Nine tours for road and touring bikes 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.

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