Across the alps along the North-South Route

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. Further through central Switzerland and up towards Gotthard pass. Then you roll past the castles of Bellinzona and continue to Monte Ceneri with a marvellous view over the lake Lago Maggiore. The last kilometres you enjoy on quiet roads to the sparkling waters of Lago di Lugano.

Tour Character: Level 3

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 tour:

• 7 nights accommodation in 3* hotels and Hospiz on Gotthardpass
• Breakfast
• Daily luggage transfers
• 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
• Digital travel documents incl. navigation app
• SwitzerlandMobility-Plus subscription for one year
• Service hotline

Not included:

• Tickets for bicycles on the train Cadenazzo – Rivera-Bironico and Bioggio-Molinazzo – Lugano not included, approx. CHF 5.-
• Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
• Printed road book - 20 CHF per room

If you would like to rent a 27-gear bike (190 EUR) or E-Bike (360 EUR), please contact [email protected] when booking

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Notes:

• Daily departure from June to September
• This tour is available over 8-days (with included arrival and departure days)
• Extra nights:
  • Basel: From 125 CHF p.p (+70 CHF single room)
  • Lugano: From 139 CHF p.p (+100 CHF single room)

Arrival/ Departure:

• Arrival in Basel by public transport. Hand over your luggage at the luggage counter by 10:00 a.m. at the latest.
• Departure by public transport from Lugano. Suitcases will be returned to the partner hotel by 5:00 p.m. at the latest.

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