Cycling the Interlaken Valleys, Swiss Alps
On this week long cycling holiday, you will cycle down pleasant country roads and designated cycle lanes, and your eyes will be drawn to the beautiful snow-capped peaks in the background.
From £1055pp (from £1445pp inc rail) based on two people sharing
Greentraveller’s Top Tips: From London St Pancras opt for scenic rail journeys to Meiringen via Paris and Zurich in order to minimize the environmental impact of this spectacular cycling holiday. The relaxing trips through French countryside are a splendid start and finish to your holiday. Plus, Switzerland is renowned for its state-of-the-art rail network; a transport experience not to be missed for any visit to this picturesque nation.
>> Read our Guide to Train Travel in Switzerland
>> See also: How to Change Trains in Paris
>> If you plan to bring your own bike, see our Guide to Taking Bikes on Trains in Europe
Details of Cycling Holiday through the Interlaken Valleys
There is no better way to experience the impressive lakes and mountain landscape of the Thunersee and Brienzersee valley than on two wheels. It is undoubtedly some of the most spectacular Swiss Alpine scenery you will ever see. Enjoy all the pleasures this region has to offer: inhale the cool, fresh air; pause to enjoy the delicious regional cuisine, and unwind in your comfortable hotels.
Starting in Meiringen, you'll follow a scenic route through the heart of Switzerland, passing Brienzersee and Interlaken where you'll make your way into the high mountain landscape. Continuing to Hilterfingen, you stay in comfortable typically Swiss hotels, before a boat trip down Thunersee and a relaxing cycle back to Meiringen.
The start point Hotel Victoria is a family-run modern-style hotel in the picturesque village of Meiringen, nestling in a broad valley at the head of Lake Brienz and ringed by an amphitheatre of mountains in the very heart of Switzerland. The elegant accommodation and fine cuisine here will whet your appetite for the rest of the week. The hotel’s excellent restaurant has an outstanding reputation for creating culinary delights which can be enjoyed on the outside dining terrace.
Traveller Reviews of This Trip
We enjoyed our holiday - the scenery in Switzerland is always a highlight but Hotel Victoria was exceptionally good; it was great to look forward to returning there on our final night. Mr J Bothamley, Hereford, 27/06/2011
We were very impressed by the knowledge and care taken by all staff at the Hotel Victoria. The owners took great care to personalise our stay and to get to know us and our itinerary a little, this was very much appreciated. The dining experience was a great delight and a real pleasure. Mr Smyth, Liverpool, 02/09/2009
What was the best thing about your holiday? Impossible question! Too many highlights! Excellent accommodation, excellent food, excellent sights. Ms R, Stirling, 10/08/2009
For more reviews of this trip, see: Reviews of Cycling the Interlaken Valleys, Swiss Alps
What price includes
- 7 nights' B&B in family-run hotels
- 7 dinners
- Luggage transported
- Route notes and maps
- High-quality bicycle
- Spectacular mountain scenery
Location
Plan your journey by train
Meeting point:
Hotel Victoria, Meiringen
Meiringen
Transfer to meeting point:
Guests make their own way to meeting point
From Meiringen railway station, the start point Hotel Victoria is a 2 minute walk on the same street. Inntravel can arrange your rail travel from Zürich at an additional cost.
How to get there:
Train from London to Meringen (via Zürich)
Plan your journey by train
Finish point:
Hotel Victoria, Meiringen
Meiringen
Transfer to finish point:
Guests make their own way to station
Meiringen railway station is just a few steps from the end point Hotel Victoria. Inntravel can arrange your rail travel from Zürich (for onward travel to Paris and London) at an additional cost.
How to get back:
Train from Meiringen to London (via Zürich)
