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8 day Independent tour
Follow the river Rhone through three very different forms of Swiss countryside. We start at Goms, deep in the heart of the Alps, then cycle along dedicated paths mostly downhill through the Rhone Valley as we pass through Brig into the sunny canton of Wallis. Entirely different scenery again as we reach Lake Geneva, with the wide lake on one side and vineyards on the other side, all the way to the cosmopolitan city of Geneva. The Rhone Route unites extremely varied scenery with the many cultural highlights of this part of Switzerland.
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DAY TO DAY ITINERARY
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Day 1: Individual arrival in Oberwald
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Individual transfer to Oberwald.
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Day 2: Oberwald - Brig (45 km)
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Follow the spring waters of the young river Rhone, past wooden chalets and a marvellous mountain panorama. Mostly downhill cycling the first day is varied and fun. For more fun: take the cable car and your bike up to Aletsch glacier and downhill from +2000 m into the valley (fare not included).
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Day 3: Brig - Sion (65 km)
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The route gets flat and follows the banks of the river, sometimes criss-crossing through fertile fields. Stop at Brigerbath with the longest water-slide in Europe for fun and refreshment. The capital of Canton Wallis is Sion, with the fortresses Valère and Tourbillon waiting for you in evening.
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| Day 4: Sion - Aigle/Monthey (55 km) |
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Vineyards, vegetable and fruit dominate the scenery the next day. Worth a visit is the subterranean lake St-Léonard, Saillon-les-Bains with its thermal spa and wellbeing centre, as well as Martigny with Foundation Giannada.
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Day 5: Aigle - Lausanne / Morges (45 km)
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From Villeneuve onwards you can enjoy the views of sunny Lake Geneva, the panorama of the Savoy Alps and little wine producing villages of theLavaux region of the “Swiss Riviera”. Visit Château de Chillon and the lake-promenade of Montreux, with its famous jazz festival in July.
stay in Lindau.
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Day 6: Lausanne - Nyon / Coinsins / Duillier (50 km)
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A comfortable stage along the charming banks of Lake Geneva; sit on a shady terrace and have some fish and white wine – and perhaps visit the Olympic museum of Lausanne.
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Day 7: Nyon - Geneva (25 km)
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The lovely town and promenade of Vieilles Murailles in Nyon bid farewell and then the final tour-highlight Geneva approaches, as your cycle route meanders through fields, villages, and past vineyards.
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Day 8: Journey home or extension of stay
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After breakfast your cycling tour comes to an end and you may begin your journey home. We would also be more than happy to extend your stay in Europe.
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PRICE & DETAILS
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| Price & Schedule |
DEPARTURE DATES:
Independent tours depart every day from mid-April to mid-October.
| Price per person |
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$1315 |
| Single Supplement |
$330 |
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On request |
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| Included: |
- 7 nights accommodation in a double room with private facilities. The hotels we use on this tour are small family run inns and 3 star hotels
- breakfast daily
- modern hybrid bicycle with 21 gears & pannier, or optional 7 speed comfort bike with back-brakes
- 7-Day Service hotline
- Detailed travel material, guides, and route descriptions of places of interest
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EASY TO MODERATE: Paved cycle paths along the river; mainly flat or slightly downhill, with just a few small hills; suitable for novice cyclists, families and experienced cyclists alike.
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| Airport / Transfers |
Round-trip Swiss Rail transfers from/to any arrival point in Switzerland may be supplied at a cost of $140 per person.
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