Cycling Tours in Switzerland

Included Highlights of DuVine Adventures Switzerland tour:

• 5 nights Deluxe & Luxury Accommodations: Suisse-Majestic Grand Hotel, Hotel Christania, Royal St. Georges Hotel
• Site visits: Lake Geneva, Monteaux, Gstaad, Gruyéres, Jungfrau, Interlaken
• Meals: All breakfasts, four picnic lunches and five gourmet dinners including wine.
• Wine tastings: Chateaux Aigle
• Biking: Lake Geneva, Medieval villages, Mountain villages, Glaciers. Flat to rolling terrain rating, average 30 miles a day.

  What's included on your bicycle tour to Switzerland: 6 days- $4,295
  Single supplement-$895
   

• All accommodations in deluxe châteaux, charming country inns, and wine estates.
• All breakfasts, two lunches, four gourmet dinners including wine.
• New aluminum bicycle, choice of five lightweight frame sizes, light weight helmet, gel seat, handlebar bag, rear carrier rack, lock, patch kit with spare tube, pump, lock,  bell and toe straps option.
• Bilingual guide(s) who look after your every little need.
• Support vehicle that sweeps the daily bike route offering refreshments and snacks, transporting your purchases, and offering transfers to the hotel.
• Highlighted regional maps with history on each sight and options to stop along the way.
• All transportation from rendezvous to final drop-off.
• All gratuities for baggage, porters, and hotel service.
• Daily briefings. Your guides review each morning the best route-including which direction to take at the crossroads, where to turn for a flatter option and how to find that shortcut back to the hotel.
• DuVine Adventures t-shirt, water bottle and luggage tag.
• Detailed Final Documents including itinerary and hotel list.
• CD of your once in a lifetime trip.
• Exceptional customer service.
• Complimentary travel coordinator available to assist you with all of your pre- & post-trip travel plans and arrangements.

Additional Information

Where do we rendezvous on day one of the Switzerland bicycle trip?
Your two DuVine guides will meet you at the Lausanne train station on first morning of your tour. Contact your DuVine tour coordinator at least 60 days prior to your trip; they will book your rail tickets into Lausanne. At this time you can also review with them any pre- & post-travel plans you have or wish to make.

Where does the Switzerland bicycle trip finish?
We will depart the hotel in the morning for a shuttle to the Interlaken train station where you can head to the airport or your next destination.

How should I go about making my travel plans?
DuVine Adventures is a full service tour operator and it is our pleasure to assist you with all aspects of upcoming travel plans.  Whether you are looking for a suggestion for dinner in Zurich or reserving rail tickets, simply call us at 888-396-5383 or 617-776-4441 or you can email us at info@duvine.com.

What is the weather going to be like in Switzerland?
In May, June and September, the average temperature remains in the 50s and 60s with temperatures in the 70s more common in July and August.  Typically it is sunny, but be prepared with the proper rain gear.

What is not included on my Switzerland bicycle trip?
Airfare to and from the trip, accommodations before and after the trip, gratuities for guides, and incidentals along the way.

How should I tip my DuVine guides?
If you appreciate the service your DuVine Adventures guides provide, most guests provide a gratuity of anywhere from 150 to 200 euros per guide.

What travel documents will I need for my bike trip?
All traveling to Switzerland are required to have a valid passport.  Please make 2 copies of your passport, visa, and personal identification before you depart. Keep one set of copies with you in a separate location from your travel documents, and leave the other set of copies with a contact at home before you depart. If you are not a U.S. citizen, please check with your consulate general for entry requirements.

What is the average daily mileage?
The average daily mileage is about 15-30 miles (40-60km). There will be daily options for riding additional or fewer miles.

How should I get in DuVine shape?
The best way to prepare for your DuVine bicycle trip is to spend some time on the saddle. We understand that you might be limited in the amount of riding you can do, but try to engage in some type of cardiovascular activity. As you prepare for your trip, try to bicycle some hills and some flat stretches — the kind of terrain that you will find on your Switzerland bicycle tour. We have different riding options every day, and of course, great van support.

How should I pack?
Please limit your luggage to one medium-sized suitcase and one carry-on. Complete your DuVine luggage tag with your name, address and phone number. Try not to over pack; you will not wear all your clothing! A suggested packing list is enclosed.