Included:

• • An experienced, certified local gravel cycling guide with extensive knowledge of the Bernese Alps
  • 5-day guided gravel bike tour in Switzerland
  • Accommodation for 4 nights in charming Swiss hotels, alpine lodges, and mountain inns (double occupancy)
  • All meals — 4 breakfasts, 4 (picnic) lunches, 4 dinners
  • Return transfer from Bern train station
  • Dedicated support and transportation van
  • Visits to various historical and cultural sites
  • An evening of celebration
  • On-trail mechanic support
  • Welcome pack

Add-ons (pricing shown at checkout):

• • Gravel bike or e-gravel bike rental
  • Single occupancy room

Not included:

• • Transportation to/from Switzerland
  • Travel and repatriation insurance
  • Personal drinks and souvenir purchases
  • Guide gratuities—optional
  • Anything not mentioned in the “Included” section above

To join this Switzerland cycling tour, great fitness is required, along with some experience riding a bike—gravel-specific experience is not necessary. This trip is best suited for active cyclists ready for occasionally technical sections and challenges.

The most you’ll cycle in a day is up to 67 km (42 mi), with up to 1,270 m (4,167 ft) of elevation gain. The trip is built around a supportive, non-competitive spirit: we start together and we finish together. E-gravel bikes are available to rent for those who want the extra boost.

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Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:

• • Gravel or road bike (if not renting from your guides)
  • Padded cycling shorts and cycling jersey
  • Cycling shoes and helmet
  • Lightweight layers for cool mornings and alpine descents
  • Waterproof rain jacket
  • Sunhat and sunglasses
  • Water bottle or hydration pack (2L capacity)
  • Small day pack for trail essentials
  • Toiletries (sunscreen, lip balm, bug spray, etc.)
  • Camera—optional

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Not at all. No gravel-specific experience is needed to join this tour—your guides welcome cyclists of all backgrounds, as long as you’re comfortable on a bike and up for the adventure.

The itinerary is designed to be accessible, the group sets a shared pace, and your guides are on hand the whole time to support and adjust as needed. If you prefer, you can also rent an e-gravel bike at checkout, which takes the edge off longer climbs without taking anything away from the experience.

Yes—your guides offer premium gravel and e-gravel bike rentals for riders who don’t have their own, would rather skip the hassle of bringing one to Switzerland, or simply want to try something new.

Generally, the following models are used: the lightweight Graxx GTO (8.1 kg) and the Help e-gravel (12 kg). Rental bikes are meticulously maintained and set up for your comfort. You can add a rental to your booking at checkout.

Group sizes and pricing

• • For this Switzerland cycling tour, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 12:1. Accompanying a group of 12, there will be one guide and one person in charge of logistics and customer service on site.
  • It takes a minimum of 4 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 12 participants.

Switzerland bike tours can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

Min. age requirements

• • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
  • Minors older than 15 may be permitted to join the Switzerland cycling tour on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.

If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

The price for this Switzerland cycling tour is based on twin-share rooms, but a single occupancy room can be arranged at an additional fee. You can add it to your booking at checkout.

The starting point of this Switzerland gravel bike tour is Bern, Switzerland’s federal capital. Most people fly into Zurich Airport (ZRH) or Geneva Airport (GVA), both of which have fast and frequent direct train connections to Bern’s main station. From there, it’s a short walk or transfer to the meeting point.

You will meet your guide at 11 am at Bern train station on Day 1. A return transfer back to Bern station is included on Day 5.

We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.

Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner—tailors protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations! Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.