Glacier Bike Tour "West" from Andermatt to Zermatt

The Furka Pass is 2,429 metres above sea level and, on the way there, you’ll pass by the smallest village in Switzerland and find traces of Sean Connery, who lived in this area during the filming of ‘Goldfinger’ in 1963, and Johann Wolfgang von Goethe as the trail snakes along. From its highest point, the route leads to the glacial world of Valais and the source of the river Rhône. Details: approx. 45 km (Singletrails: 0 km) ↑ 1’100 m ↓ 1’180 m

After the sparse but nonetheless stunning scenery within the Furka Pass comes the picturesque landscape of Goms. From Ulrichen, the route descends through riverside forests, deserted valleys and old mountain villages to the warm Valais vineyards. Details: approx. 58 km (Singletrails: 2 km) ↑ 550 m ↓ 1’240 m

The Grand Finale! From wine to ice cream, from the warmth of Valais to Switzerland’s famous landmark … the final stage towards the Matterhorn is a more than 1,000-metre trail, leading steadily uphill from Brig and through the Mattertal valley. Details: approx. 38 km (Singletrails: 4.8 km) ↑ 1’140 m ↓ 190 m

Departure or Extension

This multi-day tour is perfect for e-mountain biking. As the routes involve a great deal of altitude change, this can be made more enjoyable with electric assistance. The tours themselves lead along natural paths, asphalt and easy trails. Technically, this tour is no problem for experienced bikers.

3* and 4*-Star hotels and mountain guesthouses

Included: • 3 overnights according to the schedule • Daily luggage transfers • Costs for luggage pick-up at the station (direct arrival and departure only) • Subsidy for arrival by train • Carefully elaborated route description • Detailed travel documents (1x per room) • Navigation app and GPS data available • SwitzerlandMobility-Plus subscription for one year • Service hotline Not included : • Tourist tax, if due

Option of additional nights - booking after your payment (you will be contacted by our booking team): • Andermatt: CHF 115 (per person in a double room) • Single room surcharge: CHF 90 • Zermatt: CHF 169 (per person in a double room) • Single room surcharge: CHF 70

Bike hire option - booking after your payment (you will be contacted by our booking team): • Full suspension MTB: CHF 215 • Full suspension e-MTB: CHF 249

• Up to 29 days before start of the trip: 20% • 28 – 15 days before start of the trip: 50% • 14 – 08 days before start of the trip: 70% • 07 – 1 days before start of the trip: 90% • 0 days before start of the trip / No show: 100%

Level: Indemediate Equipment needed: Road bike (can be hired locally), helmet, gloves, sunglasses, comfortable road cycling clothing suitable for the weather conditions. Check-in / check-out: Check-in 4 p.m. / Check-out 11 a.m. Arrival / parking / departure: Arrival by public transport to Andermatt. Luggage drop-off at the luggage office by 10am at the latest. Departure by public transport from Zermatt.