The Rhine is one of the most important waterways in Europe. Its two sources are connected by perfect asphalt. Over three days we will discover monumental alpine passes, culinary highlights and breathtaking scenery on quiet roads.
Nestled in the Bernese Alps is a tiny road, closed to motorized traffic at the top, with dramatic views of some of the most prestigious peaks in the Alps. Grosse Scheidegg – the most beautiful climb you’ve never heard of.
If you've been following our recent ten-part series on Switzerland, you'll know that we've traversed much of the country – from lakeside to mountaintop, on road bikes, mountain bikes and ebikes. What you haven't seen is all the cheese we ate, the crashes we had and the drones that we lost...
Although at opposite ends of the country, the Swiss regions of Aargau and Engadine have one thing in common – an abundance of phenomenal cycling. The rolling hills and historical towns of Aargau offer countless rewards for the road rider, whilst the slopes of St. Moritz represent a mountain-bikers mecca.
Switzerland's famously punctual railways are just one part of the broader Swiss public transport network – an efficient, reliable and safe way of getting yourself (and your bike) from one amazing riding destination to the next.
Tracing a mountain range from Switzerland's southwest to northeast, much of the Jura & Three Lakes region falls under the protection of the Swiss Parks – set up to preserve the diverse character and culture of the region. And that diversity means that the cycling in Jura is fantastic.
With beautifully-preserved medieval villages and towns, grassy farmland and forest, and some of Switzerland's best cheese and chocolate, the canton of Fribourg is a memorable cycling destination.
With mountain passes through the Jura range, quality local produce and stylish Swiss living – not to mention Europe's largest freshwater lake – Lake Geneva Region is well worth a stop on your cycling journey through Switzerland.
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In the region around the Swiss capital, Bern, our journey through Switzerland took us to Gstaad and Emmental. While there, we uncovered a wonderland of quiet country lanes, dense forests, alpine ascents... and lots of cheese.
In Switzerland's southwestern corner, bordering Italy and France, lies the sparsely-populated canton of Valais. With 45 peaks over 4,000m and an enormous diversity of riding, we discovered a treasure-trove of incredible road cycling.
A quintessential Swiss Alpine village, Zermatt is the gateway to the iconic and awe-inspiring Matterhorn. As we found, it's also an incredible mountain biking destination – surrounded by 38 peaks, the slopes circling Zermatt offer flowy trails for riders of every skill-level.
Andermatt has long been a favoured Alpine destination. For centuries, the quiet mountain town has provided refuge to travellers – and, being surrounded by mountain passes, it's a wonderland for road cyclists too.
In Ticino, superb riding abounds – from Alpine climbs to the quiet roads around the lakes, which corkscrew up and down through Instagram-perfect villages. But, as we discovered, it’s off-road where Ticino really comes into its own as a cycling destination.
From the rolling fields of the Swiss Plateau to the thick forests and lakes of the Jura mountains, Switzerland's landscapes are vast and varied. Over the coming ten weeks, our Discovering Switzerland series will showcase the very best of its regions.
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Willow Koerber takes a third at the Champéry World Cup, but now sits in second place in the series overall, just 15 points behind Italy's Eva Lechner.
Luna's Catharine Pendrel goes into Champéry, Switzerland wearing the World Cup cross-country series leader jersey as well as Canada's national champion jersey.
After a break of six weeks, action resumes this weekend at the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup in Champéry, Switzerland. On the start line will be newly crowned World Champions Nino Schurter and Irina Kalentieva.