Swiss Alps 2024 |
24 July to 1 August 2024 (9 Days / 8 Nights)So, you think you can climb? From Geneva we move quickly into the heart of the Swiss Alps. In an instant you will appreciate the iconic standing of climbs such as Sanetsch Pass, Nufenen Pass, Old Tremola Road, Furka Pass, Grimsel Pass and Gross Scheidegg. Here you are cycling in the shadows of Mont Blanc (Europe’s highest mountain), Cervino (aka ‘Matterhorn’) and Eiger (aka ‘Ogre’). This is the perfect trip for road cyclists who have explored France, Italy and Spain (the 3 pillars of road cycling) and are now looking forward to something truly wild and spectacular! 3850€ (twin share) Single supplement (750€)Please note - this particular tour is not run by Ride Holidays. It is organised by a company that we've worked with (and trusted) for many years. If you would like further details, then hit the enquire now button below. We will introduce you and you'll be sent additional information. Thank you. |
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Swiss Alps Cycling Tour 2024 | Brief Itinerary
Day 1 – 24 July 2024Meet in Geneva and transfer to Chamonix. Take the cable car to Aiguille de Midi (3842m) which delivers 360° views of the French, Swiss & Italian Alps! |
Day 2 – 25 July 2024The Giro or Tour would love to use the spectacular climb to Sanetsch Pass. A quiet 25km climb which takes in big mountain views of the Diableret glacier. |
Day 3 – 26 July 2024The Barrage de la Grande Dixence is another unknown climb which is Switzerland’s version of the Stelvio! An epic 26.5km climb with a huge lake finish at 2140m altitude. |
Day 4 – 27 July 2024Ready for your Tour of Suisse queen stage? Nufenen Pass standing at 2478m is the second highest road cycling pass in the Swiss Alps. It delivers us to Tremola Pass and the 37 granite cobblestone switchbacks which were laid way back in 1827. Memorable! |
Day 5 – 28 July 2024Please believe us when we say ‘things just keep getting better’. Today the Furka and Grimsel Pass double is on! Be mesmerized by the complete series of amazing switchbacks! James Bond and Goldfinger fans will be well impressed! |
Day 6 – 29 July 2024Active recovery. We need it! Today there is a break from the big climbs to ride around the shores of Lake Thun. Coffee in Interlaken sounds pretty Euro right! |
Day 7 – 30 July 2024The road from Grindelwald has to be seen to be believed! Climb up the cyclists-only Gross Scheidegg Pass. Take in the surrounding views of the biggest European mountains including the north face of the renowned Eiger. |
Day 8 – 31 July 2024A day cycling beautiful mountain loops through the Gantrisch Nature Park. Cruise down to UNESCO Bern and celebrate a tour full of amazing mountains, glaciers and alpine lakes. |
Day 9 – 1 August 2024Thanks for joining us through the Swiss Alps. Things come to a close with a 2hr transfer to Geneva. |
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