Route des Alpes Explorer
For a first trip to Switzerland, the Route des Alpes may be the option for you. After days spent on the saddle in full alpine scenery, the evenings will be spent in thermal baths surrounded by enchanted landscapes. Accessing the villages of Zermatt as well as the spa village of Leukerbad by bicycle from Geneva will make this stay an unforgettable experience.
Matterhorn
winding way to Leukerbad
Rhône valley
Matterhorn
Highlights
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Leukerbad and surroundings
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Introduction to via ferrata
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Thermal baths (2 locations, 4 days)
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Zermatt and surroundings
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The Lavaux terraces
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Chillon Castle
Detailed tour information
Geneva
Moosalp pass
Leukerbad, its village, its baths and the Gemmi pass
Montreux, Lavaux and Chillon Castle
Zermatt
Distance
288km
Language(s)
ไทย Fra 中文 Eng
Elevation
+3990m
Group size
1-4 5-8 9-12
Speed
23-27km/h 26-30 29-33
Lodging
camp dormitory hotel
Active/rest day
4/4
Date(s) 2024
June 1 to 8
Difficulty
Price in CHF
starts at 3500.-
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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Visit of Rochers-de-Naye by rack train railway only (not via ferrata)
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Etape 2: Montreux-Saillon 53km +166m
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Thermal baths
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Sleep in Saillon
Day 4
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Thermal baths
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Reach Gemmi pass by cable car, hike on the top
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Introduction to via ferrata
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Sleep in Leukerbad
Day 6
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Hiking around Zermatt
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Bus transfer from Zermatt 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-Montreux 91km +299m
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Stop in the Lavaux terraces
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Visit Chillon Castle
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Sleep in Montreux
Day 3
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Thermal baths in Saillon
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Etape 3: Saillon-Leukerbad 60km +1184m
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Visit of the village of Leukerbad
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Free time at Leukerbad
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Thermal baths in Leukerbad
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Sleep in Leukerbad
Day 5
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Thermal baths
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Etape 4: Leukerbad-Zermatt 84km +2341m
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Visit Zermatt Village
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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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Thermal baths access, Saillon and Leukerbad
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Hike and cable car to the Gemmi pass
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Equipment for the via ferrata
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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