Cycle Touring in Switzerland

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Paperback - Laminated
Published
22 Apr 2008
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First
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9781852845261
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1852845260
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17.2 x 11.6 x 1.5cm
Weight
330g
Pages
272
Originally Published
22 Apr 2008

Cycle Touring in Switzerland

by Neil Forsyth, Judith Forsyth

The nine cycling tours in this guidebook are for road and touring bikes and are based on Switzerland’s national cycle routes. Also includes tours from Interlaken and three very demanding alpine tours. All routes graded and divided into day stages. With info on itineraries, accommodation and tips for cycling in Switzerland. More...

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Seasons

Most alpine passes closed Oct – May. Thunderstorms in August. Spring and autumn recommended.

Centres

Andermatt, Basel, St Margrethen, Romanshorn, Chur, Koblenz, Interlaken.

Difficulty

Routes of 25–60hrs, divided into daily stages, on quiet roads and cycleways (unpaved). Range from Read More... flat family rides to climbs of up to 3000m per day. All graded for difficulty.

Must See

Well-signposted cycle routes. Wonderful alpine scenery and stunning views. Visiting the Jura and Read More... Engadine. Following the great rivers – the Rhone and Rhine. Cycling down the hills!
 
 

Contents


Introduction   

An overview of the routes   
How to use this guide   
Staying Alive: Safety and route finding   
Getting there and getting about   
Money   
What to take   
Landscape   
Weather   
Accommodation   
Food and drink   
Notes on the tables   

The Routes   

1     The Rhône Route, R1   
2     The Rhein Route, based on R2   
3     The North–South Route, based on R3   
4     The Alpine Panorama Route, R4   
5     The Mittelland Route, R5   
6     An Engadine Circuit, and beyond, based on R6   
7     The Jura Route, R7   
8     The Aare Route, based on R8   
9     The Lakes Route, R9   
10    The Berner Oberland   
11    The Alpine Star   

Appendix 1 Useful websites and information sources   
Appendix 2 Recommended accommodation   
Appendix 3 Glossary of cycling terms   
 

 
 
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