You will be based in Lausanne, on the shores of the Lake of Geneva. Lausanne is a beautiful city which hosts the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee and its Olympic Museum, so you would also enjoy your time off the bike.

Day 1

Train is a very convenient way of traveling in Switzerland, even with a bike. Your guide will greet you in the morning at Lausanne station before driving you to your 4* hotel in town. If you choose to rent a car, we will meet you at your hotel.

In the afternoon, we’ll go for our first ride through the UNESCO World Heritage List site of the Lavaux vineyards, which offer a fabulous view on the lake and the Alps. After a well deserved break in Chexbres, we’ll ride back to Lausanne. Different options are possible depending on how much you want to ride.

35-80km, 400-800m of climbing

Above: Riding in the Lavaux vineyards

Day 2

After a 30’ 1st class train trip from Lausanne station, we’ll ride around the Lac de Gruyères and stop in the village of Guyères, home of the famous Swiss cheese.

60km, 600m of climbing (it is possible to make this loop longer)

Optional: visit of the Olympic Museum in the afternoon

Above: The charming town of Gruyères

Day 3

Today we catch another train to Yverdon and ride around the Lac de Neuchâtel. A very scenic loop with little elevation at the foot of the Jura moutains.

95km, 300m

(This day can be skipped to make it a 3 day tour)

Above: Lac de Neuchâtel with Mont Blanc in the background

Day 4

For our last day we go west towards the Jura mountains. Rolling hills, charming villages and again breathtaking views on the Alps will be on the menu.

60-90km, 500-1000m of climbing

Above: The countryside west of Lausanne

What’s included?

• 3 nights in a 4* hotel
• All breakfasts / lunches / snacks
• Transfer between hotel and station
• Guide
• Energy nutrition
• Train tickets
• Entrance to the Olympic Museum

What's Not Included?

• Flights / transportation to/from the meeting point
• Travel insurance
• Dinners (we will be happy to assist you in choosing restaurants in Lausanne but think you will appreciate the flexibility of making your own dinner plans)
• We can arrange for a rental bike for an additional fee