Road Biking in Switzerland

cdempsey
cdempsey Posts: 69
edited April 2018 in Road general
Hi, I’m looking for some advice on a short break in Switzerland. We are looking at flying to Zurich in mid September for 3-4 nights. The plan is to do 2-3:days biking on the big climbs near Andermatt. Does anyone know any good hotels or cycling holiday companies that cater for that area. Looking at someone who will deal with transfers, accom and bike hire. We will self-guide. Cheers in advance.

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  • tourdriving
    tourdriving Posts: 228
    Do it yourself transfer by https://www.suntransfers.com/ hotels by www.trivago,com or find on City Adermatt http://www.andermatt.ch/en bike hire http://snowlimit.ch/en/test/rent
    https://tourdriving.wordpress.com bike hire and travel links, in 47 countries http://ukbikerentals.com UK Bike & Motorcycle hire in Counties after ABC
  • pottssteve
    pottssteve Posts: 4,069
    You could try here:
    https://grandtoursproject.com

    Cheers,
    Steve
    Head Hands Heart Lungs Legs
  • cdempsey
    cdempsey Posts: 69
    Thanks guys!
  • robbo2011
    robbo2011 Posts: 1,017
    No idea about bike hire companies etc. but I would consider staying over in the Meiringen area instead of Andermatt because for me it is a more scenic location and you can still do the big passes (Susten/Grimsel/Furka/Nufenen etc) as well as the must do Grosse Scheidegg (the most picturesque of the lot). And if you are insane, there are fun(!) climbs like Männlichen too.

    I think it could make a better base.
  • cdempsey
    cdempsey Posts: 69
    robbo2011 wrote:
    No idea about bike hire companies etc. but I would consider staying over in the Meiringen area instead of Andermatt because for me it is a more scenic location and you can still do the big passes (Susten/Grimsel/Furka/Nufenen etc) as well as the must do Grosse Scheidegg (the most picturesque of the lot). And if you are insane, there are fun(!) climbs like Männlichen too.

    I think it could make a better base.
    Excellent - thanks for that will look at meiringen.
  • davep1
    davep1 Posts: 837
    Mike Cotty did a great ride on Col Collective taking in three biggies, including Gottardo if you want some inspiration...
  • red.rider
    red.rider Posts: 1,215
    +1 for Meiringen.

    Andermatt feels a little trapped and dark in the bottom of a high valley, with three big passes (Gotthard, Oberalp, Furka) or a very busy road to Göschenen as the only ways out. If bad weather hits, you are stuck.
    Meiringen has much more varied terrain, but still with enough big routes as mentioned above.

    South of the Alps in Ticino is also an option (1h40 min from Zürich to Bellinzona). There it will have a milder climate, and still access to amazing cycling: Gotthard/Nufenen/Lukmanier/San Bernardino/Splügen passes, many almost-endless valleys, and the Italian lakes.

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