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Cycling holidays North-South Gotthard & Tessin
Cycling: North-South-Route
The North-South Route connects two of the most beautiful cities of Switzerland. It starts in Altdorf and goes further through central Switzerland and up towards Gotthard pass. Then you roll past the castles of Bellinzona and continue to Monte Ceneri with a marvellous view over the lake Lago Maggiore. The last kilometres you enjoy on quiet roads to the sparkling waters of Lago di Lugano. 
The tour through the Reuss plain to Amsteg is flat and easy to master. Continue through the Urnerland, where the wild Reuss river roars down the Schöllenen Gorge between steep mountain flanks and under the Devil's Bridge.
Göschenen – Airolo
Optional train ride between Göschenen and Andermatt and then up to the Gotthard Pass. Alpine transit route of European importance. Whether on horseback, by train, car or bicycle: everything wanted and still wants to go south over the Gotthard.
Airolo – Biasca
The Leventina has been a transit corridor since time immemorial. The further south you go, the milder the climate becomes.
Biasca – Bellinzona
You drive effortlessly along the Ticino river, soon passing chestnut trees and vineyards. Bellinzona is called "Turrita" because of its three castles.
Drive to Cadenazzo and by train to Rivera Bironico. From Monte Ceneri a clear view of the vegetable garden of Ticino and Lake Maggiore. From Agno by train to the centre of Lugano.
Train ride back to Agno. The postcard beauty of the blue Lago di Lugano is, for thousands, an intimate holiday dream, Morcote as a photo motif. The Mendrisiotto, the largest wine-growing area in Ticino with numerous oenogastronomic offerings, is located in the southernmost tip of Switzerland.
Tour character
The ride across the Alps is made somewhat easier by the short stages. From Amsteg steadily uphill and after the pass steadily downhill. Traffic must be expected around the urban centres. Cobblestones on the Tremolastrasse on the Gotthard.
The North-South Route at SwitzerlandMobility
| Season 1 14.09.2024 - 29.09.2024 Arrival daily | Season 2 15.06.2024 - 13.09.2024 Arrival daily | |
|---|---|---|
| North-South-Route Gotthard & Ticino, 6 days, CH-TSRAM-06X | ||
| Base price | 939.- | 1'035.- |
| Surcharge single room | 325.- | 325.- |
Category: 3*-Hotels
| Season 1 Sep 14, 2024 - Sep 29, 2024 Arrival daily | Season 2 Jun 15, 2024 - Sep 13, 2024 Arrival daily | |
|---|---|---|
| Altdorf | ||
| Double room p. P. | 109.- | 109.- |
| Surcharge single room | 30.- | 30.- |
| Mendrisio | ||
| Double room p. P. | 109.- | 109.- |
| Surcharge single room | 55.- | 55.- |
Included
- Overnight stays according to the program incl. breakfast
- Daily luggage transfers
- Costs for luggage pick-up at the station (for direct arrival and departure)
- Subsidy for arrival by train
- Ticino Ticket with numerous inclusive services and discounts (upon request at the hotel)
- Boat ride Beckenried – Flüelen (bicycle included)
- Carefully elaborated route description
- Travel documents (1 x per room)
- Navigation app and GPS-data
- SwitzerlandMobility-Plus subscription for one year
- Service hotline
Note:
- Tickets for bicycles on the train Cadenazzo – Rivera-Bironico and Bioggio-Molinazzo – Lugano (return) (approx. CHF 5.-)
- 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 Altdorf. Suitcases to be handed in at the luggage counter by 10:00 a.m. at the latest.
- Departure by public transport from Mendrisio. Suitcases will be returned to the partner hotel 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.
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