Cycle Touring in Switzerland
Availability
Published
Cover
Paperback - Laminated
Published
22 Apr 2008
Edition
First
ISBN
9781852845261
ISBN (10)
1852845260
Size
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 routesHow 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, R12 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









