Switzerland Easygoing E-bike Tour
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.
We rate our trips based on a range of activity levels from 1-5.
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From $7,399 - $7,499/person
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Trip at a Glance
Highlights
- E-bike against the backdrop of the Alps in this uber bike-friendly land
- Chase high-altitude highlights each day, then return to languid lakeside home bases where options like swimming 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
Sample itinerary. Trip details may vary by departure.
Start Montreux Airport & Travel Details
- 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
Luxury Hotel
Set amid manicured gardens in central Gstaad, Le Grand Bellevue offers a refined escape centered around one of Switzerland's most impressive spas. Bright and tranquil chalet-inspired rooms offer luxurious, cozy furnishings with breathtaking Alpine views. (pool, spa)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
- 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
- Cycle from the red-tiled roofs of Thun through the green pastures of Emmental Valley, the heartland of Swiss cheese
- Taste the local wares on a visit to a rural cheese farm
- Spend the evening wandering the bustling streets of Interlaken or just watching the paragliders land on the Höhematte from our hotel.
Nights 2-3
Luxury Hotel
Grandiose and stately architecture is combined with chic stylish décor at this historic hotel in the town of Interlaken. (pool, spa)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
- 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
Luxury Hotel
With a beautiful blend of warm wooden elements and local stone, the décor of this elegant property is as inviting as the hospitality. (pool, spa)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
End Lucerne Airport & Travel Details
This trip has an activity level range of 1-3
All breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners
All accommodations on your Backroads trip
All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
Expertise and services of Backroads Trip Leaders
Fully equipped Backroads titanium bike, Wahoo GPS device, helmet and accessories
Bike fitting and equipment support throughout your trip
Backroads On Trip App with route maps, elevation profiles, daily snapshots and more
Additional local guides and experts, plus equipment for included activities as detailed in your itinerary
Exclusive activities, tours and cultural experiences, as detailed in your itinerary
All luggage transfers and porterage during your trip
Snacks and beverages between meals
Private cocktail and wine receptions on the first and last nights of your trip
Choice of Backroads cycling jersey, t-shirt or hat, plus water bottle and luggage tag
Detailed Travel Planner with destination tips and pre-trip information
