Switzerland Easygoing E-bike Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
Premiere Hotels
Switzerland Easygoing E-bike Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
Premiere Hotels
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.
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
Start Montreux
End Lucerne
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Day 1
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.
Night 1
Bright and tranquil chalet-inspired rooms offer luxurious, cozy furnishings with breathtaking alpine views. (pool, spa)
Days 2-3
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.
Nights 2-3
Classic, stately architecture is combined with chic, stylish décor at this historic hotel in the town of Interlaken. (pool, spa)
Days 4-6
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.
Nights 4-5
With a beautiful blend of warm wooden elements and local stone, the décor of this elegant property is as inviting as the hospitality.
What's Included
See moreStraight 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.
For the best riding in Switzerland, we've chosen a combination of small quiet roads and some unpaved bike paths with short stretches of limited van support. Our bikes are equipped with slightly wider tires to accommodate the path and trail surfaces. There are also some sections of urban cycling on busier roads at the end of most rides; you can always hop in the shuttle to skip these.
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
Premiere Hotel
Bright and tranquil chalet-inspired rooms offer luxurious, cozy furnishings with breathtaking alpine views. (pool, spa)
Nights 2-3
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
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.
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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.
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+
Dates & Prices
Dates & Prices
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