Rhone valley Self-guided Cycling Tour

The Rhine-Route frames the east of Switzerland in a big bow. You start with a proper climb across the Oberalp pass, the region of the Rhines source, continue through the romanisch-speaking Surselva, and get impressive views of the wild valley Ruinaulta and visit the rätoromanian capital Chur. With the typical local wind at your side you ride through the Bündner Herrschaft (local district) and on the Rhine dam quickly to the wide Lake Constance, where orchards, castles and happy tourist chatter decorate the shore of the green and silver shimmering "Swabian Sea".

Tour character: Level 3

The height profile of the Rhine-Route is very steep at the beginning – because the Oberalp Pass and the alpine district of Surselva are followed by the spectacular panoramic stretch through the «Swiss Grand Canyon»: the wildly romantic Rhine Gorge. Afterwards you ride – in a jaunty up and down – through the wine growing region of the Bündner Herrschaft. From Bad Ragaz however the route generally follows the Rhine.

Included in the Vorderrhein Cycling Tour:

• 4 overnights in 3 and 4 star hotels
• Breakfasts
• Daily luggage transfer
• Costs for luggage pick-up at the station (for direct arrival and departure)
• Subsidy for arrival by train 
• 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:

• Tourist tax, if due
• Bike rental
• Anything not mentioned in 'included'

Arrival/parking/departure:

• Arrival by public transport to Andermatt. In case of direct arrival: Suitcases must be handed in at the luggage counter by 10:00 a.m. at the latest.
• Departure by public transport from Romanshorn. Direct departure: Suitcases will be returned to the luggage counter by 5:00 p.m. at the latest.

Notes:

• We reccomend booking an extra night before and after the tour!
• Daily departures
• Extra nights:
  • Andermatt: From 135 EUR p.p (+110 EUR single room)
  • Rorschach: From 150 EUR p.p (+60 EUR single room)

If you would like to rent a 27- Gear bike (155 EUR) or E-bike (275 EUR) please contact our office when booking: [email protected]

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