Trans-Swiss
Trans-Swiss
Part fairytale, part Alpine adventure - arguably the most scenic of all our trips
It’s really hard to match Switzerland for it’s incredible scenery, unique charm and the sheer volume of iconic and challenging climbs. An absolute must for any avid cyclist who loves to climb.
Featured Climbs
St Gotthardpass, Grosse Scheidegg, Albulapass, Umbrailpass
Overview
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Next Departure
No Upcoming Departures
Duration
8 days / 7 nights
Non-Rider Friendly
No ?
Rental Bike
USD $500
Ride Program
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Overview
Join us on a magnificent ride through some of the most incredible landscapes in Europe. Nowhere are the Alps more stunning than in Switzerland, and our Trans-Swiss Challenge captures the very best of the Swiss Alps.
Ride the incredible St Gotthardpass – one of the few cobbled passes in Europe – and Grosse Scheidegg – with it’s views of the famous Eiger, one of the most dramatic climbs in Europe. In addition to these 2 unique climbs, you’ll also conquer the Furkapass, Albulapass, Nufenenpass, Ofenpass, Umbrailpass, Grimselpass, and even the Passo Stelvio!
Few trips are blessed with such an impressive list of famous, breathtakingly beautiful – and challenging climbs!
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Tom Barberi, USA — 2015
Bill Glahn, USA — 2015
Itinerary
| Day | Description | Distance | Elevation | Hotel | |
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| 01 | Bienvenue en Suisse! | Hotel Ecureuil | |||
| 02 | Through the Alpes Vaudoises to Thunersee | Hotel Delta Park | |||
| 03 | Over the Gurnigel to Interlaken | Hotel Baeren | |||
| 04 | Grosse Scheidegg | Hotel Landhaus | |||
| 05 | St Gotthard Pass - on cobbles! | Hotel Sarain | |||
| 06 | Furkapass | Hotel Baita dei Pini | |||
| 07 | Albulapass, Umbrailpass and the Stelvio? | Hotel Baita dei Pini | |||
| 08 | Arrivederci |
Itinerary Detail
Day 1
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Bienvenue en Suisse!
Your trip starts at Geneva Airport where our staff will be there to meet you before the transfer to your hotel in the beautiful Alpine resort of Villars-sur-Ollon in the Swiss Vaud Alps.
After lunch, orientation meeting and bike build-up, you’ll head out for your first ride in the Swiss Alps.
Day 2
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Through the Alpes Vaudoises to Thunersee
Today’s ride sets the tone for the week. Leaving the hotel you’ll start climbing the lower slopes of the Col de la Croix. The ride continues in the French-speaking part of Switzerland until the Col du Pillon where French switches over to German as we enter the German-speaking region of Switzerland. The Mittelberg and Jaunpass close off a sensational day of riding.
Tip: have a coffee-stop in Gstaad, the absolute picture perfect Swiss village – and they have fantastic coffee and pastries!
Day 3
Distance
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Over the Gurnigel to Interlaken
Two parts to the ride today. First up is the beautiful Gantrisch Natural Park and the magnificent Gurnigelpass, the main mountain pass in the region. From the Natural Park you’ll head for Thunersee Lake and a distinctly different second half of the ride. You’ll follow a narrow, roller-coaster of a road that runs through the mountains on the north side of the lake with some of the most breathtaking scenery in Switzerland.
Tip: be ready for some super-steep pitches in the last 40km (25 miles) of today’s ride.
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Map & Profile
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Villars-sur-Ollon from Bex |
6.2% | 1 | ||
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Col de la Croix from Villars-sur-Ollon |
6.3% | 2 | ||
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Col du Pillon from Ormont Dessus |
8.4% | 3 | ||
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Mittelberg from Gstaad |
6.6% | 1 | ||
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Jaunpass from Jaun |
8.1% | 2 | ||
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Gurnigelpass from Wattenwil |
6.5% | HC | ||
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Heiligenschwendi from Steffisberg |
5.9% | 2 | ||
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Justistalstrasse from Sigriswil |
9.2% | 1 | ||
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Climbs
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Climbs
Dates & Prices
| Date | Booking Status | Availability | Price / Per Person | Single Supplement | Non-rider Discount | ||
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| 2021 | |||||||
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Closed
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Jun 19 - Jun 26 |
Closed |
Cancelled due to COVID-19 |
USD $4,895 |
USD $850 |
USD $980 |
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Trip Hotels
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Travel Details
Arrival
| Pickup Location | Meeting Time |
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Geneva Airport |
8:30am |
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Holiday Inn Express Geneva Airport |
8:30am |
Departure
| Drop Off Location | Arrival Time |
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Milan Malpensa Airport |
1:00pm |
Rental Bikes
Made by hand in Italy, the Basso Bikes Diamante is exactly what a fine, authentic, Italian road bike should be. The classic lines, flawless geometry and rounded tube shapes offer performance and ultimate versatility.
Frame
Basso Diamante
Groupset
Shimano Ultegra R8070 Di2 (Electronic Shifting)
Weight
8kg (size 53)
Wheels
Microtech MR38 Disc Carbon Clincher
Chainrings
50x34
Cassette
11-32
Sizes
45, 48, 51, 53, 56, 58, 61
Price
USD $500
Trans-Swiss
If you love to climb - Switzerland needs to be on your bucket-list
