Bike Switzerland
Bike Switzerland
4.5
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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About
Since 2003, Bike Switzerland has helped visitors explore geneva and beyond by bike. We provide guides, bike rentals, gear and itineraries
Geneva, Canton of Geneva, Switzerland
Tours and Tickets by Bike Switzerland
Bike Tours
3–7 hours
Free cancellation
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from
R 6 597
per adult
Adventure Tours
3+ days
Taking safety measures
Free cancellation
Not sure? You can cancel this booking up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
from
R 75 036
per adult
Adventure Tours
3+ days
Taking safety measures
Free cancellation
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from
R 72 892
per adult
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Kathryn P
2 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
We will never forget this experience! For my husband and me, this trip was a dream twelve years in the making, and it lived up to all our expectations! The hotels were quaint and comfortable, the navigation system and the bikes worked perfectly, the views were stunning, the route was pleasant and easy to follow, the luggage transfer was seamless, the food was delicious, and the tour managers were responsive and helpful. Every moment in Switzerland looks like something on a postcard—we could hardly believe it was real! I highly recommend you take a few extra days in Wengen to enjoy the hiking and definitely don't miss Trümmelbach Falls! That's another thing ... the ability to customize your tour is priceless. We unequivocally recommend the Bike Switzerland Challenge tour!
Written 27 October 2023
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Nancy W
2 contributions
Jun 2023 • Solo
This was my first solo bike excursion. John klemme was so helpful with all my questions. Had no issues with bike and no falls. A
Great way to see Switzerland
Great way to see Switzerland
Written 26 October 2023
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Bijou H
Chicago6 contributions
Jul 2023 • Friends
If you're looking for a trip where every day feels like the best day of your life, this is the trip for you!
I am a 40 year-old female who was just looking for a cool way to explore Switzerland when I stumbled onto Bike Switzerland. I loved the idea of a leisurely ride across the country and thought the Lite tour sounded like the right fit for me. I am active and consider myself to be pretty fit. I was traveling with another female of the same age and fitness level and we both did well on this level. We did not use e-bikes which made some of the hills challenging, but certainly manageable.
We ended up having the time of our lives on this trip. It was so much fun and the organization done by Bike Switzerland made it easy to enjoy without having to think about the logistics! The luggage transfer service was incredibly smooth and the hotels were excellent.
One of our favorite things to do was visit the swimming pools in various towns (Morges, La Sarraz, Zofingen, and Romanschorn all had great public pools and there were others we spotted along the route that we didn't stop at) and the thermal bath centers, which in some cases were at the hotel we were staying in (Yverdon, for example) or nearby (Baden, for example). We loved all the hydro-therapy after riding!
The towns are all beautiful and we enjoyed spending time in the towns we were staying in or just taking in the flowers in the towns we were just passing through.
One major bonus on this route is that water was so easy to come by. The gorgeous public fountains are abundant and mean that you don't have to carry a ton of water with you because there are so many places to fill up when you start to run low. This is a huge factor when you're riding for several hours! We ended up just carrying some sunblock and regular shorts in case our luggage wasn't there yet when we finished (only happened once) and we wanted to get out of our padded shorts. Speaking of padded shorts, if you're a novice rider and don't have padded shorts, get some! They will save your tuchus on this ride!
Our contact person was so responsive, checking in along the way, and quickly stepping in to resolve a small issue that arose with our accommodation on day 7.
I honestly wished the trip would never end and I'm already considering going back next Summer! I can't recommend this enough - you'd have to be an absolute grump patch to not enjoy this!
I am a 40 year-old female who was just looking for a cool way to explore Switzerland when I stumbled onto Bike Switzerland. I loved the idea of a leisurely ride across the country and thought the Lite tour sounded like the right fit for me. I am active and consider myself to be pretty fit. I was traveling with another female of the same age and fitness level and we both did well on this level. We did not use e-bikes which made some of the hills challenging, but certainly manageable.
We ended up having the time of our lives on this trip. It was so much fun and the organization done by Bike Switzerland made it easy to enjoy without having to think about the logistics! The luggage transfer service was incredibly smooth and the hotels were excellent.
One of our favorite things to do was visit the swimming pools in various towns (Morges, La Sarraz, Zofingen, and Romanschorn all had great public pools and there were others we spotted along the route that we didn't stop at) and the thermal bath centers, which in some cases were at the hotel we were staying in (Yverdon, for example) or nearby (Baden, for example). We loved all the hydro-therapy after riding!
The towns are all beautiful and we enjoyed spending time in the towns we were staying in or just taking in the flowers in the towns we were just passing through.
One major bonus on this route is that water was so easy to come by. The gorgeous public fountains are abundant and mean that you don't have to carry a ton of water with you because there are so many places to fill up when you start to run low. This is a huge factor when you're riding for several hours! We ended up just carrying some sunblock and regular shorts in case our luggage wasn't there yet when we finished (only happened once) and we wanted to get out of our padded shorts. Speaking of padded shorts, if you're a novice rider and don't have padded shorts, get some! They will save your tuchus on this ride!
Our contact person was so responsive, checking in along the way, and quickly stepping in to resolve a small issue that arose with our accommodation on day 7.
I honestly wished the trip would never end and I'm already considering going back next Summer! I can't recommend this enough - you'd have to be an absolute grump patch to not enjoy this!
Written 10 July 2023
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bikeswitzerland
We want to see you back here to Bijou ! Thanks.
Written 11 July 2023
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byronoberst
Bend, OR1 contribution
Jul 2022
John Klemme was terrific!! He was very responsive to all questions. It mattered to him we have a good experience. Everything about the trip was well organized, explained, & tailored to what type of ride we wanted. We used his bikes, did a ‘bike fit’ with Matt in the shop, & within half hour of riding it felt like my bike back home. Cycling in Switzerland is fabulous.
Whether you are new to cycling in Europe or a veteran I would highly recommend cycling in Switzerland & using John Klemme & Bike Switzerland. You will not be disappointed!! I absolutely plan to use him again.
Whether you are new to cycling in Europe or a veteran I would highly recommend cycling in Switzerland & using John Klemme & Bike Switzerland. You will not be disappointed!! I absolutely plan to use him again.
Written 8 July 2022
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K G
1 contribution
Jun 2022
Two of us did the Independent Alpine Tour on a tandem for 6 days, which was perfect for us. We could take our time and make side trips from the route. John with Bike Switzerland is very organized and helpful, quickly answered all our preplanning questions and was available via texting while on the trip.
The Alpine Tour was challenging with lots of climbing and great views, thrilling descents. Because we were on a tandem, the climbs were well spent in conversation and counting wildflowers! The descents were switchbacks and fast straight runs; the disc brakes were well used.
John arranged for wonderful hotels which accommodated the bike in safe locations. Our luggage arrived at the hotels before we did. The dinners and breakfasts kept us going throughout the day.
The orientation before the start of the ride was informative, glad we had such expertise to give guidance.
We highly recommend Bike Switzerland and plan to do another trip with them again!
The Alpine Tour was challenging with lots of climbing and great views, thrilling descents. Because we were on a tandem, the climbs were well spent in conversation and counting wildflowers! The descents were switchbacks and fast straight runs; the disc brakes were well used.
John arranged for wonderful hotels which accommodated the bike in safe locations. Our luggage arrived at the hotels before we did. The dinners and breakfasts kept us going throughout the day.
The orientation before the start of the ride was informative, glad we had such expertise to give guidance.
We highly recommend Bike Switzerland and plan to do another trip with them again!
Written 6 July 2022
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Joe H
Bend, OR9 contributions
May 2022
This is the third trip I’ve done with this company. Experience on all three tours was excellent. This year was the challenge tour, which I did solo. Staff were super helpful, bikes in excellent condition. Hotels, food exceeded expectations. Luggage transfers flawless, beat me to the hotel most days. Great routes with lots of riding on small roads and dedicated paths, navigation wourked great. Amazing views and countryside every day, it is Switzerland after all. Highly recommended.
Written 30 May 2022
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Satnam Sidhu
Fresno, CA21 contributions
Sep 2021
I rented a road Bike from Bike Switzerland and they gave me awesome Trek Madone road bike. Owner and staff was very friendly and helpful. Marc put me in a group ride 68 km from Geneva to Chaumont and back. It was a wonderful experience with the group and awesome guide. Highly recommend this business. I will do the complete tour with them in future.
Written 17 September 2021
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Doug S
3 contributions
Sep 2021
My wife and I had a wonderful bike tour of the Jura Mountains arranged by Bike Switzerland . The riding was truly spectacular, rolling hills, vibrant green pastures with interludes of forest. Roads are virtually traffic free and the scenery varied.
It is so beautiful that we took hundreds of photos. Jura Mountains Tour should be on every cyclists list of places to experience.
John, of BikeSwiterland.com , took care of all the details and was extremely responsive when we had questions. The hotels were all comfortable and the food was tasty and plentiful.
Our day off in Basel was loaded with activities. We checked out the Tinguely Museum, the Beyler Museum and even did a float down the Rhine . The float was the highlight. Rent a winckelfisch dry bag, throw your clothes inside, and use it as a mini raft while you leisurely float down the river, along with throngs of locals.
We look forward to signing up with BikeSwitzerland.com for another tour to explore a different part of Switzerland.
Truly magnificent , the entire trip was utterly fantastic.
Eva and Doug , California, USA
It is so beautiful that we took hundreds of photos. Jura Mountains Tour should be on every cyclists list of places to experience.
John, of BikeSwiterland.com , took care of all the details and was extremely responsive when we had questions. The hotels were all comfortable and the food was tasty and plentiful.
Our day off in Basel was loaded with activities. We checked out the Tinguely Museum, the Beyler Museum and even did a float down the Rhine . The float was the highlight. Rent a winckelfisch dry bag, throw your clothes inside, and use it as a mini raft while you leisurely float down the river, along with throngs of locals.
We look forward to signing up with BikeSwitzerland.com for another tour to explore a different part of Switzerland.
Truly magnificent , the entire trip was utterly fantastic.
Eva and Doug , California, USA
Written 12 September 2021
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Brad
Colorado Springs, CO1 contribution
Apr 2020
My wife and I had an excellent 11-day tour across Switzerland. John and his very helpful crew of English-speaking staff took time to make us feel comfortable on our bikes and walked us through each day of the tour before taking us out for a drink at the bar across the street. We couldn't have asked for a better introduction.
The trip itself was excellent...beautiful scenery, wonderful hotels, etcetera. We were able to use our cellphones and Bike Switzerland's personalized GPS program to keep track of our progress. The shop loaned us a few battery packs to keep our phones charged,.
Upon our return to Geneva, the shop let us keep the bikes an exra day to do one of their Saturday club rides.
I can't recommend highly enough.
The trip itself was excellent...beautiful scenery, wonderful hotels, etcetera. We were able to use our cellphones and Bike Switzerland's personalized GPS program to keep track of our progress. The shop loaned us a few battery packs to keep our phones charged,.
Upon our return to Geneva, the shop let us keep the bikes an exra day to do one of their Saturday club rides.
I can't recommend highly enough.
Written 23 March 2021
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swazidj
London, UK21 contributions
Jul 2020 • Couples
Hired eBikes for the day. The guys at Bike Switzerland were so helpful and friendly. Will definitely be going back to hire bikes next time we are in Geneva. Great day out to the vineyards and visit to Domaine de Champvigny.
Written 4 July 2020
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