Switzerland Easygoing E-bike Tour

Couples, Friends & Solos

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 1-3

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

Switzerland Easygoing E-bike Tour

Couples, Friends & Solos

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 1-3

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

2025: Jun-Sep

Dolce Tempo Journey from Montreux to Lucerne via the Swiss Alps

Switzerland reaches alpine heights. Add in a splash of the country's colorful and flavorful heartland, and you have a pairing as perfect as wine and cheese. Your e-bike is the perfect companion to sample Switzerland at your own sweet pace.

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Highlights

  • E-bike against the backdrop of the Alps in this über bike-friendly land
  • Chase high-altitude highlights each day, then return to languid lakeside home bases where options like beach time and urban excursions are on the docket
  • Cross the language border from French to German, linking highlights such as cheese-producing Gruyères, outdoorsy Interlaken and romantic Lucerne
  • Between belle epoque cities and mountaintop castles, it's hard to tell where Nature's masterpiece ends and humanity's begins
  • Experience breathtaking destination hotels in the birthplace of tourism 
Switzerland Easygoing Bike Tour

Switzerland

StartMontreux

EndLucerne

Airports & Travel details*

* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.

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Itinerary

Day 1

Description

Begin in Montreux and enjoy a short journey to the region of Gruyère, world-famous for its cheese • Visit the medieval hilltop town of Gruyères, admiring its historic castle and enchanting location • E-bike between wildflowers and forests in the protected nature park of Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut • Inviting chalets adorned with flowers and flags await in the town of Gstaad.

Accommodations

Night 1

Le Grand Bellevue
Gstaad
Premiere Hotel

Bright and tranquil chalet-inspired rooms offer luxurious, cozy furnishings with breathtaking alpine views. (pool, spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Days 2-3

Description

Rolling hills and wooden bridges lead past grazing brown and white cows on a mellow ride through the Simmental Valley • Behold the bright blue waters of Lake Thun and pause to take in its beauty • Climb to the top of Harder Kulm in a historic funicular and bask in the panoramic views • Cycle from the red tile roofs of Thun through the green pastures of Emmental Valley, the heartland of Swiss cheese • Indulge in the art and precision of crafting cheese on a visit to a local cheese farm.

Accommodations

Nights 2-3

Victoria-Jungfrau Grand Hotel & Spa
Interlaken
Premiere Hotel

Classic, stately architecture is combined with chic, stylish décor at this historic hotel in the town of Interlaken. (pool, spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Days 4-6

Description

Embark on a scenic train trip up to Brünig Pass, gently winding past hillside farmlands before a smooth bike ride down • Round Lake Lucerne and marvel at the tree-covered slopes that meet its glacial waters • Explore Lucerne’s medieval architecture and stone streets and a bridge laced with flowers • Hike a picturesque loop before riding up the towering Hammetschwand Elevator, the highest exterior elevator in Europe, and look out on the chain of mountaintops on the horizon.

Accommodations

Nights 4-5

Waldhotel Bürgenstock
Obbürgen
Premiere Hotel

With a beautiful blend of warm wooden elements and local stone, the décor of this elegant property is as inviting as the hospitality.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

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Straight Talk

We want to make sure you're on the trip that's right for you. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.

From $7,299 /person

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Hotels

World-Class Hotels

Our hand-selected Premiere hotels offer exceptional hospitality and experiences as special as the regions we explore.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Night 1

Le Grand Bellevue
Gstaad

Premiere Hotel

Bright and tranquil chalet-inspired rooms offer luxurious, cozy furnishings with breathtaking alpine views. (pool, spa)

Nights 2-3

Victoria-Jungfrau Grand Hotel & Spa
Interlaken

Premiere Hotel

Classic, stately architecture is combined with chic, stylish décor at this historic hotel in the town of Interlaken. (pool, spa)

Nights 4-5

Waldhotel Bürgenstock
Obbürgen

Premiere Hotel

With a beautiful blend of warm wooden elements and local stone, the décor of this elegant property is as inviting as the hospitality.

From $7,299 /person

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Bikes

Enjoy the Ride

On this Dolce Tempo trip, most travelers choose to ride one of our custom titanium e‑bikes (shown below). If you prefer to enjoy the daily rides without electric assistance, you’ll have the option after booking to select a different bike in your Backroads account.

Backroads Electric-Assist Bike
Backroads Electric-Assist Bike

Included in your trip price

  • One of the lightest e-bikes available
  • Provides plenty of power and more than enough battery
  • Lower top tubes for easier mounting and dismounting
  • Upright handlebars only
  • Limited availability on Unplugged Bike Tours;  learn more

Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+

From $7,299 /person

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Dates & Prices

Click on dates for pricing, itinerary variations (if any) and to book your trip. Price is per person, double occupancy in USD.

Unplugged dates are perfect for guests who want to ride an acoustic bike.
E-bikes are available to travel companions by request only.

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