Self-guided Cycling Tour of Unknown trails of the Alps 

Half of Europe is looking for the way towards south over the Gotthard Pass, while the old trade route over the Lukmanier has almost been forgotten. Swiss precision and quietness await you on the shores of Lake Conastance, that will lead you towards the Austrian Border. From here you cycle on the Rhine route through the vineyards and past the impressive Rhine Gorge towards the Romansch-speaking part of Switzerland. A short break at the monastery of Disentis gives you strength for the drive into the rocky landscape of the Lukmanier pass that is your gateway to the southern part of Switzerland. 

Character Tour: Level 2

Flat and easy going on Lake Constance and in the Rhine valley. From Chur a steady ascend starts. Rough roads in the Rhine Gorge. The most challenging part is the leg over Lukmanierpass – you can shorten this one by public transport. Some traffic around Bellinzona, apart from this calm side roads in Ticino.

Included in the Cycling Tour:

• 5 nights 3* hotel accommodation
• Breakfast
• Daily luggage transfer
• 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 (from day 5, on request at the hotel)
• Carefully elaborated route description
• Travel documents (1 x per room)
• Navigation app and GPS data available
• SwitzerlandMobility-Plus subscription for one year
• Service hotline

Not included in the Tour:

• Public bus Disentis – Lukmanier Pass incl. bicycle, per person approx. 25 CHF
• Tourist tax, if due
• Bike rental
• Anything not mentioned in 'included'

Arrival/ Departure:

• Arrival by public transport to Kreuzlingen. For direct arrival: Suitcases must be handed in at the luggage counter by 10:00 a.m. at the latest.
• Departure by public transport from Locarno. For direct departure: Suitcases will be returned to the luggage counter by 5:00 p.m. at the latest.

Notes:

• We reccomend an extra night before and after the tour!
• Departure daily 
• Extra nights
  • Kreuzlingen: From 115 EUR p.p (+16 EUR single room)
  • Locarno: From 125 EUR p.p (+90 EUR single room)

If you would like to rent a 27- Gear bike (165 EUR) or E-bike (300 EUR) please contact our office when booking: [email protected]

Slow Tours offers a number of other Cycling Tours in Europe

Read More