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Natural Swiss Spas   

Cycle by Day and Spa by Night

An exciting trip combining great cycling, culture, natural thermal baths, exclusive resorts such as Zermatt and Chamonix and fine cuisine and wines!

This exciting cycling holiday takes you through the heart of the Valais state in the Swiss Alps, otherwise known as the sunniest state in Switzerland.

Powerful in stature and breathtaking in beauty, the tour passes by majestic glaciers, snow capped peaks including the Matterhorn and Mont Blanc, naturally heated thermal baths between the luxurious hotels and stunning scenery. Starting high up the valley, the route winds its way along the Rhone river and through the vineyards to Lake Geneva. The ample supply of cable cars and gondolas en route will take you higher in the valley for closer view of the spectacular peaks on the Active Free Days.

This cycling trip follows the Rhone river’s course from it’s birth high up  in the mighty glaciers of Switzerland then meanders and serves as a lifeline to pastures, farmers fields, many vineyards and small towns before finishing near Montreux on the shores of Lake Geneva.. Start your bicycle ride in the charming village of Munster at 1350 m (4500ft). It’s a gentle downhill ride from Munster to Morel where the valley is dotted with houses that boast flower-filled window boxes. In Morel the valley narrows considerably adding to the dramatic alpine scenery. You will cycle past Brig and Visp, where you may want to visit their respective castles or the ancient villages of Raron and Turtmann on the way to Morel. Then, the castles of Sion encourage you uphill to the town of Savièse. Continuing through the vineyards, you will encounter a welcome downhill run to the lovely town of Fully, passing by the natural thermal baths of Saillon. An exciting trip combining great cycling, culture, natural thermal baths and fine cuisine and wines!

• Relax in natural heated thermal baths including Breiten, Brig, Saillon and Lavey
• Spectacular alpine scenery – including the Matterhorn and Mont Blanc.
• Impressive glaciers including Rhone, Fiesch and Aletsch.
• Easy cycle lanes following the Rhone river
• Vineyards, alpine and underground lakes.

Day 1 - Arrival Day.- Munster

• Transfer from Geneva airport to Martigny by train. Pick up by our rep in minibus transfer to the charming village of Munster (3hrs).

Day 2 - Active Free Day - your choice:

• Bike and bus to the spectacular Rhone Glacier and its ice cave.
• Ride or stroll to the peaceful village of Oberwald along the valley floor.

Day 3 - Munster to Breiten    (37km/23mi)

• Cycle to Morel and pass through typical alpine villages.

• Take the cable car to the longest glacier in Europe, the Aletsch glacier.
• Visit Riederalp and the Villa Castell, where Churchill used to spend his summers. A UNESCO heritage site

Day 5 - Breiten to Susten     (45km/28mi)

• Cycle to Susten-Leuk and pass the medieval towns of Brig and Visp.

• Take the local train to Zermatt and enjoy spectacular views of the Matterhorn.
• Take the bus to Leukerbad (or cycle there) for a relaxing thermal bath and spa treatment or take one of many local walks.

Day 7 - Susten to Sion     (35km/22mi)

• Cycle to Sion the capital of the Valais and visit the largest underground lake in Europe at St. Leonard.

• Visit the abbey of Sion and its two castles
• Relax in the baths of the medieval Saillon

Day 9 - Sion to Fully     (32km/20mi)

• Cycle along the fertile valley floor through the vineyards to the medieval village of Fully, situated outside Martigny.

Day 10 - Active Free Day - your choice:

• Take the romantic train up the Trient Valley to Chamonix at Mont Blanc, France.

• Visit the Roman amphitheatre, castle and other fine exhibitions in Martigny.

Day 11 - Fully to Villeneuve       (43km/27mi)  

• Pedal on a flat ride to Villeneuve on the shores of lake Geneva and pass Lavey-les-Bains for more exciting spa baths and Jacuzzis.

Day 12 - Active Free Day - your choice:

• Cycle to Montreux and Vevay on the shores of Lake Geneva.

• Cycle or walk to the impressive Chateau de Chillon.

• Boat trip to Evian on the French side of Lake Geneva   

Day 13 - Departure Day.

• Transfer to Geneva airport. (1 hr)

Overnight Itinerary : Munster (2), Breiten (2), Susten (2), Sion (2), Fully (2), Villeneuve (2),

SELF GUIDED INN TOUR

Tour # SWB-1705/79 - 7 DAYS - $1825

This tour begins in Sion on day 7 of the above itinerary

Tour # SWB-1705/99 - 9 DAYS - $2050

This tour begins in Susten on day 5 of the above itinerary

Single supplement $290

Includes all breakfasts and all dinners except 2 in Sion

DEPARTURE DATES: Every day from 1 May to 31 October

Accommodation: All hotels are 3 stars family owned.

Price Includes:

• Airport transfers and luggage transfers. 
• Bike Hire and equipment (panniers, water bottle and pump, spare inner tube, puncture repair kit and levers, lock, map case) with detailed route notes and maps.
• All nights accommodation with breakfasts.
• Dinners as specified above
• Service hotline

Exclusions: Lunches, beverages, items of a personal nature such as phone calls and laundry, anything not specifically mentioned as included. 

In Case of Breakdown - We do not intervene for flat tires. However, should any breakdown occur that prevents the completion of the days journey we will make repairs on the road. A phone number will be provided. All other types of necessary repairs that do not make cycling impossible will be repaired at the hotel each night.

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