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

  • GO cycle to the base of the impressive Morteratsch Glacier in Switzerland on an optional side trip

  • GO  connect two of Western Europe's most famous lakes 

  • GO  explore 5 different countries on your mountain bike: Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Italy; with the majority of time spent in Switzerland

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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.

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Physical Condition

Technical Difficulty

Responsible Travel Score

10/15

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Tour Itinerary

Additional Information

Airport: Munich, Germany

Zurich, Switzerland and Milan, Italy can also be used as alternative airports. For bike rentals, we recommend Milan, Italy as the most convenient airport.



Season: June to September

This tour can be booked year-round; however, some of the passes may present challenges due to snow conditions.



Skills and Experience Required

Physical Condition: High Technical Difficulty: Low (1-day of easy single track) Read more about Difficulty Ratings Skills Required: General mountain biking and navigation skills Basic bicycle repair (recommended) 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



Itinerary

Day 1- Land and stay in a hotel in Munich Day 2- Travel approx. 3 hours by train to the historic island of Lindau on Lake Constance. Enjoy the rest of the day on the island and overnight there in a hotel Day 3- Ride to Switzerland via Austria and Liechtenstein, covering a total of 83 km. (52 miles) and gaining 166 m. (544 ft.) of elevation, with the option for a detour into the capital city of Liechtenstein, Vaduz Day 4- Continue riding through Switzerland and cover 49 km. (30 miles) and 1,191 m. (3,907 ft.) of elevation gain Day 5- Ride 32 km (20 miles) and 911 m. (2,989 ft.) of elevation gain to the beautiful Swiss mountain town of Berguen. This ride can be shortened to avoid two tunnels by use of the train Day 6- Enjoy a rest day sight-seeing or taking a hike in the beautiful mountain village of Berguen Day 7 – Ride 30 km. (18 miles) gaining 1,052 m. (3,451 ft.) of elevation. We recommend an optional side trip to the Morteratsch glacier Day 8- Cross into Italy, riding 61 km. (38 miles) and gaining 717 m. (2,352 ft.) of elevation. This is a spectacular day with flowy single-track up and over a high mountain pass Day 9- Enjoy 76 km. (47 miles) riding with only 179 m. (587 ft.) of elevation gain on a pleasant bike trail to the final destination – a beautiful hotel at Lake Como in Italy Day 10- Cycle 54 km. (34 miles), gaining 919 m. (3,015 ft.) along lake Como, taking a short ferry ride (not included) to the southern tip of the lake Day 11 - Return to Munich via bus (bicycle transportation included) Day 12- Breakfast at the hotel in Munich, transfer to the airport, and depart



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.



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Across the Alps on a Mountain Bike - 
Lake Constance to Lake Como

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Included in all packages

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  • Exclusive access to tours in a navigation app, even when offline

  • Personalized eGuidebook containing maps, daily itinerary, accommodation information and more

  • GPX File

  • Carbon offsetting for your tour (1 metric ton per customer)

  • Optional Airport to Airport full service booking

  • Booking and logistics assistance during your tour

  • Unlimited time spent answering your questions

  • Peace of mind by leaving the planning and booking to local experts

  • 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

  • 1 night 2-star hotel at Lake Como

  • 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

  • 1 night 3-star hotel at Lake Como

  • All transportation between Munich Airport and hotels (private transportation)

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This add-on lowers the Responsible Travel Score from 10 to 9 points

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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

  • Components are Shimano Deore quality or better

  • 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

  • Repair service

  • Support vehicle

  • Paper map

  • Flights

  • Beverages

  • Any meals not specified

  • Some accommodations charge tourist or city taxes that must be paid on site. These rarely exceed 2€ per person per night  

   

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