May 3-4,2025
Munich – Ferrara
start from 4.30 am to 5.00 am
countries Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy
Distance 650 km on cycle path
Altitude difference +3400 m
Road surface Asphalt, gravel in Germany and Austria (10%)
Duration 43 hours (average 15km/h)
Online
80€ early bird – until Jan. 6th, 2025
90€ until Mar. 2nd, 2025
100€ until Apr. 27th, 2025
Main sponsor
Partner
In collaborazione con
Evento Audax Italia
Media partner
Patrocinio
No borders for cyclists in Europe
Cross the Alps on a bike along a 600 km ride from Munich to Ferrara: the only randonnée that crosses four different countries. From green Bavaria, in Germany, to the Austrian climbs in Tirol, Val Venosta in Trentino Alto Adige, Bozen and then the downhill ride to the south along the Adige, via Trento, and along the banks of the Mincio to Mantua, then the Po and, finally, Ferrara.
Rando Imperator Munich – Ferrara is the 600 km randonnée following the cycle path on the Via Claudia Augusta, the ancient roman road connecting the Danube with the Po and the Adriatic sea. A unique track to make history and feel like emperors.
Rando Imperator is an BRI/ARI brevet, which is officially registered on the Audax Italia calendar.
Munich, Garmisch, Fernpass, Landeck, Resia, Merano, Bozen, Mantua and Ferrara
The route
Germany
Start in Munich, Garmisch
Austria
Fernpass, Ernwald, Landeck
Italy
Lake Resia, Merano, Bozen, Trento, Mantua, arrival in Ferrara
Registration
Online
80€ early bird – until Jan. 6th, 2025
90€ until Mar. 2nd, 2025
100€ until Apr. 27th, 2025
On site – 110€
We remind non-members that the registration fee (15 euro more) includes the insurance valid for the two days of the event.
Payment: PayPal, credit card or bank transfer. Payment details are available in the registration online form (click on ‘Subscribe’ button).
Medical certificate
To participate in the Rando Imperator it is necessary to have a competitive medical certificate, valid for cycling.
You can subscribe even if you don’t currently have one. The valid certificate can in fact be sent by email to info@randoimperator.com even after registration, but in any case by April 30th.
Discount and prizes
Join as a group! For the 3 most numerous teams a special prize to share.
Transfer
You can choose these options in the cart section while registering online. The bikes will be transported on special trailer trolleys.
Coach
Friday May 2nd
Ferrara – Munich
95 euro
Departure in the morning from Ferrara
Friday May 2nd
Bozen – Munich
55 euro
Departure at early afternoon from Bozen
Monday May 5th
Ferrara – Bozen
55 euro
Departure at morning from Ferrara
Monday May 5th
Ferrara – Munich
95 euro
Departure at morning from Ferrara
You already registered but you need to book a seat on the bus?
You can buy the extra service now: click here.
Hotel
You can choose these options in the cart section while registering online.
The selected hotels are near the departure and arrival points and near the arrivals and departures of the coaches.
Friday May 2nd
MUNICH
Single: 120 euros
Double: 142 euros
Triple: 185 euro
Breakfast included (bag delivered to reception, prepared by Witoor). Possibility to deposit the bike. Beds could be double.
It is always very complicated for the organization to find a hotel structure in Monaco that is able to provide all the services necessary for our and your needs. Those who decide to stay overnight in Munich by choosing a hotel that has an agreement with Witoor have the convenience of arriving by bus directly near the hotel, being able to immediately collect their registration pack and breakfast bag, and being able to leave their luggage directly at the reception before leaving.
It is recommended to show up at the hotel with a clean bicycle. Bikes cannot be brought into the room. The bikes will be left in a special room inside the structure set up by the Witoor staff. It will not be possible to oil the chain inside the hall.
Saturday May 4th
BOZEN
Single: 90 euro
Double: 140 euro
Triple: 190 euro
Breakfast not included (available at Witoor point in Waltherplatz). Possibility to deposit the bike. Beds could be double.
All participants are reminded that in SüdTirol not all facilities provide the possibility of checking in at all hours. For those who want to be sure of finding accommodation in Bolzano and being able to enter at any time of the evening/night, we suggest booking with Witoor.
Sunday May 5th
FERRARA
Single: 90 euro
Double: 130 euro
Breakfast included. Bike storage included. Beds could be double.
Jersey
The new official jersey is coming soon!
Cap
New! Do you want to carry the memory of the Rando Imperator always with you? Here is the official cap of the European randonnée.
Designed with the colors of the Via Claudia Augusta, the historic cycle route that connects Germany to Italy, with graphics that recall the official Rando Imperator logo, the cap is ready to be worn during your bike rides, and every time that you will want to feel free to travel without borders.
Buy online: click here
Luggage
Before start, on the day of the event you can drop your luggage and hand it to our staff members. They will give it back to you upon your arrival in Ferrara. Anyone wishing to stop in Bolzano and stay there overnight can collect their luggage at check and refreshment spot in Bozen (at Waltherplatz) and hand it back until to 5:30 on the following day, in the same spot (Waltherplatz). Please only carry average size luggage.
Roadbook and GPX track
They will be made available and sent to each participant on Tuesday before the event via email to the address entered during registration. In case of group registration, please enter a valid email address for each participant, otherwise we will not be able to send him the useful info with the track.
Schedule
Meeting
from 04:00 am –Tierpark Hellabrunn entrance
Start
from 04:30 to 05:00 am –Tierpark Hellabrunn entrance
Registration package pick up and forms signing
Friday, from 7:00 to 8:30 pm – from Hotel
Saturday, from 04:00 to 05:00 am at start point
GPS track
The link to consult the track on Komoot or download it in GPX format will be sent to the participants in the week preceding the event
Refreshments and checkpoints
6 stops
Refreshment and final check
upon arrival at Piazza Castello, Ferrara
Max time
43 hours
Info
Info
Participiants will receive a complete info email Tuesday before event.
Food in Bozen
In South Tyrol it’s often difficult to find food after 9pm. The Rando Imperator refreshment area is not sufficient for dinner, so we suggest you organize accordingly.
Terrain
Partly gravel uphill (in Germany and Austria), equal to 10% of the entire route. We recommend 28″ wheels with a slightly knobby tire.
Gadget
It will be awarded upon arrival to all participants.
Stay in Bozen
Anyone wishing to stop in Bozen and stay there overnight, can collect their luggage at the check and refreshement spot in Bozen (at Waltherplatz) and hand it back the following day between 04:30 and 05:30 in the same spot (Waltherplatz).
In case of bad weather the event will not be cancelled. In case of no-show you will not be refunded of any of the fees or extra fees you have spent for registration or other services.
