Lake Konstanz, Germany to Santander, Spain. June 2016.

In June 2016 I will be leaving Lake Konstanz, S. Germany; my home and work place for the past year and returning to the UK on my 1150gsa. I expect to leave in the first week although early second week is possible depending on how winding up things go.

Currently my only date commitment is my ferry booking from Santander back to Portsmouth on the 11th July so that gives the best part of 6 weeks to enjoy what should hopefully be a memorable ride.

Having done a few lengthy European trips now (e.g. UK to Romania) some on my own and some with others, this time I welcome the company of travellers who wish to share my journey or meet up along the way. Life is better shared as they say.

My route is far from decided and generally I prefer to keep it flexible. However so far it looks like this (sorry not to good with uploading maps):-

Depart Uberlingen (Lake Konstanz) - head east around the Lake of Konstanz (direction Lindau)
Enter Austria and ride south towards Italy (direction Bregenz, Feldkirch, St. Anton)
Enter Italy and ride Stelvio Pass south. Take in Italian Lakes, wine and other lakes. Rest at Lake Garda for few days.
From Lake Garda head either (a) SW to Genoa (recommended see) or (b) due W to Charmonix (Mt. Blanc) / Annecy
From (a) Genoa / (b) Annecy head south towards Monaco
From Monaco follow coastline via Marseille, Montepellier all the way to Barcelona
Have some fun in the Spanish/ French Pyrenees then dash back to catch the ferry from Santander.

I will most likely be wild camping where I can get away with it (use a Hennessey Hammock - marvelous bit of kit) and spending as much time out of cities as possible instead enjoying the alpine, forest and coastal roads Austria, Italy, France and Spain have to offer.

Welcome any advice also from other persons who have done parts of this route as to definite sees, recommended stays (campsites) and hiking treks amongst other things.

Cheers
Alex