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Rhône Route Andermatt to Geneva (Chancy)

Rhine Route Andermatt to Basel

North-South Route Basel to Chiasso

Alpine Panorama Route St. Margrethen to Aigle

Swiss Plateau Route Romanshorn to Lausanne

Graubünden Route Chur to Martina / Bellinzona

Jura Route Basel to Nyon

Aare Route Oberwald (Gletsch) to Koblenz

Lakes Route Montreux to Rorschach

Heart Route Laupen to Willisau

Circular Route Fribourg Region Murten to Murten

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Gotthard Challenge Andermatt to Andermatt

Original Switzerland Classic Altdorf to Altdorf

Davos Ride Davos to Davos

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Jura Bike Basel to Nyon

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Find your perfect Swiss Bike Hotel in your chosen region: Bern06–11

Graubünden14–33

Jura & Three-LakesLake Geneva Region34–36

Lucerne-Lake Lucerne Region38–41

Eastern Switzerland / Liechtenstein42–43

Ticino44–49

Valais50–57

Local knowledge, diversity and experiences04–05

Hosts of the high trails12–13

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The perfect hotel is just a click away Exploring your hotel options is an adventure in itself with the Best Swiss Hotels app. The hotels recommended in this brochure can now all be booked direct via the app. Download it free of charge from MySwitzerland.com/best-swiss-hotels. Happy exploring!

Grüezi and welcome!Switzerland promises sensational biking, whatever your taste. Tackle single-track trails and thrilling down-hill runs in the high Alps on a mountain bike; conquer legendary alpine passes on a road bike; explore the Pre-Alps on a touring bike… Whatever you ride and wherever you go, you’ll be happy at the end of the day to relax at one of our specialised Swiss Bike Hotels. Here you’ll find all the facilities you need – including lockable bike storage, repair service in case of emer-gency and insider tips for routes from the hotelier. The hotels are as diverse as the riding in Switzerland: members of Swiss Bike Hotels range from high-alti-tude mountain huts and luxurious spa hotels to stylish city hotels and unpretentious BnB hotels in secluded villages. We’re sure you’ll fall in love with our Swiss Bike Hotels: by the end of your holiday, you too will be #INLOVEWITHSWITZERLAND.

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A smooth ride.On a bike holiday, you want to be out in nature, up on the mountain passes, exploring the trails. And at the end of a day’s riding, you want to be in a hotel run by people who love biking as much as you do. After all, a tip from a hotelier for a top local route is priceless. At the certified members of Swiss Bike Hotels, you can count on services such as this – along with all the other details that are es-pecially important to cyclists and mountain bikers. A lockable bike room, for example, cleaning and repair facilities for your bike, a healthy breakfast at the start of the day, a lunch pack to take with you and an overnight washing service for your kit. Thanks to the Swiss Bike Hotels, you know that your holiday is going to be a smooth ride – from start to finish.

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Endless variety.Flowing trails and high passes – a land full of highlightsFrom the palm trees in Ticino to the glaciers in the high Alps, and from the sparkling lakes to the rolling hills of the Jura – Switzerland offers tremendous scenic diversity in a compact area. Cyclists and mountain bikers enjoy it to the full on an endless variety of routes: from gentle lakeshore lanes and winding forest tracks to steep pass roads and spectacular alpine trails.

For an expert opinion, we spoke with the world cycling champion Cadel Evans (Australian) to get an insider tipCadel, you became world cycling champion in Switzerland, you have lived for many years in Ticino and you are ambassador for the Swiss bike brand BMC. Do you have a favourite route in Switzerland?“There are lots… but my absolute favourite in the whole world is the Albula Pass in Graubünden. I also enjoy riding in the Muggio valley in Ticino.”

Cadel Evans, winner of the Tour de France in 2011, the UCI Road

World Championships in 2009, and the Mountain Bike World Cup

in 1998 and 1999.

Full interview on Switzerland.com, Webcode: 238420

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6 Swiss Bike Hotels. Bern.

Bern.

Guttannen, Canton of Bern

Into the heart of Switzerland.Mountains and glaciers, lakes and cities make the region around the Swiss capital city a dream destination for cyclists. From the Emmental via the Alpine foothills of the Gantrisch region to the Bernese Oberland with its mountain bike events such as the Eiger Bike Challenge, numerous routes entice visitors into the land of Emmental cheese, meringues and Kambly biscuits. The legendary hospitality of the people with their melodic dialect creates a sense of all-round well-being.

Route suggestionA panoramic route with rewarding climbs and descents plus sensa-tional views of Lake Thun and 4,000-metre summits.

■■ Thun–Sigriswil– Beatenberg–Inter-laken–Aeschi near Spiez–Thun 80 km / 2:30–4 hrs

Andrea H., keen triathlete

from Steffisburg

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Grindelwald: Hotel Kirchbühl Õ

Grindelwald: Hotel Lauberhorn Ó ^

The hosts are avid mountain bikers, the hotel is reasonably priced and well-furnished: an ideal location for exploring the Eiger, Mönch and Jung-frau region on two wheels – with or without a guide.

Bike tips■■ Grosse Scheidegg–Bachalpsee

30 km / 3 hrs / mountain bike■■ Lauberhorn single trail

39.5 km / 4:30 hrs / mountain bike

+41 (0)33 853 10 [email protected]

The large chalet hotel at the foot of the North Face of the Eiger scores a hit with visitors thanks to its location, excellent cuisine and full range of services – it even provides its own guide and test bikes.

Bike tips■■ Grindelwald–First loop

25 km / 3 hrs / mountain bike■■ Bussalp–Grindelwald

12 km / 0:30–1:30 hrs / mountain bike



Lenk-Simmental: Lenkerhof gourmet spa resort Ä

Saanen: Hotel Landhaus Ô

A convenient location in the village centre, country-style décor, regional specialities in the restaurant and bikes available for hire… after a day’s riding, relax in the spa of the sister hotel nearby.

Bike tips■■ Galmihornhütte bike tour

23.5 km / 3:30 hrs / mountain bike■■ Chäserstatt bike tour

29 km / 3 hrs / mountain bike


Once you’re here, you won’t want to leave – except to explore the superb bike trails. The complex boasts a vast spa, award-winning cuisine and spec-tacular rooms: a holiday destination in a class of its own.

Bike tips■■ Lenk–Seewle–Metsch

36.5 km / 5 hrs / mountain bike■■ Lenk–Iffigenalp–Iffigsee–Simmenfälle



GaultMillau: 16 points

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Schangnau: Hotel Landgasthof Kemmeriboden-Bad Ã

Saanenmöser: Hotel Le Petit Relais Ó

The Landgasthof is famous for its “Meränggä” (meringue) and beautiful timber facades and is very popular thanks to the dedicated hosts. The picnic for the bike tour here is supplied in a pannier.

Bike tips■■ Hohgant bike tour

42.5 km / 4:30 hrs / mountain bike■■ Marbach panoramic loop

23 km / 3:30 hrs / mountain bike


This small and simple chalet hotel with double and four-bed rooms is an ideal base for rides through the land-scapes around Gstaad, with plenty to suit mountain bikers, road cyclists and children alike.

Bike tips■■ Hundsrügg bike tour

41.5 km / 4:30 hrs / mountain bike■■ Gastlosen racing bike tour

62 km / 3 hrs / racing bike



Thun: Congress Hotel Seepark À

Schönried: Hotel Kernen Ô

The splendid chalet hotel with gourmet cuisine is a hit with mountain bikers: from bike rental to guided tours to the workshop, the hotel offers everything you could wish for.

Bike tips■■ Saanenmöser–Hornberg loop

12 km / 1 hr / mountain bike■■ Rellerli bike tour

24.5 km / 3 hrs / mountain bike


The modern hotel on the shores of Lake Thun scores with its spa facili-ties, excellent cuisine and great views – and with three different cate-gories of tours for mountain bike, electric or road bikes.

Bike tips■■ Lake Thun panoramic route

79 km / 5 hrs / mountain bike■■ Moränensee bike tour

42 km / 2:15 hrs / touring bike



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Thun: Deltapark Vitalresort À

This brand-new hotel with large spa and fitness zone on the shores of Lake Thun offers bikers everything from a sports shop with rental station and workshop to courses in riding technique and guided tours.

Bike tips■■ Heiti bike tour

9 km / 3:30 hrs / mountain bike■■ Gurnigel II bike tour


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12 Swiss Bike Hotels.

Hosts of the high trails.Conny and Beni Kaufmann are familiar faces in the spectacular landscapes that frame the pretty resort of Grindelwald. They run the Hotel Lauberhorn and are natural hosts who adore their work, but they also share an-other passion: mountain biking.

them back onto their bikes, time and again – and the same goes for their guests.

And then they set off down the sin-gle-track trail. They show real talent as they twist through the alpine meadows and forest with slick technical mastery: but neither acquired skills at an early age. In fact their first passion was paragliding, which is how Conny and Beni Kaufmann met. But today, they get that flowing feeling on the ground rather than in the air – or Conny does, at least. Beni is a qualified tandem paraglider pilot, and so continues to get his kicks in the sky as well as on land. It’s obvious, though, how much both enjoy mountain biking – also thanks to all their training in technique and their countless rides.

During the summer, Conny and Beni Kaufmann often accompany guests on bike tours; when the opportunity arises, they also enjoy going for a ride together, just the two of them. Like today. They chat away as they climb steadily towards Grosse Scheidegg. Sports, and especially mountain biking, are an important part of their lives. They aren’t competitive; they don’t race. For them, it’s all about the experience. They live their passion – just like their guests. Eventually they reach the open expanses up at Grosse Scheidegg. They have come here countless times, but the spectacular setting still captivates them as much as it did the first time. The North Face of the Eiger rises sheer into the sky in front of them. This thrill of experiencing the stunning nature is what draws

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Riding high: Conny and Beni Kaufmann, hosts at the Hotel Lauberhorn, share a passion for mountain biking and enjoy introducing guests to the fabulous terrain on their doorstep.

Hotel Lauberhorn**, Grindelwald

Specialised mountain bike hotel for the past ten years, with 25 rooms in four categories. Beau-tiful panoramic location with view of the Eiger, com-fortable chill-out zone and fashion-able sun deck in the garden. Guests receive route tips per-sonally from the hosts.

Obere Gletscher strasse 413818 Grindelwaldhotel-lauberhorn.ch

Their guests come with the same enthusiasm. The trail that Beni and Conny Kaufmann are riding down to the village has not always been marked as a bike trail, and wasn’t always so fluid and fun to ride. Beni and other like-minded riders recently transformed the track themselves with the help of shovels and pickaxes. He champions the biking community in Grindelwald, and when it comes to

local decisions, ensures that the interests of mountain bikers – and especially his guests – are heard. As the host at a Swiss Bike Hotel, his work does not stop at the hotel door, but extends wherever guests like to go: into nature and along the trails. Beni Kaufmann will do anything for mountain biking – just like his guests.

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Graubünden.

Poschiavo, Graubünden

Trails that no-one will forget so quickly.Whether as a mountain biking freak on a sweat-inducing high-altitude tour or on a leisurely bike tour with the family around the lake – in the Graubünden biking para-dise it’s also worth getting off the saddle from time to time. Why’s that? To the left and right of the 4,000 kilometres of sign-posted bike trails you can enjoy plenty of views of the impressive and beautiful world of nature and mountains.

Route suggestionA wonderful route for mild summer evenings: little traffic, views of the Rhine gorge, testing climbs and fast de-scents.

■■ Tamins–Bonaduz– Ilanz–Sagogn– Laax/Flims–Tamins 41.5 km / 4:20 hrs

■■ Recommended bike: BMC Speedfox 01/02

R. Maissen,

BMC Switzerland

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Bivio: Hotel Post Ô

Celerina: All In One Hotel Inn Lodge

Inexpensive, yet just a hop from glitter-ing St. Moritz: this modern and inno-vative hotel offers studios with kitchen area and guided tours along the most spectacular bike trails of the Upper Engadin.

Bike tips■■ Padella panoramic tour

40 km / 5 hrs / mountain bike■■ Suvretta loop



The hotel on the Julier Pass has been providing hospitality since 1781, today offering the finest cuisine from the Graubünden region and comfortable rooms – and bike laundry is washed free overnight.

Bike tips■■ Transalp route, 7 stages

900 km / 7 days / mountain bike■■ Bivio–Tiefencastel



16 Swiss Bike Hotels. Graubünden.

Celerina: Hotel Chesa Rosatsch Õ

Celerina: Cresta Palace À

The magnificent Engadin hotel offers a perfect combination of sport and culinary delights. In addition to a top-quality service for mountain bikers it offers three first-class restaurants with an award-winning wine list.

Bike tips■■ Val Roseg bike tour

14 km / 1 hr / mountain bike■■ Suvretta Pass



This palatial hotel in Art Nouveau style offers spacious grounds, two restau-rants, elegant rooms and a large spa with various pools, steam baths and sauna: perfect for relaxing at the end of the day.

Bike tips■■ Val Fex bike tour (near Sils i. E.)

38.5 km / 5 hrs / mountain bike■■ National Park bike tour




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Chur: Hotel Chur Ô

A ride down in the valley or up in the mountains? Guests here enjoy combi-nations of both – along with beautiful rooms, Graubünden specialities, a sau-na and attractive bike package breaks.

Bike tips■■ Rhäzünser Alp–Heinzenberg–

Domleschg 55 km / 6 hrs / mountain bike

■■ Chur–Arosa bike tour57 km / 6 hrs / mountain bike


Davos: Ameron Swiss Mountain Hotel À

All-round comfort in a modern four-star establishment: the bike room on the ground floor lies right beside the cycling trail. Wash station and tools are inclusive and following a tour there’s a spacious spa to relax in.

Bike tips■■ Albula Haute Route

38 km / 1 day / mountain bike■■ Funicular railway tour




Davos: Hotel Seehof Ö

In winter, VIPs stay here; summer draws mountain bikers. The luxurious comfort, location by the funicular and bike shop, gourmet cuisine and superb service including bike transport are unbeatable.

Bike tips■■ Parsenn–Gotschnagrat tour

33 km / 5 hrs / mountain bike■■ Davos valley tour



Davos: Grischa – DAS Hotel Davos À

The stylish Grischa in the resort centre calls itself a “bike hotel”, and for good reason: five guided tours per week, tour advice and an all-round service for mountain bike enthusiasts are all on offer.

Bike tips■■ Alps Epic Trail

38 km / 1 day / mountain bike■■ Pischa circuit



GaultMillau: 15 points Michelin: 1 star

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Klosters: Hotel Sport Ô

Davos-Wiesen: Hotel Bellevue Wiesen Ô

The name says it all: there is hardly a sport that cannot be indulged in this hotel, with indoor swimming pool, tennis courts and much more. Riding technique courses are offered for keen cyclists.

Bike tips■■ Prättigau route

43 km / 3 hrs / touring bike ■■ Davos landscape bike tour



In this boutique design hotel, offering great mountain views, the hosts organise repairs, riding technique courses, group lessons and even participation in local races.

Bike tips■■ Mondstein

39 km / 4 hrs / mountain bike■■ Alp Era bike tour

25 km / 1 day / mountain bike


Albula Pass, GraubündenRoad biking on the route between Bergün and La Punt. Photograph: BMC/Philipp Forstner

Motto della Croce, TicinoMountain bike tour on the Motto della Croce between Bellinzona and Lugano. View of Lugano and Agno. Photograph: Stefan Schacher


The luxurious, peacefully located new complex offers holiday apartments, restaurants and all-round service. The Rothorn gondola accessing the bike park is just around the corner.

Bike tips■■ Mutten circuit

40 km / 4 hrs / mountain bike■■ Biketicket to Ride – black route



Lenzerheide: Privà Alpine Lodge

Lenzerheide: Hotel Lenzerhorn Spa & Wellness Õ

Here, mountain bikers are VIPs: with superb bike facilities, hearty breakfasts and attractive package breaks. A salt-water pool, indoor pool, sauna and steam bath promise relaxation after a thrilling day’s biking.

Bike tips■■ Lenzerheide bike park

Five routes / mountain bike■■ Biketicket 2 Ride

Three enduro tours / mountain bike


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Guided bike tours whatever the weather, training camps with top riders, bike test centre by Scott, ultra-modern bike workshop and free sports laundry service: the complete package for every biker.

Bike tips■■ Padella panoramic tour

40 km / 5 hrs / mountain bike■■ Piz Nair–Trais Fluors–Samedan



Pontresina: Sporthotel Ã

Stylish design, a natural setting and organic cuisine mark out this lodge high above the Viamala gorge – along with flowing trails and thrilling descents on the doorstep. An insider tip for perfect bike holidays!

Bike tips■■ Curtignatsch bike tour

30.5 km / 5:30 hrs / mountain bike■■ Viamala Gorge loop



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The grand chalet-style construction is too good to be purely a base for touring – plans for excursions are quickly forgotten in the luxury spa, indoor swimming pool and award- winning restaurants.

Bike tips■■ Alp Trida–Laret–Samnaun–Ravaisch

6 km / 1 hr / mountain bike■■ Viderjoch–Alp Trida enduro trail



Samnaun: Chasa Montana Hotel & Spa À


Samnaun: Silvretta Hotel & Spa Õ

Shopping or wellness? Cycling on the mountain or in the gym? Eating in the hotel or eating out? The choice is all yours at this welcoming hotel in the centre of Samnaun, with its large spa and indoor pool.

Bike tips■■ Alp Trida ridge–Alp Trida

2.5 km / 0:20 hrs / mountain bike■■ Samnaun–Zeblasjoch–Alp Trida



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Savognin: Cube Ô

They thought of mountain bikers when they were actually constructing the hotel: instead of stairs, ramps lead to the rooms, all of which have an anteroom for sports equipment: the coolest hotel for keen cyclists.

Bike tips■■ Heavens Door bike tour

27 km / 3:45 hrs / mountain bike■■ “Die verflixte Tour” (Alp Flix tour)



Scuol: Hotel Arnica Ã

Located at the forest edge, the Arnica is the perfect base for exploring the wild Inn valley and its many mountain bike routes. Breakfast in the elegant new annex, dinner at any of seven restaurants in Scuol.

Bike tips■■ Sentner bike tour

5 km / 3:50 hrs / mountain bike■■ Alp Clünas loop




Scuol: Hotel Belvédère À

Spend the day on two wheels, and in the evening relax mind and body in soothing warm water: this elegant hotel has its own spa as well as direct access to Scuol’s large thermal pool complex.

Bike tips■■ National Park bike marathon

137 km / 1–4 days / mountain bike■■ Alp Clünas loop



Scuol: Gasthaus Mayor

The rustic-style hotel in a car-free hamlet on the edge of the Swiss National Park offers double- or multiple-bedded rooms, with local specialities served in the restaurant.

Bike tips■■ Val d’Uina bike tour

44 km / 6:30 hrs / mountain bike■■ Fimber Pass



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The Upper Engadin has 400 kilometres of bike routes to explore – including straight from the hotel into the car-free Val Fex, one of the Alps’ finest valleys. The hotel also offers e-bikes and a bike-cleaning facility.

Bike tips■■ Upper Engadin lakes / Val Fex tour

33 km / 3:30 hrs / mountain bike■■ Maloja Express bike tour



This welcoming hotel with sauna is just made for mountain bikers: the nearby Corvatsch cable car whisks riders and their bikes straight up to endless trails. A hearty breakfast provides ample energy.

Bike tips■■ Silvaplana panoramic tour

15 km / 2 hrs / mountain bike■■ Fuorcla Surlej bike tour



Sils-Maria: Hotel Schweizerhof Ô

Silvaplana: Chesa Surlej Hotel Ô


Rooms renovated in contemporary style with Engadin wood, a bike con-cierge service, courses and tours – plus an in-house confectionery with sun terrace, one of the most popular meeting places in the resort.

Bike tips■■ Lej da Cavloc bike tour

49 km / 4 hrs / mountain bike■■ Alpinathlon Engadin St. Moritz

130 km / 10 hrs / racing bike


Guests at this friendly and stylish hotel enjoy every comfort, superb cuisine, free admission to the neighbouring sports centre with indoor pool & spa, plus guided tours by mountain bike or e-bike.

Bike tips■■ Corviglia flow trail

22 km / 1 day / mountain bike■■ Suvretta Pass

30 km / 1 day / mountain bike


St. Moritz: Hotel Hauser Ô

St. Moritz: Hotel San Gian À

Moving experiences.

By train back to your starting point? A biking tour and captivating cruise? Switzerland offers many opportunities for two-wheel travel combined with boat, bus and train. Swiss public transport means more than travelling from A to B.

Planning a biking tour with public transportIn Switzerland public transport is the perfect partner for cyclists and mountain bikers. At more than 300 train stations throughout the country, the information panels of SwitzerlandMobility assist the integration of two-wheel travel routes into the public transport network. To facilitate the planning of outdoor activities, all cycling and biking routes under www.switzerlandmobility.ch are linked with the timetables of more than 150 public transport companies nationwide. The website also includes useful tips for outward and return journeys by public transport, as well as the wide range of services on offer in trains and at stations. Updated daily with the click of a mouse!

The Swiss Travel System – the most attractive way to discover the delights of SwitzerlandFrom pedal power to panoramic train trip? With the Swiss Travel Pass it’s not only possible – it’s the perfect combination. This unique all-in-one ticket offers almost unlimited public transport travel across the country. Including panorama routes such as the Glacier Express, Bernina Express and the GoldenPass Line, buses and trams in more than 90 towns and cities, the most beautiful Alpine summits at half-price, as well as free admission to more than 500 museums. All this is possible with just one ticket – the Swiss Travel Pass. Children under the age of 16 even travel free of charge with the complimentary Swiss Family Card.

For more information about the range of tickets, timetables and all points-of-sale – SwissTravelSystem.com

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27 August 2016: Meiringen, Canton of Bern

#SwissHotels“Thrilled at the finish after

completing the Alpenbrevet Silver course of 132 kilometres

and 3,875 vertical metres. A fabulous experience!”

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Some rave about the Art Nouveau ambience and views, others about the great nightlife in the bars with live music and the cuisine. The hotel in the centre of the village is exciting – with or without bike.

Bike tips■■ WM flow trail bike tour

7 km / 0:45 hrs / mountain bike■■ Piz Nair–Trais Fluors



St. Moritz: Hotel Schweizerhof À

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Zuoz: Hotel Engiadina Õ

Tschappina: Gasthaus Alpina

This simple hotel is made for top-class bike holidays. Rewarding trails lead up to the scenic Glaser ridge and beyond; back at base, the big hot tub, saunaand sun terrace promise pure relaxation.

Bike tips■■ Thusis–Safien Platz bike tour

17 km / 7:25 hrs / mountain bike■■ Tiefencastel–Safien Platz



A picture-postcard hotel: true to tradi-tion, open to new ideas. Renovated rooms, two restaurants and a spa facility providing the best way to relax after a long bike ride.

Bike tips■■ Scuol–Val Müstair loop

36 km / 4:45 hrs / mountain bike■■ Scuol–Alp Laret loop



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Jura & Three-Lakes. Lake Geneva Region.

Saignelégier, Jura & Three-Lakes

Fun time trials.The north-west of Switzerland is the cradle of watchmaking. The rolling hills of the Fran-ches Montagnes are home to the horses of the same name. Large lakes offer an invita-tion to go on voyages of discovery with 600 bikes and 400 e-bikes available for this pur-pose at over 30 rental stations. Lake Geneva is bordered by peak after peak: the festival city of Montreux, the vineyards of the Lavaux, or the Olympic capital of Lausanne – all of this to explore along the bike routes.

Route suggestionA medium-difficulty loop with superb views of lakes and the glaciated peaks of Les Diablerets.

■■ Les Mosses–Oudiou–Grangettes–La Manèrche/Isenau– Les Rosières– La Sia–La Laya– L’Esset–Les Diable-rets–Les Mosses 45 km / 4 hrs

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BMC Switzerland

Swiss Bike Hotels. Jura & Three-Lakes. Lake Geneva Region.

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Couvet: Hôtel de l’Aigle Ô

Montfaucon: Reka-Feriendorf Montfaucon

In the 18th century, this former coach-ing inn at the heart of the village offered travellers a change of horses; today it focuses on bikes and their riders. The finest trails of the Neuchâtel Jura lead from the doorstep.

Bike tips■■ Creux du Van bike tour

52 km / 3–4 hrs / e-bike■■ La Brévine bike tour

64 km / 4:30 hrs / e-bike

+41 (0)32 864 90 [email protected]/aigle

This holiday village run by Reka boasts a beautiful location in the Jura moun-tains. Guests enjoy comfortable holi-day apartments with open fire, a large wellness area with outdoor pool and excellent bike facilities.

Bike tips■■ Doubs bike tour

40 km / 4 hrs / mountain bike■■ Mont Soleil bike tour


+41 (0)31 329 66 [email protected]/montfaucon

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Yverdon-les-Bains: Hôtel du Théâtre Ô ^

Occupying a historic building with modern interiors not far from Lake Neuchâtel, this hotel promises warm hospitality and an all-round service for guests on two wheels – including guided cycle tours.

Bike tips■■ Yverdon–Ste-Croix–Chasseron loop

49 km / 6 hrs / mountain bike■■ Yverdon-les-Bains–Murten bike tour

47.5 km / 2:30 hrs / touring bike


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When professional riders are at the peak of their performance, they have few remaining possibilities to gain those decisive seconds. Endless training has brought them to optimal physical condition: at that point, their equipment can make all the differ-ence. BMC has been accompanying leisure and professional riders for years, listening carefully to their needs. Greg Van Avermaet (2016 Olympic gold medallist in road racing), Julien Absalon (five-times mountain bike world champion) and Cadel Evans (2011 Tour de France winner), to name just a few, are playing a crucial role in developing the bikes. They test prototypes and give feedback throughout the development process.

Special test riders.As a result, the experience of many thousand kilometres of riding on trails and roads flows into the development of BMC bikes, to the benefit of every BMC rider, amateur as well as profes-sional.

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Lucerne- Lake Lucerne Region.

Kastanienbaum, Lucerne-Lake Lucerne Region

Exquisite views.Lucerne-Lake Lucerne Region is a region of records: the first mountain railway in Europe on the Rigi, Europe’s largest fleet of steam-ships, the world’s steepest cogwheel railway on Mount Pilatus, the first rotating cable car on Mount Titlis and the world’s first cable car cabin with roof terrace on the Stanserhorn, attract visitors from all over the world. Bicycle travellers quickly find more attractions: there are numerous bike trails around the lake and diverse mountain bike tours in the nearby mountains.

Swiss Bike Hotels. Lucerne-Lake Lucerne Region.

Route suggestionScenic and impressive tour incorporating an interesting high trail across the Chrüzliegg.

■■ Alpnach–Schoried–Grosschlierental–Chrüzliegg–Gschwänt–Mären-schlag–Lütoldsmatt–Alpnach 31 km / 3:30 hrs

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Einsiedeln: Hotel Drei Könige Ô

Engelberg: Hotel Edelweiss Ô

This family-friendly hotel built in palatial Art Nouveau style above the village centre offers glorious views and an all-round service for cycling enthusi-asts – including guided tours and even hire of “fat bikes”.

Bike tips■■ Engelberg–Stäfeli

18 km / 1 hr / mountain bike■■ Four Lakes Trail



Adventurous mountain biking, leisurely e-bike rides: this cosy hotel on the abbey square is an ideal base for both. The hearty cuisine is just what riders need for exploring routes through magnificent high moorland.

Bike tips■■ Hummel tour

38.5 km / 3:30 hrs / mountain bike■■ Lakes route

38 km / 4:15 hrs / touring bike


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Melchsee-Frutt: Hotel frutt Family Lodge À

The perfect setting for active family holidays! Easy routes around the lake for children, challenging trails for the grown-ups – all with luggage transport. After the ride, the hotel’s spa promises blissful relaxation.

Bike tips■■ Melchsee-Frutt–Joch Pass bike tour

73 km / 7:30 hrs / mountain bike■■ Melchsee-Frutt panoramic tour



Sarnen: Hotel Krone Õ

Behind the traditional wooden facade the hotel in the heart of the village offers modern interior design with plenty of chic, Swiss cuisine, Swiss wines, a spa – and the rental moun-tain bikes are free.

Bike tips■■ Obwalden lakes tour

36 km / 3 hrs / mountain bike■■ o-tour Bike West



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Eastern Switzerland / Liechtenstein.

Lake Walen, Eastern Switzerland / Liechtenstein

Land of contrasts.In the region between the Rhine Falls and Rheintal in the canton of St. Gallen, plains and steep mountains, the romance of moun-tain cabins and urban life can be found side by side within a manageable area. It’s only a stone’s throw from the farming traditions in the Appenzellerland to the St. Galler brat-wurst and the expanse of Lake Constance. So whether you’re riding through the Appen-zell hills on a mountain bike or e-bike, or tak-ing a touring bike along the river or the lake – variety is guaranteed in this region.

Swiss Bike Hotels. Eastern Switzerland / Liechtenstein.

Route suggestionA route that perfectly shows the variety of Eastern Switzerland and demands certain stamina.

■■ St. Gallen–Rorschach–Altstätten–Gais– Appenzell–Urnäsch–Schwägalp–Hundwil–Stein–St. Gallen 107 km / 5 hrs

■■ Recommended bike: BMC Teammachine SLR01

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Schaffhausen: Hotel Arcona Living Õ

With its restaurant and show kitchen, sun terrace and lounge, the young, stylish hotel is a fashionable meeting place – and for the bike tour there’s a delicious picnic basket.

Bike tips■■ Schaffhauserland Bike

160 km / 3–5 days / mountain bike■■ Rhine Falls route

33 km / 0.5–1 day / mountain bike


22 May 2016: Les Paccots,Fribourg Region

#SwissHotels“The view from the region of Les Paccots, between the

mountains of Le Moléson and the Dent de Lys, during my ten-day ride

along the Panorama Bike route from Rorschach to Montreux.

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Ticino.

Monte Bar – San Lucio, Lugano, Ticino

Dream tours all-year round.Palm trees and Mediterranean warmth, tran-quil valleys and villages and cosmopolitan cities with international festivals, cool moun-tain streams and large lakes with yacht harbours – the southernmost canton of Swit-zerland is located on the sunny side of life. In the alleys and along the shores of the lakes you can enjoy the dolce vita. The mountains provide dream tours to tempt mountain bikers, with a difference in altitude of over 1,000 metres – and all this thanks to the mild climate 365 days a year: simply paradise.

Swiss Bike Hotels. Ticino.

Route suggestionRoute with many ups and downs, great scen-ery and distant views.

■■ Tesserete–Bidogno–Piandanazzo– San Lucio–Bocchetta di S. Bernardo–Capanna Pairolo–Sonvicio–Dino– Lugano–Tesserete 47.5 km / 6 hrs

■■ Recommended bike: BMC Fourstroke 01/02

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Ascona: Hotel Casa Berno Õ

Ascona: Seeschloss Castello Õ

Period charm and an unbeatable lake-side location: everything at the “castle hotel” is first-class, from the facilities and services (including for bikes) to the superb trails leading straight from the doorstep.

Bike tips■■ Passo del Sole–Passo dell’Uomo

43 km / 4:30 hrs / mountain bike■■ Valle Maggia (Locarno–Bignasco)



A place in the sun high above Lake Maggiore: during the day you can enjoy sport and fun on the free moun-tain bike, sitting by the pool and on the terrace and then Mediterranean delights and just lazing around.

Bike tips■■ Ascona–Golino loop

19.5 km / 1:45 hrs / mountain bike■■ Locarno–Centovalli–Brissago loop



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Ascona: Parkhotel Delta, Wellbeing Resort Õ

Ascona: Hotel Garni La Meridiana Õ ^

From the comfortable B&B hotel with spa on the car-free lake promenade you can take a comfortable cycle ride along Lake Maggiore. Bike garage, cycle workshop and washing area are available.

Bike tips■■ Cimetta bike tour

37 km / 4 hrs / mountain bike■■ Rasa bike tour



Peacefully located on the Maggia delta, this luxury hotel makes the ideal base for bikers who enjoy their com-forts. Lake Maggiore and Locarno are a short ride away; mountain and road bikes are available free of charge.

Bike tips■■ Alta Verzasca bike tour

8 km / 1:10 hrs / mountain bike■■ Losone–Corona dei Pinci



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Lugano: Hotel Colorado Ô

Giubiasco: Hotel La Tureta Õ

The modern hotel offers Merida test bikes, a repair shop, overnight laundry service and tasty Italian cuisine – rea-son enough to explore southern Ticino on two wheels from here.

Bike tips■■ Pairolo–Rivera bike tour

30 km / 3 hrs / mountain bike■■ Monte Brè–Pairolo bike tour



A historical “palazzo” is the setting for this four-star hotel, equally popular with bikers, gourmets and leisure guests. Attractions include guided tours along the best trails as well as training in riding technique upon request.

Bike tips■■ Dragon Ride

40 km / 3–6 hrs / mountain bike■■ 4 Colli (four hills)

35 km / 1:30–3 hrs / mountain bike


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The hotel, located outside old Ticino village, with spacious rooms, cosy bungalows, fine dining and full service for cyclists is a comfortable oasis in the heart of nature.

Bike tips■■ Lugano Bike, stage 4

29 km / 2:30 hrs / mountain bike■■ Tresa bike tour


+41 (0)91 608 11 [email protected] www.grappoli.ch

Occupying historic houses in the heart of the village, this delightful B&B hotel offers guests stylish rooms and personal bike tour suggestions. The Monte Lema gondola is on the doorstep.

Bike tips■■ Giro del Malcantone

29 km / 3:30 hrs / mountain bike■■ Castagno bike tour



Lugano-Sessa: Hotel I Grappoli Ô

Miglieglia: Hotel Casa Santo Stefano Ó ^

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Serpiano: Al Serpiano Hotel & Spa Ô

The hotel’s own funicular brings bikes and their riders from the lakeshore straight up the mountain. Here, guests find comfortable rooms, a spa, fine views and superb bike routes; guide available on request.

Bike tips■■ Mendrisio pump track

mountain bike■■ Piana del Laveggio loop



Vezia-Lugano: Hotel Vezia Ô

This 1950s-style motel with pool and garden offers a top-quality service for bikers. The original diner with jukebox evokes the glamour of golden-age Hollywood; superb bike routes lead from the doorstep.

Bike tips■■ Lago d’Origlio bike tour

20 km / 3 hrs / mountain bike■■ Monte Tamaro bike route


+41 (0)91 966 36 31 [email protected]

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Valais.

Törbel, Valais

Paradise for downhill fans.The Matterhorn, a symbol of Switzerland, is just one of 45 mountains in the Valais region over 4,000 metres high. A sun-drenched region with imposing glaciers and valleys containing vineyards and apricot groves which are linked by convenient cycle paths. Around the Valais mountain peaks there are countless tour options for mountain bikers as well as versatile bike parks.

Route suggestionA thrilling challenge for experienced riders: probably one of the finest trails in the Alps, with views of the entire Valais.

■■ Dorénaz–Alesse– L’Au d’Alesse–Portail de Fully–Lac de Fully–L’Erié–Village de Chiboz–Beudon– Saxon–Dorénaz 35 km / 6 hrs

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Brig: Hotel Ambassador Õ

Crans-Montana: Ad’Eldorado Hôtel Ô

Gourmets treasure the centrally located hotel for the Valais speciality dishes served in the restaurant. Bicycle travellers also benefit from the overnight laundry service.

Bike tips■■ Goms bike tour

42 km / 4 hrs / mountain bike■■ Saflisch Pass



The name fits: the hotel offers deli-ciously rustic, comfortable rooms with a fantastic view, fireplace, sauna, regional cuisine as well as a “raclette” evening – and the best bike routes right on the doorstep.

Bike tips■■ Villages bike tour

23.5 km / 3 hrs / mountain bike■■ Violettes bike tour




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Located directly by the lake, the hotel with terrace and its own brewery offers a five-course menu in the evening plus everything that bikers could wish for, from bike rental to tours to group rooms.

Bike tips■■ Muraz bike tour

8 km / 0:40 hrs / mountain bike■■ Crans-Montana bike marathon



Those who like to indulge in some nightlife as well as sporting activity choose this hotel in the village centre. The cellar bar has acquired cult status and for bikers there are rental bikes and guided tours available.

Bike tips■■ Courtavey bike tour

12.5 km / 1:50 hrs / mountain bike■■ Briesses bike tour



Crans-Montana: Hôtel du Lac Ô

Crans-Montana: Hotel Olympic Ô

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Leukerbad: Hotel Paradis ^

Leukerbad: Hotel Walliserhof Ô ^

Family-friendly, central and value for money – this is the B&B hotel, offering single- and multiple-bedded rooms as well as apartments. There are 18 different mountain bike routes right on the hotel’s doorstep.

Bike tips■■ Valais panoramic tour: Sion–Visp

134 km / 20 hrs / mountain bike■■ Rhône Route: Andermatt–Geneva

346.5 km / 19:30 hrs / touring bike


This comfortable hotel beside the thermal spa calls itself a “hike and bike hotel” and offers a handy service: a shuttle bus brings guests to the depar-ture point of their tours and picks them up at the finish.

Bike tips■■ Torrentalp bike tour

24.5 km / 3:30 hrs / mountain bike■■ Leukerbad–Flüealp



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Obergesteln: Golf & Wellnesshotel Hubertus Õ

Lourtier: Hôtel & Spa La Vallée Ô

This traditional hotel in the Val de Bagnes with spa and outdoor whirl-pool is the ideal base for exploring the Verbier bike arena and other spectacular trails and descents in the region; minibus transfers available.

Bike tips■■ Tour des Villages

30 km / 4–5 hrs / mountain bike■■ Tour du Barrage

23.5 km / 5–6 hrs / mountain bike


The “Hubertus” invites you to relax and enjoy the seasonal cuisine, mountain spa and fantastic mountain panorama. Free rental bikes and ten-day great bike routes right on the hotel’s doorstep.

Bike tips■■ Galmihornhütte bike tour

23.5 km / 3:30 hrs / mountain bike■■ Gämschfax bike tour




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For years now, the Sport Hotel has focussed on a sunny plateau and on cycling enthusiasts – with first-class service, guided tours and now even its own pump track right at the back of the hotel.

Bike tips■■ Märlitrail bike tour

18 km / 2:15 hrs / mountain bike■■ Eischollalp bike tour



Enjoy variety? This classic-style hotel with spa and views of the Matterhorn offers hire of ski equipment as well as mountain bikes – for the summer ski area and the many downhill trails around Zermatt.

Bike tips■■ Gornergrat–Zermatt bike tour

19.5 km / 3 hrs / mountain bike■■ Zermatt–Visp bike tour



Zermatt: Parkhotel Beau Site À

Unterbäch: Sporthotel Walliserhof Ô

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Zermatt: Riffelhaus 1853 Õ

As a base for daring climbers, this hotel, 2,550 metres above sea level, has written history. Today, it offers an open-air Jacuzzi with view of the Matterhorn and an endless number of bike trails right on the doorstep.

Bike tips■■ Schwarzsee–Zermatt bike tour

12.5 km / 1 hr / mountain bike■■ Rothorn–Zermatt bike tour



21 July 2016: Grindelwald, Canton of Bern

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