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Alpine Tour Across Switzerland

Geneva, CH
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    Highlights

    • Breathtaking Alpine views on every ride
    • Experience charming towns and rich culture
    • Savor delicious Swiss cuisine and fondue
    • Stay in comfortable and scenic accommodations
    • Challenge yourself with thrilling mountain climbs
    • Duration 11 days
    • Private and small group tour
    • Daily breakfast included
    • Bicycle use included
    • Luggage transport provided
    • High fitness level required

    Adventurous cyclists embark on an exhilarating journey through the stunning landscapes of Switzerland with the Alpine Adventure. Over 11 days, they will conquer an average of 75 km daily, tackling challenging climbs that ascend up to 1,750 meters. Their days are filled with breathtaking views, from the serene shores of Lake Geneva to the iconic peaks of the Swiss Alps. Each night, they will unwind in charming 3 and 4-star hotels, savoring delightful breakfasts and the local culinary specialties, such as Gruyère fondue. The tour is designed for those with high fitness levels, ensuring a thrilling experience on the road while exploring picturesque towns like Gruyères and Appenzell. With luggage transport and expert orientation, cyclists can fully immerse themselves in the adventure, creating unforgettable memories against the backdrop of Switzerland's pristine nature.

    At a Glance

    • Free cancellation
    • 11 days
    • Instant Confirmation
    • Available in English
    • Mobile voucher
    • Private Tour
    • Guided
    • Family friendly

    Featured Reviews

    Excellent (3 reviews)
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    kgS3054TD
    Jul 22
    Two of us did the Independent Alpine Tour on a tandem for 6 days, which was perfect for us. We could take our time and make side trips from the route. John with Bike Switzerland is very organized and helpful, quickly answered all our preplanning questions and was available via texting while on the trip. The Alpine Tour was challenging with lots of climbing and great views, thrilling descents. Because we were on a tandem, the climbs were well spent in conversation and counting wildflowers! The descents were switchbacks and fast straight runs; the disc brakes were well used. John arranged for wonderful hotels which accommodated the bike in safe locations. Our luggage arrived at the hotels before we did. The dinners and breakfasts kept us going throughout the day. The orientation before the start of the ride was informative, glad we had such expertise to give guidance. We highly recommend Bike Switzerland and plan to do another trip with them again!
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    georgevT3662TK
    Jan 25
    Sometimes you do get what you pay for. The two tours by Bike Switzerland (http://www.bikeswitzerland.com/) we did in 2023 (the Challenge) and 2024 (the Alpine) were expensive but as a site seeing adventure bicycling orientated vacation they were awesome. The hotels, food, roads, mountains, lakes and history, top marks in all categories. We did not plan to do two trips to the same country, we still haven’t been to Italy, but we were really glad events turned as they did and we were able to see a totally different part of Switzerland the second adventure. I would say it would be like visiting the east coast vs the West coast in the USA. Same country but totally different. Switzerland is not the USA, kind of the whole point of traveling to another country. With four official languages, German, French, Italian, and Romansh:  I was worried about communications. It seems most people spoke some English so we could communicate with each other, it was just amazing. The breakfasts were included in the hotel and they were as far away from the coffee and a donuts at our Super 8’s as we are from the moon. The fresh breads, meats, cheeses, fruits and juices were enough only to need a snack along the days ride and the dinners at the hotel again were never a disappointment. We did splurge a bit on the wine, the wines that were bottled in that area are highly recommended. The roads were in general quiet and well paved. We did walk across a cow field once, some gravel, some two lane roads that I would called a bike path in the USA but it was not boring….. We used a 50/34 11/28 gear combination with 32mm Continental tires. One day we had a 3 hour climb but it never got over 10 percent. We did have short steeper sections but nothing we had to walk. We are 67 and my wife 65 and bike about 3,000 to 4,000 miles a season. I think the proper approach for a “longer, harder” day attitude is “No hurries, No worries”. So what if we took all day to get to where we were going. It was wonderful to be outside just riding our bikes. If we saw something we liked we stopped. One day we were only 4 miles into the day but found cappuccino/bakery with a beautiful view. So what if our daily average speed was down to 10mph. Lets face it, the joy in most trips comes down to weather. We had only one really miserable rainy day, a few short showers but only one cold drenching rain. The really cool thing is, in Switzerland they have trains, clean, fast and take bikes that go to most everywhere we were going. So we called it quits at lunch, hopped a train to our next hotel and enjoyed looking out the window at the country side, dry and warm. So if the mountain is too tall or the weather is too rotten or a partner that is too tired they can take a day off and train to the next stop. People can make the trip, the first one we were alone and met many nice people along the way. The second trip we went with another couple and I feel we made new life long friends. It is nice to have something in common and to share the days adventure with. Say yes to potentially new friends if offered. Self guided vs guided. We went self guided. Mainly cost, we also brought our own bikes, again cost. It was more work and maybe we didn’t hit all the local hot spots or historical places. It is a personal and financial choice. One thing I think is important if self guided. Learn RIDEWITHGPS and how to download the file to a Wahoo element. 99% of the time it is a piece of cake to follow the map and if rainy and the element is hard to see, Wahoo will talk to you through Shokz bone conduction headphone. We were never off route more than 100 feet before it gave us corrections. HOWEVER, bring your phone again with the RIDEWITHGPS app because sometimes a bridge is out (once) or a road is closed (once) and a map will save the day. As well as asking the locals were the best detour is. One detour was a boat ride down the lake around the road that was closed so bring a credit card and cash just in case. One very small village we stopped for a snack did not take credit cards. Also one bag means one bag. Two small bags is not the same as one big bag. You will be charged extra. Try and bring as little as possible. Its ok to wear the same jersey, or same shirt to dinner, your in a different hotel, no one will notice. Plus you have room for cool stuff to bring home. The rooms are smaller and some did not have elevators so large luggage bag lugging is a pain. We always had a safe place to store our bikes. We did bring electric adapters for European Voltages but some rooms did not have many extra plugs. A multiple cable voltage adapters is handy. Even better with a built in night light. Sometimes a new room every night can get confusing. Many people ask what is my favorite trip??? “Easy, the next one or why bother.” That being said, I really enjoyed going back to Switzerland for a second time. Any questions email me at govosburgh@me.com Hope this helps make up you mind and enjoy. PS forgot to mention some hotels are on lakes and my wife liked to swim a few morning and nights, so bring a bathing suit.
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    karenhZ5711DD
    Sep 24
    My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed this amazing cycling tour. John, with Bike Switzerland, quickly responded to our many inquiries both pre-booking and pre-travel and provided a wealth of information before, during, and after the tour. He connected us with another couple, and the four of us enjoyed great camaraderie, tackling the challenging routes together (the ascents were well worth the fun descents), stopping for cappuccinos and local delicacies in small villages, taking photos of the beautiful scenery, and looking forward each day to arriving at a unique and comfortable hotel with great food and great views. Although the weather was hot, we enjoyed swims in pristine lakes and cooling our legs in rivers after several of the rides. The bikes we rented from Bike Switzerland were great too! Words cannot describe the beauty and splendor of this route, but I'll try: breath-taking, majestic, heavenly, spectacular!
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    Alpine Tour Across Switzerland

    Join an exhilarating Alpine cycling tour across Switzerland, designed for experienced cyclists seeking adventure amidst stunning mountain landscapes.

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      3 and 4-star hotels
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      Breakfasts
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      Breakfast
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      Bicycle use
      Use of bicycle
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      Other
      Orientation and bike fitting
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      Return travel to Geneva or any other destination in Switzerland
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      Luggage transport

    Meeting Point

    Our shop is just a 3-minute walk from the main station.

    Meeting point

    Rue des Grottes 22, 1201 Genève , Switzerland

    End point

    End Point

    Our shop is just a 3-minute walk from the main station.

    Meeting point

    Rue des Grottes 22, 1201 Genève , Switzerland

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    What to expect

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    Geneva

    Overnight in Geneva

    Duration 720 minutes
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    Chatel

    You'll take a cruise from Geneva to Yvoire on (on the French side of the lake) and then start climbing to spend the night in Chatel France before coming back into Switzerland.

    Duration 720 minutes
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    Gruyeres

    Gruyeres

    Another stupendous day, this time with a 1500 meter climb taking you high above Lake Geneva. You'll be spending the night in the small (yet world renowned) town of Gruyère. Have a fondue...weather permitting.

    Duration 720 minutes
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    Thun

    You'll be passing from the French-speaking side of Switzerland to the German-speaking side today. No killer-climbs today, but rather gentle rolling hills taking you through the Gantrisch nature park.

    Duration 720 minutes
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    Thun

    Many of our riders choose to take an extra day in Thun to rest and spend a day hiking in the nearby Swiss alps. You've got a lot of choice: The Niederhorn, The Jungfrau or a day relaxing on Lake Thun or Lake Brienz..so many possibilities.

    Duration 720 minutes
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    Fluehli

    You'll be biking on the narrow, deserted roads of Switzerland's "Alpine Panorama", an itinerary that will take you through another cheese heartland: Emmenthal. You'll be staying in a recently renovated historic hotel in the isolated village of Fluehli. Enjoy the cool-water baths just above the town.

    Duration 720 minutes
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    Beckenried

    A break from climbing today, but not until we get over the Glaubenbuelen pass...you're already half-way up. Our descent is going to give you some incredible views of Lake Sarnen and beyond. Once down the mountain, we’ll spend most of the day on flat lake roads until you reach Beckenried on Lake Lucerne.

    Duration 720 minutes
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    Weesen

    You'll start with a boat ride to reach the other side of Lake Lucerne. Once you reach Altdorf (the home of William Tell), you'll start the toughest climb of our tour: The Klausen Pass. You'll have a 1600 meter climb (in 20 kilometers) and then a 20 kilometer coast downhill. You'll be staying in the small town of Weseen on Lake Walensee

    Duration 720 minutes
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    Appenzell

    Appenzell

    We’ll make our way through Appenzell’s most beautiful valleys with the Santis mountain always in the foreground. It’s an Appenzell icon and we’ll skirt the base of before heading off to the pasture lands and then into the small city of Appenzell, surrounded by flowering meadows.

    Duration 720 minutes
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    Romanshorn

    We will head northeast for lots of gentle climbing and coasting: Appenzell is a natural roller-coaster. Our last climb of the trip will take us up to the village of Heiden where you can stop for ice cream and get our first look at the sprawling Lake Constance. You'll be staying on the shores of this lake in Romanshorn.

    Duration 720 minutes
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    Bern

    You'll leave your bike in Romanshorn. We'll sort it out. Then board a train back to Geneva (or any other destination in Switzerland). We'll supply the ticket. The return is 4.5 hours and so we encourage riders to stop in Switzerland' capital, Bern. Stretch your legs and see the sites.

    Duration 240 minutes

    The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

    Additional Information

    • Additional information
      Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Additional information
      Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
    Provided by Bike Switzerland

    What our experts say

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      Try fondue in Gruyères after cycling.
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      Visit Lake Thun for stunning views.
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      Explore Bern's old town during the stop.
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      Pack extra water for long climbs.
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      Enjoy a boat ride on Lake Lucerne.

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    More About this Experience

    Introduction

    Experience the breathtaking beauty of Switzerland like never before with the Alpine Tour Across Switzerland. This unparalleled cycling adventure spans 264 hours, inviting passionate cyclists to traverse stunning landscapes while conquering challenging climbs. Designed for strong and experienced road cyclists, this tour promises an exhilarating journey through the heart of the Swiss Alps. Each day, participants will ride an impressive average of 75 km, with daily climbs reaching around 1000 meters. With carefully selected accommodations in charming 3 and 4-star hotels, along with essential amenities like bicycle use and luggage transport, this tour ensures a seamless experience. Perfect for those who thrive on physical challenges and seek a deep connection with nature, this cycling tour is truly a gateway to discovering the enchanting allure of Switzerland. Get ready to embark on an adventure that will create unforgettable memories against a backdrop of majestic mountains and picturesque villages.

    What to expect?

    On the Alpine Tour Across Switzerland, cyclists can expect an adventure filled with exhilarating rides and stunning vistas. Each day is a carefully crafted journey that combines the thrill of challenging climbs with the joy of exploring scenic routes. Participants will spend 6 to 7 hours in the saddle daily, pushing their limits while being rewarded with awe-inspiring views of the Swiss landscape. From the serene shores of Lake Geneva to the charming streets of Gruyères, every destination offers a unique experience, including the chance to savor local delicacies like fondue. The tour also provides an opportunity to connect with fellow adventurers in a small group setting, fostering camaraderie and shared memories. With daily breakfasts included and the freedom to explore local attractions, this tour promises a balance of rigorous cycling and cultural immersion, making each moment a treasured highlight of the journey.

    Who is this for?

    The Alpine Tour Across Switzerland is tailored for avid cyclists who possess a high level of physical fitness and thrive on the exhilaration of mountainous terrains. This tour appeals to those who are not just looking for a leisurely ride, but rather an immersive experience that challenges their endurance and showcases the breathtaking beauty of Switzerland. Whether you are a seasoned cyclist seeking your next adventure, or a passionate traveler eager to explore the outdoors, this tour is designed with you in mind. It welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, including solo travelers, groups of friends, or couples looking to bond over shared experiences. The guided cycling aspect ensures that even those unfamiliar with the area can navigate with confidence, making it an inclusive journey for anyone ready to embrace the Swiss mountains and create lasting memories.

    Why book this?

    Booking the Alpine Tour Across Switzerland is not just about cycling; it's an invitation to embark on an unforgettable journey through some of the most stunning landscapes in the world. What sets this tour apart is the unique combination of physical challenge and cultural exploration, allowing participants to experience Switzerland in a way that few others do. From the breathtaking climbs to the camaraderie shared with fellow cyclists, every moment is designed to inspire and invigorate. Additionally, with all logistics taken care of—like comfortable accommodations, bicycle fittings, and luggage transport—participants can focus solely on the joy of cycling through breathtaking scenery. This is more than just a tour; it's an adventure that promises to leave a lasting imprint on your heart and soul.

    Good to know

    Before setting off on the Alpine Tour Across Switzerland, it's essential to prepare adequately for the physical demands of the journey. Travelers should ensure they are in peak physical condition, as the tour requires a strong level of fitness to tackle the daily climbs and distances. Public transportation options are conveniently available nearby, providing flexibility for those who may want to explore additional destinations before or after the tour. Each participant will receive an orientation and bike fitting to ensure comfort and safety throughout the tour. It's also worth noting that while breakfasts are included, cyclists will have the chance to explore local cuisine during their downtime in the charming towns they visit. This combination of adventure and culture makes for a truly enriching experience in the heart of Switzerland.

    Reviews

    Feedback from past participants of the Alpine Tour Across Switzerland has been overwhelmingly positive, with many praising the stunning scenery and well-planned itinerary. Cyclists have expressed appreciation for the challenging yet rewarding climbs, often highlighting the sense of accomplishment they felt after each day’s ride. Reviewers also noted the exceptional accommodations and the friendly, knowledgeable guides who made every effort to enhance the experience. The opportunity to connect with fellow cyclists and share stories over breakfast was a highlight for many, fostering a sense of community and adventure. Overall, those who have embarked on this tour have come away with cherished memories, a deeper appreciation for the Swiss landscape, and a desire to return for more adventures in the future.

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