Switzerland Bike Tour

This trip is for:

Couples, Friends & Solos

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

30s & 40s Adults 30-49

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16+ (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 2-4

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Luxury Hotels

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Switzerland Bike Tour

This trip is for:

Couples, Friends & Solos

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

30s & 40s Adults 30-49

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16+ (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 2-4

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We rate our trips based on a range of activity levels from 1-5.

Activity Levels None (White)

See this trip's Activity Options & Terrain for more details.

Luxury Hotels

5 nights, Luxury Hotels

Learn more about where you'll stay.

2026: Jun-Sep 2027: Jun-Sep

From $6,999 - $8,049/person

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. 

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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 
Switzerland Bike Tour map

Switzerland

Start Montreux

End Lucerne

Airports & Travel details*

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Castle-like building in a large valley, with a forest in the background

Day 1

Description

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.

Accommodations
Le Grand Bellevue

(1 night, Luxury Hotel)

Night 1

Le Grand Bellevue
Gstaad
Luxury Hotel

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)

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Two men biking on a road, surrounded by a large grass valley

Days 2-3

Description

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 • Taste the local wares on a visit to a rural cheese farm • Pass through hollows and woods on roller-coaster climbs and descents with nary a car in sight • Spend the evening wandering the bustling streets of Interlaken or just watching the paragliders land on the Höhematte from our hotel.

Accommodations
Victoria-Jungfrau Grand Hotel & Spa

(2 nights, Luxury Hotel)

Nights 2-3

Victoria-Jungfrau Grand Hotel & Spa
Interlaken
Luxury Hotel

Grandiose and stately architecture is combined with chic stylish décor at this historic hotel in the town of Interlaken. (pool, spa)

Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.

Local man playing a Swiss Horn, wooden shack in background.

Days 4-6

Description

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.

Accommodations
Waldhotel Bürgenstock

(2 nights, Luxury Hotel)

Nights 4-5

Waldhotel Bürgenstock
Obbürgen
Luxury Hotel

With a beautiful blend of warm wooden elements and local stone, the décor of this elegant property is as inviting as the hospitality. (pool, spa)

Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.

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Unplugged

Unplugged dates are perfect for guests who want to ride an acoustic bike.
E-bikes are available to travel companions by request only.

Solo Room Savings

We’ve made it even easier to go solo or enjoy your own space on select dates with reduced private room fees.

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