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Cycle through the glorious autumn Switzerland’s most beautiful autumn bike tours

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This most colourful time of year is the ideal time to explore Switzerland on two wheels. Whether an exciting mountain route, long e-bike tour or leisurely ride with a gourmet twist – these are the top tips for active autumn holidays.

Round trip by e-bike with drinks among the Hérens cows Evolène

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Val d'Hérens

The e-bike tour begins in Evolène. You’ll be able to make it up to Alp Chemeuille without any great effort, before riding down single trails through the golden forest to the magical mountain lake, Lac d’Arbey. Just above, you’ll see Hérens cows grazing. If you like, you can meet Florian here. He and his family have been breeding Hérens cows for generations, and Florian will happily tell you more about it over drinks.

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Lake Walen e-bike culinary tour Unterterzen

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Walensee, Velofahrer

Cycle from course to course: from Unterterzen, follow the lakeside path via Murg – a mecca for sweet chestnuts – all the way to the starter in Mühlehorn. The Seerenbach Falls coming into view is the next highlight. Having arrived in Weesen, the main course is served at the Brasserie du Lac. The final kilometres lead to Beetlis, where a ship is boarded for the return trip to Unterterzen – and dessert.

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Discover the Tuscany of Switzerland by bike Mendrisiotto

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Corteglia, Bike & Wine Tour_4

Discover autumn in Mendrisiotto – known as the Tuscany of Switzerland – on a Bike ’n’ Wine tour and learn fascinating facts about how wine is made. Enjoy a wine tasting in the heart of the vineyard with breathtaking views across the whole region. The excursion ends with another wine tasting and lavish assortment of regional snacks.

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Cycle up the Mont-Soleil St-Imier

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Starting in St-Imier in the Bernese Jura, take the Funisolaire funicular up Mont-Soleil. The funicular’s name is a reference to the biggest solar power plant in Switzerland, high above the clouds up the mountain. Having arrived at the summit, visitors can enjoy breathtaking scenery with a choice of three bike trails, running past idyllic wooded pastures, pretty holiday homes and striking wind turbines.

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A guided cycling tour for gourmets Locarno-Muralto

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In Gir par Cantin

A gourmet tour of the region: the tour starts in Locarno and follows the crystal-clear waters of the Maggia River to Losone and Ascona. Along the way, you’ll visit three wine cellars and farms at which you can sample local specialities. As well as getting the chance to taste various regional wines, you’ll be offered some delicious culinary treats.

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Cycle through the Chläggi Klettgau

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Hallau, Velofahrer

The Chläggi Route is a leisurely bike tour that offers culinary, cultural and scenic delights. It goes through rural Klettgau, golden vineyards and charming winegrowing villages such as Hallau and Osterfingen. So there is time to enjoy a bit of fine wine in a wine cellar, the six-hour bike tour is best split over two days.

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Bike tour and well-deserved relaxation in Bad Zurzach Bad Zurzach

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Bad Zurzach, Velofahren

This nature tour passes through the Zurzibiet – on your own steam or with a little boost from an e-bike. The varied bike tour goes over hills high and low, inspiring with magnificent views of the Rhine and Aare rivers as well as wildly romantic wetlands. The perfect way to end this 65km bike tour is relaxing in the thermal spa, loosening up stiff muscles in the thermal waters or with a massage. 

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