SWISS MOUNTAIN PASSES EXPERIENCE

• Price £149

• Ride length: minimum 5 days or more at your pace

• 8 iconic passes with a prime selection of breathtaking climbs

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Whether you dream of conquering the legendary passes of Switzerland, exploring the picturesque landscapes of the Alps, or riding the epic climbs of Villars, Gstaad, Interlaken, the famous Lake Brienz, and the regions of Andermatt, Airolo, and Meiringen, each stage of our tour unveils new adventures and breathtaking scenery, ensuring a truly unique cycling experience like no other !

Evergreencycling.com organises your self-guided tour as an eco-responsible cycling experience respectful of the regions/countries crossed.

Get ready for a unique and unforgettable bike packing experience! You will appreciate

• The views: countless prestigious Alpine peaks, glaciers, and lakes.

• The atmosphere: discovering renowned Swiss ski resorts and sampling Swiss culinary specialities such as cheese, cured meat, chocolate and wine.

• The roads: carefully planned, winding routes, including the historic and mighty Via Tremola with its challenging cobbled switchbacks, as well as the epic Grosse Scheidegg cycling experience.

• The region: ride across the French, German, and Italian-speaking parts of the Swiss Confederation.

• The summer vibes: fresh air, challenging climbs, iconic passes, and unspoilt nature.

Day by day breakdown

Day 1 (Villars to Interlaken : )

Beautiful steep ascent Col de la Croix (1,778 m), then to Col des Mosses (1,445 m). After conquering these two passes, enjoy an optional short break at the Maison du Fromage de l’Etivaz, home of the famous PDO Alpine cheese! Your route continues through the stunning green Pays d’en Haut region (canton de Vaud), then through Saanenland (Gstaad) and Simmental, before reaching Spiez, Lake Thun, and Interlaken (canton de Bern).

Day 2 (Interlaken to Andermatt: )

Like a dream, the day begins with a lovely warm-up along the shores of Lake Brienz. You will head towards Meiringen and Innertkirchen before tackling the long and spectacular climb of the Susten Pass (2,259 m, 29km, 1600 m elevation gain). After a particularly fast and winding descent, you’ll pass through the alpine villages of Wassen and Göschenen (Reuss River valley in the canton of Uri), which provide access to Andermatt (1,444 m), an international ski resort located at the foot of the Gotthard and Furka passes!

Day 3 (Andermatt-Airolo-Andermatt: )

Today’s highlight is a signature stage featuring the famous and renowned Furka, Nufenen and Gotthard passes in a spectacular big loop! First, you’ll enjoy a superb ascent to the Furka Pass, followed by the challenge of the Nufenen Pass (canton of Valais). From the summit, a beautiful descent leads to Airolo (canton of Ticino), the starting point of the historic cobbled climb of the Via Tremola and the San Gotthard Pass. The Tremola is considered the highest cobbled road in Switzerland!

Day 4 (Andermatt-Brienz: )

Great riding awaits today with two more passes on the program: the classic Furka, which you already know from the epic stage and the winding Grimsel Pass (2,164m), overlooking the old Rhône glacier - the source of the Rhône River! After that, you will head to Lake Brienz to explore and admire its breathtaking shades of turquoise.

Day 5 (Brienz-Grosse-Scheidegg-Grindelwald-Interlaken: )

Gross Scheidegg, at the foot of the famous Eiger wall (the most difficult north face in the Alps), is truly the most beautiful climb of your itinerary in the Interlaken region! From Schwartzwaldalp, the alpine road is closed to car traffic - only the occasional postal bus passes through. The descent to Grindelwald is fast, steep and technical, requiring caution and attention.

• #swissmountainpassesexperience is self-guided (no support van/staff), you can plan your bikepacking tour as you prefer. You pace, your time. You choose how and when to ride and where to stop and eat. There are no fixed times: just enjoy the freedom of your bike.!

Are you ready to stay longer ? Why not combine your #swissmountainpassesexperience with #grandtourmontblanc and /or #grandtourchablais ?

Tour Info

• GPS itinerary to download (ridewithgps)

• Complete cycling route briefing by our local representative (location: Villars)

• Leaflet with complete itinerary information, travel advice and route description of the tour including all the passes.

• Advice and recommendations for a successful ride.

• A complete list of recommended accommodation and support advice for the whole journey.

• A distinctive and original frame plate for your bike.

• A special cycling cap by Ozio.

• A personal ‘Premium Certificate’.

• WhatsApp support from 09.00 am to 5.00 pm.

This cycling tour is designed for cyclists with a good level of fitness. E-bikes are welcome.

We can arrange airport transfers with our partner between Geneva Airport and Villars. Please provide all relevant details, including arrival and departure dates/times, flight number, number of cyclists and number of bikes to receive a quote.