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Biking holidays Five Passes

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Mountainbike
5 Days / 4 Nights
Self-guided tour
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Two mountain bikers in red jerseys cycling on a dirt trail through Val Bovarina valley with dramatic Alpine peaks in the background.
Bird's eye view of Lago Ritom, a dark blue alpine lake surrounded by green mountains and rocky peaks in the Swiss Alps under cloudy skies.

The essentials at a glance

Challenging mountain bike loop through the Swiss Alps crossing five historic passes: Gotthard, Sasso della Boggia, Passo del Sole, Lukmanier, and Oberalp. The route connects Andermatt with Airolo, Piora, Olivone, and Disentis, featuring approximately 25-32 km daily with demanding singletrail descents and alpine panoramas. Includes cable car rides, luggage transfers, and digital navigation app.

Forgotten Passes

One of Europe’s most important trade routes used to run over the Lukmanier Pass. Until the Gotthard Pass tunnels were built, the old pass road was also an important link. Nowadays, the passes mainly attract day-trippers and sporty types. This tour also takes you over the Passo del Sole and the Oberalp Pass. Exploring beautiful valleys is also on the agenda and a stunning descent awaits you in Val Bedretto. The sparkling lakes in Val Piora are sure to enchant you, and the descent into Valle di Blenio takes you through a range of different climates. These passes may not be as well known today, but they are still as spectacular as ever!

 

Biking holidays Five Passes
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Mountainbike
5 Days / 4 Nights
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Two cyclists with mountain bikes cross a wooden bridge over a cascading waterfall in Valle Malvaglia, surrounded by lush green forest.
Aerial view of forested Alpine valley with rocky cliffs and winding river leading towards Biasca. Dense coniferous forests cover the slopes.
Sunlit mountain meadow in the Binntal valley with green grass slopes and dramatic mountain peaks under a clear blue sky.

Itinerary

After you’ve dropped your luggage off in Andermatt, you’ll cycle up to the legendary Gotthard Pass, mostly on the old mountain pass route and on bridle paths. From the barren mountain landscape high above the Valle Leventina, the route descends rapidly through lush forests and centuries-old hamlets to the municipality of Airolo.

approx. 31.5 km (Singletrails: 3 km)
850 m
1'130 m

You begin today’s stage by taking the cable car up to Sasso della Boggia. Then, follow the scenic Airolo Bike route, ideal for those who prefer varied descents that aren’t too challenging, back down into the valley and become immersed in the unique and unforgettable mountain setting along the way. Afterwards, you ride up to Piora and Lago Ritom.

approx. 29 km (Singletrails: 2 km)
950 m
1'150 m

On today’s stage, the charming Piora plain forms a stark contrast to the vibrant, busy valley. The challenging descent from Passo del Sole to Olivone is considered one of the best in Ticino.

approx. 28 km (Singletrails: 8 km)
470 m
1'440 m

From Olivone, you’ll take the bus up to the historic Lukmanier Pass today. This route has been used for centuries and connects the top of the pass with Disentis. The route on the Via Lucmagn through the Val Medel is technically easy, then you ride up to Mumpé Medel and back down to the monastery village

approx. 24.5 km (Singletrails: 4 km)
260 m
1'050 m

Today starts with a cable car ride up to Caischavedra. A mountain trail connects the mountain station with the Bostg lookout point. This exciting route with plenty of panoramic views snakes its way towards Sedrun, where the train to the Oberalp Pass awaits you. A rapid descent from here leads past the reservoir and beautiful Alpine meadows. From Nätschen, it’s simply a matter of coasting along the pass road. Your arrival in Andermatt concludes this tour – it’s now time to collect your luggage and depart.

approx. 20 km (Singletrails: 11 km)
210 m
1'230 m

Tour character

A challenging ride in the Gotthard region. You can avoid some of the elevation gain in most stages by taking the cable cars or the Swiss PostBuses. Nevertheless, you will need good technique and physical fitness to get the most out of this tour.

The Five Passes Bike Tour on SchweizMobil
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Prices & dates

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Prices per person in CHF
Two mountain bikers cycling on dirt trail through alpine valley with golden grassland, small lake and dramatic mountain peaks under blue sky.
Aerial view of a turquoise mountain lake at Col de Lukmanier surrounded by green alpine slopes and rocky peaks under a cloudy sky.
Biasca village nestled in a valley with stone bridge over rushing river, surrounded by forested mountains under sunny blue sky in Ticino.

Services & Information

Included:

  • Overnight stays as stated incl. breakfast
  • Daily luggage transfers (1 piece of luggage per person, max. 20 kg)
  • Costs for luggage pick-up at the station (direct arrival and departure only)
  • Subsidy for arrival by train
  • Cable car rides according to programme
  • Ticino Ticket with a range of included services and discounts (upon request at the hotel)
  • Carefully elaborated route description
  • Digital travel documents incl. navigation app
  • SwitzerlandMobility-Plus subscription for one year
  • Service hotline

Note:

  • The optional train journey between Sedrun and the Oberalp Pass costs approx. CHF 10 (with Swiss Halbtax card and your bike)
  • The optional cable car ride between Piotta and Piora is not included in the price and costs CHF 25 (incl. your bike)
  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price

Arrival/Departure:

  • Arrival in Andermatt using public transport. Luggage drop-off at the luggage office by 10am at the latest.
  • Departure from Andermatt using public transport. Luggage collection at the luggage office by 5pm at the latest. 

Arrival by train

Leave the car at home! For every cycling, biking, or hiking tour in Switzerland, each participant receives an SBB voucher worth CHF 10, which can be deducted from the train ticket price. The discount can be redeemed in the SBB online shop or via the SBB app.

For many trips, luggage drop-off and pick-up are handled at train station counters at the beginning and end of the journey – a convenient service to combine with train travel. If you have a GA travelcard, you can indicate this when booking, and the amount will be credited to your invoice.

If you don’t use the voucher during your trip, you can redeem it later in the year. Unfortunately, retroactive refunds are 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

Silver Stevens Jura mountain bike with orange accents, full suspension, knobby tires, and disc brakes on white background.
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STEVENS Fully Mountainbike "Jura"

Well-equipped Fully MTB from the Stevens brand. An all-rounder with which you can tackle all our tours. 

S = 41 cm (155 bis 165 cm)
M = 46 cm (160 - 175 cm)
L = 51 cm (170 - 185 cm)
Teal Flyer Uproc7 650 electric mountain bike with full suspension, knobby tires, and disc brakes against white background.
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E-MBT Fully Flyer Uproc4 6.50

Agile and very solid E-MTB from Flyer with which you can climb any pass but also master any trail. 

Attention: Minimum age 16 years (or 14 years with moped licence)

S = 41 cm (160 - 170 cm)
M = 45 cm (170 - 180 cm)
L = 50 cm (180 - 190 cm)

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