Switzerland Bike Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 2-4
Premiere Hotels
Switzerland Bike Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 2-4
Premiere Hotels
2026: Jun-Sep 2027: Jun-Sep
Montreux to Lucerne via the Swiss Alps
From the riviera of Montreux to the fairy-tale spires of Lucerne, dreamy bike paths, glittering lakes and an Alpine backdrop make Switzerland’s heartland shine.
Highlights
- Enjoy the outdoors as the Swiss do—pairing plenty of activity with wine, cheese and lakeside lounging
- Sample an intriguing taste of cultures as you journey from French-speaking to German-speaking regions
- Spin alongside the Bernese Oberland’s electric-blue lakes and beneath the cut-glass peaks of Lake Lucerne
- Rest your head (and soak in the spa amenities) at luxurious destination hotels
- Sleepy mountain roads await in Gruyère Pays-d’Enhaut Regional Nature Park and atop the winding switchbacks of the Brünig Pass
Start Montreux
End Lucerne
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Day 1
Begin in Montreux and enjoy a short journey to the region of Gruyère, world-famous for its cheese • Visit the medieval hilltop town of Gruyères, admiring its historic castle and enchanting location • Bike between wildflowers and forests in the protected nature park of Gruyère Pays-d’Enhaut • Inviting chalets adorned with flowers and flags await in the town of Gstaad.
Night 1
Set amid manicured gardens in central Gstaad, Le Grand Bellevue offers a refined alpine escape centered around one of Switzerland's most impressive spas. Bright and tranquil chalet-inspired rooms offer luxurious, cozy furnishings with breathtaking alpine views. (pool, spa)
Days 2-3
Rolling hills and wooden bridges lead past grazing brown and white cows on a bike ride through the Simmental Valley • Behold the bright blue waters of Lake Thun • Settle into a historic hotel in the heart of colorful Interlaken, the city between the lakes • Cycle from the red tile roofs of Thun through the green pastures of Emmental Valley, the heartland of Swiss cheese • Learn about the art and precision of crafting cheese on a visit to a local cheese farm.
Nights 2-3
Grandiose and stately architecture is combined with chic stylish décor at this historic hotel in the town of Interlaken. (pool, spa)
Days 4-6
Embark on a scenic train ride up to Brünig Pass, gently winding past hillside farmlands, before a smooth bike ride down the other side • Round Lake Lucerne and marvel at the tree-covered slopes that meet its glacial waters • Explore Lucerne’s medieval architecture, stone streets and a bridge laced with flowers • Hike a picturesque loop before riding up the towering Hammetschwand Elevator, the highest exterior elevator in Europe • Savor the views as you look out on the chain of mountaintops on the horizon.
Nights 4-5
With a beautiful blend of warm wooden elements and local stone, the décor of this elegant property is as inviting as the hospitality.
What's Included
See moreStraight Talk
We want to make sure you're on the trip that's right for you. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
For the best riding in Switzerland, we’ve chosen a combination of small quiet roads and some unpaved bike paths with short stretches of limited van support. There are also some sections of urban cycling on busier roads at the end of most rides; you can always hop in the shuttle to skip these.
While the hotels on this trip offer outstanding service and amenities, please note that some are not equipped with air-conditioning. This is due to their adherence to the strict greenhouse gas emissions regulations, which are imposed on hotels by the Swiss government. Guest rooms are temperature-controlled with a ventilation system, but can become warm during peak summer temperatures.
Dates & Prices
Dates & Prices
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