Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive Basel
Upon arrival into Zurich International airport, take a train to Basel (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.
Meal: nil
Stay: hotel, Basel
Day 2 Basel – Miécourt
With the buzz of Basel still present, you climb the first height of the Jura, find peace and quiet along the wooded Swiss-French border River La Lucelle, and slowly immerse yourself in the rolling hills of the Ajoie.
Meal: Breakfast
Stay: Miécourt
Cycling Distance: 60 KM Elevation: +930 M / -700 M
Day 3 Miécourt – Saignelégier
The medieval town of St. Ursanne awaits you on the picturesque Jura River Doubs. Another sweaty ascent to the Franches Montagnes plateau with a vast, tranquil landscape, fir trees, grazing cows and horses.
Meal: Breakfast
Stay: hotel, Saignelégier
Cycling Distance: 45 KM Elevation: +1,220 M / -745 M
Day 4 Saignelégier – Travers/Couvet
Optional train ride (own expense) to La Cibourg and ride to the centre of La Chaux-de-Fonds. The lively metropolis of timekeeping is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. From here, continue riding through the high moor Les Ponts-des-Martel to Travers or Couvet.
Meal: Breakfast
Stay: hotel, Travers/Couvet
Cycling Distance: 45 – 75 KM Elevation: +580 M – 1,130 M / -915 – 1,800 M
Day 5 Travers/Couvet – Ste-Croix
A relaxed start today. Continue your ride along the trail of the Green Fairy through the Val-de-Travers. Ste-Croix and L’Auberson are well known for their beautiful jukeboxes, music boxes and artificial puppeteers.
Meal: Breakfast
Stay: hotel, Ste-Croix
Cycling Distance: 30 KM Elevation: +625 M / -290 M
Day 6 Ste-Croix – Vallée de Joux
The TGV train tracks sways into the plain of Vallorbe. Climb up on Dent de Vaulion and reach Vallée de Joux. In this high valley, the cool and clear Lac de Joux awaits you.
Meal: Breakfast
Stay: hotel, Vallée de Joux
Cycling Distance: 45 KM Elevation: +1,065 M / -1,110 M
Day 7 Vallée de Joux – Nyon
Ascend to Col du Marchairuz. Here you will find hundreds of ant hills and artistically placed stone walls in the tranquil Parc Jura Vaudois. Finally, you can relax and descend leisurely into the serenity of Lac Léman.
Meal: Breakfast
Stay: hotel, Nyon
Cycling Distance: 55 KM Elevation: +660 M / -1,270 M.
Day 8 Depart Nyon
Choose to sleep in or simply rest and relax until check out. Leave your bicycle at the hotel.
Meal: Breakfast
Inclusions
~ 7 nights in desired accommodation;
~ daily breakfasts;
~ 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;
~ detailed digital tour documentation;
~ elaborated route description;
~ emergency service hotline during cycling days.
Exclusions
~ air/rail travel to Basel, Switzerland;
~ train to La Cibourg;
~ 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.
