Swiss Lakes Cycle
- Best price guaranteed
- No booking fees
- COVID-19protected
- Bicycle tour
- Young Adults
- duration 7 days
- tour type Private
- age requirement 18-99 yrs
- max group size 16
- guiding method Self-guided
- Tour Code BM-20465
- Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
- Operated in English
- Cycling through the heart of Switzerland from Lake Geneva to Lake Zurich
- Enjoying the views of valleys, snowy mountains and classic countryside
- Sampling locally made Gruyère cheese and window shopping in the ritzy resort town of Gstaad
- Discovering the artfully decorated wooden houses of the Simmental and exploring castles
- Taking a panoramic cable car ride from Vevey to Le Mont Pèlerin with 360 degree classic alpine vistas
- Experience an alpine train journey from Meiringen to the Brünigpass connecting the Bernese Oberland with Central Switzerland
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The Lakes Route cycle path leads through some of the most outstanding and picturesque regions of Switzerland. Crystal clear lakes, traditional villages, sweeping valleys, views of snowy mountains and classic Swiss countryside, this cycle tour truly encompasses it all. Starting in Vevey you'll discover the medieval town of Gruyères which gives its name to the favourite Swiss cheese, Gstaad with its reputation for attracting famous guests and the delightful city of Interlaken with its impressive views of the Bernese Oberland range. Cycling eastwards you'll ascend to the Bernese Oberland town of Meiringen and take a local train to the Brünigpass (1008m) connecting the region with Central Switzerland. Lucerne with its lakeside promenade and the town of roses, Rapperswil on Lake Zurich, whose hilltop castle offers dramatic views from the Glarus Alps all the way to the Oberland, are also highlights. Not only will you explore this beautiful corner of Switzerland by bike, you'll also enjoy a cable car ride and a boat trip on Lake Thun. Staying in charming accommodation and sampling local delicacies, you'll experience the best that this region has to offer.
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Day 1 : Arrive Vevey
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Day 2 : Cycle to Gruyère (40-50km/25-31mi)
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Day 3 : Cycle through postcard scenery to Gstaad or surroundings (40km/25mi)
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Day 4 : Pass wooden houses en route to Spiez on Lake Thun (55km/34.5mi)
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Day 5 : Boat from Spiez to Interlaken, by bike and train to Lake Sarnen (60km/37mi)
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Day 6 : Cycle on lakeside routes to Lucerne (35km/22mi)
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Day 7 : Trip concludes
- 6 nights in 2-3 star hotels on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities
- 6 breakfasts
- Bicycle, 24 speed with pannier, helmet & bike computer (electric bike available - supplement applies)
- Digital documents: Navigation app (smartphone required), with optional printed maps (per room booked) available on request
- Luggage transfer - 1 piece, max 20kg per person
- Emergency hotline
- Boat ticket Spiez to Interlaken
- Travel to Vevey and from Lucerne
- Meals not listed as included, drinks
- Travel insurance - mandatory
- Guide – this is a self guided cycling holiday
- Entrance fees
- A supplement will apply if you are travelling solo or book a single room
- Transfers or public transport not included in the program:
- Optional Funicular: Vevey – Mont Pélerin: departs every 15 minutes, takes 11 minutes. Tickets cost approx CHF12 (bike included). It’s easy to obtain these at the ticket office.
- Optional Train Meiringen – Brünigpass: Direct trains hourly and takes approx 12 minutes. Tickets cost approx CHF 16 (bike included). It’s easy to obtain these at the ticket office.
- Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
- Items of a personal nature
- Earn US$ 66+ in travel credits.
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No additional cancellation fees apply for this Swiss Lakes Cycle tour. You can cancel the tour up to 72 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 71 days of departure.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 05 July 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 05 July 2024, a deposit of 187 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 71 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceSwiss Lakes Cycle tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.
VisaFor this Swiss Lakes Cycle tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.
COVID-19 Safety MeasuresThis trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:
- Rigorous hygiene safety measures will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
- All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be fully vaccinated atleast 14 days prior to departure.