Mountainbike: Glacier Bike Tour East
Mountainbike: Glacier Bike Tour
Arrival in St. Moritz
St. Moritz – Bergün
The lovely lake landscapes in the Engadine valley are a magnificent opener to this tour. The first stage takes you through Albula, where you can observe otherwise shy Alpine animals, such as marmots, in their natural habitats. With the most wonderful views of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Rhaetian Railway and an exciting destination at the end … the Glacier Bike Tour definitely does start with a bang!
The Bike Kingdom – the largest uninterrupted biking area in Grisons – is on the agenda for the second stage of the Glacier Bike Tour. Before you even get here, though, there’s no doubt you’ll have already checked a range of records, landmarks and experiences off your list.
From almost 2,000 metres above sea level down into Graubünden’s sun-kissed orchard and through the tiny town of Fürstenau, you eventually arrive in Thusis – one of Medieval Europe’s most significant transit towns. It’s here where you’ll spend the night.
Thusis – Bonaduz
Up to the highest heights, from the convergence of the Albula and Vorderrhein rivers and on to where the the Vorderrhein and Hinterrhein rivers also converge. This stage leads along an isolated path over the Heinzenberg ridge west of Thusis, through wide meadows, pastures and forests and on to the (highly recommended) mountain inn.
Bonaduz – Ilanz
This stage of the tour leads into one of the most impressive landscapes in the Alps. From the spectacular Rhine Gorge, through old villages and Walser Alpine landscapes to Ilanz, the first town on the Rhine.
Ilanz – Disentis
The Glacier Bike Tour leads through the Surselva today, from the Rhine town of Ilanz to the monastery village of Disentis. The route climbs gently but steadily along the river, but you won’t find it boring or monotonous at all – the route is just as varied as the countryside and culture you’ll experience along the way.
The origin of the Rhine, a change of canton and a rollercoaster of altitudes await you on the Oberalp Pass. This stage leads into the wild landscape of the second pass on the Glacier Bike Tour, into the next canton. Uri and Andermatt await you on the other side.
Tour character
This multi-day tour is perfect for e-mountain biking. As the routes involve a great deal of altitude change, this can be made more enjoyable with electric assistance. The tours themselves lead along natural paths, asphalt and easy trails. Technically, this tour is no problem for experienced bikers.
| Season 1 31.08.2024 - 15.09.2024 Arrival daily | Season 2 29.06.2024 - 30.08.2024 Arrival daily | |
|---|---|---|
| Glacier Bike Tour East, 8 days, CH-GRAZA-08X | ||
| Base price | 1'349.- | 1'385.- |
| Surcharge single room | 425.- | 425.- |
Category: 3* and 4* hotels
| Season 1 Aug 31, 2024 - Sep 15, 2024 Arrival daily | Season 2 Jun 29, 2024 - Aug 30, 2024 Arrival daily | |
|---|---|---|
| St. Moritz | ||
| Double room p.P. | 95.- | 95.- |
| Surcharge single room | 50.- | 50.- |
| Andermatt | ||
| Double room p.P. | 115.- | 115.- |
| Surcharge single room | 90.- | 90.- |
Included:
- Accommodation as mentioned incl. breakfast
- Daily luggage transfers
- Costs for luggage pick-up at the station (direct arrival and departure only)
- Subsidy for arrival by train
- Carefully elaborated route
- Detailed travel documents (1 x per room)
- Navigation app and GPS data available
- SwitzerlandMobility-Plus subscription for one year
- Service hotline
Note:
- Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
- Reservation fee of CHF 20.- per adult (incl. legally required customer money protection)
Arrival/Departure:
- Arrival in St. Moritz using public transport.
- Departure from Andermatt using public transport. Luggage collection at the luggage office by 5:00 p.m. at the latest.
Leave the car at home! For every bike, biking or hiking tour in Switzerland, you will receive an SBB coupon per participant, which you can use to deduct CHF 10 from the ticket price for traveling by train. The reduction can be obtained in the SBB online store or in the SBB app. On many trips, we use the luggage counters at the stations at the beginning and at the end to hand over the suitcases. You can conveniently combine this right away when you arrive by train. If you are a GA owner, you can provide this information when booking. We will credit you the amount on the invoice. If you don't need the coupon for the trip itself, you can use it during the year. Unfortunately, a retroactive refund is not possible for administrative reasons.
Travel documents "digital"
We reduce the amount of printed documents. You will receive instructions to help you find your way around using the Eurotrek Travel Guide App. We provide you with further information online.
In advance you will receive a package of documents with the following contents:
- Your travel program
- Luggage tags
- Description of how to use the app
- Any vouchers
- Detailed program with map sections
The Eurotrek Travel Guide App will help you additionally to find your way around. In addition to your digital map, you will find further information about your booked trip. The app is also available offline, simply download the trip in advance.
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