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Switzerland offers a diverse culture, gorgeous scenery, and unforgettable riding!

Imagine carving mountain switchbacks with the slight sting of fresh, cold alpine air hitting your lungs. Imagine riding from city to city, taking in the architecture, cuisine, culture, and the mind-blowing scenery. If any of that got you the slightest bit excited, then you’re in the right place! Planet Ride seeks out only the best motorcycle tours Switzerland has to offer and conveniently features them all in one place for you to compare side by side. We work with expert guides who live in Switzerland and are true locals, and those who at least have a deep familiarity with the country. They operate Switzerland road trip motorcycle adventures that feature unforgettable itineraries and experiences.

Even though I have travelled across the world, Europe continues to hold a special place in my heart and I am always excited about exploring this beautiful region.  In all…

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A motorcycle in the Swiss alps

For example, Laurent lives in France but regularly runs tours through the Swiss Alps. A great one is the 10-day Alps Tour, which starts on the French side of Lake Leman, in Thonon-Les-Baines, and heads straight into the mountains on your first day of riding. Sitting atop a BMW F650 GS, F700 GS, R1200 RT, or LC 1200 GS, you’re guaranteed a reliable and powerful machine for this Switzerland road trip motorcycle adventure. Now, with Interlaken, Switzerland as your destination for day two, you’ll stop off in Gruyere (famous for the cheese of the same name), conquer the Chablais massif, and relax beside the unbelievably blue waters of Lake Brienz after a solid day of riding. Surrounded by jagged, snow-capped peaks, and situated between the stunning glacial waters of two lakes, the scenery in Interlaken will be nothing short of incredible. There’s plenty of physical adventure to be had as well, as Interlaken is the outdoor and action sports capital of Switzerland. You’ll have easy access to skydiving, bungee jumping, hiking, white-water rafting, canyoning, and more.

Hopefully, you’re still up for more because day three starts the excitement all over again. Setting out from Interlaken, you’ll attack the longest day of the trip with an adrenaline rush from the slew of hairpin turns and outrageously beautiful mountain views. Specifically, you’ll make your way up and over the passes of Gotthard, Furka, and Grimsel. Deep in the heart of the Swiss Alps, these mountain passes will make for an unforgettable road trip experience. After leaving Switzerland, you’ll continue through Italy, Austria, and Germany before returning to France. There’s a nearly endless number of motorcycle tours Europe can offer, but few will have the same slideshow of breathtaking views as this Alps tour!

Whether you include them before, during, or after your motorcycle tours Switzerland has a ton of culture to explore and sights to see. Located between France, Germany, and Italy, Switzerland is an amalgam of cultures, distinctly influenced by each of its three neighbors. The fact that French, German, and Italian are all official national languages should give you a good idea. Switzerland has a wealth of natural wonders that should not be missed. Mountain peaks like the Matterhorn, Eiger, and Jungfrau stand resolute and menacing, yet strikingly beautiful. Water, from the lakes of Lucerne and Oeschinensee to the frozen glacier of Aletsch adds another element of beauty. Further still are sights like the Rhine Falls and the innumerable bucolic alpine valleys with green grass, farms, and quaint villages beset by mountain peaks.

The man-made wonders are nearly equal in number. Gorgeous castles abound, like those of Chillon and Bellinzona, as well as other destinations, such as the vineyards of Lavaux, the Abbey of St. Gallen, and the nearly 300-meter tall dam of Grande Dixence. Switzerland’s cities also offer plenty to see and do. Zurich is a major center of international banking and the arts, with dozens of museums and galleries, as well as numerous restaurants, bars, and nightclubs; Geneva is practically the definition of cosmopolitan and international! There, you’ll find hundreds of governmental and non-governmental organizations, including the United Nations, Red Cross, and others; and Bern with its impressively well-preserved old town.

It’s well understood that Switzerland is known for its mountains, but the geography does vary to include rolling hills, numerous large lakes, and even some flat plains. The variety in landscapes brings with it quite a bit of difference in weather. In general, though, the climate is temperate, with warm, humid summers, and cold, snowy winters. Also, the higher the altitude, the colder and snowier it will be! With that in mind, we would recommend a road trip between May and October. No matter when you plan your motorcycle tours Switzerland is not hard to get to. With major international airports in Zurich, Geneva, and Basel, along with numerous regular trains to countries throughout Europe, getting into the country will be relatively simple.

Beyond that, there isn’t much to worry about. Switzerland is one of the safest countries in Europe and the world. Use common sense, and you’re likely to be just fine. However, be sure to learn and follow the local traffic laws – Switzerland is strict and can be unforgiving when it comes to speeding and other offenses! Nothing is going to ruin a road trip faster than an accident, hefty fine, or loss of your driving license!

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Discover the sights and natural wonders of Switzerland with a local guide

Discover Switzerland and its alpine passes with a motorcycle:  The time to discover and to ride the Swiss alpine roads is short. Take the expertise of a local Swiss tour guide and enjoy a stress-free motorcycling holiday in Switzerland.  

Twincruiser Tours offers guided and self-guided tours with motorcycles in Switzerland and the Alps.  You enjoy a worry- and stress-free motorcycle holiday where no-one must prove anything to anyone. 

Switzerland is small on the world map , but it will probably take you a lifetime to discover it all. I did not make the roads winding through the enchanting landscape, but I did spend countless hours finding and assessing the roads that I offer in my itineraries. As local and experienced guide I will make you discover Switzerland’s most scenic drives along open roads on two wheels! With me you will discover thoroughly some of the beauties of that alpine country and find a multitude of unique characteristics and details! Have a look and get inspired at my standard tours and the picture gallery . Don’t underestimate Switzerland, there is a multitude of tours with various possibilities; depending on your interests and available time, I design you very personal tour with a hired motorcycle. Let me introduce you into the “real Swiss life” with a ride along epic itineraries, through spectacular landscapes and meandering mountain passes. Switzerland’s excellent roads offer unique conditions to be discovered consciously on a motorcycle. 

My holiday, my time, my motorcycle tour

See Switzerland your way on a motorcycle. Do you know that feeling, you’re in group of people and each one wants something else. That was the main reason why I no longer offer tours for bikers that do not know each other. My tours are tailored to your interests and just for you and your friends. Find out more with your Twincruiser Tours guide! It is the perfect way to discover and enjoy more of Switzerland. You have the freedom to choose what you want and I have more room for flexibility and individuality. You don’t have to worry about languages, creating the best itinerary with enough time to enjoy in an unknown country, getting information about traffic rules, customs with their entry and exit requirements, local laws, health conditions, booking adequate accommodations, tickets and finding a good restaurant with local specialties. How long is your holiday? How much time do you want to invest in your motorcycling in Switzerland?

The motorcycling season in Switzerland is short ; it starts in June and ends in September. If  you want to be on the safe side, especially if you come from Australia or the USA, plan it from the third week in June until mid-September. Anything else is taking chances, where you will lose money, trust me! Twincruiser Tours organizes the complete trip with all its details and is here to support you while you enjoy your motorcycle tour.  

Touring Switzerland on a motorcycle: Authentic itineraries on open roads along magnificent scenery with your English speaking Swiss tour guide 

“Switzerland is small! How long should I stay in Switzerland?” Granted, Switzerland is small if you look at it on a world map in terms of area. What make it different, is the immense diversity. Within a tiny distance between various regions, you discover completely different and unique particularities.

Therefore, you are very much mistaken, if you think that a few days are sufficient to explore the whole of Switzerland. As with every holiday, it depends on your interests, on what you like to do, to see, to understand and to experience. Is your aim to rush straight through to some point of interests? To quickly shoot a picture with your mobile and to put in into the social media, so that you can say, I was there? And finally to tick an item off your bucket-list? Or do you rather want to see inside, with a local, meet genuine people, try authentic things and be part, even if it just for a while, be part of Switzerland. To what do you compare Switzerland? Most important is its particularities and how “deep” you want to discover the Swiss Alps, Switzerland, and the Swiss people. Swiss alpine roads are often very narrow single lane strips with technical switchbacks, challenging bends and hairpin turns. Some sections are not for the faint-earthed as there are no guardrails between the vertical drop at the edge of the road and you with your vehicle.

Which type are you? A touring-motorcyclist, a photographer, a nature lover, a foodie, a culture vulture, a thrill seeker, a pioneer, a soul searcher, or something else? With Twincruiser Tours your motorcycle holiday is tailored to your personal ideas, preferences, and taste.

Switzerland is packed with details. There is plenty to discover, to learn about, to understand and to appreciate; and all that happens within a few short miles; Swiss people are divided in four different languages in three regions (The Jura, the central plateau, and the Alps). Our caring and experienced tour-guide will get you at your own pace without wasting time, to the point. You received valuable information and tips that you would struggle to find in any book or spent many hours on the World Wide Web. A journey along spectacular and challenging roads, through charming villages, gorgeous landscape, green valley’s, crystal-clear lakes, millions of rivers falling off the mountains, deep gorges, and frightening glaciers, over the famous high Alps covered with snow and through high frosted peaks; a paradise for every connoisseur that cares and loves nature.

Enjoy it all, from a different angle in the saddle of a motorbike ; escorted with a local and multilingual Swiss tour-guide you’ll get familiar with the Swiss-people; their four languages, Swiss German in various dialects and slang, French, Italian and Romansh, their attitude, freakishness of punctuality, customs and traditions, cuisine and lots of other things that you may find totally strange, bizarre and difficult to understand. Switzerland and the Swiss! Not everybody understand why we are the way we are. .. but many appreciate and actually love the way we are!

Excellent tours with motorcycles in Switzerland: Ride to the top until you meet the Edelweiss and the Gentian!  

I grew up bilingual in Switzerland and lived over a third of my life in foreign English-speaking countries. That made me open-minded and familiar in understanding others’ opinions, cultures, way of thinking and lifestyle. Sometimes, my heart is in the African bush, and my soul is in Switzerland. Switzerland and Europe are hugely different to other countries. You will not find a similar piece of land that offers so many curiosities, stories, and attractions within such a short distance. Most people rush through Switzerland and Europe and do not notice the various particularities and details. Within a few miles or kilometers, a huge diversity: The language, the cuisine with its regional gourmets and specialties, the traditions, the shape and the architecture of the houses, all are changing within a few miles or kilometers. I will make you aware of it, so you will not miss it. They are all worth discovering and I will need a long life to discover them all.  With my valued planning system, my unique Twincruiser Tours package, my knowledge, and sense of humor, I will make sure that you get the best of what you really want!   

My website shows just a small selection of what I offer. Since nearly 50 years, I design, plan, and organize motorcycle tours and holidays. Contact me for your very own personal and tailored Swiss Holiday .

Simply… different…

Stress-free travel packages : Your way to enjoy your luxury holiday with motorcycle with complete peace of mind. You holiday begins at your Swiss landing place; whether you arrive at the Swiss airports of Genève-Cointrin, Zürich-Kloten or Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg or at the railway station in Bern, I will be there to welcome you and make you feel at ease in a foreign country.

Get to the point, leave the small talk!

Saying things just to say something, not with me. I prefer to look into your eyes and have deep and authentic talks. The time we spend together is mostly short, therefore let’s get to know each other and have some real good chats. Depending on what you say and the things I find out during our conversation, I will adjust the tour. Don’t worry, I will get you to the discussed and confirmed attractions and reveal some secrets. Due to the over-tourism and mass-tourism, I keep many attractions and special places to myself and do no longer publish them. I have gone away from most social media, because for me, social means to be personally with you. Walking or driving through cities like Bern, Interlaken, Brienz, Genève or Geneva, Interlaken, Gstaad, Lausanne, Basel, Lucerne, Lugano, Ascona, Montreux, Saas-Fee, Täsch, Zermatt, Schaffhausen or Zürich on your own or with me won’t be the same.

Below a few remarkable examples for you to help you make a choice and to decide what you’d like us to combine with your visit:

• The château of Chillon.
• Train journey with the Glacier Express.
• Rack steam railway Brienz Rothorn with the view of not less than 693 peaks built in 1892.
• A weekend in Zermatt with the Matterhorn or Cervin.
• A walk in the snow at the Top of Europe with the Eiger, Mönch and the Jungfrau.
• Enjoy a meal in the revolving restaurant Piz Gloria at the Schilthorn, (James Bond movie «On Her Majesty’s Secret Service»).
• Discover the filming location of the various James Bond movies.
• Ride up to the Niesen alongside the longest stairway in the world with 11’674 steps!
• Legend and Myth at mount Pilatus? True or false? You find your own answer at the place where a long time ago, dragons with healing powers lived!
• Find the five members of the “Tatzel-worm” family in the 1,4km or just under a mile long Aare Gorge that was formed over thousands of years.
• Go back in time on the lake of Thun with the steam paddle boat “Blümlisalp” built in 1906.
• Pet a Saint Bernard dog, the real Swiss dog and hear about Barry, the Swiss icon born in 1’800 rescued and saved the lives of over 40 people in the Alps!
• Challenge the strength of a motorboat against Europe’s largest waterfall, the Rhine Falls.
• Walk over the Chapel Bridge, stop at the Lion Monument and rest a while in the Jesuit Church in Lucerne.
• Hike in the Swiss National Park near Zernez. (Hiking only with appropriate shoes, please)
• Taste some of the unknown Swiss wines along the Lavaux UNESCO World Heritage.
• See interesting places where personalities like Albert Einstein, Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, known as Le Corbusier, Alberto Giacometti, Louis-Joseph Chevrolet that emigrated to the USA to set up Chevrolet in Detroit in 1911, followed by the Frontenac Motor Company in 1916, Charlie Chaplin, Freddy Mercury and his Mountain Studio, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, and many others lived.
• The list is long. I know a lot and I won’t run out of suggestions! Take your time to enjoy!

Switzerland, the Swiss Alps, and discovery tours with motorcycles (motorcycle tours)

Switzerland was founded on the first of August 1291, which is also a national holiday and was declared a neutral state in 1515. Switzerland is a mountainous country in the middle of Europe and is not connected to an ocean, it is landlocked. It can be reached through three main international airports, Zürich (Kloten), Geneva (Cointrin) an Basel-Mulhouse, or by train, bus, motorcycle or by car from another European country. Switzerland does not have a capital and Bern is the federal city of Switzerland. Switzerland’s area covers 41’285 square kilometers (15’940,228 square miles) and their roughly 8,5 million people live on a habitable area of 15’700 square kilometers (6’061,80 square miles). This results on an average population density of around 541 people per square kilometers (about 1’402 people per square mile) as more than 60% of the total area is covered by rivers, lakes, forests, hills, mountains, Alps and glaciers. The mountain belt stretches across eight alpine countries, is 1’200 kilometers long (746 miles) and has 82 peaks above 4’000 meters (13’123 feet) above sea level. Out of these 82 ices- and snow- covered majestic peaks, 48 are located within Switzerland, you won’t find this anywhere else; no wonder that Switzerland is called the Roof of Europe. Switzerland on the map! The north-south length is approximately 220 kilometers (140 miles) and the west-east length about 350 kilometers (220 miles). Would it be flattened; it would reach a surface over the half of the USA: Most visitors underestimate the traveling time in the mountainous Switzerland. Our tip is to plan journeys of a minimum of 8-10 days. And who knows? You might come back for more.  Switzerland has 26 cantons and each one has its independence. Four languages Romansh, French, Italian and German or rather Swiss German with various dialects are spoken. The motorcycle season in Switzerland is very short. Depending on the opening of the alpine passes, the season for motorcycles starts around mid-June and ends during September. I experienced snow falls during August and let me tell you that, on a motorcycle it is not funny. It will block you, you might have a bad experience, it will definitely cost you money and believe me, they is no immediate way out. If you are unsure, contact me , I will most probably save you a lot of time, unnecessary costs and expenses and give you a true and right information that you can rely on. 

There is a multitude of places to discover.   Are you one of these very high paced traveller?  Quickly a picture to put into one of these social medias and hope they we go to the next highlight. There is much more than just riding and rushing through Lucerne with the mount Pilatus and the River Reuss, the Titlis, Interlaken with the Jungfrau, Eiger, Top of Europe, Grindelwald and the lakes of Thun and Brienz, Zermatt with the Matterhorn and the Gornergrad Railway, Zürich, Lausanne, and Geneva to name some main tourist magnets.  The trick is to know what, when and how! With an experienced and local insider guide, I  will save you a lot of time, make you see more and deeper with a knowledge that only an indigenous can give you and you will be much less stressed. Don’t forget you are on a holiday to recover from the daily routine life! 

As experienced and local tourist guide , I am able to offer you various packages to natural beauties and attractions for an unforgettable holiday with or without a motorcycle or another vehicle in Switzerland.

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Switzerland is a landlocked country comprised of the Alps, Jura and Swiss Plateau regions. There are four primary language and cultural regions: German, French, Italian and Romansh, where over 60% is German-speaking. The country is divided into 26 cantons or states which all have a high degree of independence. Switzerland holds one of the oldest constitutions--from 1848, is not part of any alliance, such as the EU, and has a 500+ year legacy of international neutrality.

The country has a high living standard, and so you will find expenses here to be higher than in neighboring countries. Mountains, lakes , waterfalls and glaciers interconnected with an incredibly sophisticated road system make Switzerland a perfect country for riding!

Roads and Riding

Roads in Switzerland are near perfection. Engineered high into the mountains, snaking their way up to the highest summits, those ribbons of tarmac are just perfect. There are many high-speed sections, but beware of melting snow on the road. Technical skills are required here. Roads on some parts are rarely bordered by fences or safety rails; usually there will only be a block of stone every few meters. There are many tunnels along Swiss roads, and so navigate them with caution. We strongly recommend that you not exceed speed limits, as the penalties are harsh and without compromise.

Climate & Environment, When to Go

Most of the country has a central European climate, with daytime temperatures around 18° to 28°C in summer (64°F - 82°F). At any time, as you travel around the country, you'll hit many different climatic conditions. The continental climate in the Alps tends to show the greatest extremes between summer and winter. Summer tends to bring a lot of sun, but also the most rain. It lasts roughly from June to September and offers the most pleasant climate for outdoor pursuits. The best time to ride the Swiss Alps is from July to October.

Sights, People, Food and Drink

The roads we ride in Switzerland take us to amazing places. Interlaken is one on the top of the list. The city between lakes is also a great gateway to the Jungfraujoch region, where the train takes you to the very top of Europe. In Montreux, you will experience the 11th century as it is embodied in the iconic Chillion Castle. Jump forward 1000 years into hip, luxurious St. Moritz, known for great skiing, luxury, and nightlife.

The Swiss are very self-reliant, serious, precise and peaceful people. Their traditional dishes tend to be plain and made from simple ingredients, such as potatoes and cheese. Don't miss the national sausage, cervelat, and the popular drink, Rivella – a carbonated drink based on lactose.

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Motorcycling in Switzerland- the Ultimate Guide

Planning a motorbike trip to Switzerland? Want to tour some of the most beautiful roads and mountains in Europe? Here’s everything you need to know to go motorcycling in Switzerland, step-by-step.

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Motorcycling in Switzerland – why you should go!

When you think of Switzerland, what comes to mind? Mountains? Lakes? Chocolate? Switzerland is all that- and so much more. The nature, the wildlife and the friendliness of the people are all wonderful reasons to visit.

You can explore Switzerland using public transport, but it’s so much better if you have your own vehicle- whether that’s a motorhome or campervan, a car, caravan or of course a motorbike.

One of the best things about being able to explore Switzerland by motorcycle touring is that you can see the differences between the regions and really get a feel for the country in a short space of time.

In this guide, we’re going to share with you everything you need to know to for motorbike trips to Switzerland, including getting to Switzerland from the UK or abroad and planning your route, where to stay, some road trip ideas and places to visit, driving tips and other practical advice to help you have an amazing Swiss road trip.

Motorcycle touring in Switzerland- Where to go

When planning a motorcycle trip to Switzerland, the first thing you need to do is decide where you’re going (and how long you want to go for!)

There are some incredible roads in Switzerland. INCREDIBLE. Some of the highlights include:

• Gotthard Pass
• St Bernard Pass
• Albula Pass

but there are literally hundreds of other roads and routes too. Basically, pick a road in the Swiss Alps and you’ll be in riding heaven. Make sure you bring a motorcycle camera or helmet cam – the scenery is spectacular.

How long to go for?

If you’re riding from the UK to Switzerland (we’ll cover that shortly), you need to allow at least a day to get from arriving in France (by either ferry or Eurotunnel) to the Swiss border. And that’s a long day of solid riding (it’s about 7 and a quarter hours (685km) from Calais to Basel, on the north-west border of Switzerland with France.

You can easily visit and explore Switzerland for just a few days or a week and it’s quite easy to drive around. Of course, if you have 10-14 days, you can see a lot more of the country.

How long does it take to drive across Switzerland?

Switzerland isn’t a huge country and you can drive across it quite quickly if you use the main roads.

As a guide, if you wanted to drive from Basel to Como (on the Italian border near Milan), it will take about 4 hours (300km)

If you want to travel across Switzerland from West to East, Geneva (on the western border with France) to St Moritz (in the East) will take about 5 and a half hours (480km)

However, much of the country is made up of the Alps (BIG mountains), so riding those take a lot longer as the roads are full of hairpin bends and steep inclines! Don’t underestimate how long a journey will take you, especially if you’re towing bikes on a trailer in a larger vehicle.

TOP TIP: If you want to drive into northern Italy and the Dolomites , you might find it faster to go through France and then through Italy, rather than negotiating the Swiss Mountains. Get more Italy motorcycling tips.

Best time to go touring in Switzerland

Switzerland is worth visiting at any time of the year, but for different reasons.

If you want to be able to drive freely and have all attractions open, go between April and October. Summer is very busy in the cities and major attractions, but the mountains are fairly empty.

Spring in Switzerland

Spring is lovely- as long as it’s after April. Although technically Spring starts on 21 February, the snows don’t fade until around the end of March, so April, May and June are a great time to visit. Avoid the Easter holidays if you can- prices get hiked up then.

But the flowers are beautiful- be sure to check out the Morges Tulip Festival at Lake Geneva in April. You can also visit Gruyeres on the first Sunday of May for the annual Cheese Festival- expect to try lots of yummy samples.

Summer road trips in Switzerland

Summer is perfect. Highs hit mid-20s, although it can always feel cool up in the mountains, but the skies are often clear and you can see the Milky Way at night. Of course, these means more people and more traffic, so if you are driving any of the crazy mountain passes, be sure to do it as early as possible to avoid oncoming tour buses!

A great day to be in Switzerland is Swiss National Day on 01 August. The entire country will celebrate with fireworks and parties – and they’re happy for tourists to join in.

Autumn in Switzerland

Autumn is one of my favourite times to be motorcycling in Switzerland. The days are still long and mostly warm, the leaves look amazing as they change colours, and the crowds from summer have gone.

The weather can be chilly at end of October into November and many places close at end of October, so do your research if there’s something specific you want to do or see. If you enjoy wine, don’t miss the Basel Wine Fair which happens at the end of October each year (though obviously don’t drink & ride!)

Winter motorcycling in Switzerland

I’ll be honest, winter in Switzerland starts around the end of November and runs until April. It gets COLD, there will be lots of snow and most of the roads will be closed. The days are also shorter, so you’ll have less time to explore.

Personally, I don’t advice motorcycle touring in Switzerland during winter unless you’re very very used to riding in adverse conditions and have all the appropriate safety and heated gear!

Planning a route from the UK to Switzerland

There are a couple of routes for you to get from the UK to Switzerland.

The most obvious is the Eurotunnel, which is generally cheaper and faster than a ferry. If you use the ‘Chunnel’, you’ll end up in Calais.

The quickest route from Calais to Basel (closest major point in Switzerland) is to the NE of Paris, via the A26 and then the N4. This route is around 685km, should take around 7h 25m and will cost about 33€ in tolls for a small camper or a car (if you’re towing your bikes). A motorhome will cost more.

Route 2 is via A26, then N5 and is 725km long. This will cost a car or small camper around 48€ and is estimated to take 7h 39m

Route 3 is via Belgium on the E411 and then the A4. It’s longer, at 736km, will take 7h 42 but will only cost 9€ on the tolls. So it’s up to you which you choose.

Some top tips for route planning:

• Avoid peak days and times on the Eurotunnel
• Try to avoid driving on the weekends or on bank holidays- LOTS of traffic
• Alternatively, get up early and do as much driving as possible before the traffic hits, then stop and have a nap somewhere safe- a huge advantage of having a motorhome or campervan with a bed with you!!

Motorcycle Hire in Switzerland

If you don’t have your own bike, or don’t want to take it, you can easily fly into Switzerland and hire one. Just make sure to ask how to get from the airport to the rental agency- not all of them are at the airport itself and you might need to book a taxi.

To rent a motorcycle in Switzerland most places will expect you to be:

• 25 years or over, depending on the company’s rental policy; (18 years old for scooters and some very small bikes)
• Have a valid driving licence with at least 2 years experience
• show identification (identity card for EU citizens or a valid passport for other nationalities) 

Make sure you have proof that you can take the vehicle across a border if that’s what you’re planning to do.

Don’t forget, it is YOUR responsibility to make sure the vehicle has the required safety equipment. The on-the-spot fines apply to you as the rider, not the company. Check in advance with the company what kit they will provide with the vehicle and what you will need to bring. If you are  solo motorcycle touring , remember you’ll need to carry everything yourself, including any motorcycle camping kit.

Take a list of what is legally required with you and check it off one by one as you are given the handover. Do not drive until you are happy you comply with the local laws.

You can expect to pay anywhere from 80€-180€/ day- based on model. Make sure you ask the right questions to know what’s included in your rental, such as:

• Mileage limits/ surcharge
• Kit included
• Luggage included
• Helmet rental available
• Pillion allowed
• Breakdown/ insurance cover
• Times & location of pick up/ drop off
• Documents needed

Borders / Customs in Switzerland

Ok, let’s get the technical bit out of the way.

Switzerland is in Europe, but it is NOT in the EU. Therefore, there are border restrictions on what you can/ cannot take into the country (and out.) It also does NOT use the Euro- it uses Swiss Francs. (CHF)

Also, Switzerland IS in the Schengen Area, which means that if you are subject to a 90 day limit on your time in the Schengen Area (like UK passport holders are now after BREXIT), then your time in Switzerland DOES count towards those 90 days.

Tobaccos and spirit limits

If you are entering Switzerland, this is what you can carry with you (for persons older than 17 years)

• 250 units/g cigarettes / cigars / other tobacco products
• 5 litres of alcohol (up to 18% vol.) and 1 litre of alcohol (over 18% vol.)

Border Crossings into Switzerland by road

There are many places where you can drive across the border into Switzerland. Some have a proper, official border where you will be stopped and asked to show your passport and other documentation. Other crossings are literally marked with a flag which you look at as you drive past. There are no guards, no customs control and no barrier.

Don’t forget you will need a vignette (more on that later), so you might need to stop at/ near the border to get one.

Motorcycle rules in Switzerland- what gear do you need to carry?

Just like motorcycling in France , there are certain things you MUST carry with you whilst touring in Switzerland.

Don’t forget, if you are driving through France or another country to get to Switzerland, you need all the kit required by that countries, as well as the kit needed in Switzerland.

Things you need to ride in Switzerland- safety gear

These are the things you MUST have with you when you’re motorcycle touring in Switzerland.

• Wearing a helmet is mandatory for riders and pillions and you will be fined for breaking this. .
• CE certified gloves are also mandatory for rider and pillion
• Hi-vis reflective jackets  – these are not legally required in Switzerland but they are in both France and Germany, so you’ll need them if you’re riding there.
• You do not need headlight beam converters on a motorcycle in Europe unless your headlight points dramatically to the left.
• Country (UK) sticker  attached to the back of bike on reg plates. (NOT the EU or GB sticker anymore!)
• If you wear glasses you MUST carry a spare pair

TOP TIP:  Buy these essentials for riding in Switzerland in advance. If you wait until you’re at the ferry/ tunnel, you could spend THREE times as much!

Recommended bike accessories you MIGHT need when motorcycling in Switzerland

The following kit are things you might want to carry in your kit.

• Warning triangle
• First aid kit
• Spare bulbs – not compulsory, but useful
• Snacks and water- just in case!

Don’t forget to do your motorcycle maintenance checks before you leave- grab your FREE motorcycle maintenance checklist here

What documents do you need to road trip in Switzerland?

If you’re riding in Switzerland, you need to carry the following documents:

• Passport (or identity card)
• Driving licence (check it is in date!)
• Motorcycle Insurance documents- check you are covered for riding in Europe
• Breakdown cover
• Vehicle V5 logbook (which must show your correct address)
• Vehicle must be legally taxed and MOT’d
• International Driving Permit if required
• Personal travel insurance

Do I need an international driving permit to drive/ ride in Switzerland?

Most UK citizens do not need an IDP to drive in Switzerland, as long as you have a card driving licence issued in the UK (in date, of course!)

You might need one if you have:

• a paper driving licence only
• a licence issued in Gibraltar, Guernsey, Jersey or the Isle of Man

Vignettes in Switzerland

Most countries in Europe have some sort of charge for using their motorways/ major roads. They either use tolls, like France, or they use a vignette, like Switzerland. (Unless you’re used to motorcycing in Holland, where they don’t have anything!)

A vignette is literally a sticker which you must buy from an approved location and stick on your windscreen (in a specific place so the cameras can see it). Once it’s in place, you can then drive on any of the motorways or major roads (Classes 1 and 2) without worry- there are no tolls to pay.

Now, some people make the process of getting a Swiss vignette sound horrendously difficult. It’s really not, especially if your motorhome or campervan is under 3.5 tonnes. You can even order it online in advance and get it sent to your home before you leave from the website  here .

How much does a Swiss Vignette cost?

A vignette currently costs 38.50€ per vehicle. However, if you are towing a caravan OR a trailer (and the total train weight is less than 3.5t), you will need to purchase a second vignette. Also if, like us, you tow a motorbike or a second vehicle, you will need to buy another vignette for that too.

So we, with a motorhome, a trailer and TWO motorbikes, would have needed to buy 4 vignettes if we wanted to ride the bikes in Switzerland. Although, in reality, we only needed to buy two (for our bikes) because our train weight with the motorhome and trailer was greater than 3.5t, so we needed the next level up.

Affixing the vignette to a trailer or bike isn’t as easy as on a car- it must be fixed “on an easily accessible part which cannot be dismantled and replaced.”

How long is a vignette in Switzerland valid for?

A vignette is valid up until the end of January the year after you bought it. (So the 2021 sticker is valid until 31 January 2022.)

And yes, you still need to buy one even if you’re only visiting Switzerland for one day, or even one hour, out of the year, assuming you want to use the motorways.

NOTE: the Vignette is invalid if you remove it. So be sure you won’t be returning within the time limit before you take it off.

Do you HAVE to have a vignette in Switzerland?

If you want to use the motorway network, yes- it’s compulsory. However, you can choose to drive just on the backroads and never buy a vignette- as long as your vehicle/ train weight is less than 3.5t.

What does a vignette NOT cover you for?

You will still need to pay for using any car trains, some of the bigger tunnels and any car ferries. There are also a few private roads which you will need to pay for if you choose to use them, like the Oberaar panorama road at the Grimsel pass.

Vignettes for vehicles UNDER 3.5 tonnes

If you have a vehicle with a train weight of less than 3.5t, and you haven’t bought a vignette in advance, you can buy one from the border or just stop at the first garage/ service station after crossing the border. Simples.

Vignettes for vehicles OVER 3.5 tonnes – Via App

If you have a motorhome which weighs over 3.5t, OR the total weight of your motorhome and trailer exceeds 3.5t, you can’t buy the ‘normal’ vignette. You must pay the HVF (Heavy Vehicle Fee).

To do this, you need to download the VIA app (from your App store or Android store). This App is actually REALLY good. It allows you to select your vehicle type, enter details, select dates and pay- all from within the app. You get a scannable QR code for border crossings if needed to show proof of payment. Find out more about the App and watch a video  here

NOTE: If you are over 3.5t, you need to pay to use any public roads in Switzerland, not just the motorways,

Motorcycling in Switzerland- where to stay overnight

In Switzerland, there are several types of stopovers you can use.

Switzerland Camping sites for motorcycles

It’s easy to find motorcycle campsites in Switzerland and they’re much like campsites anywhere else in Europe. Some are rustic and have very basic facilities, while others are designed for long-term visitors and have entertainment, clubs, pools and bars! If you’re  campervanning in Switzerland  and taking your bikes on a trailer, you’ll have no problem.

Many campsites have large pitches, excellent (and clean) facilities and stunning views. And most have staff who speak excellent English.

Motorcycle Travel in Switzerland- where to stay

Once you’ve got a vehicle to tour around Switzerland in, the next thing to consider is what sort of motorbiking holiday you want to have and where are you going to camp/ park up overnight?

Deciding the type of holiday you want to have will make planning your motorcycle trip a lot easier.

Motorcycle campsites in Switzerland

Like in the UK, campsites in Switzerland vary in quality and price. Some campsites have great facilities, like swimming pools or a beach on a lake, watersports, play area, restaurants, fresh bread delivery, shop etc.

Others are more rustic and aren’t much more than an aire with an attendant. Expect the facilities at cheaper campsites to be much lower in hygiene standards than you might be used to!

There are some gorgeous campsites in Switzerland, right by beaches and lakes, with swimming pools, evening entertainment and kids clubs. If you want a relaxing holiday whilst staying in your own van and enjoying the sunshine, this might be the best option for you.

They work much like in the UK- you arrive, check in (and will usually need to show a passport), are given or can select a pitch with or without electric (depending on what you booked) and that’s it.

Expect some campsites to keep your passport for the duration of your stay with them. This is often at the places where you haven’t paid in advance- I always try to pay in advance and keep my passport where I know it’s safe!

Dogs are normally always welcome on campsites, but there isn’t always a dog walk/ run where they are allowed off lead.

Because we rarely plan a route through Switzerland, and therefore we never know where we’re going to be, we book campsites at the last minute- or just turn up. This doesn’t always work, (especially in  August or between October-March when many campsites shut) but there always seems to be something around which works out.

Swiss motorcycle travel in the school holidays- or not?

If you’re travelling in the school holidays, you’ll want to book up the campsite (if you’re using one) asap- the best ones get booked up months in advance.

If you’re NOT travelling during the school holidays, you might want to consider getting an ACSI camping card– you’ll save a lot of money on campsite charges.

Driving tips for Swiss motorcycle travels

Switzerland is generally not too bad for drivers (at least, not compared to  motorcycling in Portugal  or Italy!)

Some quick tips for driving in Switzerland:

• Switzerland drives on the right, like much of Europe
• Overtake on the left (NEVER undertake)
• Dipped headlights are compulsory during the day
• Helmets and gloves are compulsory
• Traffic from the right (including cyclists) has priority.
• Traffic on roundabouts has priority unless the signs indicate otherwise.
• Police cars, ambulances, fire trucks and trams always have priority.
• You’re legally required to stop for pedestrians at a zebra crossing. NOTE: Trams do NOT have to stop, so don’t walk in front of one thinking it must give way to you- it won’t!
• Wearing earphones or buds is illegal, but intercoms/ bluetooth systems are not.
• In-car speed camera detectors and  motorcycle sat-nav systems  warning of the presence of radars are illegal (whether they’re in use or not!)
• Using a mobile phone while driving is illegal, but you can use a hands-free unit without earbuds.
• Minor traffic offences can result in on-the-spot fines.
• UK driving licences are perfectly acceptable to use and you probably won’t need an IDP
• Hands-free calling is allowed, but it is strongly discouraged. Handheld calling will attract a hefty fine.
• In some places, it is mandatory to turn off your engine when waiting for traffic lights, railroad crossings etc.

Speed limits in Switzerland

Speed Limits are determined by location, vehicle and weather and are as follows for motorcycles (unless otherwise signed!)

• 120km/h (74mph)
• Major roads/ expressways- 100 km/h (62 mph)
• Outside built-up areas 80km/h (50mph)
• Built up areas- 50 km/h (31 mph)

Speed cameras in Switzerland

There are an estimated 1,000 speed cameras in Switzerland, which is a huge number for a small country. Again, pay attention to your speed.

Drink driving laws

Switzerland has stricter drink driving laws than the UK, only allowing 0.25 milligrams of alcohol per millilitre of blood (the UK is 0.8). As always, don’t drink and drive. If you are a new or a professional driver, there is zero-tolerance, so be careful what medication you take.

Filtering in Switzerland- is lane splitting legal?

Filtering is illegal in Switzerland, although you will see bikes doing it.

Riding in Switzerland- what to do in the event of a road traffic accident

You should have a European Claim Form provided by your insurer before you leave. In the event of an accident, all parties complete and sign the form at the scene and then send a copy to your insurer for assessment. Don’t sign anything unless you are happy with what it says.

What to do at the scene:

• Stop your vehicle immediately but safely- out of the flow of traffic if possible.
• If a vehicle is blocking the road, use hazard lights and put the red warning triangle 30 metres from the scene to warn approaching traffic
• Name and address of all the people involved in the accident
• Vehicle registration numbers of all parties
• Insurance company details of all parties
• Take photos of damage using a camera, GoPro or phone

There are plenty of fuel stations across Switzerland. As with everywhere, you’ll find the prices slightly higher on the motorways.

Petrol is Bleifrei (95 / 98), Sans plomb (95 / 98), Senza piombo (95 / 98) – Green handles on pump

Some places are 24h pay at the pump, but may require you to go into the shop and pay the cashier either in advance or after you’ve filled up- there will be a sign to tell you what to do. (Leave your bike in front of the pump and make a note of the pump number.)

You can pay using cash or a credit card. Many places do NOT take American Express. You can usually use your UK cards without a problem.

Motorcycling in Switzerland- security

We highly recommend paying extra attention to your motorbike security when travelling in Switzerland, as motorcycle thefts do happen, as does petty theft and pickpocketing. I know it’s not always possible, but try not to leave your bike unattended in an unsecured area.

More useful things to know when motorcycling in Switzerland

Emergency Numbers:  112 will get you everything you need.

Language – Swiss but English widely spoken. They also often speak French, German and probably many many others. The 4 official languages are French, German, Italian and Romansh. Different regions have different ‘main’ languages.

Currency – Swiss Francs (CHF- NOT EUROS!)

Cards – most major credit and debit cards are accepted. American Express is only taken in large stores (not at tolls and often not at fuel stations)

Timezone – GMT+1 (or one hour ahead in BST)

Tipping – Tipping is not expected but appreciated. 5% – 10% in restaurants is standard if you are happy with the service.

Shops – Food prices are pretty expensive. Many shops close at 6.30pm and do not open on Sundays at all. Bigger supermarkets and garages may be open.

Other posts you might find useful:

• Motorcycle touring- complete guide to getting started
• How I quit my job to tour Europe by motorcycle
• 5 epic roads in Europe
• How to choose the best motorcycle sat nav for you

DISCLAIMER: This post was last updated in April 2022. We try to keep it as up to date as possible, but cannot be held responsible for any changes made to the law since the last update. If you do find any discrepancies, please do let us know. Thanks.

Kat has spent years touring the UK and Europe by motorcycle, car and motorhome. It was the idea of motorcycle touring which pushed her to go from nervous new biker to excited explorer and she still can’t believe some of the crazy mountain roads she’s ridden!

She has owned several bikes, with her favourites being a Triumph Scrambler for long rides and her current speed demon- a ZX6R (both purple!) Whilst she loves to travel, her favourite thing is to help other bikers (both male and female) gain the confidence to have their own epic adventures. Ride safe!

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Hi, thanks for the detailed write-up. Picked up quite a few tips for my upcoming ride to Zurich. Going through Belgium or through France, what would people recommend? cheers.

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Motorcycle Tours in Switzerland

Motorcycle tours in switzerland, with its jaw dropping scenery and world class mountain passes, are a firm favourite for many magellan riders. our swiss tours also spend time in the austrian alps and are focused on some of the finest mountain passes for bikers anywhere on the planet. until you’ve ridden them you really don’t know what you’re missing. browse a selection of motorcycle tours below that travel to or through this glorious country. options available for guided tours or pick one of our self guided options on dates to suit you....

11 days STARTS Folkestone, UK 22/06/2024 – 02/07/2024

Traverse the soaring hairpins of Austria and Switzerland's finest high alpine passes.

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11 days STARTS Folkestone, UK 17/08/2024 – 27/08/2024

11 days STARTS Folkestone, UK 28/06/2025 – 08/07/2025

11 days STARTS Folkestone, UK 16/08/2025 – 26/08/2025

11 days STARTS Folkestone, UK 27/06/2026 – 07/07/2026

11 days STARTS Folkestone, UK 22/08/2026 – 01/09/2026

11 days STARTS Folkestone, UK BEST TIME TO GO: July to September

The alpine scenery, mountain passes and beautiful landscapes are just some of the highlights of this tour.

• SELF GUIDED

SWISS PASS HIGHLIGHTS ON OUR SWITZERLAND MOTORCYCLE TOURS

St gotthard pass.

The 37 cobbled hairpins may put some people off but they are in pristine condition and the views more than make up for it. Just be careful in the wet!

James Bond fans will know this road well from the epic Ford Mustang / Aston Martin DB5 chase in Goldfinger, this pass is as exciting as it is scenic.

Neufenen pass

Nestled in the quiet Bernese Alps this is the second-highest pass in Switzerland and was featured on the ABR “eight best mountain passes to ride before you die”.

Grimsel pass

Traverse the near lunar landscape of this epic pass, with silent glacial lakes, massive reservoirs and dams all surrounded by barren granite rock formations

Magellan Motorcycle Tour Reports: Switzerland

Austrian Tyrol and Swiss Alps Tour Report

By July with summer in full swing I’m starting to get itchy tyres and feeling the need to be out on the bike enjoying the sunshine. What better way to scratch that itch than to spend 10 days exploring some of the best mountain roads Europe has to offer? Well actually, the only way I … Continued

Tyrolean passes and Swiss Alps Trip Report June

Guide: Mr Mark Support Rider: John Raistrick I was really looking forward to this tour as it was my first time running it and having now completed it all I can say is I LOVE it!!!! My ride up to Folkestone was thankfully uneventful - the journey from Cornwall can be horrendous as Felix and … Continued

Austria and Switzerland Tour Report

As always, meeting up with a group of ten strangers with the intention of going on an 11 day bike trip together brings with it a mixture of excitement and uncertainty. A 7am start at our usual meeting point of the Stop24 services on the M20 sees us heading for the Channel Tunnel in a … Continued

Trip report Escorted Tour of Austria and Switzerland Mr S

As this was my first organised tour I was understandably apprehensive about the experience I would receive. I’ve toured quite a lot in the past but never as part of such a large group and never through a tour operator. However, from the very beginning with Magellan I knew it was going to be money … Continued

Fascination Switzerland: More than just riding the Swiss Alps dream.

Switzerland, a small country.

Depending on your interests, we suggest two to three weeks and don’t expect to experience it all!

Start your ride from the gentle hills in the Jura with a 360° panoramic view over an incredible landscape stretch. Along glittering lakes and idyllic rivers, you’ll reach the first alpine range with its majestic peaks covered with snow and ice; Switzerland is home of some of the most gorgeous and challenging hairpin bends in the world. Every kilometer or mile you ride reveals a new facet of this fascinating country.

From the top of these Alps, you may see the Swiss border, but you have not reached it yet. Follow the narrow winding road. More tricky switchbacks await your skills until you come to the bottom of the picturesque valley. Most roads are still single laned and steep over the second mountain chain.

Another break, another panoramic view while enjoying a glass of pure Swiss water before you head down to the place where the palm trees grow in the Italian speaking part of Switzerland. It’s a country unparalleled in its diversity and beauty.

Switzerland is a paradise to be discovered consciously with a motorcycle.

Your journey might begin in Bern, the charming federal city, and take you through landscapes as diverse as the country’s cultures. You’ll traverse regions where time seems to stand still, passing countless castles and fortresses that tell tales from past times. Every curve on your path is an invitation to discover the breathtaking nature and rich history of Switzerland.

Twincruiser Tours, your Swiss travel specialist, leads you on paths known only to locals. You’ll experience Switzerland not just as a tourist, but as a part of its vibrant culture. Your guide, fluent in the national languages and with an in-depth knowledge of the country, will show you the hidden treasures off the beaten path.

Switzerland is not only a country of chocolate, watches, cheese, the legendary Swiss Army Knife, efficient and reliable train network, and a thriving financial sector, but also a paradise for motorcycle enthusiasts with its numerous and best roads in Europe.

With Twincruiser Tours, you discover a variety of motorcycle routes that lead over picturesque passes, along idyllic lakes, impressive waterfalls, and through deeply carved valleys. With Twincruiser Tours, you experience pure riding pleasure in a stress-free environment, enjoy spectacular road layouts, and discover places untouched by mass tourism.

An experience that stimulates all senses.

Your adventure takes you through some of the world’s most spectacular high-mountain landscapes. You’ll ride from 193 meters or 633 feet up to 2’205 meters or 8’205 feet. The quality and maintenance of the roads are unparalleled worldwide, providing ideal conditions for an unforgettable motorcycle journey.

But it’s not just about the ride. It’s about letting your soul dangle, discovering the authentic, to be on the »top of the world« and experiencing the local culture. Support the mountain farmers and the people who have chosen a life in these remote places. Linger at a spot, enjoy the tranquility, and let yourself be enchanted by the beauty of nature.

Twincruiser Tours offers you not just a journey, but an encounter that stimulates all senses. You will not only see the landscapes and breathe the fresh mountain air, but also taste the local delicacies and feel the warmth of the people. Every stage of your journey is carefully planned to offer you the best that Switzerland has to offer.

Join us on a journey that is more than just a tour. It’s a discovery, a celebration of life and freedom on two wheels. Discover Switzerland with Twincruiser Tours – an adventure that will most probably stay a long time in your memory.

Travel options

Twincruiser Tours offers various travel options. Whether you opt for one of our thoroughly planned standard tours through the picturesque Swiss landscape or prefer to explore individual paths on your or a rented motorcycle, Twincruiser Tours has the perfect deal for your needs.

On our main website, we offer a wide range of motorcycle tours. Additionally, you have the option to subscribe to our informative newsletter. It is published 5 – 6 times a year and provides you with exciting insights into the world of motorcycles, current legal updates, practical tips for your motorcycle care, and exclusive announcements of new tours and trips.

P.S.: On our main website, you can also find information about other exciting motorcycle tours to various countries. These are specially designed for individualists and connoisseurs, offering unique experiences. Check it out and discover your next motorcycle adventure today!

Standard Tours

On our main website, you will find a selection of tours with motorcycles to inspire you. These offers have a set route with pre-booked accommodation and restaurants. The indicated price is valid for a minimum number of participant – riders. These tours are comparable to a »ready-made« motorcycle journey, with little room for adjustments. You can simply choose a tour from our selection, set your preferred date, and reserve the tour exclusively for yourself or for you and your partner or group (1 to 6 motorcycles, with or without a pillion).

Private Tours

Get inspired by our existing standard tours from our selection. Let us know what else you’d like to see or visit along the route. Choose your preferred date and book the tour exclusively for yourself or for you and your partner or group (1 to 6 motorcycles, with or without a passenger). We will customize the tour to your taste, making it an experience to remember.

Custom Tours

Explore the most beautiful regions by yourself or with your friends and our local touring guide. Since 1976, Twincruiser Tours has conducted and perfected countless unique tours.

We organize your personal motorcycle vacation from start to finish. Whether with your own motorcycle or a rented one – we cater to your interests, desires, and preferred duration. In short, we create a tailor-made journey that is precisely suited to you.

Whether you are traveling alone, with your partner, or with acquaintances – we put everything together according to your ideas and preferences and our tips, to provide you with an unparalleled experience.

Self-Drive Tours

If you prefer to travel on your own, we are happy to support you. With our extensive skill and knowledge of the best routes, we can help you save time and money. Just share your desires and ideas with us. We will get together, discuss all details including costs, and take over the entire organization of your motorcycle journey for you. Your chosen route will be carefully planned, accommodation and necessary reservations made in advance, so you can fully concentrate on your adventure.

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 The Swiss Splendor 

Showcasing the swiss alps at their best, swiss splendor overview.

• Countries: Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, Lichtenstein
• Cross the 2nd highest pass in the Alps, Italy's Stelvio
• Ride the highest mountain passes in Switzerland
• See Switzerland's famous Eiger, Monk, & Jungfrau mountains
• Discover the stunning Lauterbrunnen valley

Magical Switzerland. Here the Alps are still growing! The Swiss network of indescribable roads takes riders to unforgettable vistas of perfectly manicured mountainsides. Yes, they do mow them. It is a perfect place, clean, safe, orderly, and fun. Swiss Splendor is the moniker for this tour because that is exactly what you will discover—unbelievable splendor!

Bavaria, the gateway to the Alps

Everything begins in Munich, an impressive, inviting city with a booming economy. Passing through customs and immigration at the airport is quick and hassle-free. This is a taste of what is to come. Efficiency! The country is clean, the transportation system superb, and the drivers precise. In the summer everything seems to happen outdoors. Bavarians enjoy their meals in outdoor beer gardens, and walk, hike, and motorcycle with a vigor.

BMW has a striking presence in the center of Munich

Choices are the only rule on the Swiss Splendor itinerary. The free day in Munich is your day. Take a ride in the countryside and get accustomed to your new BMW. Visit bustling Munich and enjoy the museums and activities there. Tip a beer in one of Bavaria’s famous beer gardens. Or simply put your feet up and adjust your body to a new time zone. It’s your call!

The first “real” day on the road, moving from one place to another, is through an area known as the Allgäu, where towns ooze Medieval history. A few were Roman towns, and it is remarkable to walk streets that have been in use for 2,000 years. A walk through the old town of Kempten, Memmingen, or Kaufbeuren will enchant you, for here history is part of everyday life. Town gates are still the way through fortified walls, medieval buildings are in use, and the locals take no notice.

Austria = altitude!

Crossing the border to Austria coincides with the roads getting twistier and the mountains higher. Fertile fields and expansive farms give way to rugged peaks. The Alps on the western side of Austria are quite vertical, with sharp peaks and narrow valleys.

Stopping at the top of the Furkajoch before arriving in Rankweil, one can see right over Lichtenstein and into Switzerland!

Splendid Switzerland

The Rhone River has cut an huge valley on the Austrian / Swiss border. That is the last piece of flat earth we will see for the balance of the tour. From here on there is no doubt this is a tour not simply through, but over the mountains.

The beauty of Switzerland is best seen from up high, and the Swiss have provided amazing roads to do just that. The roads are well paved and brilliantly engineered. Combined with a BMW motorcycle they take one to remarkable places.

The old post coach on the Gottard pass, Switzerland

Riding up the Klausen pass is the first exercise in learning to deal with Swiss scenery. It begins with an easy ride down an impressive valley. There are a dozen photo possibilities regardless of where you stop. As the road climbs away from the valley different angles and vistas lure your eyes here, there, and everywhere. The road continues up until you literally pop out into a high Alpine valley surrounded by stunning peaks.

The climb, and the increasing grandeur of the scenery just keeps growing. It gets better as you continue up, and no, this amazing place isn’t the top! The descent is just as impressive. Swiss passes are thrills for the senses!

Great pavement, faultless engineering, good road markings, and sensational scenery. The Grimselpass.

South of Interlaken, our home for the next two nights, lies the Eiger. This glacier-covered peak rises, seemingly straight up, from the remarkable Lauterbrunnen valley. Take a cable car or cog train to dizzying heights for a better view. Visit a 600 year-old castle, take a lake cruise on a paddle wheeler, or ride over Switzerland’s highest pass. Visit Thun, a city that has been inhabited for over 2300 years. There is much to do on our free day!

Many of the most impressive Swiss pass roads are on the itinerary over the next few days. When the adventure is over our bet is that you will not be able to pick a favorite. They are all splendid—hence the tour moniker, Swiss Splendor.

"Typical" views from a mountainside in the Swiss Canton of Grisons are most impressive.

The Engadin is a special place within Switzerland where Romansh culture reigns. This small and unique area features solid, tasteful architecture grouped in quaint, inviting villages, and mountains galore. Rides to and from our overnight in Zuoz are over lightly trafficked mountain passes, away from normal tourist routes. This is another place where "Rob's White Roads" will take you to views tourists simply don't see.

One of the day's routes from Zuoz follows the Inn River, passing through villages that slowly morph from Romansh to Germanic in architecture and mindset.

Riding up the Sustenpass, Switzerland

Another bisects South Tyrol, a beautiful corner of Italy. The Italians build their pass roads a little differently than the Swiss, but still pierce the clouds to give you views found nowhere else in the world.

This is where you find the 2nd highest pass in the Alps, Italy's Stelvio. At the top of the pass kiosks hawk all sort of Stelvio memorabilia. A museum exhibits relics found here after WWI. And riders, sports car drivers, and bicyclists converge in serious numbers. Each has a tale of the ascent, and new memories to take down with them. As you take a selfie looking over the edge at the hairpins below, you are a member of the club!

Austria's terrific Tyrol

We turn northeast and pass through the Austrian state of Tyrol. For millennia the roads and villages of the Tyrol were one of the main links between northern and southern Europe. It is a dynamic region with a mix of the Mediterranean “laid back and casual” attitude and the precision of the Germanic people. And then, all-too-soon, we are back in the rolling Bavarian farmland.

Traditional farmer's homes near Pfafflar, Austria

After 8 days of all the passes, seeing the ancient towns, and reveling in the jaw dropping scenery, the Swiss Splendor will leave you with big memories!

The Swiss Splendor

Tour dates & details.

July 27 ~ August 5, 2024

Begins / Ends

Munich, Germany

Tour distance Min / Max

950 miles / your choice

Free / rest days

Munich, Germany Interlaken, Switzerland

• Day 1 - Arrive Munich, Germany
• Day 2 - Munich, Free day
• Day 3 - Feldkirch, Austria
• Day 4 - Interlaken, Switzerland
• Day 5 - Interlaken, Free day
• Day 6 - Sedrun, Switzerland
• Day 7 - Zernez, Switzerland
• Day 8 - Imst, Austria
• Day 9 - Munich, Germany
• Day 10 - Depart for home

Click on the map below to view the complete itinerary

Tour Prices

• Rider $5,040
• Passenger $3,840
• Single Room $360
• Sports car driver $4,090 (does not include auto rental)
• 9 nights in 3 to 5 star hotels
• All breakfasts, 8 dinners– includes a variety of a la carte, choice menu, fixed menu, and buffet style dinners
• Non alcoholic beverages at dinner
• Airport Transfers
• Tour book detailing daily options & points of interest enroute
• Pre-programmed BMW Navigator VI GPS with turn by turn detail of all the daily route suggestions
• BMW Motorrad Certified Guide on a motorcycle
• Support van / driver for your luggage
• Custom duffel bag embroidered with your name and tour

Pricing notes

• All Prices are in USD unless otherwise stated.
• Prices based on shared twin/double room. Single rooms available at extra charge.
• Rider price includes the choice of a BMW G310R, C650GT, F750GS, F800R, F850GS, F900R, R1200GS, or R1250GS motorcycle with unlimited mileage. Other models are available at additional cost. Find out more about the various models of BMW Motorcycles available for use on a Beach tour .
• Sports car Driver price (where available) does not include vehicle. Please see the list of convertibles and automobiles available for use on a Beach tour for details and prices on the automobiles available.

Not Included

• Alcoholic drinks
• Daily expenses
• Anything not listed in "Includes" under the tour prices

Motorcycles Available

Sports cars available, tour guides.

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• Lefteris Bampaidis

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Lake Geneva Motorcycle Tour - A Guided Motorcycle Tour

Swiss border, switzerland, bed breakfast and dinner in quality hotels, this 5 day, 4 night swiss french motorcycle tour with 3 days riding in centred around geneva, switzerland and crosses the border regularly to and from france using generally twisty and at times technically challenging mountain roads that most bikers will love., on this guided tour you will ride some of the best motorcycle routes starting from swiss border, we have not set dates for this tour yet and there may have added a new variant, so, check our tour diary. if you are interested in this tour or something similar then please contact us and we shall set a date, alternatively, browse our upcoming tours to see what's new., contact us to discuss your bespoke tour requirements..

Our base for this motorcycle tour is the 4 Star Best Western Porte Sud De Geneve. Sitting on the edge of the A40 on the French side of the border it affords great transport links and allows us to rapidly escape the city and venture into the surrounding countryside for each of the three days riding.

The 84 roomed hotel was built in 2003 and has spacious rooms and excellent leisure facilities including indoor swimming pool, steam room, sauna and a well-equipped gym

It takes about 15 minutes by taxi to reach the hotel from the Airport and central Geneva can be easily reached by public transport for those wishing to accompany riders but not wanting to take part in the tour.

Look at this itinerary and discover some of the most interesting motorcycle routes in switzerland

Geneva sightseeing

You will simply not run out of things to do in and around Geneva in a week let alone a day so plan your route well to see as much as possible in the available time. Anything you missed you can probably catch when we return hear at the end of the tour.

Our hotel is rated 4 star and is just on the outskirts of the city making it ideal for parking whilst being within easy reach of all Geneva has to offer.

Geneva, Flumet, St Etienne-de-Cuines, Sevrier (200 miles)

After a short break we continue south towards Beaufort then west to Albertville the further south to reach Saint Etienne-de-Cuines where we break for lunch. This small town main employer is a past factory and as you might expect the surrounding countryside is largely agricultural with a fair amount of sport fishing occurring along the river. Although that does not necessarily mean fish on a bed of pasta for lunch!

After lunch we begin our journey back north to Geneva making a stop at Servier on the western shore of Lake Annecy before returning to the hotel.

This route is mixed riding along some minor and very twisty roads in the earlky part of the rode and wider but still twisty roads in the later part of the day. Expect to be in the saddle for close to 6 hours.

Geneva, Morbier, Baume-les-Messieurs, Bellegarde (170 miles)

This circuit from Geneva into the Juras stops at Morbier, Cascades du Herisson (waterfals), Baume-les-Messieurs and Bellegarde

we continue to "cascades du Hérisson" which area a set of 31 waterfalls on the river "Le Hérisson" (Hedgehog) you can spend a lot of time here but we only plan a short visit before proceeding to Baume-les-Messieurs where we shall break for lunch. Baume-les-Messieurs is located at the foot of high rugged cliffs in the Jura plateau and is ranked among the most beautiful villages in France. The major sites in the area are the Abbey and the caves.

The return journey takes us past Lons-le-Saunier, through forests and across the river l'Ain to Bellegarde where the Valserine and the Rhone merge. There is a sixty-metre-deep geologic fault just to the north of Bellegarde into which the Rhone River used to disappear during the dry season but the creation of the Genissiat dam for the hydroelectric station has altered the course of the river; however; a similar feature called pertes de la Valserine still exists in the same area. We take our afternoon refreshment break here and you can examine these local features.

The final leg of this route brings us along the Rhone and back to Geneva.

Geneva, Lac du Joux, Fribourg, Montreux (210 miles)

We depart Geneva and take the northern shore of Lake Geneva to Perroy where we climb into the mountains towards l'Abbey on the western shore of Lac du Joux where we stop for morning coffee.

We follow the course of the Sarine south to Lake Gruyere and then back to Lake Geneva where we rest at Montreux on the Eastern shore of the lake.

We end our days trip largely following the southern shore line of Lake Geneva back to the hotel having spent close to 7 hours riding we can relax in the hotel leisure facility.

Route Variation

Please note that maps are indicative because it is not always possible to enter all the waypoints and on the day of departure as we need to review our routes based upon the latest traffic and weather information available making changes as and when necessary.

Further details

Parties interested in this tour should get in touch now to intimate interest via our Enquiries Form or email [email protected] or phone +44(0)141 416 0230

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Swiss alps self guided motorcycle holiday.

Swiss Alps self-guided motorcycle-tour. From the heart of the Alps with Love.

Our Swiss Alps self-guided motorcycle-tour is tailor-made for those who enjoy exploring and riding in the mountains.

One customer asked an interesting question during one of the motorcycle shows. It was “Why is Switzerland so much better than other destinations”? The question caught us by surprise a bit. The only answer we could give was, “Well… it just is”. And after all these years of touring this beautiful country, the answer is still the same… “It just is”.

Many things make this beautiful Alpine country so unique and attractive as a top holiday destination. However, for us motorcyclists, it’s really narrowed down to very a shortlist. It is mainly breathtaking scenery as well as tourist attractions and Alpine culture. But above all, it is the glass-smooth tarmac, and exhilarating mountain passes.

Some other Alpine countries might have more mountain passes and biking routes. However, the Swiss ones have the most stunning impact. Your tour itinerary includes some of the most jaw-dropping as well as challenging biking routes in the Alps.

There is a ride up Furka as well as the Grimsel pass. They were immortalised by the car chase scene in James Bond’s Goldfinger. This hairpin-filled ride also affords breathtaking views of the magnificent Rhone glacier and surrounding mountain peaks.

With its beautifully cambered bends and few switchbacks, Flüela is undoubtedly one of the most enjoyable passes. It allows you, the rider, to take in the views and enjoy the scenery. Whereas, in contrast, the short but testing Ofen pass might be a more demanding but equally rewarding ride.

The twisty Maloja pass allows you to have a great ride as well as espresso by Lake Como. And finally, one ride that pops up in most conversations among motorcyclists is certainly one of the best. The roller coaster ride up the legendary Stelvio as well as Skelter Helter ride down the ‘spaghetti bowl’ Umbrail pass.

One of the best things about Switzerland is that it is a true melting pot of motorcycling experiences. Therefore, it wouldn’t do any justice to this fantastic tour to attribute single stardom to mountain passes alone. The Swiss Alps are also home to some of the most renowned as well as spectacular attractions in the world. From your biker-friendly base hotels in Interlaken and Sankt Moritz, you’ll be able to visit many of them.

You can visit the elegant Oberhofen Castle as well as its English gardens. Trümmelbach waterfall that tumbles and cascades down inside the mountain is near as well. Furthermore, take a cable car to Schilthorn. Another structure made famous by yet another James Bond movie, “On Her Majesty’s Secret”. It overlooks the entire valley and offers stunning views of the three highest peaks; Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. It is also a great place to have lunch at the famous Piz Gloria 360° revolving restaurant. 

The cable cars and mountain trains are extraordinary feats of engineering. They show ingenious ways of living in harmony with mountains. On some of them, even the heated seats are designed to accommodate the angle of the slopes.

With its charming mountain atmosphere and glamorous reputation, Sankt Moritz is the top tourist attraction in its own right. It is also a perfect base to explore the Engadin valley as well as to ride spectacular mountain passes.

Once you return from this self guided motorcycle holiday, you will realise why Switzerland is better than many other motorcycle destinations. The… “it just is” still might remain a mystery, but somehow it will make perfect sense!

For more day-to-day information about the Swiss Alps self-guided motorcycle-tour, please spend some time studying the tour itinerary below.

For an alternative to the Swiss Alps self-guided motorcycle-tour, please use this link: Swiss and Austrian Alps self guided motorcycle holiday.

If you require a motorcycle rental for the Swiss Swiss Alps self-guided motorcycle-tour please get in touch with our partner,  RoadTrip .

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Tour highlights:

When to go:, motorcycle rental:, day by day tour itinerary.

This day is the start of your Swiss Alps self-guided motorcycle-tour. Your morning Euro-Tunnel crossing is followed by a relaxing motorway ride to Reims. In the afternoon, you will ride through the lush French countryside, passing via numerous sleepy little towns and villages. 

Sézanne is a traditional provincial town with cobbled streets and a big Norman church in the town centre. It is also an excellent place to stop for a drink. Your comfortable hotel in Troyes is only a short distance from the town centre. The main square is designed in the shape of a champagne cork and branches out to many medieval cobbled streets and narrow alleys.

It also has a bustling bar and restaurant scene, making it a perfect place to celebrate your first night of the tour with a glass or two of bubbly. A long tradition of wine and champagne making will be evident everywhere around you.

Today you will continue the Swiss Alps self-guided motorcycle-tour and head towards the lakeside town of Interlaken. You’ll ride through the French countryside along some beautiful highways and byways. 

As you approach the Doubs Nature Park, you can stop for lunch in Goumois. It is a small border town on the river Doubs.  The restaurant has a lovely terrace overlooking the river and the bridge over it.

Continuing your ride through the rolling hills, green pastures, dense forests and eventually mountains, you’ll arrive at your comfortable hotel in Interlaken. It is a fantastic base for seeing some of the best of Switzerland’s magnificent scenery while enjoying the comforts of a modern and yet traditional lakeside town.

You’ll be surrounded by tourist attractions and spoiled for choice. There are countless boat tours on Lakes Thun and Brienz. You can also opt for some thrilling train journeys and funicular rides to the spectacular surrounding mountain peaks. 

Today the choice is yours. You might opt to follow our suggested itinerary and visit the magnificent Oberhofen Castle. Or you are free to create your own agenda. 

Dating from the fifteenth century, Oberhofen Castle is one of the most beautiful castles in the Alpine region. It is furnished with period antique furniture, personal artefacts and carpets. It is also decorated with the most impressive paintings and murals. The castle is set in one of the most magnificent gardens in Europe. 

To extend your day trip, you can continue your ride around the lake Thun and head towards Lauterbrunnen. Here you can visit Trümmelbach waterfalls that tumble and cascade down inside the mountain. 

Another option here is to take a cable car to Schilthorn – featured in the James Bond movie “On Her Majesty’s Secret”.  It overlooks the entire valley and offers the most stunning views of the three highest peaks – Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. It is also a great place to have lunch at the famous Piz Gloria 360° revolving restaurant. 

This is about the halfway point of your Swiss Alps self-guided motorcycle-tour. And, today, except for the mileage, everything else is big. It’s a big ride, big mountains, big passes, big glaciers and hopefully a big lunch. You’ll arrive here via two big passes. The Furka and Grimsel are back to back ascents and descents. It will provide you with a few hours of guaranteed smiles on your face. 

Both passes have many convenient places to stop and take photos. Also, on your way up Furka pass, you can stop and take a walk inside the glacier tunnel. This is an excellent place to have “the big lunch” as well. The mountain scenery around here, for some reason, appears to be more stunning than anywhere else in the Alps.

If you remember, when you get to Furka pass, have a look downhill over the car park barrier. There is a colony of jolly marmots forever disciplining the youngsters or sorting out their family disputes. 

You’ll arrive at your hotel just in time to get ready for an evening meal.

The Swiss Alps and the Engadin valley, in particular, are a place of outstanding beauty, mountain charm and unrivalled biking roads. However, today it is usually all about one specific ride. 

You can take a ride over the Ofen pass to the medieval town of Glorenza. From here, you can extend your trip and ride the mighty Stelvio pass. At this point, you’ll have a choice of taking a shorter route and descend via the twisty Umbrail pass back to Switzerland. Or you can opt to stay on the Italian side and extend your ride. This route will take you back via the glitzy ski resort of Bormio and the town of Tirano.

In an instance, the weather is not that good; you can turn in the opposite direction and ride to Lago di Como via Maloja pass. 

Whichever way you decide to point your bike, you’ll end up with a great ride.

From Switzerland, you’ll continue the Swiss Alps self-guided motorcycle-tour. Your journey is a mixture of mountain passes and country roads, some big and some small and some fast and some slow. 

You’ll start with a morning ride over the twisty but enjoyable Flüela pass.  On a nice day, it is worth stopping on top of the pass to have a coffee on a terrace overlooking a mountain lake. From here, you’ll descend towards Davos, slowly leaving the Alps behind you. For the rest of the day, you’ll wiggle your way through the Swiss countryside and cross the border with Germany.

You’ll arrive at your hotel in the Black Forest just in time to have a drink before dinner. Time permitting, you can pop to Titisee for a little stroll or a short boat ride around the lake. 

If you wish, extra days can be arranged to extend your stay in the Black Forest.

Once again, country-hopping is the order of the day. You’ll leave Germany by riding towards the Roman spa town of Baden-Baden. Then you’ll cross the border and briefly enter France. 

The last few days of your journey might feel like a Grand Tour of European bakeries. But the bakery La Minzbrueck in Scheibenhardt is one of our regular lunch stops.  It serves the best fitness chicken salad ever. Also, one portion would easily feed a small army. This is where it gets interesting; if the bakery car park is busy, you can park your bike in France, cross the river and have your lunch in Germany. How international is that? 

From here, you’ll spend the rest of the day crossing Germany. Just before the end of the ride, you’ll cross yet another border and arrive at your hotel in Luxembourg.

Even good things must come to an end. So does this fantastic Swiss Alps self guided motorcycle holiday.

Enjoy your final day’s ride back to the UK, and we hope that you’ll RideWithUs again next year.

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Majestic Alps

11 days / 10 nights 1730 km, self-guided : june to oct. guided : on request, france, italy switzerland, from €1,408, grand alps motorcycle tour in switzerland, italy & france.

Enjoy our Majestic Grand Alps motorcycle tour in Switzerland, Italy & France. We organize your guided or self guided motorbike adventure on the best touring roads in the Alps with our motorbikes for rent …

Majestic Alps motorcycle tour

Ultimate Grand Alps motorcycle tour in Switzerland, Italy & France on the best touring roads in the Alps! Ride the highest passes in the Alps , ride along Switzerland’s turquoise water lakes , explore the stunning region of the Great Italian Lakes , admire picturesque castles and vineyards in the Aosta Valley , drive all around the Mont-Blanc, Europe’s highest Peak at a height of 4,810m… Ride of a lifetime from the French Alps to the Stelvio Pass by motorcycle… Treat yourself to the generous Alpine Cuisine in a cosy chalet or with an Italian dinner through Aosta Roman ruins or on the shores of Lake Como …

The Alps – Lakes of Thun & Brienz – Chamonix – Mythical Alpine Mountain Passes (Gotthard, Stelvio, Great St-Bernard…) – Italian Great Lakes – Lake Como – Bellagio –  Moto Guzzi Museum – Aosta Valley – Aiguille du Midi – Alpine & Italian Gastronomy

Day 1 : Arrival in Aix-les-Bains

Transfers, meet & greet, relax, visit and briefing.

Wash away some jetlag, have a walk to the nearby lake, wander in the old streets and shaded parks, delight yourself in the hot pool… By the end of the day, enjoy your first evening filled with familiarizing yourself with the excitement of what lays ahead whilst enjoying a taste of the Alpine Cuisine…

Day 2 : Aix-les-bains → Morzine

Great start of our Majestic Alps motorcycle tour in Switzerland, Italy & France. From the authentic Aravis Range to the tiny village of Morzine, enjoy the ride on the twisty Alpine roads between lakes and rivers, forests and high mountain pastures…

Day 3 : Morzine → Thun (Switzerland)

Wonderful day exploring the most idyllic Swiss landscapes you’ve ever dreamed of… Cows grazing in verdant Alpine pastures, cosy chalets and fir forests with snow-capped summits in the background, the perfect cliché! The day will end up in Thun , its castle from the 12th century and its crystal-clear lake nestled in the heart of the surrounding mountains…

Day 4 : Thun (Switz.) → Disentis (Switz.)

250 km / 5h30.

Breathtaking ride along the lakes of Thun and Brienz before riding a series of mountain passes higher than 2,000m, including the mythical Gotthard Pass and its World-famous Tremola road !

Day 5 : Disentis (Switz.) → Stelvio Pass (Italy)

Ride of a lifetime with another series of valleys and mountain passes which lead you to the Worldwide famous Stelvio Pass ! Overcome its 48 hairpin turns by motorbike to reach the Italian border at a height of 2,758m …

Day 6 : Stelvio Pass (Italy) → Bellagio (Italy)

220 km / 4h45.

Zigzag between Italy and Switzerland , ride through the famous town of St-Moritz to finally reach the superb region of the Great Italian Lakes … En route, don’t miss the opportunity to visit the historic Moto Guzzi Museum in Mandello del Lario! By night, treat yourself to the delicious Italian Cuisine on one of the numerous terraces on Lake Como ‘s shore…

Day 7 : Rest day in Lake Como (Italy)

Take it easy and enjoy your rest day walking through the narrow streets of Bellagio . Jump on-board a boat to the historic town of Varenna where you can have lunch in a lakeside restaurant. Walk through its picturesque streets and if you are courageous enough, climb up to the Castle of Vezio for a breathtaking view over the lake and the surroundings!

Day 8 : Bellagio (Italy) → Aosta (Italy)

260 km / 5h15.

Great start of the day riding along the superb Lake Maggiore siting between Italy and Switzerland! Follow the road through the Aosta Valley and its picturesque castles and vineyards heading to the nice city of Aosta and its Roman Ruins. Italian Cuisine , wine from the Valley and a great night surrounded by the highest Alpine Peaks …

Day 9 : Aosta (Italy) → Chamonix

130 km / 3h.

130 kilometres will be enough to take you from Italy back to France through Switzerland via the mythical Great St-Bernard Pass which is 2,469m above the sea level! The road will provide you numerous view-points over the Mont-Blanc Range and its countless summits and glaciers… Enjoy a Chamonix visit by the afternoon or go up in Europe’s highest cable car for a 20 minute ride to the Aiguille du Midi , gateway to the High Alps at a height of 3,842m …

Day 10 : Chamonix → Aix-les-Bains

190 km / 4h30.

Mountains and lakes will fill your day on your way to Annecy, Venice of the Alps … Enjoy a walk through the Old-Town and a picnic near the Lake before heading back to Aix-les-Bains through the gorgeous Bauges Range , part of the UNESCO World Global Geopark… End of our Majestic Alps motorcycle tour in Switzerland, Italy & France, WHAT A TRIP!

Day 11 : Departure from Aix-les-Bains

Breakfast and transfers.

All good things must come to an end… See you next time!

The daily riding kilometres are approximate distances and may vary. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.

Tour prices

Self-guided, june to october.

 Low seat can be ordered as a free option Depending on the bike model and upon reservation

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Included services :

*if motorcycle rental option chosen

Services not included :

on request Get your private guided tour on the dates of your choice

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BMW R 1300 GS Basse

Correcteur d’assiette adaptatif

Hauteur selle basse : 820 mm

Avec correcteur d’assiette : 800 mm

237 kg          145 cv

350 km / jour

Bagagerie moto : 140 L

Assurance tous risques

 GPS TomTom Rider ou support de téléphone (au choix)

  Dépôt de garantie : 2 500 €

Permis moto A

25 ans min.

BMW R 1300 GS LOW

Adaptive Vehicle Height Control (AVHC)

Low seat height : 820 mm

With AVHC : 800 mm

237 kg          145 HP

350 km / day

Luggage capacity : 140 L

Fully comprehensive insurance

 GPS TomTom Rider or phone mount (as per your choice)

  Security deposit : € 2,500

Full motorcycle driving licence

25 years old min.

Honda 1100 Africa Twin

Hauteur de selle : 850 / 870 mm

Hauteur selle basse : 825 mm

231 kg          102 cv

Bagagerie moto : 154 L

Dépôt de garantie : 2 200 €

24 ans min.

Seat height : 850 / 870 mm

Low seat height : 825 mm

231 kg          102 HP

Luggage capacity : 154 L

Security deposit : € 2,200

24 years old min.

KTM 890 Adventure R

Seat height : 880 mm

Low seat height : 855 mm

215 kg          105 HP

Luggage capacity : 120 L

Hauteur de selle : 880 mm

Hauteur selle basse : 855 mm

215 kg          105 cv

Bagagerie moto : 120 L

BMW R 1300 GS

Seat height : 850 mm

Low seat height : 800 mm

Hauteur de selle : 850 mm

Hauteur selle basse : 800 mm

Honda CB 750 Hornet (A2)

Hauteur de selle : 795 mm

Hauteur selle basse : 770 mm

190 kg          35 kW / 47,6 cv

Bagagerie moto : 114 L

Dépôt de garantie : 1 200 €

Permis moto A2 ou A

18 ans min.

Seat height : 795 mm

Low seat height : 770 mm

190 kg          35 kW / 47,6 HP

Luggage capacity : 114 L

Security deposit : € 1,200

A2 & full motorcycle driving licence

18 years old min.

KTM 390 Adventure (A2)

Hauteur de selle : 855 mm

Hauteur selle basse : 830 mm

172 kg          32 kW / 44 cv

Bagagerie moto : 88 L

YAMAHA MT-07 (A2)

Hauteur de selle : 805 mm

Hauteur selle basse : 780 mm

184 kg          35 kW / 47,6 cv

Bagagerie moto : 80 L

HONDA CB 500 X / NX 500 (A2)

Hauteur de selle : 830 mm

196 kg          35kW / 47,5 cv

Bagagerie moto : 144 L

  Dépôt de garantie : 1 200 €

20 ans min.

YAMAHA TÉNÉRÉ 700

Hauteur de selle : 875 mm

204 kg          74 cv

Bagagerie moto : 98 L

Dépôt de garantie : 1 800 €

21 ans min.

YAMAHA TRACER 7 GT (A2)

Hauteur de selle : 835 mm

Hauteur selle basse : 815 mm

197 kg          35 kW / 47,6 cv

Bagagerie moto : 116 L

Dépôt de garantie : 1 500 €

YAMAHA TRACER 9 GT

Hauteur de selle : 825 mm

Hauteur selle basse : 810 mm

220 kg          119 cv

Bagagerie moto : 133 L

23 ans min.

BMW F 900 XR

Hauteur selle basse : 795 mm

219 kg          105 cv

Bagagerie moto : 136 L

BMW F 750 GS

Hauteur de selle : 815 mm

227 kg          77 cv

Bagagerie moto : 146 L

Dépôt de garantie : 2 000 €

22 ans min.

DUCATI MULTISTRADA V4 S

Hauteur de selle : 840 / 860 mm

240 kg          170 cv

26 ans min.

TRIUMPH TIGER SPORT 660

206 kg          81 cv

Bagagerie moto : 106 L

SUZUKI SV 650 (A2)

Hauteur de selle : 785 mm

197 kg          35 kW / 47,5 cv

Bagagerie moto : 117 L

GPS TomTom Rider ou support de téléphone (au choix)

Seat height : 805 mm

Low seat height : 780 mm

184 kg          35 kW / 47,6 HP

Luggage capacity : 80 L

Seat height : 855 mm

Low seat height : 830 mm

172 kg          32 kW / 44 HP

Luggage capacity : 88 L

Seat height : 785 mm

197 kg          35 kW / 47,5 HP

Luggage capacity : 117 L

GPS TomTom Rider or phone mount (as per your choice)

  Security deposit : € 1,200

20 years old min.

Seat height : 830 mm

196 kg          35kW / 47,5 HP

Luggage capacity : 144 L

Seat height : 875 mm

204 kg          74 HP

Luggage capacity : 98 L

Security deposit : € 1,800

21 years old min.

Seat height : 835 mm

Low seat height : 815 mm

197 kg          35 kW / 47,6 HP

Luggage capacity : 116 L

Security deposit : € 1,500

Seat height : 825 mm

Low seat height : 810 mm

220 kg          119 HP

Luggage capacity : 133 L

23 years old min.

Low seat height : 795 mm

219 kg          105 HP

Luggage capacity : 136 L

Seat height : 815 mm

227 kg          77 HP

Luggage capacity : 146 L

Security deposit : € 2,000

22 years old min.

Seat height : 840 / 860 mm

240 kg          170 HP

26 years old min.

206 kg          81 HP

Luggage capacity : 106 L

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From palm-lined lakeshores to sparkling glaciers, from medieval villages to buzzing cities – the Grand Tour of Switzerland packs in an incredible number of sights. The concentration of attractions is unrivalled worldwide.

What is the Grand Tour of Switzerland?

• A 1,643km circuit of Switzerland that encompasses all of the country’s highlights
• 650 road signs to point the way (or simply let your GPS  guide you)
• 46 top attractions, 22 lakes, 5 Alpine passes, 13 UNESCO World Heritage sites on 8 stages
• Numerous photo spots that guarantee the best views
• Charging made easy: the Grand Tour  is also easy to complete using an electric vehicle

Sections along the Grand Tour of Switzerland

Stage 1: Zurich – Appenzell

The most diverse stage of all – starting in the trendy city of Zurich, you’ll continue on to Zurich’s wine country, the thundering Rhine Falls and on to the historic book and textile city of St. Gallen before ending up in rural Appenzell.

Stage 2: Appenzell – St. Moritz

The stage with the most records – from Europe’s smallest town, Werdenberg, to Switzerland’s oldest city, Chur, and on to the Salginatobel Bridge, Switzerland’s only world monument, before you end up in St. Moritz.

Stage 3: St. Moritz – Bellinzona

Stage with the biggest change in altitude – from Alpine St. Moritz, at 1,822 metres above sea level, the route descends down into the imposing Bellinzona, at around 240 metres above sea level.

Stage 4: Bellinzona – Zermatt

The stage with the most bends – the Tremola snakes its way from Airolo up to the Gotthard Pass. At its most spectacular point, over a length of four kilometres the road climbs a height of 300 metres in 24 hairpin bends, each with its own name.

Stage 5: Zermatt – Lausanne

This is the stage where it’s time to get out – Zermatt is not only known for the Matterhorn, but also for being a car-free village. Visitors must leave their car in Täsch and take the train to Zermatt and back to Täsch, where the journey continues on by car through Valais to Lake Geneva.

Stage 6: Lausanne – Neuchâtel

The stage with the watchmaking tradition – watchmaking and innovation used to play out mainly in Geneva. Watchmaking soon spread across the Jura mountain range to other regions, including Le Sentier and Neuchâtel.

Stage 7: Neuchâtel – Bern

The stage with the most water – from Lake Neuchâtel, the route takes you to Lake Murten, Lake Schiffenen, Lake Gruyère, Lake Thun, Lake Brienz and finally along the Aare River to the capital, Bern.

Stage 8: Bern – Zurich

The stage with the most Swiss history – from Bern, the route leads into the Canton of Uri, the location of the well-known Rütli meadow, where the oath marking the alliance of the three original cantons was sworn in 1291.

Access road: Basel – Neuchâtel

There are around 40 museums in the cultural metropolis of Basel. From here, the access road coasts along the Doubs River to the towns of La Chaux-de-Fonds and Le Locle, both known for their watchmaking traditions. The route ends in Neuchâtel.

Access road: Chiasso – Bellinzona

From Chiasso, the route meanders into the palm tree-lined streets of Lugano, a starting point for excursions to several local mountains. It continues to the historic old town of Locarno and then on to Bellinzona with its castles, which are a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Access road: Geneva – Saint-George

From the cosmopolitan Swiss city of Geneva, where the Jet d’Eau, a 140-metre-high fountain in Lake Geneva, shoots into the sky, the route continues on to Nyon before ending up in Saint-George, which makes up part of the Vaud Jura Park.

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The highlights along the Grand Tour of Switzerland including 13 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

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A drive along the blissfully calm, peaceful and remote roads on this route between Lake Geneva and Lac de Joux reveals the hidden gems of the Jura.

Dream route Corseaux - Lutry

Like something out of a fairytale, Lavaux is almost too beautiful to be true.

Dream route Ardon - Saillon

With vineyards reaching as far as the eye can see, Ardon is the gateway to wine country.

Dream route Greppen - Beckenried

The lake promenade leads dramatically along the base of steep mountain slopes, passing through the two historic holiday resorts of Weggis and Vitznau.

Dream route Airolo - Gletsch

The Tremola is the king of the Alpine roads. From Airolo, the historic pass road snakes around hairpin bends up to the Gotthard.

Dream route Melide - Montagnola

Though short, this stretch of the tour really makes an impression. It’s worth stopping as often as possible to admire Ticino’s beauty in all its glory.

Dream route Thusis - Splügen

What a wild wonderland! Over centuries, the Posterior Rhine has gouged out this deep ravine and sculpted a landscape of bizarre rock formations.

Dream route Zernez - Silvaplana

Engadine means the “garden of the Inn”. This garden can be experienced in all its glory on the drive that shadows the River Inn from Zernez to Silvaplana.

Dream route Eschenz - Tägerwilen

This route takes you upstream towards a broad horizon. Beyond Stein am Rhine, the river becomes Untersee, the most idyllic corner of the Lake Constance.

Dream route Burgdorf - Affoltern i. E.

The loveliest way to see the mystery-enshrouded Emmental is on the country lanes that weave through it.

Dream route Unterseen - Oberhofen

The Bernese Oberland mountain panorama simply doesn’t get more impressive – from Unterseen there are uninterrupted views of a row of magnificent peaks that rise above the glittering lake.

Dream route La Sauge - Sugiez

The drive from Lake Neuchâtel over Mont Vully to Lake Murten is an absolute delight.

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Hotel Daniela, Zermatt Discover Zermatt

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Hotel Kreuz & Post, Grindelwald Discover Grindelwald

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Villa sassa hotel & residence wellness & spa, lugano sporting fun, restaurants.

The great variety of Swiss gastronomy at a glance, so you can quickly and easily find the perfect restaurant: A traditional tavern, light cuisine in a modern restaurant with an urban garden, a gourmet temple for connoisseurs or a tourist restaurant with views over the lake or of mountains.

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With the Z Volt charging app, drivers of electric cars can charge their vehicle at over 2250 charging points from Green Motion (evpass) and GOFAST in Switzerland at a standard price.

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Take the Grand Tour of Switzerland and discover the country’s most beautiful roads in the best way you can: with a rented motorcycle from an official Harley-Davidson® Authorized Rentals Dealer.

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The Touring Map and Guide for Grand Tour of Switzerland

Thanks to the Touring Map you will keep the optimal orientation along the Grand Tour.

Accommodation along the Grand Tour of Switzerland

Experience unforgettable moments in first-class accommodation along the Grand Tour of Switzerland. Carefully selected accommodation options not only offer a cosy place for you to retreat to, but also a unique starting point for exploring the picturesque landscapes.

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Motorcycling paradise in the heart of Switzerland

The Hasli valley is the perfect base of operations for various motorcycle tours, ranging from day to week trips. We’re happy to help you plan an unforgettable tour of our alpine regions. (The hotel owner is a passionate motorcyclist himself)

We are mere minutes away from the some of the most famous alpine passes in the world, including the Grimsel, Susten, Furka, Gottard, Simplon, Lukmanier, and Nufenen.

Who are we?

Our hotel is family run, currently by the fifth generation of Urweiders. The hotel is nestled in the midst of the fascinating Alpine surroundings of the Hasli Valley of the Bernese Oberland and offers a welcoming atmosphere and comfortably outfitted rooms with showers, bathrooms, and satellite television. In the evenings you are welcome to join us in our Restaurant to bid the day farewell in the company of first class wines and cuisine.

The hotel is nestled in the midst of the fascinating Alpine surroundings of the Hasli Valley of the Bernese Oberland and offers a welcoming atmosphere and comfortably outfitted rooms with showers, bathrooms, and satellite television.

Rich breakfast buffet with many regional dishes.

Enjoy anything from a delicious burger to the multi course gourmet tasting menu in our restaurant. 

We offer our guests free garage parking for motorcycles

The entire hotel has access to fast and free internet.

Drying room

If you have clothes to dry, a drying room is at your disposal free of charge.

On request we can arrange a local tour guide for you or provide you with tour documents in order to ensure an unforgettable experience.

As a hotel guest you will receive detailed tour information free of charge.

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Very comfortable and great restaurant offering excellent food. Good location in a village near to Grimsel pass.

Switzerland Motorcycle Rentals and Tours

Welcome to our recommended motorcycle rental and tour companies for Switzerland.

Motorcycle Rental and Tour Companies in  Switzerland

Please contact the companies listed on this page directly for more information.

Moto-Plaisir Geneva

“ Moto-Plaisir Geneva is perfectly situated between the French and Swiss Alps so you can quickly hit Europe’s most beautiful roads. Moto-Plaisir offer over 30 motorcycle models for every taste and budget, with full service and gear so you can have an incredible trip. “

Services:  Motorcycle rental, self-guided and guided tours, motorcycle gear rental, airport transfer service, support vehicle and custom tours.

Rental bikes: Moto-Plaisir offer the latest models from BMW, Harley-Davidson, Triumph, KTM, Honda, Ducati, MV Agusta and Moto Guzzi. All bikes come fully equipped with luggage cases or bags depending on the model.  

Rental prices:  Prices start from 89 euros per day for a Honda CB500X and range up to 219 euros for the Goldwing and BMW GS models. Visit their rentals page for more info. 

Tours: There’s a wide range of guided and self-guided tours throughout the Swiss, French and Italian Alps as well as the Dolomites. Tours run from 2 to 8 days and include luggage, insurance, loaded GPS, roadside assistance, accommodation, breakfast and dinner etc. Visit their tours page for more info. 

Insurance: Full insurance is included.

Kit availability:  Helmets and full riding gear are available to rent on request as well as rain suits, GPS and phone mounts. 

Magellan Motorcycle Tours

“Magellan prides itself on the best customer service in the industry. We treat our customers as if they were a part of our family.”

Services:  Guided, self-guided, private and custom motorcycle tours throughout the UK, Switzerland, Europe, North America and Cuba. Customers can use either a rental bike provided by Magellan or use their own bike on any of their tour services. 

Rental bikes:  A wide range of machines from the latest BMW R 1250 GS to the Ducati Multistrada 950 and Yamaha MT-09 Tracer. 

Rental prices: From £92 per day (rental bikes are included in the USA tours).

Tours: Tours start from £995. Check out their handy world map page to see what’s on offer. 

Insurance: Yes, if renting. 

Kit availability: No.

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FAQs on  Switzerland  Motorcycle Rentals and Tours

No, sorry. Mad or Nomad do not offer any rentals, tours or services. Please contact the companies listed on this page directly. 

This page displays motorcycle rental and tour companies from around the world. We do a lot of research into these companies before adding them and speak to the managers and owners. Many of the companies we have also used in the past or have met the owners while travelling.

While we have collected them all together in one place for your ease, we take no responsibility in your business with them. We’re simply showcasing companies in one easy-to-use place and are not involved with your dealings with them. Any business you have with these companies is at your own risk. We will not be held liable or responsible in any way.   

The best time to rent a motorcycle or join a tour in Switzerland is between May and October. 

Take a video on your phone of the entire bike, do a walk around and film the condition of the chain, fairings, tyres, any bumps, dents and scratches. By doing so, you can’t get caught out and blamed for something you didn’t do when you return it.

Check the wheel bearings, chain, oil, coolant, brakes, clutch and that the handlebars are straight. Tyres need a decent amount of tread and should be suitable for the terrain you’re riding in. Take it for a short test ride and don’t feel pressured or rushed. Go with your gut and if there’s anything that catches your eye, speak to the owners immediately.

This is down to personal preference, where you’re riding and what’s available. If you’re renting or joining a motorcycle tour in the States and you’re going to be primarily on road, then you may want to opt for a big touring bike. If you’re headed to rural or mountainous countries and are going off-road in Central Asia for example, then go for a mid-weight single-cylinder. 

We usually find lighter and cheaper rental bikes are better because they’re less stress, you don’t have to worry about dropping them all the time, are easier to fix and more fun.

For more info on choosing the right motorcycle for your trip, have a look at the below guide and also check out the adventure bikes page too. 

• How to Choose Your Adventure Motorcycle
• Adventure Motorcycle Guides

We recommend lightweight and comfortable gear suitable for the climate you’re travelling in. If you’re heading to a particularly cold place, then go for Gore-Tex pro laminate. 

But, the best all-round option is ventilated, light and comfy adventure bike gear. Take the thermal and waterproof liners out and leave them at home. Take a cheap pair of waterproof throwovers and a compressible down jacket that can be stuffed into a small bag. You can use both items as layering if it’s cold and rainy and they double up when off the bike and will reduce the amount of gear you have to take with you in your luggage. 

It’s always better to take your own bike gear over renting or using kit from the rental company. You know your own stuff fits, works and is comfortable – especially your helmet. The last thing you want is to get a few days into your trip and get a headache from a tight lid. 

Check out our riding gear article for more info on how to choose the right clothing and the guides section for our recommended kit. 

• How to Choose Your Adventure Riding Gear
• Adventure Bike Riding Gear Guides

Contact the rental or tour company and ask what luggage the bike comes with. Your bike might come with soft bags, hard boxes, a top box or nothing at all. 

You can often leave the gear you don’t want to take with you on the trip at the rental or tour company’s headquarters. So you can travel on a plane with a larger kit bag and just take the bag and gear you need on the bike. 

The type of luggage you need depends on the type of trip you’re on, how much off-roading you’re doing and how long you’re going for. 

A good option is to go for a waterproof duffle bag and a pair of Rok Straps as this type of luggage setup can be fastened to any bike’s pillion seat and you don’t need racks. And take an additional small and light rucksack for your important gear (camera, passport etc) so you don’t have to worry about it when off the bike. 

For more info on choosing your motorcycle luggage, check out our guide page below.

READ MORE: Adventure Bike Luggage Guides

Companies may offer motorcycle insurance as an optional extra, include it in the price or not offer it at all. This again depends on the country you’re riding in. 

It’s worth getting insurance if you can and ask what the excess is as you will usually be liable for damage to the bike. 

Motorcycle insurance is separate from personal travel insurance. This is incredibly important and you need to be very careful when choosing your personal insurance policy because the fine print often won’t cover you for bikes over 125cc, renting, touring or using a bike as your main mode of transport.

Check out our Admin section as you’ll find detailed guides on personal insurance, paperwork and safety on the road. 

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