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E-bike holidays: Glacier Bike Tour West

Mountainbike
4 Days / 3 Nights
Self-guided tour
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Two cyclists with bikes on a gravel road beside a wooden chalet, with the iconic Matterhorn peak visible in the background under clear blue sky.
Two cyclists in helmets facing each other with the iconic Matterhorn peak visible in the background under clear blue sky.

The essentials at a glance

This medium-difficulty e-bike tour leads from Andermatt over the 2,429-meter Furka Pass to Zermatt and the Matterhorn. The route passes through Switzerland's smallest village, the picturesque Goms valley, and follows the source of the Rhône river. Highlights include the glacial world of Valais, riverside forests, old mountain villages, and vineyards. Daily distances range from 37 to 57.5 km with moderate climbs. The tour includes accommodation with breakfast, daily luggage transfers, and digital navigation via app.

One of the most impressive Bike Rides in the Alps

As you travel along the route of the Glacier Express, the world’s slowest express train, you’ll be struck by the ever-changing beauty of the landscape, the impressive sights and rich culture along the way. When you are familiar with the Swiss-German dialects spoken in Graubünden and Valais, you will also recognize the contrast encountering Rumantsch, Switzerland's fourth official language besides German, French, and Italian. 

All those details you would miss when travelling a faster way. The Glacier Bike Tour follows the route of the Glacier Express, taking you into the midst of the land and the people of the three cantons it crosses. Experience the whole variety of Switzerland on this multi-day bike tour from Andermatt to Zermatt.

You can also find more information about the highlights of the route here.

E-bike holidays: Glacier Bike Tour West
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Two cyclists with mountain bikes rest on a wooden bench by a pristine mountain lake surrounded by evergreen trees and mountains.
Traditional Swiss chalets in Zermatt with the iconic pyramid-shaped Matterhorn mountain peak rising dramatically in the background.

Itinerary

Arrival and luggage drop-off in Andermatt. The Furka Pass is 2,429 metres above sea level and, on the way there, you’ll pass by the smallest village in Switzerland and find traces of Sean Connery, who lived in this area during the filming of ‘Goldfinger’ in 1963, and Johann Wolfgang von Goethe as the trail snakes along. From its highest point, the route leads to the glacial world of Valais and the source of the river Rhône.

approx. 43 km (Singletrails: 0 km)
970 m
1'060 m

After the sparse but nonetheless stunning scenery within the Furka Pass comes the picturesque landscape of Goms. From Ulrichen, the route descends through riverside forests, deserted valleys and old mountain villages to the warm Valais vineyards.

approx. 57.5 km (Singletrails: 2 km)
280 m
970 m

The Grand Finale! From wine to ice cream, from the warmth of Valais to Switzerland’s famous landmark … the final stage towards the Matterhorn is a more than 1,000-metre trail, leading steadily uphill from Brig and through the Mattertal valley.

approx. 37 km (Singletrails: 11 km)
1'020 m
70 m
Day
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Departure or Extension

Tour character

This multi-day tour is perfect for e-mountain biking. As the routes involve a great deal of altitude change, this can be made more enjoyable with electric assistance. The tours themselves lead along natural paths, asphalt and easy trails. Technically, this tour is no problem for experienced bikers.

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Prices & dates

Category: middle-class hotels, 4* hotel in Zermatt (mostly certified bike hotels)

Prices per person in CHF
Aerial view of Zermatt village nestled in a valley with the iconic Matterhorn peak rising dramatically in the background under clear blue skies.
Two cyclists riding single file on a narrow mountain path in Valais, surrounded by lush green vegetation with snow-capped peaks visible.
Winding mountain road at Furka Pass with dramatic Alpine peaks and green valleys in Valais, Switzerland under clear blue sky.

Services & Information

Included:

  • Accommodation as mentioned incl. breakfast 
  • Daily luggage transfers
  • Costs for luggage pick-up at the station (direct arrival and departure only)
  • Subsidy for arrival by train 
  • Carefully elaborated route description
  • Detailed travel documents (1 x per room) 
  • Navigation app and GPS data available 
  • SwitzerlandMobility-Plus subscription for one year  
  • Service hotline

Note:

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
  • Reservation fee of CHF 20.- per adult (incl. legally required customer money protection)

Arrival/Departure:

  • Arrival in Andermatt using public transport. Luggage drop-off at the luggage office by 10:00 a.m. at the latest.  
  • Departure from Zermatt using public transport.

Arrival by train

Leave the car at home! For every bike, biking or hiking tour in Switzerland, you will receive an SBB coupon per participant, which you can use to deduct CHF 10.- from the ticket price for traveling by train. The reduction can be obtained in the SBB online store or in the SBB app.

On many trips, we use the luggage counters at the stations at the beginning and at the end to hand over the suitcases. You can conveniently combine this right away when you arrive by train. If you are a GA owner, you can provide this information when booking. We will credit you the amount on the invoice. If you don't need the coupon for the trip itself, you can use it during the year. Unfortunately, a retroactive refund is not possible for administrative reasons.

Travel documents "digital"

We reduce the amount of printed documents. You will receive instructions to help you find your way around using the Eurotrek Travel Guide App. We provide you with further information online.

In advance you will receive a small package of documents with the following contents:

  • Your travel program
  • Luggage tags
  • Description of how to use the app
  • Any vouchers
     

The Eurotrek Travel Guide App will help you find your way around. In addition to your digital map, you will find further information about your booked trip. The app is also available offline, simply download the trip in advance.

Services & Information

Included:

  • Accommodation as mentioned incl. breakfast 
  • Daily luggage transfers (1 piece of luggage per person, max. 20 kg)
  • Costs for luggage pick-up at the station (in case of direct arrival)
  • Subsidy for arrival by train 
  • Carefully elaborated route description
  • Digital travel documents incl. navigation app
  • SwitzerlandMobility-Plus subscription for one year  
  • Service hotline

Note:

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
  • Reservation fee of CHF 20.- per adult (incl. legally required customer money protection)

Arrival/Departure:

  • Arrival in Andermatt using public transport. Luggage drop-off at the luggage office by 10:00 a.m. at the latest.  
  • Departure from Zermatt using public transport.

Arrival by train

Leave the car at home! For every bike, biking or hiking tour in Switzerland, you will receive an SBB coupon per participant, which you can use to deduct CHF 10.- from the ticket price for traveling by train. The reduction can be obtained in the SBB online store or in the SBB app.

On many trips, we use the luggage counters at the stations at the beginning and at the end to hand over the suitcases. You can conveniently combine this right away when you arrive by train. If you are a GA owner, you can provide this information when booking. We will credit you the amount on the invoice. If you don't need the coupon for the trip itself, you can use it during the year. Unfortunately, a retroactive refund is not possible for administrative reasons.

Travel documents "digital"

We reduce the amount of printed documents. You will receive instructions to help you find your way around using the Eurotrek Travel Guide App. We provide you with further information online.

In advance you will receive a small package of documents with the following contents:

  • Your travel program
  • Luggage tags
  • Description of how to use the app
  • Any vouchers
     

The Eurotrek Travel Guide App will help you find your way around. In addition to your digital map, you will find further information about your booked trip. The app is also available offline, simply download the trip in advance.

Our rental bikes

Mondraker Raze full suspension MTB with light blue and black frame, front suspension fork, disc brakes, and knobby tires on white background.
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Mondraker Raze

MTB of the Mondraker brand with aluminium frame. A spare inner tube per bike, tyre levers and a pump are included, as well as a smartphone holder per travel dossier.

Specifications:

  • Frame: Raze 29 6061 Stealth Evo aluminium
  • Gear system: SRAM SX Eagle, Roller Bearing Clutch Type 3, Cage Lock, long cage, 1x12-speed, X-Actuation 1:1
  • Brakes: SRAM Level T, two-piece caliper, one-piece 180mm 6-hole Centreline rotor, organic brake pads with steel backing plate
  • Suspension fork: 130mm travel, RockShox 35 Gold 29 RL, 150mm, Solo Air, tapered steerer tube, Boost 15x110mm axle, 35mm steel stanchions, 44mm offset
  • Rear shock: Fox Float DPS LV EVOL Performance, 205x57.5mm. Adjustments: rebound, 3-stage compression
  • Wheel size: 29‘ (size S = 27.5’)
  • Weight: approx. 15.9 kg
  • Maximum permissible weight: 120 kg
S = 38 cm (155 bis 165 cm)
M = 42 cm (160 - 175 cm)
L = 47 cm (170 - 185 cm)
Black Stevens E-Inception 6 full-suspension e-mountain bike with front suspension fork, disc brakes, and Schwalbe tires on white background.
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E-MBT Fully Stevens E-Inception 6

Flyer E-Mountainbike. Maximum speed 25 km/h. Drivers must be at least 16 years of age (or 14 years with a moped license). A spare tube, pump, tools, lock and a smartphone-holder per travel dossier are included in the rental price. 

Specifications:

  • Gear system: Shimano Deore Shadow+ 12-speed
  • Brakes: Shimano BR-MT 420
  • Motor: Bosch G4 Performance Line CX
  • Battery: Bosch Powertube 625Wh/16.7Ah/36V
  • Suspension fork: RockShox 35 Silver TK
  • Rear shock: RockShox Deluxe Select R
  • Assist up to 6 km/h
  • Wheel size: 29‘ (size S: 27.5’)
  • Weight: 26 kg 
  • Permissible total weight: 140 kg
S = 41 cm (160 - 170 cm)
M = 45 cm (170 - 180 cm)
L = 50 cm (180 - 190 cm)

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