tour de suisse bicycle

Host cities

• San Gottardo
• Blatten-Belalp
• Villars-sur-Ollon

• VIP Hospitality
• Bergenergie
• Bike&Fun
• Publicity Caravan

TdS Fanzone

• Sustainability
• Men's Statistics
• Women's Statistics

Tour de Suisse 12. – 22. June 2024

Tour de Suisse Fanzone by primeo energie

Explore the route 2024.

Social Media

#tourdesuisse

#rideforgino🖤 Heute war ein ganz spezieller Tag für die Tour de Suisse Direktion. Gemeinsam sind wir vom Albulapass zum Gino Mäder Memorial gewandert und haben Inne gehalten und die vielen positiven Erinnerungen an Gino hochleben lassen. Gino du wirst immer ein Teil der Tour de Suisse sein❤️ 🕊️ . Today was a very special day for the Tour de Suisse management. Together we hiked from the Albula Pass to the Gino Mäder Memorial and paused to savour the many positive memories of Gino. Gino you will always be a part of the Tour de Suisse❤️🕊️ . #tourdesuisse #tds #ginomäder

Die Olympischen Spiele sind bereits zur Hälfte vorbei, und ab Ende August beginnen die Paralympics. Wir wünschen allen Athlet*innen weiterhin viel Erfolg und gutes Gelingen! 😍💯🇨🇭---⁣ The Olympics are already halfway through and the Paralympics will continue at the end of August. We wish all athletes continued success and good luck 😍💯🇨🇭⁣ 📸 @buchlifotografie ⁣ #olympics #olympiaden #paris2024 #tourdesuisse #tds2024

With full speed into the new week! 😍💯⁣ ⁣ 📸 @buchlifotografie⁣ ⁣ #tds #tourdesuisse #cycling #uciworldtour #roadcycling #womenscycling #mirliebevelo #uciwomensworldtour #tdsfanzone #gruppetto #passion #tourdesuissewomen #tds2024 #tourdesuisse2024

Hopp Schwiiz! Wir wünschen allen Fans & Follower einen fröhlichen Feiertag 🇨🇭💯😍⁣ ---⁣ Hopp Schwiiz! We wish all fans and followers a happy 1st August 🇨🇭💯😍⁣ ⁣ 📸 @buchlifotografie⁣ ⁣ #switzerland #hoppschwiiz #tourdesuisse

Frisch gedruckt! Die Leadertrikots werden jeweils unmittelbar nach Zielankunft für die neuen Trikotträger mit dem jeweiligen Team-Logo versehen. Dieses tragen die Fahrer*innen, dann anschliessend an der Siegerehrung 😍⁣ ---⁣ Freshly printed! The leader jerseys will be customised with the respective team logo for the new jersey wearers immediately after crossing the finish line. The riders will then wear this at the award ceremony 😍⁣ ⁣ 📸 @buchlifotografie⁣ ⁣ #tds #tourdesuisse #cycling #uciworldtour #roadcycling #womenscycling #mirliebevelo #uciwomensworldtour #tdsfanzone #gruppetto #passion #tourdesuissewomen #tds2024 #tourdesuisse2024

Die Werbekolonne gehört schon fast zur Tour de Suisse wie das Fahrerfeld und ist ein absolutes Highlight für alle Zuschauer:innen an der Strecke. Etwa eine Stunde vor den Radprofis fährt die Werbekolonne die Originalstrecke ab und die teilnehmenden Partner verteilen Give Aways, Produktmuster oder Flyer an die wartenden Fans.⁣ ---⁣ The Publicity Caravan is almost as much a part of the Tour de Suisse as the peloton and is an absolute highlight for all spectators along the route. About an hour before the pro cyclists, the Publicity Caravan drives along the original route and the participating partners distribute giveaways, product samples or flyers to the waiting fans.⁣ ⁣ 📸 @buchlifotografie⁣ ⁣ #tds #tourdesuisse #cycling #uciworldtour #roadcycling #womenscycling #mirliebevelo #uciwomensworldtour #tdsfanzone #gruppetto #passion #tourdesuissewomen #tds2024 #tourdesuisse2024

Making sure everything is safe 🫡 #tourdesuisse #tds2024 #police #security #cyclingswitzerland #motorbikes

Say cheese, @demivollering 💯😍⁣ ⁣ 📸 @buchlifotografie⁣ ⁣ #tds #tourdesuisse #cycling #uciworldtour #roadcycling #womenscycling #mirliebevelo #uciwomensworldtour #tdsfanzone #gruppetto #passion #tourdesuissewomen #tds2024 #tourdesuisse2024

The 2024 Tour de Suisse is in the books

Demi Vollering takes the last stage and with it a resounding overall victory

Tour de Suisse 2025 – First Host Cities Revealed

First Pro Win for Neve Bradbury

Yates wins the overall classification

Demi Vollering’s domination continues on the mountain Time Trial

Yates und Almeida in top form

The Favourite Demi Vollering delivers

UAE Team Emirates dominates Stage 6

A host of top riders lining up for Tour de Suisse Women

Adam Yates wins and defends the yellow jersey

Torstein Træen triumphs on the Gotthard

Sponsors & partner.

Successful implementation of the Tour de Suisse would not be possible without the support of our partners. We would like to take this opportunity to thank them for their commitment.

We use cookies and external services on this website. View privacy policy

Privacy Settings

Select the services for which you want to give consent. Non-essential services will not be loaded or run without your approval. You can adjust these settings at any time.

{isCopying = false}, 2000)" >

Tour de Suisse

Taking place between 9-16 June, the Tour de Suisse 2024 is, along with the Critérium du Dauphiné , one of the key preparation events for riders taking part in the Tour de France , in addition to being a prestigious WorldTour race in its own right. The men's race features eight stages, while the women's race is to be held from 15-18 June, with four stages.

Tour de Suisse 2024: Key details

Where: Switzerland

When: 9-16 June 2024 (men's), 15-18 June 2024 (women's)

Rank: UCI WorldTour

More details to follow.

The Tour de Suisse – also referred to in English as the Tour of Switzerland – has a long and storied history. It was first run in 1933 as a five-stage race that started and finished in Zürich.

Beginning as a September, and then August, appointment, it established its June pre-Tour slot in the 1950s.

Early editions were most often won by home riders, including big-name Tour de France winners such as Hugo Koblet and Ferdi Kübler. But by the 1970s the Swiss were rarely having it their own way. The last home victor was Classics star Fabian Cancellara in 2009.

In 2024 will be the 87th edition of the men's race and the 8th edition of the women's race. The race has run every year since 1933 with the exception of a three year hiatus during World War Two and a cancellation in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The race traditionally features a mixture of time trials, relatively flat stages for the sprinters and high mountains. In the past, the weather has also played a part in the event, with the high mountain passes often affected by poor conditions and snowfall.

Tour de Suisse 2024: The route

Details of the Tour de Suisse 2024 route will be added as they are released.

Tour de Suisse: Past winners (men's)

2023: Mattias Skjelmose (Den) Trek-Segafredo 2022: Geraint Thomas (GBr) Ineos Grenadiers 2021: Richard Carapaz (Ecu) Ineos Grenadiers 2020: No race 2019: Egan Bernal (Col) Team Ineos 2018: Richie Porte (Aus) BMC Racing Team 2017: Simon Špilak (Slo) Katusha-Alpecin 2016: Miguel Ángel López (Col) Astana 2015: Simon Špilak (Slo) Katusha 2014: Rui Costa (Por) Lampre-Merida 2013: Rui Costa (Por) Movistar Team 2012: Rui Costa (Por) Movistar Team 2011: Levi Leiphemier (USA) RadioShack 2010: Fränk Schleck (Lux) Saxo Bank 2009: Fabian Cancellara (Swi) Saxo Bank 2008: Roman Kreuziger (Lux) Liquigas

Tour de Suisse: Past winners (women's)

2023: Marlen Reusser (CHE) SD Worx

2022: Lucinda Brand (Ned) Ineos Grenadiers 

2021: Lizzie Deignan (GBr) Trek-Segafredo

2002-2020: No race 

2001: Kimberly Baldwin (USA) Saturn Cycling Team

2000: Zulfiya Zabirova (Rus) Acca Due O

1999: Zulfiya Zabirova (Rus) Acca Due O

1998: Rasa Polikevičiūtė (Ltu) Ebly

Demi Vollering wins third stage in four days at Tour de Suisse to win overall

Dutchwoman takes her fourth Women's WorldTour stage race in a row, proving her dominance

Neve Bradbury takes first pro victory in Canyon-Sram one-two on stage 3 of the Tour de Suisse

Australian breaks away with team-mate Kasia Niewiadoma, who happily gifts win in Champagne

By Tom Davidson Published 17 June 24

Adam Yates seals the overall victory at the Tour de Suisse as João Almeida wins the final stage time trial

The UAE Team Emirates teammates take their fourth consecutive one-two finish of the race on the final stage

By Joseph Lycett Published 16 June 24

Adam Yates wins stage 7 of the Tour de Suisse in another one-two finish with João Almeida

The UAE Team Emirates duo complete the three-peat with their third one-two finish in a row

By Joseph Lycett Published 15 June 24

João Almeida springs to Tour de Suisse stage six win as UAE Team Emirates dominate

On shortened day, Almeida wins as his teammate Adam Yates extends lead on other squads

By Adam Becket Published 14 June 24

Adam Yates wins Tour de Suisse stage five with virtuoso mountains performance

The Briton attacks to win solo, with team-mate Joāo Almeida coming in second

By James Shrubsall Published 13 June 24

'It's for Gino': Torstein Træen wins Tour de Suisse stage four as Adam Yates takes control of race

Norwegian rider takes maiden professional victory as he wins from the break

By Adam Becket Published 12 June 24

Thibau Nys claims 'unbelievable' Tour de Suisse stage three victory after recent crash

Young Belgian continues impressive form as Alberto Bettiol takes over race lead

By Tom Davidson Published 11 June 24

Yves Lampaert wins the opening time trial at the Tour de Suisse in Vaduz

The Belgian rider flew around the capital of Liechtenstein to take the first stage win and the overall lead of the race

By Joseph Lycett Published 9 June 24

Oscar Onley returns to racing after third collarbone break in eight months

Scot makes comeback for dsm-firmenich-Post NL at the Tour de Suisse after training stint at altitude

By Dan Challis Published 8 June 24

Useful links

• Tour de France
• Giro d'Italia
• Vuelta a España

buyers-guides

• Best road bikes
• Best gravel bikes
• Best smart turbo trainers
• Best cycling computers
• Editor's Choice
• Bike Reviews
• Component Reviews
• Clothing Reviews
• Contact Future's experts
• Terms and conditions
• Privacy policy
• Cookies policy
• Advertise with us

Cycling Weekly is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site . © Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA. All rights reserved. England and Wales company registration number 2008885.

How to Watch the Tour de Suisse—The Hardest Tour de France Tune-Up Race

This mountainous 8-day stage race is the hardest non-grand tour of the season, and one of the sport’s best stage racers—Remco Evenepoel—is using it to start his comeback.

The 86th Tour de Suisse starts this Sunday with a 12.7km individual time trial in Einsiedeln to determine the first rider to pull on the yellow jersey as the overall leader of the mountainous 8-day stage race.

This year’s Tour de Suisse covers 1097km (680mi) over eight stages. The race opens with Stage 1, a short (12.7km) individual time trial in Einsiedeln that should begin sorting the General Classification. Stage 2 is lumpy, making it the perfect chance for a breakaway to go all the way to the finish in Nottwil–although the sprinters’ teams will do their best to take advantage of one of the few flat finishes in this year’s race.

Stage 3 brings the race into the mountains, with the Category 1 Col des Mosses followed by the race’s first summit finish: the Category 1 climb to Villars-sur-Ollon. Stage 4 starts flat, but ends with three categorized climbs: the Category 1 climb to Crans Montana (which will be familiar to those who watched this year’s Giro d’Italia); the Category 3 climb to Varenstrasse; and the Category 1 climb to the finish in Leukerbad, which summits just before a brief descent followed by a sharp uphill drag to the finish line. By the end of the day, the true contenders will have emerged.

Stage 5 is leg-breaker at 211km, with two major climbs early (including the first hors categorie climb of the race), followed by a long downhill to flat section on the valley road and a second hors categorie climb (the Albulapass) before a fast descent to the finish line in La Punt. Stage 6 is the longest of the race at 216km and starts with a climb back up the Albulapass before a jagged ride to the finish in Oberwil-Lieli, where a short (2.4km) climb to the finish line awaits the riders.

Stage 7 is billed as a day for sprinters, but with another lumpy profile featuring four categorized climbs–the last of which is summited just 20km from the finish line–it’s no wonder that most of the world’s best sprinters have chosen other events for their pre-Tour prep.

The race concludes with Stage 8, a 26km individual time trial from St. Gallen to Abtwil that will settle the score one and for all. Any climbers wishing to win the race will need a fairly large advantage (at least a minute) to hold time trialists within sight of the yellow jersey at bay.

How to Watch

A subscription to FloBikes ($150/year or $12.50/month) is the only legal way to stream the race in the USA and Canada, with all eight stages available live and on-demand via FloBikes.com, the FloSports IOS app, and the FloSports app for Amazon FireTV, Roku, and Apple TV. We’ve also been told that a good VPN allows GCN+ subscribers to watch the race with their current subscriptions, but we’ve never given it a try.

What Happened Last Year

Great Britain’s Geraint Thomas (INEOS Grenadiers) won the 2022 Tour de Suisse, giving us a preview of the fitness that helped him finish third overall at the Tour de France a little over a month later. The 2018 Tour de France champion kept himself near the top of the GC, waiting until the final time trial to make him move. He finished second on the final stage to Belgium’s Remco Evenepoel, topping the General Classification by 1:12 over Colombia’s Sergio Higuita and 1:16 over Denmark’s Jakob Fuglsang.

Riders to Watch

Remco Evenepoel (Soudal-Quick Step)—Evenepoel had won two stages and was wearing the maglia rosa as the overall leader of the 2023 Giro d’Italia heading into the race’s first Rest Day; but he tested positive for COVID-19 later that evening and was forced to abandon the race, his biggest goal of the season. After a brief rest he got back on his bike, and is now looking to reboot his season here. Assuming he regained some of the fitness he brought to the Giro , he’s the top favorite–especially with individual time trials book-ending the 8-day event. We’re hoping he dominates, forcing his team to send him to the Tour.

Sergio Higuita (BORA-hansgrohe)—Last year’s runner-up, Higuita is back to try and win the race outright. He’s a talented climber who should thrive when the race hits the mountains , but the race’s two time trials will challenge him. His best bet is to limit his losses to Evenepoel in the time trials, then exploit the Belgian’s time away from the bike in the mountains.

Wout van Aert ( Jumbo-Visma )—Belgium’s Wout van Aert has previously used the Critérium du Dauphiné (which takes a place a week earlier) to put the finishing touches on his form for the Tour de France . But this year he’s heading to the Tour de Suisse, most likely because he’s targeting the world championships in Glasgow–which this year will be held a few weeks after the Tour de France. That said, with two time trials and a few stages with profiles that look perfect for a Classics rider, van Aert should come away with a stage win or two.

Tom Pidcock (INEOS Grenadiers)—Great Britain’s Tom Pidock is still trying to figure out what kind of rider he wants to be. Like van Aert and the Netherland’s Mathieu van der Poel , he’s one of the world’s best in a variety of disciplines, having won a world cyclocross championship, the Olympic mountain bike race, and a Tour de France stage to Alpe d’Huez. The Tour de Suisse should give us a chance to see if he has what it takes to lead his team at a major stage race, possibly setting him up to lead INEOS at a grand tour next season.

Neilson Powless (EF Education-EasyPost)—American Neilson Powless (EF Education-EasyPost) gets better and better each year. This year he’s already won two races and scored top-10 finishes in some of the spring’s biggest events (like Paris-Nice, Milan-Sanremo, and the Tour of Flanders). He’s likely targeting stages at the Tour de Suisse, but we won’t rule-out a high GC finish for the 26-year-old (he finished fourth last year). Next he’s off to the Tour, where a stage win will be his goal.

Peter Sagan (TotalEnergies)—This is the final season for Slovakia’s Peter Sagan , and it’s fitting that he’s returning to the race that he’s previously used to hone his form for the Tour de France , winning 18 stages over the course of his storied career. He’s not the rider he once was, but with most of the world’s best field sprinters opting for other events, he has a chance to win one more stage here before his retirement .

Biniam Girmay (Intermarché-Circus-Wanty)—One of last year’s revelations, Eritrea’s Biniam Girmay has had a rough season so far, winning only one race–way back on February 1st. But he finished fourth in last weekend’s Brussels Cycling Classic, a sign that his form is heading in the right direction as he prepares for his first Tour de France . Girmay’s perfect for the type of “sprint” finishes in this year’s Tour de Suisse, and a stage victory would give him the confidence he needs heading into his first Tour.

.css-7piy6r:before{width:1.75rem;height:1.75rem;margin:0 0.625rem -0.125rem 0;content:'';display:inline-block;-webkit-background-size:1.25rem;background-size:1.25rem;background-color:#F8D811;color:#000;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-position:center;background-position:center;}.loaded .css-7piy6r:before{background-image:url(/_assets/design-tokens/latest/bicycling/static/images/chevron-design-element.c42d609.svg);} Racing

Vuelta Stage 6: Checkout Aisles and Panic-Riding

How Kasia Niewiadoma Won the Tour de France Femmes

2024 Tour de France Femmes: Results from Stage 8

Neither Niewiadoma or Vollering May Win the TdFF

TdFF Stage 8 Preview: Alpe d’Huez or Bust

Cédrine Kerbaol’s Stage 6 Win Shifts the GC

Tour de France Femmes 2024 Stage 7 Preview

How Sepp Kuss Can Win Another Vuelta a España

SD-Worx Put Too Much Trust in Their Radios

TdF Femmes Stage 6: The Calm before the Storm

How to Watch the 2024 Vuelta a España

• Fantasy Vuelta

PREVIEW - Tour de Suisse stage 7 - Head-to-head between Joao Almeida and Adam Yates for the yellow jersey

Tour de Suisse is one of the most important stage races of the year. It's the last big test before the Tour de France and some of the Tour's stars race in Switzerland, in an eight-day race that includes lots of mountains, time trials and a few days for the classics specialists. The race takes place from June 9 to 16. We preview the 7th stage

Stage 7 is only 118 kilometers long, which is certainly a short day, although not as short as the 42 kilometers of the previous stage. It has 3,000 meters of gradient. The stage starts in Villars-sur-Ollon, and yes, you'll hear that name a lot. The cyclists climb to the top of the Col de la Croix right at the start of the stage, 4 kilometers at 8.7% and finish with just 7.5 kilometers of racing.

2024 Tour de Suisse's 42.5km stage 6 "a waste of time" according to Tom Pidcock

The cyclists descend to Aigle, then climb Villars-sur-Ollon and the Col de la Croix for the second time. In total, there are 17 kilometers of climbing at 7.1%. The summit is 51.5 kilometers from the finish line. The cyclists then descend to Aigle for the second time; the first part of the descent is quite steep and relatively technical.

After crossing Aigle again, the cyclists head up to Villars-sur-Ollon, this time to finish the stage. The cyclists climb just before the start of the climb really begins to count, as the climb itself is 8.6 kilometers at 8%. It's a fairly steady climb, with a few bends, typical of the end of a difficult mountain stage.

After Jan Tratnik; BORA - hansgrohe to snatch 2 more classics riders from Team Visma | Lease a Bike

- João Almeida : Almeida already knows what it's like to beat Adam Yates in the Swiss race. The "Duro das Caldas" showed better legs than his teammate to take victory in stage 6 and in his declarations warned that, if it were up to him, he would go on to win every stage. He's less than 30 seconds behind Yates, and João can try to reduce the time and bet everything on the final time trial.

- Adam Yates : The yellow jersey will face the 7th stage of the Tour de Suisse as the big favorite to win once again. Leader of the general classification, the UAE Team Emirates rider showed very good legs on all the mountain days and will try to win the stage to face the final time trial with relative calm.

- Mattias Skjelmose : The winner of the 2023 edition of the race offered his best version on the sixth stage, climbing to 4th place overall and taking the white jersey in the youth classification. Skjelmose continues his upward trend and is aiming for the podium. Although he left doubts in the early days, he was better than Egan Bernal in the final head-to-head.

- Egan Bernal : The Colombian INEOS Grenadiers rider is showing good legs and a return to fitness in this Tour de Suisse. Bernal has shown this on every mountain day and, as a result, he remains in 3rd place in the general classification, where he hopes to remain at the end of stage 7. There's every reason to be confident that he'll make it, as he's been one of the few who's had the legs to keep up with the favorites' attacks on the final climbs.

Prediction of the 7th stage of the 2024 Tour de Suisse :

*** Adam Yates, João Almeida

** Egan Bernal, Mattias Skjelmose, Enric Mas

* Einer Rubio, Lenny Martinez, Tom Pidcock, Matthew Riccitello, Felix Gall.

Choice : João Almeida

Visma "not worried about Jonas Vingegaard fading like Tadej Pogacar did" if he makes return from injury at Tour de France

Article written by Carlos Silva

Read more about:

Place comments.

You are currently seeing only the comments you are notified about, if you want to see all comments from this post, click the button below.

Confirmation

Are you sure you want to report this comment?

UNDER_ARTICLE

Sun 25 Aug 2024

Mon 26 Aug 2024

Velos von Tour de Suisse

• Contact & Support

• EN Deutsch English Français Italiano
• Tour de Suisse

Tour de Suisse Bicycle or E-Bike

Tour de Suisse bikes are made in Switzerland and have stood for quality since 1934. The bikes are painted and assembled in Kreuzlingen on Lake Constance. At the Tour de Suisse, cycling fans will find various e-bikes, city bikes, travel bikes and commuter routes or school bikes.

In the online shop you can buy various models from the Tour de Suisse brand, including numerous filter options - new or used bikes.

Tour de Suisse in the area

Our number serves for general inquiries and assistance regarding the platform usage process, but we are not the direct seller.

Therefore, our operators can assist you only with general information. If you have specific questions about products, please contact the seller directly.

We look forward to your calls from Monday to Friday, 08:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Outside of working hours, please use the contact form for assistance

Thank you for your understanding!

• Skip to main content
• Keyboard shortcuts for audio player

Cyclist Gino Mäder, 26, dies after a high-speed crash in the Swiss Alps

Bill Chappell

Team Bahrain cyclist Gino Mäder of Switzerland died after suffering a terrible crash in the Tour de Suisse. He's seen here at the 2021 Giro d'Italia road race, wearing the blue jersey signifying the best climber. Dario Belingheri/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

Team Bahrain cyclist Gino Mäder of Switzerland died after suffering a terrible crash in the Tour de Suisse. He's seen here at the 2021 Giro d'Italia road race, wearing the blue jersey signifying the best climber.

Swiss cyclist Gino Mäder died Friday, one day after suffering a terrible crash during a mountain descent in stage 5 of the Tour de Suisse. Both Mäder and another racer, Magnus Sheffield of the U.S., were taken to the hospital after they were hurled into a ravine in the Swiss Alps.

Mäder, 26, crashed during the "queen stage" of the race — the label given to a multistage road race's most challenging and grueling days, which usually involve multiple ascents and test even the strongest riders.

A Pro Cyclist Rode An Unofficial, Solo Tour De France And Beat The Pack

After reaching the Albula Pass at a height just under 7,600 feet, Mäder and other riders faced a roughly 10-kilometer descent , racing down to the stage's finish line. In that segment, a motorcycle camera unit following the race leader clocked speeds of around 100 kph (62 mph).

It's not known precisely what led to the crash; TV broadcasts of the race didn't seem to catch the moment that sent the two riders off the road. "The circumstances of the accident are being clarified," race organizers said on Thursday.

After Mäder's death, the Graubünden cantonal police said on Friday that it is investigating the crash, along with the public prosecutor's office. The police issued a call for witnesses to come forward, particularly if they have video evidence.

The crash came in a high-speed portion of the course

During the descent, the two riders "crashed at very high speed," race organizers said. Another rider, Roland Thalmann, described the scene.

"After a long curve, two bikes were lying on the side of the road, which didn't look nice," Thalmann said, according to Cycling News . "When I looked back, I saw that two riders were quite far down."

Paint outlines of what look to be two tire tracks leading off the road at the curve where Swiss rider Gino Mäder fell during a high-speed descent of the fifth stage of the Tour de Suisse. Mäder, 26, died from injuries he sustained when he plunged into a ravine. Arnd Wiegmann/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

Paint outlines of what look to be two tire tracks leading off the road at the curve where Swiss rider Gino Mäder fell during a high-speed descent of the fifth stage of the Tour de Suisse. Mäder, 26, died from injuries he sustained when he plunged into a ravine.

"The race doctor was on the scene of the accident within two minutes," organizers said. Dr. Roland Kretsch found Sheffield, 21, responsive, with a concussion and bruises. Mäder was in far worse condition in a creek, as he "lay motionless in the water," according to organizers.

The medical team was able to resuscitate Mäder, and he was airlifted to a hospital. Kretsch later told SRF that the cyclists were found far below the roadway, and that Mäder had injuries to his head area.

Mäder's death stuns the cycling world

"Our entire team is devastated by this tragic accident, and our thoughts and prayers are with Gino's family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time," Mäder's cycling squad, Team Bahrain Victorious, said as it announced his death.

"Today and every day, we ride for you, Gino," the team said.

An aerial photo from June 16, 2023, shows the curve where Swiss rider Gino Mäder crashed during a high-speed descent in the Tour de Suisse. Arnd Wiegmann/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

An aerial photo from June 16, 2023, shows the curve where Swiss rider Gino Mäder crashed during a high-speed descent in the Tour de Suisse.

After the tragic news emerged, cyclists rode an extremely shortened sixth stage of the Tour de Swiss as a memorial to Mäder, with organizers saying the peloton, or main pack of cyclists, would ride only the final 20 kilometers of the planned course under "neutralized" conditions, meaning competition is suspended.

At Friday's finish line, a large crowd turned out to applaud Mäder's six teammates as they crossed the finish line together.

🇨🇭 #Tourdesuisse In honour of Gino! @tds #RideAsOne pic.twitter.com/3jX6WD4BFq — Team Bahrain Victorious (@BHRVictorious) June 16, 2023

The new plan followed another last-minute change, after an avalanche blocked Friday's planned route in the mountains.

In 2021, Mäder won the best young cyclist's white jersey at La Vuelta, Spain's 21-stage race. He took fifth place in that race — the same spot he earned earlier this year, in the eight-day Paris-Nice race.

The Tour de Suisse isn't one of road cycling's three "Grand Tour" races, but with eight stages and plenty of high mountains, it's widely seen as a key tune-up for the Tour de France in July.

Race course layout is put under scrutiny

After Thursday's crash, Belgian rider Remco Evenepoel, the reigning world champion, criticized the race course's layout, as he sent his hopes for recovery to riders who crashed.

I hope all the guys that were involved in a crash are okay!! 🙏🏻❤️ I hope that the final of today's stage is food for thought for both cycling organisers as well as ourselves as riders. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/UZm6sRwiez — Remco Evenepoel (@EvenepoelRemco) June 15, 2023

"While a summit finish would have been perfectly possible, it wasn't a good decision to let us finish down this dangerous descent," Evenepoel said . "As riders, we should also think about the risks we take going down a mountain."

Evenepoel posted that message on Thursday, before news of Mäder's death emerged.

In many stage races with famously imposing mountains, organizers place the finish line at the very top of the mountain, or just beyond it.

Tour De France Officials Search For Spectator Who Caused Massive Crash

Thursday's stage included three mountain passes, with the first (Furka) and last (Albula) rated as "Hors Catégorie" — a designation reserved for ultra-steep climbs that are beyond cycling's normal 5-level categorization for mountains.

"We will see the best climbers in action again, but the last kilometers will also require a large dose of courage and honed descent skills," the race's official guide stated . It promised that the closing kilometers, descending from the Albula Pass to the mountain village of La Punt, "will be something to see."

Mäder died exactly 75 years after the only other death in the Tour de Suisse, which came when Richard Depoorter crashed in a dim tunnel and was run over by an escort vehicle in 1948, according to Swiss broadcaster RSF .

5 family-friendly cycling routes in Switzerland

Is Switzerland secretly flat? The new cycling guide Flat Switzerland by Katrin Gygax answers the question with a resounding “Yes!”

After 13 years of touring Switzerland on her bike, writer and photographer Katrin Gygax shares her favorite flat routes in this informative and witty guide to relaxed cycling.

Flat Switzerland is the ultimate Switzerland cycling guide

From flowery flatliners to refreshing river routes, Flat Switzerland includes no less than 33 unique bicycle itineraries. Most suggestions follow Switzerland’s official national routes marked with red way signs. Katrin has added numerous scenic detours on country roads, too. Or shortcuts to avoid climbs and stay with the book's theme.

Each route works on its own as described in Flat Switzerland . But several of the itineraries can be combined for a multi-day “Tour de Suisse” experience. For instance, one “enhanced” route leads from Aarau all the way to Yverdon-les-Bains. Good to know: these bicycle routes are easy to follow and are suitable for families.

Since the author is also a seasoned train aficionado, each route cleverly starts and ends at a Swiss train station. Katrin includes advice on bike rentals or bicycle transportation by train. And detailed descriptions of each route, overview maps, and links to online GPX/KML tracks.

Some clues are touristic, including highlights along the way, unmissable local delicacies, and lakeside campgrounds. A refreshing bonus: lots of ponds, rivers, lakes, and public outdoor pools. In the introduction, the author covers important safety topics that are helpful for anyone new to Switzerland. These include how to cycle roundabouts or how to make a proper bonfire.

Flat Switzerland is as much a guide as it is a non-fiction travel book. In fact, one could read it from beginning to the end and learn a lot - without ever tracing the routes on a bicycle.

Five family-friendly cycling routes in Switzerland:

Vineyards along quiet lakes 🍇.

Route 7: Biel to Neuchâtel

Glide along the lakeshore, stop and enjoy the sparkling blue water from one of the many lakeside parks and benches. Look up the hill for a view of the vineyards and historical villas along the lake’s slopes. Slow down past properties with their own waterfront lawns and docks - and dream about spending an entire summer here. This route is ideal for kids above the age of 12.

Sights: mansions and vineyards, Biel and Neuchâtel old towns, Cité du Temps watch museum in Biel Food stops: cafés, restaurants, fire pit, picnic areas Specialties: wine, watches, Tête de Moine, Damassine and absinthe, lake fish (perch, pike, pollan) Swimming: Strandbad and Strandboden Biel; small parks in Twann, Ligerz and La Neuveville; Piscine du Landeron in Le Landeron; Plage du Vieux Port in Hauterive Hotels: mid-range, business hotels, historical inns and stylish boutiques in Biel and Neuchâtel Distance: 34.30 km Elevation gain: 1 m Ascent: 219 m Descent: 218 m

Basking in the Engadine sun☀️

Route 32: Samedan Circle

The beauty of the Engadine Valley lies in its clear, crisp light and magnificent mountains. The historic village of Bever, with its traditionally painted patrician houses, is a highlight of this route. This is Graubünden at its best. Take a stroll through its beautiful lanes and stop at one of the cycling-friendly restaurants.

Sights: Bever, Muottas Muragl, San Gian Church, Chesa Planta Food stops: cafés, restaurants, picnic areas Specialties: Bündner Nusstorte , Engadiner Torte , Bündnerfleisch , Capuns, Pizokel Swimming: Mineralbad & Spa Samedan, Lej da Staz, Ovaverva Pool Spa & Sports Centre St. Moritz Distance: 36.76 km Elevation gain: 0 m Ascent: 380 m Descent: 380 m

Three countries and a Rhine float 🇨🇭 🇩🇪 🇫🇷

Route 28: Basel Circle

This international cycling route is excellent for kids (or your own inner child). In just a few hours, it takes you through three countries: Switzerland, Germany, and France. From the city center to an industrial area, riverside, countryside, and back. Route 28 is a great way to get a look at the scope of a significant Rhine harbor. Don’t forget to bring your passport or ID card.

Sights: Kunstmuseum Basel, Fondation Beyeler, Museum Tinguely, VitraHaus Showroom Food stops: cafés, restaurants (international cuisine), fire pit, picnic areas Specialties: Uussteller sausage, Anisbrot anise cookie, Magenbrot gingerbread with chocolate, Mässmogge candies Swimming: the Rhine, Laguna Badeland in Weil, Parc des Eaux Vives in Huningue Distance: 32.48 km Elevation gain: 0 m Ascent: 182 m Descent: 182 m

Dolce far niente in the summer alpine sun 💦

Route 22: Bellinzona to Locarno via Ascona

Cruise along the Ticino river to Lago Maggiore, and have a picnic lunch in one of the many lakeside parks or a typical grotto restaurant. Locarno and Ascona are prime swimming destinations, with extravagant facilities for all kinds of water sports or a quiet afternoon with a book under a tree. Enjoy a delicious gelato from one of the many vendors along the lake.

Sights: Bellinzona castles, Madonna del Sasso, Locarno old town, Ascona pedestrian area Food stops: cafés, grotto restaurants, picnic areas Specialties: coppa, lardo, pancetta, loto rice, polenta Swimming: Lido Locarno, Lido Ascona Distance: 33.77 km Elevation gain: -36 m Ascent: 157 m Descent: 193 m

Through forests and meadows to Lake Thun 🌲

Route 18: Kandersteg to Spiez

Zip down the Kander Valley and through its scenic forests, with the impressive Bernese Alps to the left and right of you. Postcard villages dot this open, vibrant local and international tourist destination. If you have time, take a gondola to one of the mountains for gorgeous alpine views.

Sights: Kandersteg, Oeschinensee, Blausee, Reichenbach i. K., Spiez lakeside and Schloss Spiez MuseumFood stops: cafés, restaurants, picnic areas Specialties: Hobelkäse cheese, Streusel cake, Blauer Kuchen puff pastries, Murmeli-Kräutersalbe lotion in Frutigen, Riesling-Sylvaner, Rosé and Pinot Noir wines in Spiez Swimming: Schwimm- und Spielbad Kandersteg, Freibad Frutigen, Frei- und Seebad Spiez, Lake Thun Hotels: mid-range, historical hotels and B&Bs, plus chalets in Kandersteg, a small resort at Blausee, and premium hotels in Spiez Distance: 31.47 km Elevation gain: -542 m Ascent: 269 m Descent: 811 m

Flat Switzerland

• 33 unique cycling routes in Switzerland, covering all regions
• Illustrated maps, GPX coordinates
• Hardback, English, 235 pages

"This book hits the zeitgeist. It's slow traveling at its best. "

Dimitri Burkhard

As the founder, editor, and community manager of Newly Swissed, Dimitri owns the strategic vision. He is passionate about storytelling and is a member of Swiss Travel Communicators. Dimitri loves discovering new trends and covers architecture, design, start-ups and tourism.

Cancel reply

Sadly the website for this book containing the actual route maps is not available…

Hi James! Could you let me know which website this is? I will be happy to connect with the book’s author to figure out the correct URL.

You may also like

Why Crans-Montana in Switzerland is 100% Instagramable

There is a prestigious spot in the Valais with views of the alps and the Weisshorn peak. Meet Crans-Montana! Let me show you why...

Room with a View at Hôtel des Trois Couronnes in Vevey

The Swiss have established a number of hospitality schools along Lake Geneva. In the heart of it all is the Hôtel des Trois Couronnes, a luxury boutique...

Ultimate blueprint for a perfect ski vacation in Zermatt

Valais is covered under a powdery blanket, but the big snow has yet to arrive. Our ski vacation in Zermatt is about trying the many slopes...

Newly Swissed GmbH Langrütistrasse 1A, 8635 Dürnten Switzerland +41 78 949 03 53

Copyright © 2024 - Newly Swissed GmbH. All rights reserved.

• Everyday Life
• Food & Wine
• Travel & Tourism
• Book Reading
• Concert/Dance/Musical
• Food/Gourmet
• Stand-up/Theater/Movies
• Workshop/Seminar/Tour
• Add an Event
• What We Like
• Meet the Team
• Press Coverage
• Advertising
• Contact us or book us

Download our e-book: 77 Facts about Switzerland

Vuelta a España stage 8 Live - Medium mountain day with sharp uphill finish

Tour de suisse 2022 route.

The eight-day stage race in Switzerland opens with hilly circuit at Lake Zurich and concludes with time trial in Liechtenstein

The 85th edition of the Tour de Suisse , June 12-19, 2022, begins in the Jura and central Switzerland in the first half of the race, and then crosses Ticino and Valais regions for the grand finale in Vaduz, Liechtenstein, a 26km race against the clock on stage 8. There are fewer Alpine passes than last year, but it is hard to distinguish as the race still divvies out plenty of climbing – a total of 18,407 metres over eight days.

The race begins with a circuit race on the shore of Lake Zurich in Küsnacht on Sunday, June 12. There are four laps for a total of 178km, which begins towards Greifensee, the Zurich Oberland and over the Pfannenstil then back to Küsnacht. On the final three loops the climbs at Pfannenstiel and Küsnachter Berg are category 3 and combine for six KOMs. There is a total of 2,810 metres of elevation gain on the opening day.

Stage 2 heads north and then west for 199km to Aesch with a similar amount of climbing from the day before, 2,806 metres.. The route goes over the Zurich Oberland and through the Canton of Aargau, taking in three categorised climbs in the final 75km including Challpass.

The first of the trio of KOMs is Gempen (5.4km at 4.6%), with 71.8km to go, followed 30km later by Eichenberg (3km at 7.4%), and then Challpass (6.3km at 6.3%). From the crest of Challpass there are less than 15km to the finish, set among the many castles and fortresses in Aesch.

It’s a rollercoaster ride on Stage 3 with 177km in the Jura region, starting in Aesch and going south to Grenchen. There are four categorised climbs and a trio of other uphill grinds that total 3,143 metres of elevation gain. The first categorised climb is the cat 1 Cote au Bouvier, 5.5km at 8.3% gradient, takes the peloton into the far north-west corner of the Jura. Then 16km later it is onto the climb of Bellelay (7.4km at 4.7%). The final pair of climbs are less menacing - Vauffelin (2km at 6.3%) and Lommiswil (1.7km at 4.8%) - and provide launchpads for final attacks in those final 38km.

The fourth day is the flattest of the road stages, only 1,938 metres of climbing, and begins from near the Tissot Velodrome in Grenchen. The 191km course crosses the Cantons of Solothurn, Bern, Lucerne and Schwyz, and has a lap in the Mythen region, located between Lake Zurich and Lake Lucerne. The first KOM hits 27.9km from Gremchen at Kappelen (3.4km at 5.5%) and sets up the rolling terrain across the next 140km or so. The category 2 Sattel (3km at 8.5%) provides a launching pad to the day’s conclusion, just a fast 15km from the summit to the finish line in Brunnen on Lake Lucerne.

Stage 5 begins atop Ambri and opens with a valley descent to the south that continues for 193 kilometres to Novazzano, taking in 2,950 metres of climbing, most of that in the second half of the route. The first attacks are anticipated on the ascent to Monte Ceneri, a category 2 climb of 5.2km and 6% gradient that awaits 60km into the stage.

Then a flatter section of 20km at the base of the descent leads to a circuit, covered three times in the final 80km. The cat 3 climb of Pedrinata is the  main obstacle on the circuits, as it kicks up with 8.2% average gradient on the 2.4km slopes. The finish is a sharp uphill in Novazzano taking in almost a kilometre on Via Indipendenza to the final 400 metres on Via Marcetto.

The mountains loom larger on stage 6, with the most elevation gain of the week, 4,208 metres. After the start in Locarno, the route proceeds north through the Leventina and the Val Bedretto.

One glance at the elevation profile and the mid-way point of the stage is clearly punctuated by the hors categorie ascent to the Nufenen Pass, the highest road pass in Switzerland at 2,478 metres. The climb is 21.6 kilometres in length and provides an average 5% gradient. The long descent through the Upper Valais sets up the mountaintop finish to Moosalp, another long rise of 18km with a gradient of 8%. 

Saturday’s stage makes it a doubleheader of big mountains, this one taking the peloton across 196 kilometres with 3,190 metres of elevation gain from Ambri to the ski resort in Malbun, Liechtenstein.

The first of four categorised climbs is the Lukmanier Pass, the 18km climb with 5.5% average gradient starting just 53.7km into the stage. It takes 18km to crest the monster, then a lumpy descent leads to the cat 3 Flims climb (5.2km at 6.2%). 45km later is the 3km climb of St. Luzisteig (7%) that provides a launchpad for the HC mountaintop finish at Malbun, 12.8km at 8.4%.

The final day is a 25.6km time trial on flat terrain in the capital of Liechtenstein. There are a few rolling sections, but only 140 metres of elevation gain on a loop course that follows a section of the Rhine River.

Thank you for reading 5 articles in the past 30 days*

Join now for unlimited access

Enjoy your first month for just £1 / $1 / €1

*Read any 5 articles for free in each 30-day period, this automatically resets

After your trial you will be billed £4.99 $7.99 €5.99 per month, cancel anytime. Or sign up for one year for just £49 $79 €59

Try your first month for just £1 / $1 / €1

Get The Leadout Newsletter

The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!

Cyclingnews is the world's leader in English-language coverage of professional cycling. Started in 1995 by University of Newcastle professor Bill Mitchell, the site was one of the first to provide breaking news and results over the internet in English. The site was purchased by Knapp Communications in 1999, and owner Gerard Knapp built it into the definitive voice of pro cycling. Since then, major publishing house Future PLC has owned the site and expanded it to include top features, news, results, photos and tech reporting. The site continues to be the most comprehensive and authoritative English voice in professional cycling.

AusCycling Road National Championships 2025 routes

Tour de Pologne 2024 route

Most Popular

Latest on cyclingnews.

'It's not normal, my legs feel numb' – Cian Uijtdebroeks searching for answers after latest setback at Vuelta a España

'The last dance' – Pauline Ferrand-Prévot braces for her final mountain bike race at Worlds

Thomas De Gendt - 'I just need to get some freedom' in his last Vuelta a España

Rent a Bike | Buy a Bike

Account  |  REGISTER

Bike Switzerland

Challenge Tour

Alpine tour

Visit our shop.

Bike tours across Switzerland The Ultimate Adventure Holiday in Europe

No other week long bike tour can give you this much diversity, history and outdoor grandeur. Before anything else, Bike Switzerland.

Bike Switzerland is Switzerland’s premier bicycle tour company. Based in Geneva, Europe, our staff is made up of educators living here in Switzerland who are devoted to intercultural exchange and cycling. Given our Swiss background, our tours emphasize value, authenticity and luxury.

Our four itineraries will take cyclists on backroads to cross the entire country. We currently offer four different bicycle tours in Switzerland at three different levels: the Lite Crossing for moderate cycling, the Challenge Crossing for cyclists looking for longer days and more climbing and the Jura and Alpine tours which are road bike tours more suitable for serious cyclists.

These four itineraries can be experienced in different ways. Our guided bicycle tours offer cyclists memorable luxury accommodations in castles, monasteries, chalets and spa hotels. Guided tours allow guests to experience Swiss gourmet cuisine with catered picnics and award-winning restaurants. The guided program also offers riders a variety of experiences: wine-tasting, cheese making, breakfast on a farm, mountain hikes and village festivals. Our experienced guides know the country well and

through them our guests come to understand and appreciate the deep history and traditions that line our route. Our independent bicycle tour in Switzerland gives autonomous riders the same great accommodations, bike routes and also include daily baggage transfers, cell phones and GPS guidance. Bicycling Switzerland need not be too difficult or too expensive, and we’d like to get the word out.

…Whichever tour you choose, guests need not worry about bringing their bikes. Bike Switzerland partners with Trek Bicycles to outfit each of our riders with the perfect bicycle for exploring the Swiss backroads.

For the latest information check out our newsletter.

• Regions  

Switzerland

Cycling routes in

Find the right bike route for you through Switzerland, where we've got 226,054 cycle routes to explore. The routes you most commonly find here are of the hilly or uphill type. Most people get on their bikes to ride here in the months of July and August.

Find cycle routes in Switzerland:

Flat routes | Hilly routes | Uphill routes | Downhill routes | Quick rides | Long tours | Top rated routes

Top user routes in Switzerland

• 123 km
• 1,386 m
• 2,216 m

Saint-Cergue, Canton of Vaud, Switzerland

• 2,016 m

Geneva, Canton of Geneva, Switzerland

Hüttwilen, Thurgau, Switzerland

Zürich (Kreis 2), Canton of Zurich, Switzerland

• 481 m
• 489 m

Ebikon, Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland

• 438 m
• 454 m

Uster / Nieder-Uster, Canton of Zurich, Switzerland

Find the perfect cycle route in Switzerland that suits your bike

Cycling the mountains and roads, swiss style.

Cycling paradise in the heart of Europe

Superb roads, light traffic, unspoilt scenery: Switzerland is a true paradise for cyclists. You'll find gentle, level cycling paths by lakes. In the Mittelland, hill follows hill in countryside imbued with local tradition. And of course the main attraction - the majestic Alps - await with 17 passes exceeding 2000m in altitude amid the snowy peaks.

These fourteen exceptional routes for road bike are brought to you by our friends at MySwitzerland.com/roadcycling . Browse more great Swiss routes on their Bikemap profile .

Freipass Klausen Pragel

6 years ago

Ride the Alps Susten

Challenge Davos Festival

Wanna ride these routes.

Get the free Bikemap apps for your mobile phone to ride these routes in Switzerland.

Ride the Alps vaudoises

Tour des Stations

Chasing Cancellara Disentis - Andermatt

Swiss Cycling Alpenbrevet

UNICEF Cycling for Children

slowUp Moutain Albula

Granfondo San Gottardo

La Désalpe Reichenbach

Heart of Switzerland

7 years ago

Säntis Classic

Alpe di Neggia

Gotthard Challenge

Tour de Gruyere

Grosse Scheidegg

Tour du Lac de Neuchatel

Heart of the Valais

Col du Sanetsch

Les Classiques des Alpes Vaudoises

Graubünden challenge

Three classic passes

Want to see more awesome routes for roadbiking in switzerland.

Go to MySwitzerland.com/roadcycling

See more great Swiss routes on their Bikemap profile: MySwitzerland

Can't get enough of our route suggestions?

Browse our Blog and Regions .

• 258 m
• 260 m

• 239 m
• 151 m

Bad Ragaz, Canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland

• 258 km
• 253 m

Kreuzlingen, Thurgau, Switzerland

• 1,328 m
• 1,064 m

Sarnen, Canton of Obwalden, Switzerland

Belp, Canton of Bern, Switzerland

Routes to Switzerland

• 318 m
• 412 m

Belfort, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France

• 248 m
• 285 m

Saint-George, Canton of Vaud, Switzerland

• 443 m
• 1,053 m

Silvaplana, Grisons, Switzerland

• 570 m

Zweisimmen, Canton of Bern, Switzerland

• 355 km
• 3,866 m
• 3,868 m

Chur, Grisons, Switzerland

• 312 m
• 150 m

Explore other cycle destinations

See where people are biking

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Join the fast growing global cycling community

Are you ready for the full cycling experience.

• Destinations
• North America
• Asia Pacific
• Search all tours
• View tour list

All Europe bike tours

• United States

All North America bike tours

All Asia Pacific bike tours

• South Africa

All Africa bike tours

• Tulip tours
• E-bikes available
• Primarily bike paths
• Family friendly
• Client favorites
• Bike and boat
• Staff picks
• Top rated tours
• First timers
• Gravel Bike Tours
• Custom and Private Bike Tours
• Discounts and Special Offers
• View All Categories
• Bike & Hotel Tours
• Bike & Boat Tours
• Tour de France
• Boats & Barges

Custom & Private Bike Tours

Tailor-made cycling itineraries and private bike tours to fit your needs – expertly designed by our tour advisors

VIEW CUSTOM BIKE TOURS

General info

• How to book
• Terms & conditions
• How to choose
• Guided vs. self-guided
• A typical day
• What to bring
• Extend your trip
• Travel insurance
• Passports & visas
• Why our travelers love us
• Tailwinds (our blog)

• Switzerland

A melting pot of culture

Switzerland bike tours.

Get to know this country’s distinct culture and traditions through its national pastime known as “wandern.” Translated as “wandering,” it’s achieved by foot or by bike on an extensive network of well-marked and well-maintained routes and dedicated bike paths with scenic vistas and overlooks galore.

Find tours that suit your fitness levels and interests, from the looming Alps for cyclists looking for a challenge to the tame and seemingly tropical Lago Maggiore in the Ticino region to adventures through picturesque villages with wooden farmhouses and church steeples. Just remember: Cycling through the Alps is different from cycling over the Alps: many tours are not as difficult as you’d expect.

“The regional food, friendly people and amazing sights made this trip highly memorable. So many beautiful gardens, museums, monasteries, churches and castles!”

Learn more:

• Switzerland bike tour reviews
• myswitzerland.com
• Riding options for all in Switzerland
•  Name (A–Z)
•  Name (Z–A)
•  Price (high)
•  Price (low)
•  Newest
•  Featured
•  Country (A–Z) 
•  Country (Z–A)
•  Rating (high)
•  Rating (low)
•  Num reviews (most)
•  Num reviews (least)
•  Most days/hours
•  Least days/hours
•  Most distance
•  Least distance
•  Miles/day (most)
•  Miles/day (least)
•  Difficulty (least)
•  Difficulty (most)

Lake Constance Bicycle Path

COUNTRY: Austria, Germany, Switzerland

Self guided from EUR € 799

Self-guided: Daily: Mar 15, 2024 - Oct 26, 2024. Mar 30, 2025 - Oct 25, 2025.

Description: The Lake Constance cycle route is one of the most popular bicycle routes in Europe. On this tour, you will cycle around the entire lake and get to know three countries and several islands. The main highlights are the medieval towns of Konstanz, Stein am…

Lake Constance Classic (11-nights)

Self guided from EUR € 1399

Self-guided: Daily: Apr 14 - Oct 3, 2024. Apr 9 - Apr 11, Apr 16 - 18, Apr 23 - Oct 3, 2025.

Description: The Lake Constance cycle route is one of the most popular bike routes in Europe. On this tour you will cycle around the entire lake and discover three countries - Austria, Germany, and Switzerland - and four islands - Reichenau, Mainau, Lindau and Werd.

Along the Rhône River from Geneva to Lyon

COUNTRY: France, Switzerland

Self guided from EUR € 890

Self-guided: Sundays: Apr 1 - Oct 15, 2024 (minimum 2 participants)

Description: Ancient navigators first spurred the development of the Rhône river valley, bringing new ideas to a quiet region of fierce natural beauty. Over the centuries, some communities along its banks grew rapidly into sophisticated cities like Lyon and Geneva…

Discover Alpine Charm in Switzerland and France

COUNTRY: Switzerland

Self guided from EUR € 1035

Self-guided: Daily Departures May 15 - Oct 15, 2024

Description: Get ready for a cycling adventure through the stunning Savoy region, nestled in the majestic French Alps! This renowned area blends picturesque landscapes—featuring snow-capped peaks, serene lakes, and lush vineyards—with quaint villages. Amidst this…

Three Lakes Tour: From Geneva to Annecy

Self guided from EUR € 795

Self-guided: Fridays and Sundays: Apr 1 - Oct 15, 2024 (additional departures upon request for group of 4 or more)

Description: Stunning scenery, mesmerizing mountains, and luscious lakes! Do you love cycling and exploring new areas by bike, but think French Alps are beyond your reach because of climbing all those mountains? Are you more of a leisure cyclist than an avid…

Highlights of the Swiss Rhine: Lake Constance to Basel

Self guided from CHF 1299

Self-guided: Daily: Mar 30 - Oct 13, 2024

Description: Travel west along the Swiss Rhine from Lake Constance to Basel. Cycling along riverside paths, you will visit the beautiful shoreline of Lake Constance and view the magnificent Rhine falls before continuing toward the west, passing asparagus fields, cute…

Ascona and Lake Maggiore (based in one hotel)

Self guided from CHF 985

Self-guided: Sundays: Apr 7 - Jun 23, Aug 18 - Oct 13, 2024

Description: The crystal-clear waters of Lago Maggiore sparkle in the sun, locals and visitors roam down the Piazza Grande, and palm trees grow on the lake promenade. When staying in Ticino, you could easily forget that you are still in Switzerland. On this tour, you…

Lake Constance to Lake Maggiore

Self guided from CHF 1655

Self-guided: Daily: Jun 15 - Sep 29, 2024

Description: On this bicycle tour from southern Lake Constance to the northern point of Lake Maggiore, you’ll enjoy astounding scenery, fantastic cycling, and Swiss culture. Swiss precision and quietness await you on the shores of Lake constance as you head towards…

Swiss Lakes by E-bike: Lake Geneva to Lake Lucerne

Self guided from CHF 1770

Description: Beginning in Lake Geneva and finishing at Lake Lucerne, the Lake Route earns its name from the many lakes the route touches from beginning to end. This route leads through outstanding touristic regions with great sounding names: Montreux, Gruyères…

Rhône River Route: Oberwald to Geneva

Self guided from CHF 1709

Self-guided: Daily: May 4 - Oct 13, 2024

Description: Between Oberwald and Geneva, the Rhône-Route connects three completely different types of landscapes. In the Goms, the landscape is alpine and the route consists mostly of downhill rides with an occasional rise. In Brig, the Rhône valley widens - there…

Back to Top

Narrow my search:

• Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec For multi-day tours only
• 2024 2025 2026 For multi-day tours only

Rider Level

• 0–19 mi/ 0–31 km 30–39 mi/ 48–62 km 20–29 mi/ 32–47 km 40+ mi/ 64+ km
• Day tours 1–4 nights 5 nights 6 nights 7 nights 8+ nights
• Up to € 1,000 € 1,500–2,000 € 1,000–1,500 € 2,000+
• Self Guided Guided
• Tulip tours E-bikes available Primarily bike paths Family friendly Client favorites Bike and boat Staff picks Top rated tours First timers Bike & Hotel Gravel Bike Tours Custom and Private Bike Tours
• Apply Filters Clear Filters

Switzerland bike tour categories

• All bike tours

Bike tour countries

• Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Czech Republic
• Bike & hotel tours
• Bike & boat tours
• Bike day tours
• Boats & barges
• View all tours
• Bike tour reviews
• E-bike tours
• Family-friendly tours
• First-timers
• Discounts and special offers
• Custom Bike Tours
• Corporate Event Planning

Top destinations

Top tour categories.

• Great for first-timers
• Family-friendly