Alpine Crossing: Lake Constance to Lake Maggiore
Starting point
Kreuzlingen
Finish point
Locarno
Duration
9 days / 8 nights
Season
From June to September
Fitness level
3/5
Tour type
Gravel / E-bike
Number of people
Choose your style
- Explore the scenic shores of Lake Constance, one of Europe’s largest lakes
- Ride through Switzerland’s dramatic Grand Canyon of the Rhine River
- Cycle the Lukmanier Pass and enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views
- Discover Valley Blenio with its centuries-old vineyards and stone villages
- Explore Bellinzona’s three medieval UNESCO-listed castles
- Wrap up your holiday with a refreshing swim in Lake Maggiore
Itinerary of the trip
What’s included in the price?
Self-guided
NOT INCLUDED
The Alpine Crossing from Lake Constance to Lake Maggiore takes you through some of Switzerland’s most diverse and breathtaking landscapes, from the shores of Lake Constance to the sun-drenched beauty of Lake Maggiore, offering a journey through the contrasts, cultures, and natural wonders that define the country.
Along the Rhine Valley, alpine rivers carve through green meadows, and its medieval towns serve as reminders of rich history. The Rhine Gorge, often called Switzerland’s Grand Canyon, showcases towering cliffs and green waters, creating striking natural wonders in the region.
Majestic nature unfolds deeper into the Alps, with sweeping mountain views from the Lukmanier Pass at 1973 meters. Below, the picturesque Valle di Blenio emerges, a valley of ancient terraced vineyards and timeless villages.
The region also boasts historic gems, particularly in Bellinzona, home to three UNESCO-listed castles, some of Europe’s most well-preserved medieval fortresses.
In the final stretch of the tour, the landscape transforms into a mix of promenades and shimmering lake views, concluding it with Locarno, where the charm of Piazza Grande and the deep blue of Lake Maggiore offers you a perfect blend of Swiss precision and Mediterranean ease.
Carefully designed for a hassle-free experience, the tour includes a digital guidebook with recommendations and GPS routes to ensure you never miss a turn. We take care of every logistical detail so you can focus on the adventure ahead.
All your accommodations are pre-booked, while we provide convenient luggage transfers. If you ever need assistance, our round-the-clock support team is just a phone call away.
This journey provides a fantastic opportunity to experience a crossing of the Alps and savor a rewarding finish at the refreshing Lake Maggiore.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Self-guided cycling tours provide a personalized and flexible approach to cycling holidays. You can explore at your own pace and adapt your route or schedule as you see fit. Our team arranges all details, such as logistics, accommodations, detailed itineraries, GPS routes, and 24/7 support. Thus, you can enjoy a stress-free, immersive experience that offers independence, customization, and authentic encounters with local culture.
First class company with a well planned route, great accommodation and simply outstanding support in time of trouble. We did a two week ride from Bled to Pula in September 2023. Fair to say we hit a lot of problems courtesy of BA with rescheduled and diverted flights, lost bags, problems with our own bikes, returning rental bikes and more. Daja was simply amazing in helping us sort all of them out and was so accessible at all hours. She even managed to source and buy a forgotten Thru-axle and deliver it personally to our hotel, which is far and above any service i would reasonably expect. Thank you !! Our accommodation was fantastic and far better than expected in all but one location. The route planning in Slovenia was great but due to our decision to bring road bikes from the UK and the nature of the roads in Croatia, our second week was a bit tricky route wise and it would have been good to have had a discussion about this section beforehand. A Gravel bike is far better suited to Croatia although this was our decision to bring road bikes. Transport arrangement and logistics were flawless. Overall, i would change very little and we will definitely be returning to Slovenia. Daja was fantastic and I absolutely recommend Slovenia Cycling Holidays and will be using their services again.
Top Company, Top Tour ! We did the 7 days tour (from Alps to Adriatic), from Bled to Piran in august 2024 ! It was the best tour made in years. Amazing landscapes and nature, great accommodations and food and perfectly organised. Daja did really a perfect job ! she was allways available for questions or suggestions ! I would recommend this tour to everyone.
G’day Klem, Back in Australia and just wanted to say how much we enjoyed our holiday. You guys did a wonderful job. The whole experience was first class. The bikes were excellent. The route was fun and well mapped using the app. The hotels were excellent. The hotel staff, outstanding. The food and wine truly memorable. I cannot recommend you guy’s highly enough. Our impressions of Slovenia as an outstanding destination, of beautiful scenery and friendly people will be passed onto all our friends. Thank you so much for a great holiday!
We had a wonderful cycling trip, starting in Trieste, then onto Slovenia and Croatia. Before the trip, Klemen was extremely patient with our many questions and addressed our concerns very satisfactorily- even changing the original bike route to meet our needs. The bikes we used ( e-bikes) were in great condition, and easy to use. The hotels were very satisfactory- and included big breakfasts to start our days. The towns we visited were charming. All in all- a first class experience!!
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Those who like good adventure and limitless flexibility should go on a self-guided cycling holiday. It offers complete freedom, multiple detour opportunities, and exploration at your own pace without having to adapt to a group.
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