Central Switzerland: 7-Day Alpine Road Cycling Week
Canton of Lucerne, Zurich
Seven days of challenging Alpine road cycling for experienced riders, with five guided riding days, six shared-house nights, meals and coordinated arrival transfers. Bring your own road bike.
Highlights
- Ride five challenging Alpine road-cycling days in Central Switzerland
- Benefit from two-guide support and full-route or shorter-route groups
- Stay six nights with six breakfasts and six dinners included
Description
Join a seven-day, six-night shared road-cycling week in Central Switzerland for experienced, suitably fit riders. This is not a beginner cycling holiday. A maximum of 16 guests ride with two guides or support leaders, with full-route and shorter-route groups where appropriate.
Full routes are typically 80–150 km. Two or three of the hardest days may include 3,000–5,000 m of climbing. Even the hardest shorter option can reach 90 km and 2,500 m of climbing. You must be confident with Alpine descents, traffic and group riding and able to complete shorter routes on consecutive days. Contact us before booking if unsure. Routes and daily order adapt to weather, road conditions, safety and ability; no named pass is guaranteed.
Monday is flexible arrival, followed by a briefing, bike checks and week planning. Tuesday to Saturday are guided riding days, typically starting at 09:00, with relaxed time afterwards. Sunday is breakfast and flexible departure. Optional arrival or departure rides depend on timing and conditions.
Stay six nights in a shared group house in Central Switzerland within practical reach of Lucerne. Rooms have 2–6 beds; preferences depend on availability. The exact house is confirmed before arrival; no private-room package is included. Six breakfasts Tuesday–Sunday and six dinners Monday–Saturday are included, along with water, electrolytes, fruit and basic energy bars during rides.
Coordinated Monday pickup and Sunday return transfers are included at Zurich Airport or Lucerne railway station between 08:00 and 20:00, based on confirmed flight or train details. Normal luggage and one road bike or bike box per guest are included. Outside-window transfers require prior agreement and may cost extra. Early departure does not receive a partial refund.
Bring your own serviced road bike, mandatory helmet, cycling clothing, shoes, pedals, bottles and personal repair essentials. Bike rental is excluded and available only by prior consultation, at additional cost, at least 14 days before arrival. Lunches, cafe stops, alcohol, personal supplements, branded nutrition, parts and major repairs are excluded. A floor pump, basic tools, first aid and emergency support are included. Online booking closes seven days before departure.
Includes
- Five guided road-cycling days with two guides or support leaders
- Six nights in a shared Central Switzerland group house (rooms with 2–6 beds)
- Six breakfasts (Tuesday–Sunday)
- Six dinners (Monday–Saturday)
- Arrival briefing, road-bike check and week planning
- Water, electrolytes, fruit and basic energy bars during rides
- Floor pump, basic tools, first aid and emergency support
- Coordinated Monday pickup and Sunday return transfers at Zurich Airport or Lucerne railway station, 08:00–20:00, including normal luggage and one road bike or bike box per guest
Excludes
- Road bike and bike rental (rental by prior consultation, at extra cost, at least 14 days before arrival)
- Helmet, clothing, shoes, pedals, bottles and personal cycling equipment
- Lunches, cafe stops and alcohol
- Personal supplements and branded nutrition
- Parts and major repairs
- Private-room upgrade
- Transfers outside 08:00–20:00 unless separately agreed
- Personal expenses and optional extras not listed as included
Important Information
- For experienced, suitably fit road cyclists, not beginners. Full routes are approximately 80–150 km; two or three hardest days may involve 3,000–5,000 m climbing. Even the hardest shorter option may reach 90 km/2,500 m. You must manage Alpine descents, traffic, group riding and consecutive riding days; consult before booking if unsure. Bring a serviced road bike, mandatory helmet, clothing, shoes, pedals, bottles and a compatible spare tube or repair solution. Routes adapt to weather, roads, safety and ability. Rental is excluded and requires consultation at least 14 days before arrival. Online booking closes seven days before departure. Accommodation is a shared Central Switzerland house with 2–6-bed rooms; exact house confirmed before arrival. Provide flight/train details for coordinated Monday/Sunday Zurich Airport or Lucerne station transfers between 08:00 and 20:00.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
