Itinerary
Day 01 Arrive Oberwald / Ulrichen
Upon arrival into Zurich International airport, take a train to Oberwald (own expense). Take over your rented bicycle which will be your transportation for the next 6 days. After checking into your hotel, the day is free at leisure. Explore the Goms – the wide valley of the young Rhone, with its remarkable, sunburnt wooden houses.
meal: nil
Stay: hotel
Day 02 Oberwald / Ulrichen – Brig (surrounding)
In this part of Switzerland, the Rhone is still called Rotten. Ride through the sunny high valley towards Brig. In the evening, visit the World Nature Forum in the neigbouring village of Naters with information to the UNESCO World Heritage – Region Jungfrau-Aletsch.
Meal: Breakfast
Stay: hotel
Cycling Distance: 45 – 55 KM.
Elevation: ↑ 600 M – 610 M; ↓ 1,270 M – 1,350 M.
Day 03 Brig (surrounding) – Sion
The main valley in the Valais widens, the sun warms the dry mountain slopes. Between Leuk and Sierre an unruly part of the Rhone, and the Pfynwald, a nature reserve on a huge mound of glacier detritus; this natural park marks also the borderline between the german and french speaking Valais.
Meal: Breakfast
Stay: hotel
Cycling Distance: 60 KM.
Elevation: ↑ 170 M – 215 M; ↓ 320 M – 400 M.
Day 04 Sion – Martingy
The capital city Sion shows its historical castles, churches and mansions. The lower Rhone-Valley is dominated by the high-alpine scenery of the Dents du Midi. A world of fertile fruit orchards and vineyards.
Meal: Breakfast
Stay: hotel
Cycling Distance: 30 KM.
Elevation: ↑ 95 M – 125 M; ↓ 125 M – 185 M.
Day 05 Martingy – Montreux / Vevey
The region of Martigny also known as City of the Arts houses many famous art collection of the Pierre Gianadda Foundation. At the valley’s narrowest point, St-Maurice stand guards on the region’s cultural jewels of castle, fort and cave.High mountains and lowlands, Lac Léman hidden behind reeds and defiant Chillon Castles on the water.
Meal: Breakfast
Stay: hotel
Cycling Distance: 55 – 60 KM.
Elevation: ↑ 215 M – 250 M; ↓ 305 M – 335 M.
Day 06 Montreux / Vevey – Nyon surroundings
Lac Léman, a big silver lake surrounded by snowy summits and vineyards, e.g. UNESCO World Heritage Lavaux. Along the shoresof Lake Geneva, and the metropolis of Lausanne, “Olympia-City” and the centre of life of the people of Vaud.
Meal: Breakfast
Stay: hotel
Cycling Distance: 65 – 70 KM.
Elevation: ↑ 570 M – 890 M; ↓ 570 M – 870 M.
Day 07 Nyon surroundings – Geneva
Above the terraced La Côte vineyards, down on the lake to the market towns of Morges, Rolle and Nyon. Villas and yachts and the cosmopolitan city of Geneva announces itself with boulevards and its 140 M high water fountain <Jet d’eau>.
Meal: Breakfast
Stay: hotel
Cycling Distance: 30 KM.
Elevation: ↑ 235 M – 615 M; ↓ 255 M – 605 M.
Day 08 Depart Geneva
Choose to sleep in or simply rest and relax until check out (11 AM). Leave your bicycle at the hotel.
Meal: Breakfast
Inclusions
~ 7 nights in desired accommodation with breakfast;
~ rental of 24-speed bicycle with 26” tyres, v-brakes, lights and hub dynamo on day 2 to day 7;
~ luggage transfer on day 2 – day 7;
~ digital route description and maps;
~ navigation app available;
~ emergency service hotline.
Exclusions
~ air/land travel to/within Switzerland;
~ cycling helmet;
~ comprehensive personal travel insurance;
~ expenditure of personal effects;
~ tourism tax at each accommodation check in;
~ anything not specified in the itinerary and inclusion.
Important Notes
~ Non – refundable deposit, 30% of total tour price is required at the time of booking. Full or balance payment is 60 days prior to departure.
~ This trip is good for 1 cyclist to go.
~ Should you require a visa to enter Switzerland, it is your responsibility to obtain such document before departure.
~ All cyclists are required to wear helmets (compulsory, no helmet no ride) and covered shoes when cycling. Cyclists may be denied cycling if not dressed appropriately.
~ Because cycling requires certain level of cardio and stamina exertion, it is not suitable for participants with chronic and/or acute disease. Please consider your physical condition before booking. Cyclists must ensure they are medically and physically able to ride.
~ Trip grading is an indication on the difficulty of the activities included. Preparation and engaging in regular exercise to maintain good physical condition and active lifestyle prior to the trip will be most beneficial in ensuring you have full enjoyment of the trip. We are glad to discuss your concerns and answer your queries.
~ Our utmost priority is always the safety of the cyclists. Therefore inclusion of the itinerary may be altered by the Travel Wander due (not limited) to bad weather, local conditions, accommodation book out, the skill levels of the cyclists and/or other unexpected circumstances beyond our control. We reserve the right to make changes necessary and there will be no refund should you decide to discontinue with the trip.
~ Cyclist(s) can bring their own bicycle(s). Travel Wander cannot be held responsible for breakdown of member’s own bicycle. In the event of a breakdown which results in trip not being completed, Travel Wander shall not be liable to refund any tour cost.
~ Every effort is made to ensure the trip and included experiences take place during the ideal time or period of the year, however certain sights are subject to weather conditions and seasonal variations that are not within the control of Travel Wander. Although you may get to see and/or experience, we cannot guarantee the sightings.
~ Provision of meals during the trip showcases local authenticity, cuisine and food culture of the places we are visiting. All food allergies and dietary restrictions must be disclosed to Travel Wander at the time of booking. We will use reasonable efforts to accommodate special requirements or requests but this is not always possible given the nature of the destinations visited and availability of options. We cannot guarantee that dietary needs or restrictions can be accommodated. Travel Wander is not liable for failure to accommodate or fulfil such requests. Meal supplementary charges may be imposed to meet your dietary needs.
~ If cyclist presents difficulty in completing the ride of the day, we strongly discourage the cyclist from continuing for the day with top priority on the safety of the cyclist (and travel companions) in mind. The cyclist can fast track to the next accommodation making use of public transportation (where available) or booking private transfer at cyclist’s own expense. Cyclists can use mobile applications such as Google Search, Google Map, etc. to source for fast-track options.
~ Cyclist may choose to terminate the ride early during any time of the planned cycling day or make it a rest day, and fast track to the next accommodation by making use of public transportation (where available) or booking private transfer at cyclist’s own expense. Should the cyclist wish to partake in other activities or sightseeing on the rest day, it will be at the cyclist’s own expense. Cyclists can use mobile applications such as Google Search, Google Map, etc. to source for fast-track options.
~ There is no refund for uncompleted cycling distances or missed inclusions.
~ Purchasing comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended. See HERE for details.
~ By making a payment to Travel Wander LLP, you (and on behalf of the rest of travelling companions) acknowledge that you have read, understood and agree to Travel Wander’s Booking Conditions and Other Important Information: Cancellation and Amendment, Modes of Payment, Privacy Policy, Indemnity Policy, and Terms & Conditions.
