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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Prices
Category: Middle class hotel & inns
Services & Information
Included:
- Accommodation in your selected category incl. breakfast
- Daily luggage transfer
- Cost for luggage pick-up at the station
- 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:
- Ride with the RhB from Trun to Tschamutt not included (approx. CHF 8.- with half fare card)
- 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 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.