Switzerland
Is This Trip For Me?
Explore some of the cycling world’s best kept secrets in stunning Switzerland. Suitable for riders that love climbing, this weekender takes in three rides over remote passes and classic climbs including San Gotthard, Furka Pass & the legendary Grosse Scheidegg. Three nights in the ski resort of Andermatt & a night on the lake in Interlaken, this is an unmissable weekend for anyone looking to ride some of the world’s best climbs.
Tour Highlights
Tour Highlights
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Ride the road from Goldfinger: Our first and last climb of the weekend is the Furka pass, one of the iconic climbs in the region with a hotel perched in a hairpin corner, amazing views and the scene of Bond driving his DB5 in Goldfinger.
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Climb the stunning Gotthard Pass: On the shortlist for best climb in the world, the Gotthard Pass has everything - stunning views, very little traffic, variety, switchbacks galore and some cobbled corners. Our final climb on day one.
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Escape the cars on the legendary Grosse Scheidegg: Day two ends on the beautiful Grosse Scheidegg, another contender for worlds best climb. It is long, relatively tough and beautifully wild with some great views of the Eiger.
| Avg Daily Distance | Avg Daily Elevation | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Front Group |
99km | 2900m |
4/5
Lots of climbing but either shorter rides or an easier day mixed in. Challenging but suitable for most riders.
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What's Included
Accommodation
3 nights in Andermatt, 1 night in Interlaken (3* hotels)
Transfer
Return transfers from Milan Malpensa
Included Meals
4 x breakfast, 4 x dinner
Guided Rides
3 guided rides & warm up
Mechanic
Mechanic & support van
Private Feed Stop
Feed stops every 30km
Bike Rental
Ridley Fenix SL available (£139)
Switzerland Weekender Cycling Holiday
A stunning cycling weekend in the heart of the Swiss Alps. We arrive on Wednesday and have a short warm up ride before three big rides on Thursday, Friday & Saturday. All of the riding is up or down so suitable for riders that love climbing, and these climbs are very easy to love! Across the three main rides we go over the Furka Pass, Nufenen, Gotthard, Susten, Grimsel & Grosse Scheidegg. These are mostly long & wild climbs with very little traffic & amazing Alpine views. The first two nights are in the ski resort of Andermatt before riding to Interlaken on the third night before heading back to Andermatt. On our small group tours we have a road guide at the front of the group and support vehicle at the back with regular feed stops. We ride together on the flats and climb at our own pace, regrouping at the top. We typically get back to our hotel by mid afternoon for a couple of post ride drinks before dinner together.
Itinerary
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Day One : Arrival & Warm Up Ride
Our guides will meet you in Milan for the 2hr transfer to Andermatt. We should arrive mid afternoon where our mechanics are on hand to fit rental bikes or build bikes. We have an optional warm up ride up the 10km Oberalp Pass. Welcome dinner is at 7.30pm.
Day Two : Furka - Nufenen - Gotthard Loop
| Distance | Elevation | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Group |
98km | 3214m |
4/5
Plenty of climbing but suitable for most regular riders.
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One of the world’s best one day cycling loops. We meet up at 9am after breakfast for a 9.15am rollout. First up is the famous Furka Pass before the wild Nufenenpass and finally the incredible Gotthard Pass. We climb the old Tremola road with the top 5km of beautiful, smooth cobbles. We have lunch at a cafe on the route (budget 20CHF) and should arrive back in Andermatt by mid afternoon for a couple of drinks and R&R before dinner.
Day Three : Andermatt to Interlaken
| Distance | Elevation | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Group |
102km | 2952m |
4/5
Plenty of climbing but suitable for most regular riders.
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Pack an overnight bag for our night in Interlaken. Another 9.15am rollout, the ride starts with the Susten Pass before hitting the main climb of the day and one of the world’s best rides that you’ve never heard of, the beautiful Grosse Scheidegg. From here, we have an incredible descent down to Interlaken for an evening by the lake.
Day Four : Interlaken to Andermatt
| Distance | Elevation | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Group |
97km | 2629m |
4/5
Plenty of climbing but suitable for most regular riders.
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One final ride and a slightly easier route than the previous days. A final 9.15am rollout with a route starting with the only flat of the weekend, a 30km ride along the lake before the last two climbs – the Grimsel Pass and the Furka Pass from the other side, finishing with a breathtaking 20km descent all the way back to our hotel. We finish the weekend with a celebratory dinner.
Day Five : Departure Day
Our mechanics are available to help pack bikes the night before or this morning. After breakfast we jump in the transfer back to Milan to head home.
Accommodation
Swiss Weekender Hotels
Hotel Aurora in Andermatt & Alpenblick in Interlakken
Our Swiss Weekender is based for 3 nights in Andermatt in the heart of the Alps and one night on the lake in Interlaken. Our hotels are both 3*, perfect for a long weekend of incredible riding. Both offer big breakfasts and local food for dinner and make ideal places to have a drink after a tough ride.
Airport Transfers
Our guides will meet you at Milan Malpensa for the 2hr transfer to Andermatt. We are waiting on all airlines to confirm 2021 flight schedules and will confirm transfer times in September. The transfer includes bike boxes if you do not want to rent a bike.
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