Glacier Bike Tour
Obergoms
12/17°
The Glacier Bike Tour (GBT) is a ten-stage e-bike route from St. Moritz to Zermatt via the canton of Uri, following the railway line of the Glacier Express.
Difficulty
IntermediateLength
379.95 kmDuration
101:25 h
Description
Departing from St.Moritz, this e-bike tour takes you to the heart of the Swiss Alps, through three cantons, over three legendary passes, along three iconic rivers, to the famous village of Zermatt. While the first seven legs take mountain bikers from the upper Engadine valley to Andermatt, the Furka Pass marks the entry into Valais at the tour's highest point, 2,429 m above sea level. There's no shortage of highlights here, with the first near the Rhône glacier, where the river rises before becoming France's largest, hundreds of kilometres further on. From mountainous landscapes to vineyards, from glaciers to forests, from Alpine parks to lowland towns, from riversides to the heart of valleys, Valais unveils a varied and exhilarating route, crossing the magnificent Goms valley, the Binntal and the town of Visp before heading up the Zermatt valley for a breathtakingly beautiful finish at the foot of the Matterhorn.
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Turn-by-turn directions
From St. Moritz to Zermatt via Andermatt, follow the Glacier Express route at your own pace and enjoy a variety of landscapes and breathtaking views. Departing from the upper Engadine valley, this tour will take you to villages steeped in history, legendary mountain passes, imposing monuments and famous towns along the way. Along the way, you'll be able follow Switzerland's iconic rivers, climb the Albula, Oberalp and Furka passes, traverse friendly villages with authentic charm, and take time to visit all the natural and cultural treasures along the way. Enjoy an unforgettable experience on this multi-day e-bike adventure, with highlights including discovering the source of the Rhône, crossing the Binntal Nature Park and arriving in Zermatt at the foot of the Matterhorn.
Glacier Bike Tour stages:
Glacier Bike Tour 1 to 7. St-Moritz - Andermatt
Glacier Bike Tour 8. Andermatt - Ulrichen
Start
St. Moritz (1,822 m) (1774m)
Destination
Zermatt (1,620 m) (1605m)
Author's recommendation
Book a Glacier Bike Tour package and choose between an 11, seven or three-night stay while enjoying some great riding.
Technical information
Altitude
2429m
658m
Ascent
+9000m
Descent
-9150m
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Best time of the year
- Jan
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Public transport
Take the train to St.Moritz station in Graubünden, where your tour begins. In a foretaste of your adventure, the Glacier Express enables you to admire the entire route from its panoramic carriages.
Approach
From Zurich, take the A3 freeway, then the A13 to exit 22 - Thusis-Süd/St.Moritz. Follow the signs for St.Moritz for around 60 km, passing over the Albula and Julier Passes.
Parking
Follow the car-park signs in St. Moritz.
Source
This activity is brought to you by Valais/Wallis Promotion
