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Vorderrhein and Rhone valley 7-day Self-guided Cycling Tour Level 3

Prices starting from. Trip Duration. Max Passengers. 699 € 7 days 10

Start and Finish. Activity Level. to Rorschach 3

Experience. Tour Code. Cycling Tours Europe #B1/2649 and Rhone valley 7-day Self-guided Cycling Tour Level 3

Tour Details and Description

The -Route frames the east of in a big bow. You start with a proper climb across the , the region of the Rhines source, continue through the romanisch-speaking Surselva, and get impressive views of the wild valley and visit the rätoromanian capital . With the typical local wind at your side you ride through the Bündner Herrschaft (local district) and on the Rhine dam quickly to the wide , where orchards, castles and happy tourist chatter decorate the shore of the green and silver shimmering "Swabian Sea".

Tour character: Level 3

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 however the route generally follows the Rhine.

Included in the Vorderrhein Cycling Tour: • 6 overnights in mid level hotels and guest houses (3* and 4* hotels available on request) • 6 x breakfasts • Luggage transfer • Guide book • Detailed tour documentation • GPS-data available • 7-day Service Hotline

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• Chargeable parking on the parkfield Day 2 Andermatt/Sedrun. No reservation possible, potential surcharges payable on location. Andermatt - , approx. 30 km The clear source • Journey back by train from Basel to Andermatt. of the Rhine rises at the Tomasee, not far from the Duration approx. 3.5hrs Oberalp pass, the biggest ■obstacle■on the • Departure any day from 31 May to 11 October Rhine-Route, which is why casual bikers start their 2020 trip in Disentis. In Val lies one of the richest and most fascinating sources of mineral deposits in If you would like to rent a bike (99 CHF) or e-bike the and also the monastery village of Disentis. (215 CHF) please contact our office when booking: [email protected] Day 3

Disentis – , approx. 30km Surselva - "above the forest" - Graubunden’s largest Romansch-speaking region. The wild gorge of the Vorderrhein is awe-inspiring - Switzerland’s Grand Canyon.

Day 4

Ilanz – Maienfeld / Bad Ragaz, approx. 50 km 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.

Day 5

Maienfeld / Bad Ragaz – Buchs, approx. 30 km The Bündner Herrschaft, Graubunden’s fertile garden and winery lies on a mound of slate detritus. It is also the home of , Geissenpeter and the Alpöhi.

Day 6 Itinerary Buchs – Rorschach and surroundings, approx. 50 - 70km The St.Galler Rheintal is an area often cosseted by the warm föhn wind. Much land has Day 1 been won by the correction of the Alpenrhein waters in Rheintal. This has also created Europe’s largest Individual arrival in Andermatt freshwater delta with a wealth of birdlife

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