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Gravelbike Surselva

Gravel bike
6 Days / 5 Nights
Self-guided tour
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Five cyclists with gravel bikes standing on mountain road overlooking Swiss Alpine valley with village below, dramatic mountain peaks and sunset.
Group of cyclists on gravel path alongside a mountain stream in Swiss Alps. Lush green forest covers hillsides with snow-capped peaks visible.

The essentials at a glance

Challenging gravel bike loop tour through the Surselva region starting and ending in Chur. The route leads through the Rhine Gorge with its white rocks and turquoise river, past Lake Cauma and Lake Cresta, up to the Oberalp Pass and the source of the Rhine at Lake Toma. Daily stages between 30-72 km with significant elevation gains through mixed forests, floodplain landscapes, and alpine plateaus. Highlights include the Benedictine monastery in Disentis and panoramic views of Val Lumnezia.

Gravel bike discovery tour in the Surselva

From Reichenau, the lowest point of Surselva, you will ride through the entire length of the valley on a gravel bike. In the process, you will discover the many highlights of this region in constant ups and downs. The bright rocks of the Rhine Gorge shine in sharp contrast to the turquoise-green of the Rhine.

The dreamy villages and the small town of Ilanz entice you after the tours with Bündner Nusstorte and other specialties. The many side valleys of the Surselva are also well known. You visit the Val Lumnezia and pedal up to the Maighelshütte near the source of the Rhine. With the Gravel Bike you will also discover the somewhat rougher paths of the Grisons mountains. Get on the saddle: the discovery tour can start.

 

Gravelbike Surselva
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Gravel bike
6 Days / 5 Nights
Self-guided tour
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1'169.- CHF
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Three cyclists on gravel bikes crossing a street in Chur's historic city center with traditional Swiss buildings and a medieval tower.
Three cyclists on gravel bikes riding along a winding dirt path beside a small alpine lake in the Vorderrhein region, surrounded by green mountains.
Drone view of Caumasee, a turquoise alpine lake surrounded by dense forest with a small island and sandy beaches visible from above.

Itinerary

Luggage drop-off in Chur. Along the Rhine to Bonaduz and then through the Rhine Gorge. The panoramic road above the "Little Swiss Canyon" offers fantastic views of the white rocks and the turquoise-green river.

Hairpin bends lead to Versam and from here towards the Safiental. Through the Calörtscher forest down to Brün and on to Valendas. The tour ends in Ilanz. 

approx. 45 km
1'080 m
960 m

First steeply uphill to Ruschein and via Siat to the highest point in Darpagaus. The descent down into the Val da Pigniu is followed by a return ascent to the dam wall at the end of the valley. Now continue over hill and dale to Andiast and down into the valley to Waltensburg. The route leads you through tunnels to the stage town of Brigels.

approx. 31 km
1'260 m
690 m

An easy descent brings you to the train station in Trun. With the RhB to Tschamutt and from there it gets sporty, because in the direction of Oberalp Pass it goes steeply uphill. From Siara you can hike to the headwaters of the Rhine at Lake Toma or continue to the Maighelshütte for a lunch break.

This is followed by a descent on a natural road to Sedrun and an ascent to the Uaul Cavogia plateau. Through mixed forests down to the Benedictine monastery in Disentis. The best Capuns in Switzerland awaits you at the hotel.

approx. 72 km
1'950 m
2'080 m

In constand ups and downs, it goes along the Rhine through gravel banks and floodplain forests. A long climb leads to a plateau. Shortly after passing through the hamlet of St. Martin, you reach the highest point. Now it's downhill to the village of Obersaxen.

approx. 30 km
1'180 m
1'030 m

Right at the beginning, steeply uphill to Alp Prada. Take a deep breath and enjoy the descent, because shortly afterwards the next climb up to Alp Nova is imminent. This is followed by views of the Val Lumnezia, the Rhine Gorge and many, many curves down to Ilanz.

approx. 39.5 km
1'090 m
1'660 m

Lake Cauma is the first highlight of the day, followed by a view of the Vorderrhein. A swim in Lake Cresta, refreshments in Flims and a descent down to the Rhine Gorge provide variety on this day.

The trip past Bonaduz and Reichenau to Chur concludes the tour. After arrival in Chur luggage transfer and individual departure.

approx. 66.5 km
1'330 m
1'440 m

Tour character

Good basic condition is mandatory for the ride through the Surselva. With a gravel bike, however, the long stages with many meters of altitude are well manageable. The routes are only partly on SwitzerlandMobility routes and are therefore not signalized throughout. The orientation is done with the help of maps and an app. If you are taking your own gravel bike, we recommend tyres at least 40 mm wide with a grippy tread: denser knobs in the centre and coarser knobs on the sides. Semi‑slick tyres are less suitable due to the gravel sections.

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Prices & dates

Category: middle-class hotel & inns

Prices per person in CHF
Silhouettes of four gravel bikers cycling on a dirt path against dramatic evening sky with golden sunlight and mountain landscape.
Aerial view of Disentis town nestled in a green Alpine valley in Graubünden, Switzerland, surrounded by forested mountains and meadows.
Group of cyclists on gravel path descending from a mountain hut situated on green alpine hillside in misty conditions.

Services & Information

Included:

  • Accommodation as mentioned incl. breakfast
  • Daily luggage transfer (1 piece of luggage per person, max. 20 kg)
  • Cost for luggage pick-up at the station (for direct arrival and departure)
  • Subsidy for arrival by train
  • Carefully elaborated route description
  • Digital travel documents incl. navigation app
  • SwitzerlandMobility-Plus subscription for one year
  • Service hotline

Note:

  • Train journey from Trun to Tschamut not included in the tour price, approx. CHF 17 (without Half-Fare Card and without bicycle)
  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price

Arrival/Departure:

  • Arrival by public transport to Chur. Suitecases drop-off at the luggage counter by 10:00 a.m. at the latest.
  • Departure by public transport from Chur. Baggage return at the baggage counter by 5:00 p.m. 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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