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Cycling holidays Rhine Route Vorderrhein & Rhine valley
Cycling: Rhine-Route
The Rhine-Route frames the east of Switzerland in a big bow. You start with a proper climb across the Oberalp pass, the region of the Rhines source, continue through the romanisch-speaking Surselva, and get impressive views of the wild rhine-valley Ruinaulta and visit the rätoromanian capital Chur.- 7 Days / 6 Nights
- Self-guided tour
Arrival to Andermatt
Andermatt – Disentis
The clear source of the Rhine rises at the Tomasee, not far from the Oberalp pass, the biggest “obstacle” on the Rhine-Route, which is why casual bikers start their trip in Disentis. In Val Tujetsch lies one of the richest and most fascinating sources of mineral deposits in the Alps and also the monastery village of Disentis.
Disentis – Ilanz
Surselva – «above the forest» – Graubunden’s largest Romansch-speaking region. The wild gorge of the Vorderrhein is awe-inspiring – Switzerland’s Grand Canyon.
Ilanz – Bad Ragaz
Chur, the oldest city north of the Alps, has the highest density of restaurants. Spend a moment in this city before continuing your path along the tranquilly flowing river. In the evening, Maienfeld awaits you, home of the famous Blauburgunder wine.
Bad Ragaz – Buchs
The Bündner Herrschaft, Graubunden’s fertile garden and winery lies on a mound of slate detritus. It is also the home of Heidi, Geissenpeter and the Alpöhi.
The St. Galler Rheintal is an area often cosseted by the warm föhn wind. Much land has been won by the correction of the Alpenrhein waters in Rheintal. This has also created Europe’s largest freshwater delta with a wealth of birdlife.
Departure or extension
Tour character
The height profile of the Rhine-Route is very steep at the beginning – because the Oberalp Pass and the alpine district of Surselva are followed by the spectacular panoramic stretch through the «Swiss Grand Canyon»: the wildly romantic Rhine Gorge. Afterwards you ride – in a jaunty up and down – through the wine growing region of the Bündner Herrschaft. From Bad Ragaz however the route generally follows the Rhine.
The Rhine-Route at SwitzerlandMobility
| Season 1 30.04.2022 - 20.05.2022 24.09.2022 - 16.10.2022 every day | Season 2 21.05.2022 - 23.09.2022 every day | |
|---|---|---|
| Rhine Route Vorderrhein & Rhine valley cat. A TO, CH-GRRAR-07A | ||
| Base price | 869.- | 939.- |
| Surcharge Single Room | 279.- | 279.- |
| Rhine Route Vorderrhein & Rhine valley, 7 days, cat. B TO, CH-GRRAR-07B | ||
| Base price | 799.- | 865.- |
| Surcharge Single Room | 215.- | 215.- |
Category A: selected 3*- & 4*-hotels
Category B: middle class hotels & pensions
| Season 1 Apr 30, 2022 - May 20, 2022 Sep 24, 2022 - Oct 16, 2022 every day | Season 2 May 21, 2022 - Sep 23, 2022 every day | |
|---|---|---|
| Andermatt A Komfort | ||
| Extra night double room (BB) | 95.- | 95.- |
| Extra night single room (BB) | 140.- | 140.- |
| Rorschach/surrounding A Komfort | ||
| Extra night double room (BB) | 115.- | 115.- |
| Extra night single room (BB) | 165.- | 165.- |
| Andermatt B Standard | ||
| Extra night double room (BB) | 79.- | 79.- |
| Extra night single room (BB) | 114.- | 114.- |
| Rorschach/surrounding B Standard | ||
| Extra night double room (BB) | 89.- | 89.- |
| Extra night single room (BB) | 124.- | 124.- |
Included:
- 6 overnight stays in the selected category incl. breakfast
- Daily luggage transfer
- Carefully elaborated route description
- Detailed travel documents (1 x per room)
- GPS-data available
- Service Hotline
Note:
- Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price!
- Reservation fee of CHF 15 per adult (incl. legally required customer money protection)
Arrival/Parking/Departure:
- Chargeable parking on the parkfield Andermatt/Sedrun. No reservation possible, potential surcharges payable on location.
- Journey back by train from Basel to Andermatt. Duration: approx. 3.5 hours.
Travel documents "digital”
In future we will reduce the amount of printed documents. You will receive instructions to help you find your way around using the SwitzerlandMobility app. We will provide you with further information online. In advance you will receive a small package of documents with the following contents:
- Description of how to use the necessary apps
- Detailed programme for the individual stages
- Annual subscription to SwitzerlandMobility Plus
- Luggage tags
- Any vouchers
On the way, you can easily find your way with the SwitzerlandMobility app and other freely accessible aids. Background information and all other documents are delivered electronically and can be downloaded to your mobile phone in advance.
Let us know if you don't want to do without maps. We will send them to you free of charge.
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