Route des Alpes Challenger
From the shores of Lake Geneva to the foot of the Matterhorn, Route des Alpes is a ride surrounded by snow-capped summits. Typical Swiss alpine villages nestled in their valleys and hidden treasures will rhythm your journey
high altitude lake
on the way to Arolla
Matterhorn
high altitude lake
Highlights
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Ascent of 2 dams including the impressive Grande-Dixence dam, world's highest gravity dam
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Hike through the bisses (traditional Valais water irrigation system from the top of the mountains to the fields and vineyards)
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Crossing picturesque alpine villages
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Visit of Zermatt and its surroundings
Detailed tour information
Geneva
Bisses and picturesque villages
Moosalp pass
Grande Dixence dam
Zermatt
Distance
449km
Languages)
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Elevation
+7525m
Group size
1-4 5-8 9-12
Speed
23-27 26-30km/h 29-33
Lodging
camp dormitory hotel
Active/rest day
4/4
Date(s) 2024
from July 20 to 27
Difficulty
Price in CHF
starts at 3900.-
Day by day
Day 0
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Arrival and transfer to hotel
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Presentation and analysis of the complete itinerary
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Assembly and testing bikes
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Sleep in Geneva
Day 2
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Hike through bisses
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Stop at Tzeusier lake' dam
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Thermal baths
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Sleep in Saillon
Day 4
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Etape 3: Arolla-Zermatt 121km +2102m
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Zermatt Village Tour
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Free time in Zermatt
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Sleep in Zermatt
Day 6
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Etape 4: Zermatt-Sierre 82km +1297m
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Amazing raclette in an amazing place!
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Bus transfer from Sierre to Geneva
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Bikes disassembling and packing
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Sleep in Geneva
Day 1
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Etape 1: Geneva-Saillon 148km +346m
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Thermal baths
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Sleep in Saillon
Day 3
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Thermal baths
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Etape 2: Saillon-Arolla 98km +3780m
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Stop at the Grande Dixence dam
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Meal in an alpine high altutude lodge
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Free time in Arolla
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Sleep in Arolla (2000m)
Day 5
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Hiking in Zermatt
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Sleep in Zermatt
Day 7
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Transfer to airport and departure
Price includes:
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Supervision during the stages and visits with a bilingual guide depending on the option chosen
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Transfer from the airport to the hotel on the day of arrival and departure
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Snacks and refreshments at the hotel lobbies during disembarkation and boarding
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7 nights hotel (3/4 stars) in a twin, double or single room depending on the option chosen, breakfast included
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Luggages, cyclists and bicycles transport according to the daily program
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Lunch and dinner from day 0 (evening) to day 6 evening included (13 meals)
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Isotonic and sport's food during active cycling days, including the preparation and recovery phases
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Access to thermal baths of Saillon
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Bisses hike and Transport
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Transport and hiking in Zermatt
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Quality cycling jersey
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...and a big kiss!
Not included in the price:
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Flights
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Visa
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Travel insurance
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Personal expenses
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Alcoholic beverages during meals
