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Challenging Swiss Alpine 9-day Self-guided Cycling Tour
Alpine panorama route, Switzerland's most beautiful passes, approx. 470-540km in 9-days
The Alpine Panorama Route crosses the northern Alpine foreland with its many passes and gorges, tradition-rich culture, settlements and mountain farms. The strenuous, stamina-testing trip is rewarded with spectacular views.
Tour character: challenging
This the "King of all routes" in Veloland Switzerland! Passing between Lake Constance and Lake Geneva, the Alpine Panorama Route rises up to 2000 metres above sea level and crosses several major and minor mountain passes. Hard to conquer, sensational in terms of the view! Road bikes can be used here since this is the only signposted cycle route in Switzerland with 100% sealed roads
If you would like to rent a bike (125 CHF) or e-bike (259 CHF) please contact our office when booking: [email protected]
Slow Tours offers a number of other Cycling Tours in Europe
If you would like information on this 8-day tour please contact our office: [email protected]
Arrival in Lustenau
The day is yours to explore
Lustenau – Urnasch/Hemberg, approx. 55 - 70km | +1,240m-1,685m -830m–1,145m
Uphill and down dale in rolling Appenzell where it͛s said that "every second house is a tavern". Friendly farming country with its own character, a finely structured landscape at the foot of the Santis, marked by a quaint dialect and a dry wit.
Urnasch/Hemberg – Linthal, approx. 70 - 80km | +1,060–1,300m -890–1,135m
Toggenburg more forested and rugged, a land of nooks and crannies where water once provided work and death. Below the alluvial Linth plain, "Zigerland" with mighty limestone cliffs, Glarus once a textile region of international importance.
Linthal – Klausenpass – Beckenried, approx. 75km | +1,585m -1,800m
On the climb to the Klausenpass: the Urnerboden, the largest Swiss alp. On the other side of the 1948m pass the Schachental, a mountain landscape with the traditional farming method of moving livestock from one grazing ground to the next.
Beckenried – Sorenberg, approx. 55km | +1,440m -720m
Wild when the fohn wind blows: the mighty Vierwaldstattersee with it's impressive panorama. In contrast, the shallow Sarnersee with its Obwalden "Brother Klaus" landscape. A treat for cyclists: the Glaubenbielen Pass (1611m), the steep pass to Entlebuch.
Sorenberg - Thun, approx.. 55 - 70 km | +835m-885m -1,435m-1,490m
After the alpine marshland in rain-rich Glaubenbielen now the biosphere reserve around Schrattenfluh. No less enchanting: the hills and dales of the Emmental, classic, pre-alpine rolling countryside.
Thun - Gruyeres, approx. 95 km | +1,675m -1,520m
From "cabbage country" through the rugged Sense ravines to Fribourg im Uechtland. The old city with its cathedral and 200 gothic house facades enjoys a picturesque position in a loop of the Saane. Delightful landscape and a man-made lake: Lac de la Gruyere, land of "Crème de la Gruyere" and black and white cows. On a hill, the tiny castle town of Gruyere with its busy mass of tourists.
Gruyeres – Aigle/Montreux, approx. 65 - 95 km | +1,330m–1,465m -1,645m–1,815m
Quieter in Obergreyerz and uphill through lonely, rugged Alpine pastures to Hongrin, occasionally resounding with army artillery fire. Intoxicating 1000m descent to the mildness of the Rhonetal, a sensuous downhill run through all climate zones.
Departure or extend your stay, Ask us about extra nights
If you prefer to drive yourself but would like to follow our itineraries and hotel choices we can help you with a brand new Renault vehicle - minimum 21 days - and have your itineraries and hotels ready for you.
Please email [email protected] for your choice of vehicle and pick-up and drop-off points in European countries.
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