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SWITZERLAND

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Majestic Swiss Alps...Vineyards...Lakes..

Day One: Lausanne - Montreux

At the Lausanne train station, your guides will greet you for a bike fitting and map review before we cycle up through lush vineyards and then breeze down through enchanting villages. We’ll meet local winemakers, taste their wines and learn about the colorful history of this region. We‘ll visit historic Vevey, home of food giant Nestlé and burial place of Charlie Chaplin, then cycle on to Montreux, famous for its Jazz Festival. A destination for outstanding hospitality, Montreux is the perfect place to have our first gourmet dining experience together, and then retire for the night.

 

Meals: Dinner

Destinations visited: Ouchy, Cully, St. Saphorin, Vevey & Montreux

Distance cycled: 35.5 km / 22 miles

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Switzerland Bike Tour Photo: Day 1 rest stop overlooking lake
Geneva, vineyards, Mont Blanc

Day Two: Montreux - Gstaad

We follow the gentle contours of the Upper Rhöne to Aigle, capital of the Chablais wine region. We’ll tour the town’s fortified castle before taking the cog railway up to Les Diablarets, where we’ll enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Here, if desired, one can make the final climb to Col du Pillon by ski lift. The afternoon spin is a glorious downhill ride off the beaten track through rolling pastures to Gstaad, a small Alpine village with a reputation for being one of the most luxurious destinations in the world. Here we will spend the next two nights.

 

Meals: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner

Destinations visited: Aigle, Les Diablarets, Gstaad

Distance cycled: 48 km / 30 miles

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Switzerland Bike Tour Photo: Day 2 lunch picnic spot in Les Diablarets

Day Three: Gruyéres

The tour continues downstream, along the banks of the River Sarine, to the medieval town of Gruyéres, famous for its cheese. We will enjoy a splendid lunch, then visit a chocolate factory and cheese maker to get a real taste of the town. The scenic train ride back to Gstaad will be a most relaxing and memorable treat.

 

Meals: Breakfast/ Dinner

Destinations visited: Gruyéres, Gstaad

Distance cycled: 32 km / 20 miles

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Switzerland Bike Tour Photo: Day 3 pleasant ride to Gruyeres

Day Four: Gstaad - Interlaken

A good three mile climb to start the day takes us up to Saanenmöser (1279m) for another long downhill ride along the gentle flowing Simme River. In Spiez, we’ll enjoy lunch, and then take to the magnificent Thüner See. A boat will take us across the lake, so we can marvel at the towering mountain panoramas before heading into Interlaken. In Interlaken you will have a free night to explore the city and find the perfect spot for dinner.

 

Meal: Breakfast

Destinations visited: Gstaad, Spiez, Interlaken

Distance cycled: 40.3 km / 25 miles

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Switzerland Bike Tour Photo: Day 4 ride to Interaken via Spiez

Day Five: Grindelwald Loop

From Interlaken, we’ll cycle to Lauterbrunnen - the location Switzerland’s most awesome waterfalls. There are over 72 falls in the area, two of which are the tallest in all of Switzerland. The falls are such a grand sight that Goethe and Byron have written odes to some of the falls of Lauterbrunnen! We’ll continue to Grindewald, where we’ll have a gourmet picnic by the river, and then the option of paragliding. The final view overlooks the Aletchglacier, the longest glacier in Europe. From Grindelwald, we’ll cycle back to Isenfluh, where you will have the option of returning to Interlaken by train or continuing on bike. There will also be an optional rail ride to the highest railway station in Europe, the Jungfraujoch. The railroad climbs through the front face of the Eiger, through a sea of ice to an altitude of 3454m. Returning to the Hotel du Nord this evening, we’ll indulge in a final gourmet feast.

 

Meals: Breakfast/ Gourmet Picnic/ Dinner

Destinations visited: Zweilutschinen, Isenfluh, Lauterbrunnen & Grindelwald

Distance cycled:  43 km / 26.7 miles

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Switzerland Bike Tour Photo: Day 5 ride to Lauterbrunnen & Eiger

Day Six: Interlaken

After breakfast and a final bike or hike around the village, we will see you off at the train station as you head on to your next destination.

 

Meal: Breakfast

Accomplished: Total Satisfaction!

TRIP TOTAL: 198.8 KM/ 123.2 MILES, averaging 40 km/ 24.5 miles per day. Optional longer rides available each day.

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, we recommend each guest 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.

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TOUR AT A GLANCE

Dates: 2009
Trip Price: $3,895

Duration 6 Days
Accommodations: Deluxe Hotels

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