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Bored of doing the Etape and the Marmotte? Take a short break to participate in the Alpenbrevet, the best granfondo you’ve never heard of. Whichever course you choose, it is sure to be the cycling experience of a lifetime in the Swiss Alps.
Pick the Bronze (68km, 2,381m of climbing) to get your first taste of Alpine riding. The Silver (132km, 3,875m of climbing) and the Gold (172km, 5,294m of climbing featuring the cobblestoned Tremola road) are up there with the most famous granfondos in the world. And the Platin route is an a league of its own: 7,031m of climbing over 276km. Each course features some of the most legendary climbs in Switzerland: Grimsel, Nufenen, Gotthard, Lukmanier, Oberalp, Susten.
Challenge yourself on the Alpenbrevet with the support of our experienced local provider. Your ride briefing will be given by our Chief Cycling Officer Alain, a top 10 Platin tour finisher: "One of my best days on the bike ever" says the man who has been riding for more than 30 years in Switzerland, Europe and beyond.
The Alpenbrevet is limited to only 2’500 participants, keeping it safe and relaxed. Just pedal and enjoy the views! We have guaranteed entries for this event. Two days before the race, we will climb the Grosse Scheidegg above the famous mountain village of Grindelwald. An ideal warm up ride on this car-free pass, one of Switzerland’s true hidden gems.
Read this article on the Cyclist Magazine website to learn more about the Alpenbrevet.
What's Not Included?
Taking your bike abroad ? We are delighted to announce that we have partnered with www.sherpr.com to ensure that when you take your bike on one of our trips, or any trip for that matter, it arrives safely and is ready to race.
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Prices from £1395pp Enquire Now20% deposit required at the time of booking.
Full balance due 8 weeks before the date of travel.
Are you looking for the bike holiday of your life? Let us take you on a journey to discover the most underrated cycling destination in Europe: Switzerland. You will ride on quiet and well surfaced roads over a variety of terrains: flat loops along pristine lakes and rivers, rolling hills in the countryside and challenging climbs amongst snowy peaks. The Swiss Alps are a dream for cyclists and match anything that France or Italy have to offer. Ever heard of the Tremola? This cobbled pass with countless switchbacks will blow your mind.
Our local provider is based in Switzerland. Their Chief cycling Officer Alain Rumpf has been riding all over the country for more than 30 years.
Transfers are included from and to Zurich airport, within a predefined time window. Please speak to one of our agents for more detailed flight information.
Local bike hire is available however please let us know at the time of booking your Alpenbrevet Gran Fondo Weekend !