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MB1 Across the Alps on a Mountain Bike -
Lake Constance to Lake Como
GO mountain bike through 5 countries across the Alps
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GO experience the Alps · GO live your bucket list · GO where your colleagues can't find you
Highlights
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GO cycle to the base of the impressive Morteratsch Glacier in Switzerland on an optional side trip
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GO connect two of Western Europe's most famous lakes
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GO explore 5 different countries on your mountain bike: Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Italy; with the majority of time spent in Switzerland
Mountain Bike self-guided through Germany, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and Italy; passing castles and enjoying breathtaking mountain views. This mountain bike tour presents little technical difficulty, but requires adequate conditioning for the daily elevation gain. Covering 331 km. (206 miles) and 4,212 m. (13,819 ft.) of elevation gain over a total of 6 active cycling days is rewarded at the end with a gentle downhill ride to Lake Como in Italy.
This route is 83% on pavement, 14% on dirt roads, and less than 3% on trail. There is one day of spectacular, but easy, single track high up on a pass. The rest of the tour is on dirt or paved roads. There is more interaction with motor vehicle traffic on this tour than some of our other tours. If that is not for you, please contact us and we can work out a better option for you.
This route is made up of the following:
Asphalt: 275.5 km
Dirt Road: 47.5 km
Single-track: 8.4 km
Walking: 3 times; 5 minutes each
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Length
9 days
Season
June to September
Airport
Munich Germany
alternately Zurich and Milan
Physical Condition
Technical Difficulty
Skills & Experience Required
-General mountain biking and navigation skills
-Basic bicycle repair (recommended)
Responsible Travel Score
10/15 Responsible Traveler
Only 20% payment due
at the time of booking!
Tour Itinerary
Additional Information
Itinerary
Day 1- Land and stay in a hotel in Munich
Bike Rental
Bike rental is available for 220€ in the town of Como, Italy at the end of the tour. If interested in Bike Rental, we recommend flying in and out of Milan. The itinerary will be modified, and may include an additional 25 km. of cycling, as well as a ferry ride across Lake Constance (not included - 13€).
Group Size
Return transportation can be complicated for groups larger than 3, and also for last minute tours. We have several alternative solutions for varying group sizes, but the price may vary. Please contact us for more specific information.
Choose your own dates
Choose your own pace
Choose your own cycling buddies
Cinema
Across the Alps on a Mountain Bike -
Lake Constance to Lake Como
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Packages
Included in all packages
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Exclusive access to tours in a navigation app, even when offline
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Personalized eGuidebook containing maps, daily itinerary, accommodation information and more
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GPX File
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Carbon offsetting for your tour (1 metric ton per customer)
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Optional Airport to Airport full service booking
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Booking and logistics assistance during your tour
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Unlimited time spent answering your questions
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Peace of mind by leaving the planning and booking to local experts
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More time for the important things in life
*Last-minute booking fees apply when booked less than two months in advance:
Within 2 months of tour start date: 50€ per person
Within 1 month of tour start date: 100€ per person
Add-ons
Airport to Airport Package from Munich Public
+3 days
430€
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2 nights 2-star hotel in Munich
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1 night 2-star hotel at Lake Como
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All transportation between Munich Airport and hotels (public transportation)
Airport to Airport Package from Munich Private
+3 days
620€*
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2 nights 3-star hotel in Munich
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1 night 3-star hotel at Lake Como
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All transportation between Munich Airport and hotels (private transportation)
This add-on lowers the Responsible Travel Score from 10 to 9 points
Mountain Bike Rental
230€
Rental bicycles and panniers cannot be picked up or dropped off on Sundays
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Rental bikes are good quality with 21- or 27- gears
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Components are Shimano Deore quality or better
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Customers have the choice between 27.5" or 29"
All prices are per person
*Private transportation packages require a minimum of double occupancy
Not included
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Fees for any additional transportation
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Repair service
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Support vehicle
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Paper map
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Flights
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Beverages
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Any meals not specified
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Some accommodations charge tourist or city taxes that must be paid on site. These rarely exceed 2€ per person per night