Overview
Sublime Switzerland Bike Tour
HighRoad Swiss Alps
This is a tour that we’ve been dreaming about making for over a decade and it’s all we thought it could have been, and more! Pristine roads, excellent hotels, delicious food and out-of-this-world scenery make HighRoad Switzerland one of our favorite tours.
We have chosen our accommodations with care and each hotel you stay in offers a unique experience, whether it’s a friendly and casual hotel near Lake Geneva or a chalet-themed luxury hotel in the high mountains.
Your HighRoad Switzerland cycling tour begins in Vevey, a small city on the eastern end of Lake Geneva. From here we travel eastwards towards gorgeous Spiez, a small town on a lovely lake, dominated by a fairytale castle.
From your next base in Andermatt, we start hitting the high mountains and some of the most famous and epic rides Switzerland has to offer. Your tour finishes in Locarno in Italian-speaking Switzerland, fittingly on yet another lovely lake (Maggiore).
Total Tour Length: 630 km (391 mi)
Total Climbing: 13,160 m (43,000 ft)
HighRoad Switzerland cycling tour is one of our ‘Hors Catégorie‘ bike tours. Distances and elevation gain are high and consistent over the week, so only experienced and well-trained cyclists should consider this tour.
We will only be offering HighRoad Switzerland as a custom and private tour this year. Contact us if you have a group of 5 or more.
INCLUDED
Tour Price
- Double occupancy: €5500
- Single supplement: €900
- Deposit: €500 per person
Accommodation and Dining
- 7 nights accommodation
- All breakfasts, lunches and 6 dinners
- Energy bars, gels, snacks and water on your rides
Support
- Pick up at Geneva airport and drop off at Milan airport
- All baggage transport
- Owner-operator guides to see to your needs
- GPX files of all routes for every cyclist
- Support van that will be on the road with you, offering assistance, encouragement, and food and drinks
- 44|5 Cycling Tours jersey and water bottles
NOT INCLUDED
- Transportation to Switzerland
- Alcohol outside dinner
- Hotels before and after your tour
- Personal expenses, such as mini-bar, telephone or souvenir purchases
Day to Day
A typical day on your Switzerland bike tour begins with a healthy buffet breakfast, followed by a ride in this beautiful country. Some rides will end back at your hotel or a local restaurant for a post-effort lunch and some will be picnics on the road. You will always have a few hours in the afternoon to relax and explore your surroundings before we meet for a dinner of delicious local fare.
Transfer to Hotel and Shake-out Ride
Ride: Vevey to Spiez. Approximately 100 km and 1800 m of ascent
Grosse Scheidegg. Approximately 111 km and 1900 m of ascent
This ride is one of the highlights of HighRoad Switzerland – a climb past the north face of the Eiger to Grosse Scheidegg, a steep but rewarding climb on a car-free road. Today we loop back to the hotel past Interlaken. Warm your phone up for this one…the photos will be amazing!
Spiez to Andermatt. Approximately 108 km and 2600 m of ascent
Furka, Nufenen, Gottardo Loop. Approximately 105 km and 3187 m of ascent
Andermatt to Locarno . Approximately 133 km and 1800m of ascent
Alpe di Neggia: Approximately 79 km and 1460 m of climbing
Transfer to Milan airport
Accommodations
Your accommodation for your HighRoad Switzerland bike tour starts with a stylish apart-hotel on a shaded street just steps from Lake Geneva. Sporting a commanding view over Spiez Bay and Lake Thun, our 2nd hotel is perfectly located for our cycling needs. Our 3rd base is a brand new Radisson Blue just outside the lovely ski village of Andermatt. Finally, your last hotel sits on the northern end of Lago Maggiore, on a quiet street. Every room has a lake view.
Base Vevey, Vevey
We begin our Swiss Alps bike tour at Base Vevey, hidden away on a quiet residential street and just minutes from Lake Geneva. We’ll only have one night here, so make sure you make your way to the rooftop for some nice views of the lake and surrounding mountains.
Belvedere Strandhotel, Spiez
One of our favorite hotels, the Belvedere sits above lovely Lake Thun, minutes from the center of Spiez and the harbor, where we’ll be having dinner one night. If you are ready to relax after our rides, the hotel has a great spa with a view!
Radisson Blue, Andermatt
A brand new hotel, the Radisson Blue Andermatt is an excellent design hotel located just outside town, offering wonderful views in all directions. Rooms are spacious and stylish.
Hotel and Lounge Lago Maggiore, Locarno
Our final hotel is beautifully situated right on Lago Maggiore, close to the old town of Locarno, but on a quiet, cycling-friendly, street. The spacious lounge and terrace is a perfect place for an après-ride drink!
Dates & Prices
Tour Dates – Custom dates only
Tour Availability – Places available
Price Per Person – €5500
Single Supplement – €900
Not the best date for you? Contact us to create a custom trip.
Travel Details
Arrival Airport – Geneva (GVA)
Pick-up Point – Airport or airport hotel. 1:00 pm
Departure Airport – Milan (MXP)
Flight Time – Book a flight out for early afternoon or later
Gallery
What our Guests have to say about our HighRoad Bike Tours
Incredible Trip
I want to personally thank you both for an unbelievable, unforgettable, incredible trip. The roads were beyond belief, by far the most entertaining, best riding roads I’ve even done on a bike trip. And the food, the food…. every meal a delight. Even the simple and wonderful pizza al fresco or bistro lunch. Roadside picnics… Read more “Incredible Trip”
Rich - California
Best Tour Company
I have been riding with John and Gerry, the co owners of 44|5 Cycling Tours, since 2014. Since then I have been back to France every year to ride with them. I have done their tours in the Cevennes Mountains, the Alps, and the Pyrenees. I have done their Provence Breakaways and Ventoux Breakaways. I… Read more “Best Tour Company”
Rich - California
One of the most beautiful areas I’ve ever ridden
Having just completed my first (of hopefully many more) tours with Gerry through this region, I can attest to this being hands down the most rewarding and immersive “French” riding experience. This is truly one of the most beautiful areas I’ve ever ridden. Only been back for a couple of weeks and already working on… Read more “One of the most beautiful areas I’ve ever ridden”
Dave - USA