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Cycling Holidays Round trip Vaud Alps

Cycling Round trip Vaud Alps

Heaven and hell

The jagged peaks of Les Diablerets that tower majestically over the Vaud Alps are also known as "devil horns". On the way to this summit, you feel a moment of heaven on Lake Geneva. Grapevines flatter the eye and castles rise majestically along the way. You could feel like cursing devilishly on the way to the Col de la Croix, but the idyllic landscape compensates for the sweat demanded by the climb up into the Vaud Alps.

The next paradise awaits you after the devilish pass. The ride through the green hills of the Saanenland and the balloons that float almost daily over Château-d'Oex will inspire you to dream. Not purgatory, but the occasional muffled bang of a cannon awaits you afterwards at Lac de l'Hongrin. Heaven and hell lie close together in the Vaud Alps and both are devilishly beautiful.  

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Itinerary

Luggage drop-off in Lausanne. You pass by the highlights of the Lake Geneva region today like a slide show. The first stop is the Lavaux vineyards, followed by a walk along the lake promenade of Montreux. This is followed by the moated castle of Chillon and the vine-framed Aigle castle. A day as if from a picture book. 

approx. 50 km
615 m
580 m

You climb upward today after yesterday's flat stretch. You ride along the Rhone to Bex first and then begins your ride up to the Col de la Croix. An idyllic pass road leads you into the Vaud Alps. The peaks of Les Diablerets and La Pare tower before you at the top of the pass. A brisk descent takes you to the destination of today.

approx. 50 km
1'510 m
740 m

The Col du Pillon will probably not frighten you today after yesterday's pass crossing. After the jagged summit, the green hills of the Saanenland with their pompous farmhouses will make you feel even more idyllic. A short stop in glamorous Gstaad and then along the Sarine River to the balloonists' capital: Château-d'Oex.

approx. 35 km
575 m
790 m

Time to turn your back on the tranquil Saanenland. After Montbovon you follow a small road on an adventurous route to Lac de l'Hongrin. Travelling through a 300-meter-long tunnel illuminated only occasionally by a few boreholes is a highlight on the way to this reservoir. Cowbells greet you at Lac de l'Hongrin before a last rapid descent takes you back down into the Rhone valley. Individual departure from Aigle.

approx. 65 km
1'170 m
1'720 m

Tour character

The ride over the Col de la Croix is spectacular, but it also requires good physical condition. The last stretch to Lac de l'Hongrin is also difficult to ride. The natural roads and especially the "Les Agites" tunnel are for experienced cyclists.  

Prices & Dates

All data for 2024 at a glance
Place of arrival: Lausanne
  Season 1
18.05.2024 - 30.06.2024
15.08.2024 - 29.09.2024

Arrival daily
Season 2
01.07.2024 - 14.08.2024

Arrival daily
Round trip Vaud Alps, 4 days, CH-WDRLA-04X
Base price
645.-
685.-
Surcharge single room 155.- 155.-

Category: middle class hotels & guesthouses

Season 1
May 18, 2024 - Jun 30, 2024
Aug 15, 2024 - Sep 29, 2024
Arrival daily
Season 2
Jul 1, 2024 - Aug 14, 2024
Arrival daily
Round trip Vaud Alps, 4 days, CH-WDRLA-04X
Base price
Surcharge single room
645.-
155.-
685.-
155.-

Category: middle class hotels & guesthouses

Season 1
May 18, 2024 - Jun 30, 2024
Aug 15, 2024 - Sep 29, 2024
Season 2
Jul 1, 2024 - Aug 14, 2024
Lausanne
Double room p.P.
Surcharge single room
Aigle
Double room p.P.
Surcharge single room
95.-
70.-
99.-
45.-
95.-
70.-
99.-
45.-
Additional nights
Place of arrival: Lausanne
  Season 1
May 18, 2024 - Jun 30, 2024
Aug 15, 2024 - Sep 29, 2024

Arrival daily
Season 2
Jul 1, 2024 - Aug 14, 2024

Arrival daily
Lausanne
Double room p.P. 95.- 95.-
Surcharge single room 70.- 70.-
Aigle
Double room p.P. 99.- 99.-
Surcharge single room 45.- 45.-
Filter
Countrybike 27-gear
Electric bicycle
115.-
215.-
Prices per person in CHF

Our rental bikes

Services & Information

Services

Included:

  • Accommodation in your selected category incl. Breakfast  
  • Daily luggage transfer
  • Costs for luggage pick-up at the station (for direct arrival and departure)
  • Subsidy for arrival by train
  • 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:

  • Lac de l'Hongrin is closed on some days of the week due to military exercises. If is not permitted, this section can be bypassed via Route 9 via Gruyère.
  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
  • Reservation fee of CHF 20.- per adult (incl. legally required customer money protection)
Information

Arrival/Departure:

  • Arrival by public transport to Lausanne. Suitcases must be handed in at the luggage counter by 10:00 a.m. at the latest.
  • Departure by public transport from Aigle. 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

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.

Ratings

4 of 5 Stars (2 Ratings)
4 stars
Sandra Lötscher CH | 05.08.2022
Tolle Tour
Die ganze Tour war schön!
4 stars
Angela Stäger CH | 28.08.2021
Velo Rundtour Waadtländer Alpen
Veloroute war klar beschrieben und gut gewählt. Die Velobrücke über die Rohne vor Aigle war gesperrt ( Bauarbeiten, welche länger dauern dürften.
Reto Zingg
Reto Zingg answered:
Besten Dank für Ihren Hinweis bezüglich der Sperrung der Velobrücke vor Aigle. Auf SchweizMobil ist uns lediglich eine Sperrung etwas weiter vor der Brücke aufgefallen. Dort sollte aber eine Umleitung signalisiert sein. Ich möchte mich herzlich für die Unannehmlichkeiten entschuldigen und wir werden dies gerne prüfen.

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