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Switzerland is a wonderful choice for recreational cyclists, experienced cross country cyclists and mountain bikers alike! Cycle along the rivers downhill all the way, cross mountain passes, between alpine lakes, the choice is yours. The stunning scenery plus mix of cultures (German, French, Italian, and Romansch) make a cycling vacation in Switzerland a totally unique experience.
We present our most popular independent cycling routes.
RHINE ROUTE RHONE ROUTE
AARE ROUTE ST. MORITZ TO INNSBRUCK
JURA MOUNTAINBIKE SUPER TOUR LAKE CONSTANCE- 3 COUNTRIES, 1 LAKE
In addition, we can also supply the following independent cycling itineraries in Switzerland. Contact us for details.
North to South - travel across the Alps from Basel to Locarno, via the famous Gotthard Pass.
Lakes Route - cross country cycle between Lake Geneva and Lake Constance, touching 17 lakes enroute.
Jura Route - easy cycle across western Switzerland from Basel to Geneva.
Shorties - we have 4-5 day versions of the Aare, Lake Constance, Rhone, and North/South tours.
RHINE ROUTE
The most popular cycling route in Switzerland, we start deep in the Swiss Alps at the town of Disentis, near the birthplace of the river Rhine. Cycling downhill virtually all the way, we visit the ancient city of Chur, the Principality of Liechtenstein, Lake Constance, and finish by the Rhine Falls of Schaffhausen.
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1: Disentis
Individual transfer to Disentis. Collect your rental bikes here.
Day 2: Disentis - Chur, approx. 64 km.Cycle along the Surselva, a valley where the old Roman language is still alive and well. Through the Swiss Grand Canyon with its spectacular views, plus the option of river rafting. Overnight in the medieval city of Chur, a crossroads centre for over 2 millenia.
Day 3: Chur - Buchs, approx. 48km.
Today you bike past the charming vineyards and villages of the Grisons region. The thermal baths of Bad Ragaz are worth a visit, before continueing along the flat terrain on the Rhine Dam. Stay the night at Buchs, adjacent to the Principality of Liechtenstein with its capital, Vaduz.
Day 4: Buchs - Rorschach, approx. 68km
The river remains your steady companion to Oberreit, where the route turns inland and the pretty town of Altstatten. Cycle to St Margrethen, through the Rhine Delta National park, then along the shore of Lake Constance to the town of Rorschach, your home for the night.
Day 5: Rorscgach - Berlingen, approx. 50km
The route more or less follows the lakeshore all the way to tonights destination. There are many swimming spots, garden restaurants, and boat harbours enroute. The whole day is spent in splendid scenery on perfect cycling trails.
Day 6: Berlingen - Schaffhausen, approx. 33km.
The route passes through picturesque fishing villages along the Swiss shore of the lower lake, before reaching the outflow of the Rhine River from Lake Constance, at Stein am Rhein. This delightful town is a jewel of medieval architecture and deservesa long visit before tackling the last stage along the right bank of the Rhine to Schaffhausen.
Day 7: Schaffhausen
Your tour ends after breakfast.
Departures - 2008
Tours depart daily from mid-April to mid-October.
Price: Cad $1050
Price Notes:
- per person, double occupancy.
- add $300 for single supplement.
- add $100 pp. for extra nights pre or post or enroute tour.
- triple rooms available on request.
- we can also arrange transfers, rail passes, and flights.
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Independent tour
6 nts / 7 days
Rating: Easy to Moderate
Flat cycling along paved cycle paths by the river and through villages; suitable for novice cyclists. Some longer days.
Upper Rhine
Rhine Falls, Schaffhausen
Included:
- 7 speed comfort or 21 speed touring bike with pannier.
- 6 overnight stays in small family run inns and 3 star hotels
- breakfast buffet each day
- luggage transport from hotel to hotel
- detailed travel documents (maps, route discription, places of interest, important telephone numbers)
- Helpline 7 days, 08:00 – 20:00 hrs
Transfers
Round-trip Swiss Rail transfers from any arrival point in Switzerland may be supplied at a cost of $100 per person.
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RHONE ROUTE
Follow the river Rhone through three very different forms of Swiss countryside. We start at Goms, deep in the heart of the Alps, then cycle along dedicated paths mostly downhill through the Rhone Valley, as we pass through Brig into the sunny canton of Wallis. Again different scenery as we reach Lake Geneva, with the wide lake on one side and vineyards with famous names on the other side, all the way to Geneva. The Rhone Route unites extremely varied scenery with many cultural highlights.
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1: Oberwald
Individual transfer to Oberwald.
Day 2: Oberwald - Brig approx. 45 km
Follow the spring waters of the young river Rhone, past wooden chalets and a marvellous mountain panorama. Mostly downhill cycling the first day is varied and fun. For more fun: take the cable car and your bike up to Aletsch glacier and downhill from +2000 m into the valley (fare not included).
Day 3: Brig - Sion approx. 65 km
The route gets flat and follows the banks of the river, sometimes criss-crossing through fertile fields. Stop at Brigerbath with the longest water-slide in Europe for fun and refreshment. The capital of Canton Wallis is Sion, with the fortresses Valère and Tourbillon waiting for you in evening.
Day 4: Sion – Aigle/Monthey approx. 55 km
Vineyards, vegetable and fruit dominate the scenery the next day. Worth a visit is the subterranean lake St-Léonard, Saillon-les-Bains with its thermal spa and wellbeing centre, as well as Martigny with Foundation Giannada.
Day 5: Aigle – Lausanne/Morges approx. 45 km
From Villeneuve onwards you can enjoy the views of sunny Lake Geneva, the panorama of the Savoy Alps and little wine producing villages of theLavaux region of the “Swiss Riviera”. Visit Château de Chillon and the lake-promenade of Montreux, with its famous jazz festival in July.
Day 6: Lausanne – Nyon/Coinsins/Duillier approx. 50 km
A comfortable stage along the charming banks of Lake Geneva; sit on a shady terrace and have some fish and white wine – and perhaps visit the Olympic museum of Lausanne.
Day 7: Nyon – Geneva approx. 25 km
The lovely town and promenade of Vieilles Murailles in Nyon bid farewell and then the final tour-highlight Geneva approaches, as your cycle route meanders through fields, villages, and past vineyards.
Day 8: Geneva
Individual departure or extend your stay in this cosmopolitan city.
Transfers
Round-trip Swiss Rail transfers from any arrival point in Switzerland may be supplied at a cost of $100 per person.
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Independent - 7 nts / 8 days
Rating: Easy to Moderate
Paved cycle paths along the river; a few small hills; suitable for novice cyclists.
Aletsch Glacier
Château de Chillon
Departures - 2008
Tours depart daily from April to mid-October.
Price: Cad $1150
Price Notes:
- per person, double occupancy
- add $330 for single supplement
- add $95 pp. for extra nights pre, post or enroute
- triple rooms available on request.
- we can arrange transfers, rail passes, and flights. Call 1-866-648-7757
Included:
- 7 speed comfort or 21 speed touring bike with pannier.
- 7 overnight stays in small family run inns and 3 star hotels
- breakfast buffet each day
- luggage transport from hotel to hotel
- detailed travel documents (maps, route discription, places of interest, important telephone numbers)
- Helpline 7 days, 08:00 – 20:00 hrs
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AARE ROUTE
A classic of cycling in Switzerland: although the Aare Route starts in Gletsch in a high alpine region, the river has carved a bicycle-friendly way through the rock. No climbs are worth mentioning. You cycle through the cantons Berner Oberland and Swiss Mittel-Land, cross the 3 Lakes Country and southern Jura. Enjoy charming provincial Switzerland, native farms and unspoilt nature.
Independent - 7 nts / 8 days
Rating: Easy
Paved cycle paths along the river; suitable for novice cyclists and families.
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1: Meiringen
Individual transfer to Meiringen.
Day: 2 Meiringen – Interlaken approx. 30 km
A short stage to warm up along the traffic-free south bank of Lake Brienzersee. Enough time remains for a visit of Aare gorge, a refreshing visit of Giessbach falls, and a break at Iseltwald. Lake Brienzersee is your attractive companion throughout the day. The water is shimmering in all kinds of green, depending on the weather conditions.
Day 3: Interlaken – Thun approx. 30 km
Take your time exploring Interlaken this morning as Thun is only a halfday distance away. On the tour you will enjoy an overwhelming panorama with snow covered peaks, deep blue waters and dark brown wooden chalets.
Day 4: Thun – Bern approx. 30 km
The snow covered peaks are receding as you cycle with an undisturbed view over the plains of the Aare Valley. Fertile fields bearing rich crops herald the advent of Swiss Mittel Land. The well signposted Aare-Route brings you safely into the centre of Switzerland's political capital, Bern.
Day 5: Bern – Biel approx. 50 km
Leaving Bern you are greeted by Lake Wohlensee. Now a constant mix of either natural paradise or power plants begin. Vegetable country Grosses Moos and then Lake Bielersee dominate the scenery.
Day 6: Biel – Solothurn approx. 35 km
Between Biel and Büren the river Aare was “corrected” – but then it meanders through fertile coun-try to Solothurn. One special experience is the view of the storks of Altreu circling in the blue sky. Soon the spires of Solothurn’s cathedral greet from far away.
Day 7: Solothurn –Aarau approx. 55 km
Continue your tour and cycle to the medieval town of Wangen. Through lovely river meadows between Berken, Aarwangen and Wolfwil a picturesque part of the river follows, then you cycle through pedestrian zones into the old town centres of Olten and Aarau.
Day 8: Aarau
Individual departure or extra days may be added.
Departures - 2008
Tours depart daily from April to mid-October.
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Lake Biel
Price: Cad $1150
Price Notes:
- per person, double occupancy.
- add $330 for single supplement.
- add $95 pp. for extra nights pre, post or enroute
- triple rooms available on request.
- we also arrange transfers, rail passes, and flights.
Included:
- 7 speed comfort or 21 speed touring bike with pannier.
- 7 overnight stays in small family run inns and 3 star hotels
- breakfast buffet each day
- luggage transport from hotel to hotel
- detailed travel documents (maps, route discription, places of interest, important telephone numbers)
- Helpline 7 days, 08:00 – 20:00 hrs
Transfers
Round-trip Swiss Rail transfers from any arrival point in Switzerland may be supplied at a cost of $100 per person.
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ST. MORITZ TO INNSBRUCK
The River Inn bike-path: this down river tour offers the cyclist a combination of sensual impressions, from magnificent alpine panorama's, to cute mountain villages of the Engadin like Zernez, Susch and Lavin. The Inn bicycle path leads through many outstanding landscapes: the wide Hochtal (valley) of the Oberengadin merging into the big forests of the Swiss National Park. As the scenery changes, you cycle into the Austrian province of Tyrol, welcoming the bikers with warm hospitality. The bike tour ends in Innsbruck, with a stay in this Olympic city one of the highlights of this wonderful bicycle trail.
Independent tour
7 nts / 8 days
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1: St. Moritz
Individual transfer to St. Moritz
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Day 2: St. Moritz – Zernez approx. 35 km
Departing chic St. Moritz you bike through Samedan (Old Tower), La Punt (early gothic church San-Andrea with its frescos) and Zuoz (window paintings in the church San Luzi) to Zernez. You bike through the high valley of the Oberengadin. Zernez is the gateway to the National Park.
Day 3: Zernez – Scuol approx. 35 km
First you bike to Lavin, which preserves the character of an old mountain village. The name of the village Guarda (“Look!”) is based on the beautiful views from here. The aim of today’s stage is the town of Scuol, with the castle Tarasp, the majestic landmark of the Engadin.
Day 4: Scuol – Ried approx. 55 km
From Scuol to Martina, we then reach the Austrian border. We follow the route along the River Inn's Finstermünzer Schlucht (gorge), through the town centres of Stuben and Pfunds/Tirol, before reaching our desination, Ried.
Day 5: Ried – Imst approx. 40 km
Through the “Obere Gericht (Upper Court)” from Ried over Prutz down to Landeck (castle with museum, ruin Schrofenstein, Gerberbrücke – a showplace of the Tyrolean struggles for freedom). We pass the monastery Zams and through to Imst (town of the wells, plus lots of churches and chapels). Recommended is a visit to Rosengartenschlucht (rose garden gorge).
Day 6: Imst – Innsbruck approx. 65 km
There are many tidy, small villages on the Inn bike-path. Cultural highlight of today’s stage is the Zisterzienserstrift Stams (collegiate church with rose windows). Numerous small churches and ruins dot the hillsides of the Inn Valley. Along the Martinswand we come to Innsbruck with a very smart old town (Golden Dachl, town tower, Hofburg, Hofgarten, and Helbinghaus). The bikes are returned this evening.
Day 7: Innsbruck
Your tour ends after breakfast. Depart for home or extend your stay.
Departures - 2008
Tours depart every Sunday from end-May to end-September.
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Rating: Easy to Moderate
Partly paved cycle paths along the river and partly hardpack gravel paths; a few moderate hills; suitable for all levels of cyclist.
Engadine Valley
Golden Roof, Innsbruck
Price: Cad $1150
Price Notes:
- per person, double occupancy.
- add $250 for single supplement.
- add $95 to $130pp. for extra nights pre, post or enroute tour.
- triple rooms available on request.
- we can arrange transfers, rail passes, and flights.
Included:
- 7 speed comfort or 21 speed touring bike with pannier.
- 7 overnight stays in 3 to 4 star hotels
- breakfast buffet each day
- luggage transport from hotel to hotel
- detailed travel documents (maps, route discription, places of interest, important telephone numbers)
- Helpline 7 days, 08:00 – 20:00 hrs
Transfers
Round-trip Swiss Rail transfers from any arrival point in Switzerland may be supplied at a cost of $100 per person.
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JURA MOUNTAINBIKE SUPER TOUR
The Jura region of western Switzerland is a mountainbiking paradise, with over 200km of perfect pleasure trails! Named the Super Tour, this fully signposted multi-day mountain bike route is a first in Europe. Splendid scenery, excellent accommodations and well organised!
Independent - 6 nts / 7 days
Day to Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Neuchatel, Jura Region
Day 2: Neuchâtel - Dombresson, 45 km
After a pleasant warm-up ride along Lake Neuchâtel and the Zihl canal, you meet your first obstacle: The Chaumont (1180m) Neuchâtel's highest vantage point with an view. The funicular up to the top can also transport bicycles. The ride down will take you to Dombresson in the Val-de Ruz.
Day 3: Dombresson - La Chaux-de-Fonds, 33 km In three climbing sections punctuated by two relaxing panoramic stretches you will cross over Vue-des-Alpes and Tête-de-Ran (1422m). The high moorland plains of La Sagne are a complete change of scenery and after surmounting the Sommartel, your day's destination of La Chaux-de-Fonds lies at your feet.
Day 4: La Chaux-de-Fonds - La Brévine, 55 km Only a chain of Jura mountains separates La Chaux-de-Fonds from the River Doubs; the waterfall "Saut-de-Doubs" and Lac des Brenets are attractive sights not only for bikers. After Le Locle the route winds through lonely forests and meadows before reaching La Brévine the coldest place in Switzerland in winter, but in summer a very pleasant Jura village.
Day 5: La Brévine - Couvet, 40 km This region bordering on France is far from the madding crowds which makes its natural beauty even more attractive. In Les Cernets you are back into civilisation! The ride down to Couvet is plain sailing, apart from the side trip to the spectacular Poëta Raisse Gorge which is an absolute must.
Day 6: Couvet - Neuchâtel, 45 km Very shortly after today's start, you'll see bikers disappear into a mountain! There is an old asphalt mine to visit. And following that comes the last big climb of the tour - The Soliat. It lies at 1463 m high above the awesome Creux-du-Van cirque. From above you look down into the glaciated steep-walled amphitheatre and can only marvel. The ride down to Lake Neuchâtel is a thrilling one and once you've reached Neuchâtel you've arrived at the end of the tour.Day 7: Depart for home or extend your stay.
Departures - 2008
Tours depart daily from early May to mid-September.
Transfers
Round-trip Swiss Rail transfers from any arrival point in Switzerland may be supplied at a cost of $100 per person.
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Partly hardpack gravel paths and partly mountain trails; a mix of meadows, moderate hills and climbing sections; a good level of fitness and experience is required.
Saut-de-Doubs Waterfall
Price: Cad $1050.00
Price Notes:
- per person, double occupancy.
- add $330 for single supplement.
- add $120pp. for extra nights pre, post or enroute tour.
- triple rooms available on request.
- we can arrange transfers, rail passes, flights etc.
Included:
- 24 speed robust mountain bike.
- 6 overnight stays in 3 star hotels
- breakfast buffet each day
- luggage transport from hotel to hotel
- detailed travel documents (maps, route discription, important telephone numbers)
- Helpline 7 days, 08:00 – 20:00 hrs
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