A new cycling tour route called Glacier Bike Tour has been introduced in Switzerland, which is specially designed for e-bike touring fans. The tour extends over 10 stages along the route of the Glacier Express, from St. Moritz via Andermatt to Zermatt.
The route stretches over 370 kilometers, crossing 3 passes, traversing 3 cantons and covering 9.500 meters of altitude. The collaboration between Graubünden Holidays, Andermatt-Urserntal Tourism and Valais/Wallis Promotion has brought this project to life.
The Glacier Bike Tour is aimed at the growing community of e-bike enthusiasts. The route, which includes gravel, asphalt and easy paths, as well as the stage length of 3-4 hours, are perfectly tailored to the needs of e-bike tourers. The tour offers a unique experience that combines nature, culture and culinary delights.
The collaboration between the regions of Graubünden, Andermatt and Valais symbolizes the common will to respond to the needs of the rapidly developing e-bike market and to offer tailor-made solutions. The Glacier Bike Tour is a milestone in Swiss cycle tourism and contributes to Switzerland's international attractiveness.
Martin Nydegger, Director of Switzerland Tourism, stresses the importance of this offer for the promotion of tourism in Switzerland and highlights the country's diverse bike destinations. The joint initiative of the regions involved could drive forward future innovative projects in Swiss cycle tourism.
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