Intermediate — Experience with gravel riding, comfortable cycling 60-70km daily
Experience with gravel riding, comfortable cycling 60-70km daily
4 days · day-by-day
Arrive in Gunten at your own pace and settle into the serene lakeside setting. In the evening, we’ll meet the group where you’ll get to know your fellow riders and Frans as he shares stories and a glimpse of what’s ahead for the weekend’s adventure.
The first day will warm up the legs with a mostly flat gravel ride to the historical capital of Switzerland. As Bern is known as a cycling-friendly city, this is the perfect way to explore it on a gravel bike. We’ll pass by the UNESCO-listed Old Town and the Zytglogge Clock Tower, stop at some of the many monuments and old buildings, see some bears (yes, real ones), and enjoy a coffee (or two) in one of Bern’s best cafés. Take a moment to soak in the atmosphere as Bern’s blend of medieval charm and lively streets makes it one of Europe’s most beautiful capitals.
Day 3 is the Queen Stage, a breathtaking loop around Lake Brienz at the perfect moment when the mountains awaken after winter. Snow still crowns the peaks while the valleys come alive with colour, creating one of the most magical rides of the season. The route ends in Interlaken, a town renowned worldwide as a paragliding haven and the gateway to the Alps. This will be the most special adventure of the trip, and Frans's favourite ride in the Alps.
On the final day, we’ll take it easy with one last optional ride through Emmental, a travel in time to the ultimate Swiss countryside experience. Old farmhouses with wide roofs sit among meadows of fresh grass, and this is where the famous Emmental cheese was born. You will spot farmers still making it the traditional way, stirring copper vats and letting it age to perfection. The ride winds along peaceful backroads with views of the Bernese Alps before we return to say goodbye to new friends and head home with memories that will last a lifetime.
Pro mountain biker
I was immediately hooked by the sense of freedom and connection it brings. What started as a personal challenge quickly became a lifelong passion. Over the years, I’ve come to love sharing that experience and showing people the best gravel roads, quiet climbs, and incredible landscapes that make this region so special.
The Bern region is where I train, unwind, and find joy in the simple rhythm of the ride. Its mix of alpine peaks, forest trails, and smooth gravel roads offers everything a cyclist could dream of. Hosting this trip lets me share that magic with others, explore the places that inspire me every day, and show why Switzerland truly is a paradise for gravel riders.
Pro mountain biker
I was immediately hooked by the sense of freedom and connection it brings. What started as a personal challenge quickly became a lifelong passion. Over the years, I’ve come to love sharing that experience and showing people the best gravel roads, quiet climbs, and incredible landscapes that make this region so special.
The Bern region is where I train, unwind, and find joy in the simple rhythm of the ride. Its mix of alpine peaks, forest trails, and smooth gravel roads offers everything a cyclist could dream of. Hosting this trip lets me share that magic with others, explore the places that inspire me every day, and show why Switzerland truly is a paradise for gravel riders.
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