Touring Tips in the Alps

[@BaronVonGrumble]

The next video is a 3 cam set up going down the full length of the pass on the other (better) side. Jizz.

[@TheMoose]

are you really Robert Webb? your eyebrows are black, Robert Webb's eyebrows are ginger..?? just wondering lol

[@liamrutter3553]

+BaronVonGrumble I'm getting into motovloggin myself you started my fascination with it, thank you mr baron, and nice to see you in swiss i used to live there!

[@afc0493]

+klipperbus1 a man should be able to have some kind privacy...

[@Blurbs-mj1ej]

+BaronVonGrumble {WARNING} the swiss funded Adolf Hitler in the second world war, and masterminds behind the nazis . they used to have children slaved up until 1989 called Verdingkinder, checkout a video on you tube called (Children Slaves, Verdingkinder, Swiss Serial Killers, Gipsies, Eugenics and Pedophiles)

[@cheski8468]

+BaronVonGrumble That was effing majestic, keep living the dream BaronVonGrimsel

[@chaseontwowheels]

Wow, that looks incredible.

[@BaronVonGrumble]

+chaseontwowheels come with me next time!

[@chaseontwowheels]

+BaronVonGrumble If I could get the finances in order Id be all over it!

[@nathan7798]

+chaseontwowheels If you plan to do it one day, you have to do some meetup in capital city like Paris !

[@landrus]

+chaseontwowheels +BaronVonGrumble Luckily, I live there in a little town at the feet of the mountain. And Grimselpass it just one of the few very great passes. Next time just give a hint and I will organize a weekend trip through the greatest passes here in Switzerland :)

[@BaronVonGrumble]

+landrus see +chaseontwowheels we can just stay at this guys place for free ;)

[@Schleberger]

The Grimsel is one of Switzerland's finest driving roads. Every sane person does it during weekdays, on weekends theres way too much traffic and police. At 9:40 you also see the Furka pass, which starts right at the bottom of the Grimsel Pass and is great fun aswell. Hearing your reactions just reminds me how spoiled I am, having these roads 1h from my home.

[@JaGriff]

Best thing about that SatNav is making your settings curvy roads, and in avoidances, out in motorways and toll roads. For extra spice, un-check unpaved roads from avoidances. Found some outstanding roads in south east France I would never have found just going by ear

[@myro1716]

+Jamie Griffiths fuck your satnav

[@JaGriff]

+myro I tried and found the microSD slot far to cavernous.

[@MaartensTravels]

Just got back from 5 days in Austria. The Großglockner is covered in snow and a beauty to look at from the Edelweißspitze. Completely different than when I was last there one month ago when it was still +21°C at that place.

[@finlaynward]

I went through that area a lot when I lived around there but it was always covered in snow but it looks as good in the sun. I absolutely love those roads!

[@Omen1512]

Strangers in these parts of a country are really helpful, just as you said. I once did a tour through Sweden (not on a motorcycle though, just plain non-powered bikes) and had a serious accident somewhere in the middle of nowhere, with the next larger town probably being 50 miles away. Just a few minutes after that, some stranger stopped by and offered us help. He took our bikes and bags to his house a few miles away, called an ambulance and stayed with us until that ambulance arrived and took us to the next hospital. We got the bikes the next day and had a nice chat with this guy. That really helped us out and I'd say we would have been pretty much fucked up if no one had stopped by. Anyway, nice scenery, nice video =)

[@SinChase]

Half Plan Half Wing it is certainly the way I went about it! Flexibility to do what you want with a degree of structure. I set out the passes/routes I wanted to do and took the roads as they came. Like Baron mentions I found some WiFi, used the Expedia App and used the searchable map in the area of the next days start route and booked. I took a full puncture repair kit/12v air compressor and first aid kit/tool kit. Luckily none needed but nice to have on board. 7 days on a S1000R with pannier (SW-Motech Blaze, unexpanded) and tank bag set only. Plenty for 7 days. Even had a casual set of trousers, top and shoes for evening meals to avoid being a total scummer! Watching this makes me want to go back right now!

[@swissmotorbiketours3619]

to a point what you said in the video, i do live here Baron, its EPIC, left the UK 4 years ago and love every minute of it

[@Andy182w]

Thanks for sharing. Stunning scenery and that bike sounds lovely.

[@inthenameofjustice8811]

I toured France with a pal and we took a tent, 2 sleeping bags and 2 changes of everything. We were gone for two weeks. We camped on council run sites for ridiculously cheap rates (£2.50p per night) all the way down to the South of France and we used local launderettes whenever we had too. We avoided toll roads and enjoyed exploring the back roads. We met amazing people in the centre and south of France and more than once got put up for the night in their homes and were well fed and allowed to use their baths and showers. When those were not available and there was nothing else, we bought some trunks and went to a local swimming pool and used their showers. Most of the camp sites had showers on them, though their toilettes were pretty naff. (Squat over a stinking hole in the floor and avoid what was left when the others missed.) In the south of France we stayed at a camp site called La Seagull (We actually took the last two places and only got them because the guy who ran the place had booked some Germans and he hated Germans and gave their places to us. When they arrived in their Audi sports car, furious with him, he just shrugged and walked away. I felt bad for about 30 seconds.) It was in a great place called, Mandelieu-La Napoule. Highly recommend it.

[@corneelbuma5888]

i stayed last summer in the third little town in the house on the right from your point of view. across the street by the restaurant with the T split.

[@pawelkisiel6539]

looks like you stayed in same town as we did last year and following morning we attacked Grimsel pass as well, but we took it quite early in the morning... we were only people at that time

[@jensbocher]

had to wait at the exact same stoplight when I was there this summer :-) the scenery and the roads are just breathtaking. I planned my routes in advance though. benefit is you know where you end up at night, downside: you might not recall all the towns and passes you flew trough during the day. which makes not a great vacation story. the answer to "where have you been" comes down to: I don't exactly know, let me check my sat nav :-)

[@Kyranxxx]

Absolutely beautiful landscape, can't wait to take a touring trip here with my best mate. Thanks for sharing.

[@LiveInSydney]

Off in June for 21 days around Europe and fascinated by your touring and commentary! I'm more organized in that I have a schedule and booked in advance for most cities. Looking forward to the Furkapass. Bernie in sydney

[@CryingPanda]

And i was just about to ask you about some things you mentioned here since i am going to alpes next week. Thank you Baron.

[@tripletrouble9193]

Fantastic views. i found not planing was the best thing i did on my tour. because i camped i had no power so i took a power brick that i charged on the bike then at the campsite it would charge all my cameras and stuff top tip

[@alsims8280]

Thanks for your video. I will be riding out of Zurich this spring and your video made my blood percolate as you passed those slow cars. Bravo!

[@calablanca]

You could spend The whole day up & down Grimsel, Furka and Nuffenen. Addictive passes ! What a joy to see this video, counting The days !

[@mrmatt85uk]

Travelwash is good if you only have a few clothes as it works well at low temperatures. And comes in a small tube which will last a while

[@Mudflap1974]

The scenery looks amazing, very cool to see these places.

[@StevieMoto]

Excellent tips. You've gave me the inspiration and drive to do a tour myself from old blighty to Switzerland. Getting myself all hyped up

[@danieltrejo2588]

When were you there? I just did a tour around Switzerland this summer and it was the best riding in my life. Crazy we were there around the same time... Cheers from Mexico!

[@AngryPrawn]

So beautiful. Can't bloody wait to go touring.

[@calablanca]

Landhaus Hotel ! I was there last year on my first Alps trip. Back again This year. Yeaaaaah !

[@VeryFastRodi]

I have went on a few small trips this year, while using a GPS. Its usefell for having routes pre-fixed and having an amazin route to drive. Without having to faf about with maps an hoping for a nice stretch of road.But im not fixed on it, if im somewhere i have a stop and look on my GPS and see a different route or spot of road that looks awsome. I just take that and see where it leads too, did that the last time. And ending up adding something like around 100 miles more to the route. On a few moments it was so fun, i took a certain bit twice :)

[@Banditmanuk]

Can understand you not wanting to look at your satnav all the time but one or two pre-planned custom routes can often get you away from the traffic into some stunning areas...... just takes a bit of time with something like Basecamp's software.

[@michaelgallagher2376]

just a note. The wallet should have some form of money in it.

[@CutthroatBill]

+Michael Gallagher Preferably local currency.

[@govenmentassassin]

And a condom... always be packing.

[@AzTechGFX]

+govenmentassassin Plastic double decker sweet wrapper will do.

[@LarsAKApotet]

+Michael Gallagher Dangit! I forgot that tiny detail and now im stuck in a place called afghanistan, i'll just ask one of the locals here were a foreigner like me should go to get home to the rich country of Norway

[@o3tomas]

+Michael Gallagher Where do I get the thing you are mentioning?

[@asharsumari9313]

hi i'm from asia.just wondering .when is the best time for riding in Switzerland

[@theboiwhohasnoname]

baron idk if you'll see this but i did a tour of europe inspired by yours, about 6000 miles, france, switzerland, italy, austria, germany, holland and belgium :)

[@p_eople6789]

hi Matthew, how long did that take and what was the general cost for you? Was it cheaper to do it in certain months?

[@Tonyx.yt.]

@@p_eople6789 hotels are more expensive during august for example, but is not a good idea riding in the alps during spring or fall, not only due to cooler and rainy weather but also because some high mountain pass are closed due to snow

[@rahgahnah]

One of the most difficult parts of touring in the alps: gas it and drag knee down the amazing road, or look around and take in the amazing scenery. It's hard to do both at once! Also youre right about the lack of forewarning corner signs. You can be boppin along at or above the 90 KPH speed limit and find yourself entering a 30 KPH hairpin. Keeps you on your toes!

[@moomoodeadcow]

The scenery is just astonishing. Good gracious.

[@ARTHURCBR]

Hello Baron,you should check out the Wild Atlantic Way,longest coast road in the world.

[@ARTHURCBR]

+ARTHURCBR It starts in a place called Muff,you'll love it.

[@nicholasrudd3674]

did the Stelvio 2 weeks back utterly incredible! my advice...just do it!

[@JonnyBgood41]

Wow..Looks a fantastic ride. Are you, or can you put a video up of the routes you take when ever you go touring as you always seem to find nice roads and places?

[@TheBarnz91]

Loved this upload Barron, truly beautiful country too, I've been through the gottards pass in Switzerland, and it was just incredible. Looked even better in 1080 60fps. Thank you. Vlog her

[@VirusRider]

sooooooo beautiful. I can't wait to do this one day

[@66654hy]

Any places you look forward to seeing on a bike? This guy antihero on the advforum did an entire trip across Europe and the US(separately). Anything similar coming up for the baron?

[@m12ttd]

I learned on my first European alps tour back in 2007, that wearing cycling shorts and lycra under shirt is the way to go - under your leathers! They don't chaiff and you can wash them in the shower, hang them up and they are dry by the morning!

[@camerceru]

I know you have done this a bit in other videos, but I would love a full overview of your kit.

[@lmind2]

Thanks for sharing your trip, man. Absolutely breathtaking scenery, that.

[@DashingBrunnetteVlogs]

I need to ride at these places one day. great scenery

[@Phil480]

Wow! Just awesome scenery.

[@hamsterhamz]

I completely agree with baron. Dont over think it just enjoy it. I got into the gps thing for a while then realized i was spending half the time looking at it and not enjoying the scenery so i ran the charger under my seat and i leave it there during my adventures. Any more i even refuse to even look at the weather. If i see storm clouds coming i race towards either end of the storm to get around it. usually end up getting rained on but also ending up somewhere i never would have been otherwise. Also i am incredibly jealous if you baron may just leave the states so i can ride to these places.

[@LankyLee]

NZ is also an amazingly beautiful country, espetially n the south island. you should check places like Milford sound, fox glacier and Franz Josef Range to name a few.

[@0naoyatak0]

Oh man!! Ive been through that road before!!! Although i was in car with my family for vacation but these roads were amazing and looked really beautiful!!!

[@bikesbeersbeats]

Oh man! This brings back memories. Living in California now and its just as mental but roads here arent race track spec like the alps!

[@BayouChilehead]

Since I will never in my wettest dreams be able to ride the Swiss Alps, Thanks you for showing me how Beautiful it is!!

[@pclaxton78]

spectacular scenery..keep up the great vids.

[@FIGHTTHECABLE]

I live in switzerland. Done alot of passes. The Furka Pass is one i do not recommend (bumpy, dangerous and unpleasant). The Sustenpass is one of the best in that region if you're heading up of course. Come again!

[@Maxaxe88]

Awesome views! Just been to an 8day swiss trip myself. You've been to interlaken/grindelwald/Sion? Great stuff man, keep it up

[@metalheadvlogs]

Amazing views, definitely on the list of places to go on a bike and I can't wait for the next video :-) When I done my tour of Ireland, we camped so needed a (obviously camping gear) but too much electronic equipment was certainly my undoing...

[@ACLethalBear99]

the look of that place. OMG!! so nice!!!

[@Zalonka]

Baron where you're located people generally are a bit more aware of bikes because they are used much more often. Do you still encounter people that will purposely change lanes or what have you to attempt to block you in slow traffic?

[@DELBOYCLSFB]

Awesome scenery there Baron. Looks amazing.

[@raptorvision100]

Awesome I loved that, I didn't want it to end. Beautiful views

[@DazzleRebel]

+BaronVonGrumble great film. Looking forward to the next one though you can wear a pair of paints for 4 days :-p

[@Firestrait]

What a beautiful country, thanks for the video

[@rento1973]

Currently touring in Italy, Austria and Germany... best tip from this trip would be, take old pants and socks , vac packed in one of those bags you can suck the air out of, and throw them away en route as you use them.

[@whattheblp6148]

I would say British Columbia and western Alberta (Jasper and Banff) in Canada definitely rival the Alps in beauty. The Alps have technical roads more readily available, but you also have much less traffic in Canada. That's one really nice thing you get in Canada, remoteness. You actually have well maintained, wide roads with few cars. You could top out a bike easily for a good while before coming up to a car. The highways are mostly big sweepers, and just off the highways are awesome technical roads. Speed limits allow a legal 130kph with (from my experience) a light police presence that are use to a decently large motorbike culture. You get very pleasant summer and winter temperatures. It is also familiar western culture. I just finished a tour of a large portion of Canada, (about just over 10,000 kilometers) and loved British Columbia. I am definitely moving to Vancouver within this year. I agree with most of your touring preferences. I tried my hardest not to over pack, but still wish I had left some things at home. Space is at a premium on a sport bike with soft luggage, and I wanted to keep the bike light to enjoy the roads.

[@Vtronald]

on top off the pass there is a smalle road toward the gletsjer

[@ev8301]

Baron, great videos as usual. I love all the in depth toilet department comments. I have a question to ask. I understand you use Drift ghost s cameras. Could you please tell me what definition and frame rate you record at and how the hell do you get a such clear sound out of them? I use my drift on the side of the helmet, various places on the bike but all I get is a horrible wind noise. Thank you in advance.

[@CaptainRambunctious]

Absolutely stunning sir! Must do some touring! Poor Jojo and her leak...

[@raidkoast]

Went through the ALPS when I went to Macedonia and back. It stuns you, really. First time you see the mountain, man... Owe a lot to my friend and his dad for allowing me to follow when I only had to pay my share for the hotel room. Also, funny about travels, some people get their shit lost when they forget something.. One just has to buy new stuff on the way if anything is missing.

[@yorkshire_tea_innit8097]

At Grimsel they have a big tunnel about 1/2km deep, they test aspects of deep nuclear waste disposal there. I did my MSc thesis using data from it.

[@martinverkaik3136]

This is one of your best clips Baron! Just love the view over the alps :)

[@russcattell955i]

I take my undercrackers, t shirt & socks in the shower with me to wash em out. I live in SW France so tour the Massif Central & Pyrenees and many places in between so warm weather to dry my laundry is the norm. Kecks X2, socks X2pr, T shirts X3 and shorts X 1, leisure shoes X1pr. In the event it turns cold the riding gear is worn away from the bike. My tip, if camping no need to pay for a electricity hook up as the wash rooms have live shaver sockets, we use them to charge phones, intercoms & cameras, though often the electricity posts on the plots are live too. I used to tour on a ZX-6R now a Street Triple, so pack to the minimum.

[@werk891]

Swizerland it's a beautifull land, in every mountain road you found a great asfalt (like a circuit) But if you want to enjoy it, you have to setup your motorcycle on the RAIN mode 😁 or better touring mode or the swiss police make your holiday shorter!!! In the end I want to ask you when do you come in Nord of Italy near Lake Garda where the dream came true!!! 😆 (sorry for the bad English I get along better with Charades)😎

[@Schaaf]

Money, toothbrush, and one spare pair of undies. That's how I roll. The other 98% of my luggage is camera gear. "Just dealing with what happens" is very good advice though. All the great stories happen when you decide to "go with the flow".

[@cameronnn6582]

what about socks?

[@cisium1184]

Pantaloons?

[@paulsheather7657]

great video baron. Just love the sound of that BMW

[@JoeJoeMoto]

Such an amazing place! What views!!

[@rosspatterson9390]

At 6:25 isn't that where they film a part of a James Bond movie when doing a car race?

[@MightFlow]

Great Video Baron :-) I rode there this August. Wonderfull road! Did you buy some "Murmeltier" cream?^^

[@Justzac94]

Best Motorcyce vlogger to date, have been watching your videos since you first started them and there still as good as they was Mr Grumble, keep at it dude!

[@Porkycheun]

Totally agree on your planning preferences, even for few hours trip only, except the GPS part, it can be useful sometimes (a phone is enough though). But yeah, with that scenery, just forget the GPS and enjoy the view ! =)

[@euanherbert6355]

Great video! That is a lovely view their!!!!!! What is the name of that bike? I am saving up for a Kawasaki ZX-R6 636! I love it. I also love the Ducati 11/99 panigale!

[@universalgaminguk1818]

Are you and JoJo.. Mm Hmmm? Baron Jo Grumble? #GoGoBaron ? Baron von JoJo? JoJo Von grumble? Same room, same bed in those random B&Bs.

[@paolol7413]

Mr Baron one question: how does that little extra wind shield work on the GS? Does it make a big difference? Many thanks

[@Sinehmatic]

Am I going colorblind or are his suit and bike all matching shades of purple at 11:53?

[@clio11100]

Just started watching your videos!! Great stuff! I've never ridden a motorbike, any tips on how to get started? (Maybe you have a video on this)

[@stefanocecchini3260]

Nice video Baron, if you come in Toscany let me know we can arrange a trip!

[@HamSpamJamLamb]

Is it mean to think the bike was going to fall over at the end? xD

[@WM2869]

Thought the same thing lol

[@thenorthaner5075]

Same, gritting my teeth

[@Backhurtsbad]

would like to see you test the RSV4

[@methamphetasaur]

it's just about this, and being behind subaru foresters. if there's one thing i've found out, it's that no matter where you are, you will always get caught behind a subaru travelling at the speed of smell...

[@ahmadalhasani5037]

I want ask about The difference between the Ducati and BMW (sport-bike) in terms of lightness , quality and maintenance. And what is the best

[@mooiboyace]

The Grimselpass is beautifull , ive driven there a few weeks ago.

[@Texicus_Reddicus]

hey. Does anybody know if you need headlight and GB... stickers on bikes in foreign countrys.

[@sumyonguy]

What kind of prices for hotels can one expect?

[@Yolonathan]

haha how strange, I was up the swiss alps the other day but on a bicycle! touring from London to Greece :D

[@gstehouwer]

Definitely adding this pass to my trip to Italy next year. By the way... Are you hitting that?

[@CarbonatedFox]

I take bad the bad things I've said about the GS. Sounds pretty good when you ring it out

[@plaid13]

yep i am jealous. That looks like an amazing ride.

[@F8H]

How would you compare a trip on this bike vs one on the gixxer? You could even do a video on it. :)

[@ethanwebb4051]

Great vid man! Its 12 in the UK and a great vid to end the night! keep up the great work bud!

[@Dhdhagshdbfkfk]

Fantastic content as always baron. Always consistently entertaining.

[@agprince82]

Have you gotten a new camera? that picture is amazing. Haven't watched Baron in a couple months.

[@AwareWolfOnWheels]

I was totally waiting for the GS to topple over at the end.

[@WarMachineMotovlogs]

Beautiful view there mate.

[@gsingh5617]

was that sorenburg,Switzerland in the start?