautiful clear nights
morning sun bringing warmth
first climbers starting early
sunday 10.00 am it's peak time
more than 1000 bikes going up
starting our climb on Saturday
total track to summit 23 km
including 40 hairpins
bit of old tarmac from 1962
used until 1980 for ski facilities
stops with breathtaking views
One big playground
wide views near to the top
last hairpins only rocks and stones
ending at 2845 mtr due to snowfall
descending is easy, until......
the last hairpin
ready for 1000 km back home
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