Self-guided 6-day Basel to Lugano 

The North-South Route connects two of the most beautiful cities of Switzerland. It starts at the tripoint in Basel and crosses the Jura mountains to Lucerne. On it goes through central Switzerlandand up towards the Gotthard pass. Then you roll past the castles of Bellinzona and continue up to Monte Ceneri with a marvellous view of Lago Maggiore. The last kilometres take you on quiet roads to the sparkling waters of Lago di Lugano.

Tour Character: Level 2

Challenging in the beginning in the hills of Jura and smooth during the ride through the Mittelland and past Lake Lucerne. Uphill from Amsteg towards the pass and downhill over the cobblestones of Tremola road. Some traffic around the urban centres. 

Included in the Cycling Tour:

• 5 nights accommodation in 3* hotels & Hospiz at Gotthardpass
• Breakfast daily
• Daily luggage transfers
• Costs for luggage pick-up at the station (for direct arrival and departure)
• Subsidy for arrival by train
• Ticino Ticket with numerous inclusive services and discounts (upon request at the hotel)
• Boat ride Beckenried – Flüelen (bicycle included)
• Carefully elaborated route description
• Travel documents (1 x per room)
• Navigation app and GPS-data
• SwitzerlandMobility-Plus subscription for one year
• Service hotline

Not included in the Tour:

• Public transport during the tour Göschenen - Andermatt
• Public transport during the tour Cadenazzo – Rivera-Bironico
• Tourist tax, if due
• Bike rental
• Tickets for bikes on the train Cadenazzo - Rivera - Bironico and Bioggio-Molinazzo-Lugano (return) appox. 5 CHF 
• Anything not mentioned in 'included'

If you would like to rent a 27-gear bike (170 EUR) or E-bike (300 EUR) please contact our office when booking: [email protected]

Arrival/ Departure:

• Travel by public transport to Basel. Suitcases to be handed over at the luggage counter by 10:00 a.m. at the latest.
• Departure by public transport from Lugano. Suitcases will be returned to the luggage counter by 5:00 p.m. at the latest.

Notes:

• Departure Daily
• Extra night
  • Basel - From 125 CHF p.p (+70 CHF single room)
  • Lugano - From 139 CHF p.p (+100 CHF single room)
• We reccomend taking an extra night after the tour in Lugano

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