Better known for its skiing, come summertime this part of the world turns into a cycling paradise, with a wealth of gorgeous mountain passes that all make regular features in WorldTour races such as Tour de Romandie, the Tour de Suisse and even the Tour de France.
INTRODUCTION
A FAIRYTALE SETTING
With plenty of quiet and perfectly surfaced roads, pristine lakes and rivers, as well as challenging climbs amongst snowy peaks, Switzerland has everything a rider could dream of.
STATS & TRIVIA
FAST FACTS ABOUT SWITZERLAND
There’s a lot more to Switzerland than just chocolate and cuckoo clocks! We think it’s one of the most underrated cycling destinations in Europe, with incredible alpine vistas, gorgeous roads, and fantastic food.
TRIVIA
- Switzerland has four official languages
- The Swiss Alps cover around 58% of the country’s land area
- Swiss tap water is actually cleaner and healthier than most bottled mineral water, thanks to vast underground water reserves
- Some villages are totally car free
KNOWN FOR
- The Swiss Army knife was originally known as an “Offiziersmesser” but got its more popular name after WWII because visiting American soldiers couldn’t pronounce the German original
- Switzerland is regularly voted the most innovative country in the world
- Being very international – almost 25% of the population was born outside of Switzerland
CLIMATE
- 18-28c average temperature (July and August)
- Minimal wind
- July and August are the months with the most sunshine and the least humid
TERRAIN
- Epic Alpine vistas
- Quiet, well-paved roads
- Lots of challenging climbs
KNOWN FOR
- Switzerland has four official languages
- The Swiss Alps cover around 58% of the country’s land area
- Swiss tap water is actually cleaner and healthier than most bottled mineral water, thanks to vast underground water reserves
- Some villages are totally car free
TRIVIA
- The Swiss Army knife was originally known as an “Offiziersmesser” but got its more popular name after WWII because visiting American soldiers couldn’t pronounce the German original
- Switzerland is regularly voted the most innovative country in the world
- Being very international – almost 25% of the population was born outside of Switzerland
CLIMATE
- 15-27c average temperature
- Minimal wind
- 21 days of sun a month
TERRAIN
- Epic Alpine vistas
- Quiet, well-paved roads
- Lots of challenging climbs
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UPCOMING switzerland TRIPS
Switzerland
Cycling paradise in Gstaad
$10,950
30 Jun 2024
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6 Jul 2024
Sancho da Cruz, Sergio Paulinho
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