Guided Road Bike Tour - 3 Peaks: Furka, Nufenen, Gotthard

Highlights

• Conquer 3 alpine passes (Furka, Nufenen, Gotthard) in one 105km private ride
• Finish on the historic hand-laid cobblestones of the Gotthard Tremola
• Descend the Furka past Hotel Belvedere with sweeping views of the Rhône Glacier

Description

Some rides you do for the view. This one, to find out what you're made of. From Andermatt the road tilts up straight into the Furka's hairpins, drops toward the glacier on the far side, then turns south and climbs again over the Nufenenpass — the quieter, wilder cousin of its famous neighbours. By the time the day's final act arrives, your legs already know it's been a big one: the Gotthard, finishing on the worn granite cobbles of the Tremola, the old road engineers cut straight into the mountainside more than a century ago. Three summits, three different kinds of climbing, one long day in the saddle. Bring your legs, and bring a rain or long sleeve jacket, up here the weather makes its own plans, and part of what you're paying for is a guide who knows when to push on and when to sit it out. The Route Three passes, one loop, one day Distance: 105 km, full loop starting and finishing in Andermatt Elevation gain 3'112 m over the three climbs combined The passes: Furkapass (2'429 m) → Nufenenpass / Passo della Novena (2'478 m) → Gotthardpass (2'106 m, via the Tremola cobbles) Ride time: 5.5–6.5 hours of riding, depending on how you climb and descend; plan on a full 8–9 hour day out with stops, photos and weather calls Terrain: Fully paved throughout, including the historic hand-laid cobblestones on the Gotthard's south side Getting there: Private return transfer between Zürich and Andermatt, included in the price, about 75–90 minutes each way. We leave Zürich early, around 6am, because of the drive plus the long day of riding ahead Group size Private guiding, built for 1–2 riders per guide and car; bigger groups on request

Includes

A full day of private guiding across all three passes (Furka, Nufenen, Gotthard) Private return transfer between Zürich and Andermatt Route planning - GPX provided prior Some Sports nutrition bars & gels Local knowledge of the terrain, climbs, descents and coffee stops

Excludes

Your road bike, bike computer (GPS), helmet, drinking bottles, cycling gear Meals along the way Any Insurance that you deem necessary (outdoor sport)

Important Information

• A big day out on your bike: with plenty of climbing at altitude, across three passes
• Fitness level: to be comfortable riding 6-8+ hours with sustained climbs, at your own pace
• You book a date; the final call is made 24-48 hours out, based on the weather forecast we might need to change dates.
• A road bike, 2 drinking bottles, a helmet are required - bring your own, or rent one in Zurich or Andermatt in advance. Disc brakes are a huge plus.
• The route is paved with mostly smooth tarmac, the historic Gotthard pass has sections of cobblestones. - Best season: late June to early October. August is typically too hot to ride. - Pickup in Zürich is around 6am - GPX routes provided, you bring your GPS device - A liability waiver will be shared prior for sign-off - Cancellation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund - Changes of booked dates due to weather can be declined. Customer receives full refund when new date is declined. - A full refund due to force majeure cancellation.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund