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Biking holidays Panorama Bike Fribourg

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4 Days / 3 Nights
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The essentials at a glance

Self-guided mountain bike tour from Thun to Montreux through the Fribourg Alps. Medium difficulty with 4 days covering approximately 132 km including single trails. Route passes Schwarzsee, the Carthusian monastery La Valsainte, Gruyères Castle, and descends 1,200 meters to Lake Geneva. Daily luggage transfers and digital navigation app included.

From Lake Thun to Lake Geneva

Challenging climbs and thrilling descents and single trails. A bike trip in Switzerland cannot get any better than riding in the Fribourg Alps. You start the tour at Lake Thun, with the ascent through the Gantrisch region being a real challenge for the legs.

You will be rewarded for your efforts by the sparkling Schwarzsee and beautiful trails. Enjoyment in Charmey, fresh mountain air in Les Paccots and finally a walk along the lake promenade in Montreux are the crowning moments of the panorama bike on the last kilometres.  

 

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Itinerary

Luggage drop-off in Thun. From the scenic town of Thun by the same-named lake, the route heads up towards the Gurnigel Pass into the untouched Alpine foothills of the Gantrisch region. Panoramic single trails lead into the Fribourg Alps and Lake Schwarzsee. 

approx. 49 km (Singletrails: 7 km)
1'205 m
715 m

Deep blue Lake Schwarzsee lies in a rock basin surrounded by rugged cliffs. Cross the language border and continue past the idyllically situated Carthusian monastery at Valsainte and on to the Pays de Gruyère, known worldwide for its cheese. 

approx. 29 km (Singletrails: 5 km)
550 m
845 m

Striking Gruyères Castle from the 11th century and the Lac de la Gruyère – the hallmarks of the region – can bee seen close-up on this tour. The route leads around the Moleson, over Alpine meadows and through forest to Les Paccots.

approx. 26 km (Singletrails: 5 km)
940 m
645 m

The final stage of the Panorama Bike is nothing less than spectacular: From the tiny ski area of Les Paccots, the route climbs continually to the Col de Soladier, on along an attractive high-level route to Col de Jaman, above Montreux. Then follows a thrilling 1'200 metre descent to the shores of Lac Léman. Departure from Montreux.

approx. 28 km (Singletrails: 1 km)
495 m
1'175 m

Tour character

Good physical condition is essential for the ascents in the Gantrisch area. The first stage is also technically more difficult. After that it will be easier and occasional trails will bring variety. 

Find more information about the region here.

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Panoramic view of green valleys and dramatic mountains in Gruyères, Fribourg canton, with scattered farms and forests under cloudy sky.
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Services & Information

Included:

  • Accommodation as mentioned incl. breakfast
  • Daily luggage transfers
  • Costs Costs for luggage pick-up at the station (by direct arrival and departure
  • Subsidy for arrival by train
  • Carefully elaborated route
  • 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 by public transport to Thun. For direct arrival: Suitcases must be handed in at the luggage counter by 10:00 a.m. at the latest.
  • Departure by public transport from Montreux. For direct departure: Suitcases will be returned to the luggage counter by 5:00 p.m. at the latest. 

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 Costs for luggage pick-up at the station (by direct arrival and departure)
  • Subsidy for arrival by train
  • Carefully elaborated route
  • 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 by public transport to Thun. For direct arrival: Suitcases must be handed in at the luggage counter by 10:00 a.m. at the latest.
  • Departure by public transport from Montreux. For direct departure: Suitcases will be returned to the luggage counter by 5:00 p.m. at the latest. 

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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