Switzerland
with Signature Cycles

Signature Cycles — Switzerland

Join Signature Cycles on a very unique trip across the Swiss Alps and Lake Como, with exclusive factory visits to cycling dream brands ASSOS and PASSONI.

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Overview

Thinking of Swiss Alps not many can think how close they are to Italian gem locations like Lake Como, yes they are! And this trip will take you deep into both…deep into its surroundings and why around them top cycling industry has historically evolved. We will spend 5 days riding in the Alps followed by 2 journeys along the shores and surrounding hills of Lake Como.

 

Big mountains, Alpine valleys and beautiful hills turn into the amazing playground chosen for this adventure. The trip will gradually increase its legendary climbs approach, having the Queen Stage on Day 4. Here you will be officially certified as a true climber.

 

But this road cycling trip is more than just the rides…in its program it includes very exclusive visits to the headquarters of such global icon brands as Assos and Passoni; only Signature Cycles could open you the doors to such top companies. High and majestic, technology and tradition…all these words go hand in hand in this trip…and these words will find its true meaning in this trip…join Signature Cycles for such an exclusive access to the mountains and the brands you always dreamed of.

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Itinerary

Day Description Distance Elevation Hotel
01 Welcome to Switzerland Hotel Stampa 1968
02 Lugano hills ride Hotel Stampa 1968
03 Big Mountain intro Smart Hotel Minusio
04 Most Iconic Swiss Alps ride Smart Hotel Minusio
05 Alpine spin Hotel Piz Tambo
06 Down into Italy Hotel Promessi Sposi
07 Madonna de Ghisallo loop Hotel Promessi Sposi
08 Arrivederci!
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Welcome to Switzerland

Welcome to Switzerland! This initial ride will start rolling gently down towards Lugano and its lake. Nice secondary roads will be today’s main thing, while riding through some little villages. Once we reach the Lugano lake we will start our climb back, it is a perfect test for our legs and bikes. Remember this is just the warm up ride …the first spin of this stunning trip, but we want both, legs and bikes, to be ready for the days to come.

Day 2

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Lugano hills ride

This ride may turn into one of the hidden gems of the trip. It doesn’t include any big mountain pass…but it’s concept crossing into Italy and back, the beauty of its forestry roads and its section riding along the lake…will make you love this one. The fact it doesn’t have any big mountain doesn’t mean it doesn’t have any climb…it really does…at least we count two serious ones; and once we finish this ride … the day is not over yet…we will be transferred down to Lugano to have an exclusive lunch and factory visit to the World’s most technical cycling clothing company, ASSOS. A true dreamhouse for any cyclist.

Day 3

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Big Mountain intro

And finally here they come…big climbs…Day 3 will deliver a true stunning mountain, Alpe di Neggia on the East Side of Lago Maggiore is one of the top favourite Swiss climbs with our staff. It is a precious, remote forestry road…its specs can match any of the top names…it’s a priceless peaceful and challenging mountain. Take it easy on the descent as we drop back to Lago Maggiore and its stunning coastal towns where the group will have its well earned hotel for the following two nights.

Day 4

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Most Iconic Swiss Alps ride

And here comes the Queen Stage…not just on our trip. But definitively this 100k loop is the most classic ride all over Switzerland. It is the ride every cyclist wants to do when coming to the Swiss Alps…it takes 3 legendary climbs… starting with the stunning St. Gotthard by its old cobbled road, second will be Furkapass, it is the pure definition of big mountain, challenging, wild and wonderful… and finishing with the high and majestic Nufenenpass. A ride to remember.

Day 5

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Alpine spin

On day 5 we will give legs a very nice, easy long spin…riding along an endless valley for miles and miles…today we only have one mountain to focus, none other than the very beautiful Passo di San Bernardino, another Swiss big time classic. From its top a very gentle descent will take us to our next destination, Splugen.

Day 6

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Down into Italy

And here comes a very special day…we will ride over our last Swiss big mountain…the Splugen pass, it is the natural and official border between Switzerland and Italy, it will be our last time above 2000m/6500 feet…from here gently we will roll down through the valley direction Lake Como. It is almost a flat easy ride…enjoy it…the climbs will be back tomorrow!

Day 7

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Madonna de Ghisallo loop

And what looks like a short ride…is the Global cyclists Holy ride. The Ghisallo loop…you read it…the rides goes over the hill and through the mandatory stop at the Ghisallo chapel. A little church dedicated to all the cyclists and full of incredible cycling related memorabilia, it has countless bikes of the true legends, Bartali, Coppi, Merckx…etc. Madonna the Ghisallo is a true Sanctuary. Before the Ghisallo, you’ll have the option to climb Tour of Lombardy favourite, the infamous Muro di Sormano! Once we finish the ride we’ll head over to another sanctuary…the one that represents the excellency of Italian bike manufacturing, the PASSONI factory.

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Arrivederci!

Unfortunately, your trip to the Italian and Swiss Alps has come to an end.

Our shuttle will drop you off at Milan Malpensa Airport.

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Climbs

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Climbs

Category Climb Day Difficulty Length Ele. Gain Av. Grade
2 Belvedere Monte La Nave ( from Crenenga) 01 50 5%
HC Alpe di Neggia (from Maccagno con Pino e Veddasca) 03 78 5%
1 St Gotthardpass (from Airolo) 04 96 7.2%
1 Furkapass (from Hospental) 04 76 5.5%
HC Nufenenpass (from Ulrichen) 04 124 8.1%
HC Passo di San Bernardino (from Roveredo) 05 128 5%
2 Passo Ghisallo (from Bellagio) 07 54 5.9%
1 Colma di Sormano (from Bivio Asso) 07 56 6%
1 Muro di Sormano (from Sormano) 07 93 14.1%
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    Trip Hotels

    Hotel Stampa 1968

    Smart Hotel Minusio

    Hotel Piz Tambo

    Hotel Promessi Sposi


    What's Included

    What's Included What's Not Included
      Accommodations & Meals arrow
    • 8 days / 7 nights fully accompanied trip
    • All accommodations
    • All breakfasts
    • All dinners
    • Sit-down lunch on the 1st day
    • Picnic lunches during the rides
    • Transportation arrow
    • Pick up and drop off at Milan Malpensa Airport
    • All transportation during the trip
    • All luggage & bike box transfers
    • Cycling Support arrow
    • 1 x Support Van & 1 x Ride Leader per 8 guests (approx.)
    • Experienced bike mechanic
    • Park Tools Toolkit
    • Daily ride gpx files provided
    • Nutrition during the ride arrow
    • Energy bars, gels and sports drink
    • Variety of snacks and local specialties for picnic lunches
    • Bottled water
    • Post-ride recovery food
    • Airfare
    • Travel and personal insurance
    • Additional hotel expenses i.e. phone charges, mini-bar, gratuities
    • Staff gratuities
    What's Included
      Accommodations & Meals arrow
    • 8 days / 7 nights fully accompanied trip
    • All accommodations
    • All breakfasts
    • All dinners
    • Sit-down lunch on the 1st day
    • Picnic lunches during the rides
    • Transportation arrow
    • Pick up and drop off at Milan Malpensa Airport
    • All transportation during the trip
    • All luggage & bike box transfers
    • Cycling Support arrow
    • 1 x Support Van & 1 x Ride Leader per 8 guests (approx.)
    • Experienced bike mechanic
    • Park Tools Toolkit
    • Daily ride gpx files provided
    • Nutrition during the ride arrow
    • Energy bars, gels and sports drink
    • Variety of snacks and local specialties for picnic lunches
    • Bottled water
    • Post-ride recovery food
    What's Not Included
    • Airfare
    • Travel and personal insurance
    • Additional hotel expenses i.e. phone charges, mini-bar, gratuities
    • Staff gratuities

    Travel details - airport departures

    Pick-up/Drop-off Info

    Arrival

    Pickup Location Time

    Milan Malpensa Airport

    9:00am

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    Crowne Plaza Milan Malpensa Airport Hotel

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    9:00am

    Departure

    Drop Off Location Time

    Milan Malpensa Airport

    9:00am


    Signature Cycles — Switzerland

    Join Signature Cycles on a very unique trip across the Swiss Alps and Lake Como