Itinerary
Day 01 Arrive Losone
Upon arrival into Zurich International airport, take a train to Losone (own expense). Take over your rented bicycle which will be your transportation for the next 4 days. After checking into your hotel, the day is free at leisure.
Meal: nil
Stay: hotel
Day 02 Losone – Bellinzona – Losone
Ride towards the direction Locarno along the lake promenade. Cycle to the flat Magadino area and go past small forests and big farming areas until you reach the city walls of Ticino’s capital – Bellinzona.
In this town, you find many old castles, hidden places and the old city wall. Enjoy the day here and ride back to Losone via romantic towns in the afternoon.
Meal: Breakfast
Stay: hotel
Cycling Distance : 55 KM approx.
Day 03 Losone – Ascona – Isles of Brissago – Losone
Today’s ride leads to the centre of Ascona. Leave your bicycle here and take the ship to the iles of Brissago. The Botanical Gardens house around 1’700 plant species.
Back in Ascona, take the route on small roads to the valley Centovalli. Here there is one short uphill before reaching the sleepy villages. The route then brings you on an easy path back to Losone.
Meal: Breakfast
Stay: hotel
Cycling Distance : 25 KM approx.
Day 04 Maggia Valley Excursion
The River Maggia runs more than 50 KM through the alps before finally flowing into the Lago Maggiore.
Go past the waterfall at Monte Brolla until you reach the lovely town Maggia. Enjoy your time here and visit the chapel Santa Maria with its wonderful frescos.
Meal: Breakfast
Stay: hotel
Cycling Distance : 30 KM approx.
Day 05 Excursion to Lugano
Ride to Locarno. The train will bring you to Melide. Lake Lugano rivals with Locarno and Ascona. Italian Dolce Vita, colourful villages with the typical stone church towers and even palm trees ! A wonderful trip completes your cycle holiday in this region.
Meal: Breakfast
Stay: hotel
Cycling Distance : 35 KM approx.
Day 06 Depart Losone
Choose to sleep in or simply rest and relax until check out (11 AM). Leave your bicycle at the hotel.
Meal: Breakfast
Inclusions
~ 5 nights accommodation with breakfast;
~ rental of 24-speed bicycle with 26” tyres, v-brakes, lights and hub dynamo on day 2 to day 5;
~ train journeys, Locarno – Melide, Lugano – Locarno (bicycle included);
~ excursion to the Isles of Brissago on day 3;
~ entrance to the Castles of Bellizona;
~ detailed tour documentation (1 set per room);
~ digital route description and map;
~ GPS navigation app;
~ emergency service hotline.
Exclusions
~ air travel to 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.
~ A Tourism Tax costing CHF 3 to CHF 5 per cyclist per night may be levied and cyclists required to pay this tax in cash at each accommodation each day upon check in.
~ 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.
