Cycling: Lake Geneva Tour, 6 days
Velo: Genfersee Rundfahrt
Luggage drop-off in Lausanne, Switzerland, followed by boat trip to Évian-les-Bains, France. The change of perspective the section on the French side of Lake Geneva brings with it are quite striking – now the hills of the Jura chain salute you from the other side of the lake. There are countless opportunities for swimming on the banks of the lake in Haute-Savoie, too. The destination of today’s ride is the medieval town of Yvoire.
Yvoire – Geneva
Picturesque harbours and charming villages await you as you ride back towards the Swiss border. You’ll pass the village of Hermance shortly after entering Switzerland. Then, it’s in Cologny where you’ll catch your first glimpses of the Jet d’Eau, Geneva’s famous landmark.
Genevois Vineyard Tour
This tour actually takes you away from the big city and back towards the French border as you follow the course of the Rhône and explore vineyards and some charming little villages that are off the beaten track. The canton of Geneva is Switzerland’s third largest wine producer, so why not seize this opportunity to sample a glass of fine wine, too?
Geneva – Nyon/Prangins
As you ride along the Jura mountain range, high above the shores of Lake Geneva, you soon leave the hustle and bustle of the big city behind you. The side roads you’ll be riding on are hardly used and magnificent views of the lake and the peaks of the Mont Blanc massif will open up before you. You’ll spend the night either in Nyon or in the neighbouring village of Prangins. In both stage towns, you’ll find stunning Swiss Châteaux that are well worth a visit.
Nyon/Prangins – Lausanne
You’ll be staying on the shores of Lake Geneva today, with stately homes and well-tended beaches to look forward to. After lunch, the route climbs gently and leads into the vineyards. Shortly after you pass the market town of Morges is when you’ll reach Lausanne promenade. The city is the seat of the Olympic Committee and has a large number of well-developed sports facilities, as well as a museum on Olympic history that’s well worth a visit.
A special treat awaits you at the end of the tour. Traditional dry stone walls, countless wine cellars and fantastic views make the ride through the Lavaux vineyards one of the most beautiful cycling tours to be experienced in Switzerland. The tour then continues along the shores of Lake Geneva, via Vevey, to Montreux. If you wish, you can extend the tour all the way to Château de Chillon. Once you arrive in Montreux, luggage pick up and individual departure.
Tour characteristic
There can be traffic around the towns, but the ride along the lake takes place mostly on quiet back roads and well-maintained cycle paths. In France, the paths are flat and easy to ride. In Switzerland, there will always be some small inclines to negotiate.
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Lake Geneva Tour, 6 days, CH-WDRLM-06X | ||
Base price | 1'025.- | 1'119.- |
Surcharge single room | 439.- | 439.- |
Category: 3* hotels
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Lausanne | ||
Extra night incl. breakfast | 105.- | 105.- |
Surcharge single room | 65.- | 65.- |
Montreux | ||
Extra night incl. breakfast | 89.- | 89.- |
Surcharge single room | 45.- | 45.- |
Included:
- Accommodation as mentioned incl. Breakfast
- Daily luggage transfer
- Costs for luggage pick-up at the station
- Subsidy for arrival by train
- Boat trip Lausanne – Évian-les-Bains incl. bike
- Carefully elaborated route description
- 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 with public transport in Lausanne. Luggage drop-off at the luggage office by 10am at the latest.
- Departure with public transport from Montreux. Luggage collection at the luggage office by 5pm 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.