Linking Lakes and Cultures: Geneva to Interlaken

Your trip starts from Geneva which is very well connected no matter whether you travel by air, train, or bus. If you choose to drive, it is possible to park in our office carpark (we are located in France, right across the border). We highly recommend arriving early enough to take a stroll through the old town or along the lake.

The bike portion of your tour begins along the banks of Lake Geneva (Lac Léman). Pedaling east on mainly traffic-free roads, you’ll ride through a chain of sleepy lakeside wine villages before reaching Rolle, where you can board a ferry (with your bikes) for a leisurely cruise to Lausanne. You can of course ride all the way to Lausanne — the decision is yours.

Pedaling along Lake Geneva’s northern shore, you’ll soon enter the picturesque wine region of Lavaux. A cascade of terraced vineyards listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Once in Vevey you’ll have the chance to test your leg muscles with a ride up to the town of Châtel-Saint-Denis — a 500-meter elevation gain over a 13 km stretch. This climb is only recommended if you’re in good physical condition; otherwise, you can ride Vevey’s funiculaire (cable car) to Mont-Pèlerin and pedal a much easier path into Châtel-Saint-Denis and then continue on to Gruyères, a medieval one-street village noted for its Cheese Museum its castle.

Take some time to visit Gruyères before getting back on your bike. You’ll follow a northerly path along the western banks of Lac de la Gruyère, pedaling through a Swiss showcase of tiny villages, lush green valleys and jutting mountain peaks. Eventually you’ll roll into Fribourg, long recognized as one of the Europe’s most beautiful medieval cities. If your arrival to Fribourg falls within opening hours, you may want to spend some time at the Musée Gutenberg, or at the Vélo-Club Musée (dedicated to bikes!).

To get to the charming village of Schwarzenburg, you can either bike or take the train.  If you want the view from the hills but would prefer a little boost to help with the pedaling, remember that we can offer e-bikes for this trip! Prior to reaching the village of Wattenwil, you’ll come across a panoramic viewpoint over Lake Thun (“Lac de Thoune” in French) below. In Thun, we highly recommend exploring the Old Town and the striking 12^th century castle.

Your final cycling day will take you to Interlaken along a quiet, traffic-free route with constant views of the lake. Bridging Lake Thun and Lake Brienz, Interlaken personifies alpine splendor. You can fill your time with just about any activity imaginable! Paraglide, tree climb, or even enjoy a Segway tour. For spectacular views, you can take a cable car (about 8 minutes) to Harder Kulm or enjoy a longer journey by train (2.5 hrs) to the Jungfraujoch (referred to as “the Top of Europe”).

Our services end with breakfast. We can arrange additional nights if necessary.