Independent Tour: 3,600 Chf
10 nights (Optional rest days)
Shorter tours possible.
Dates: March through October
BOOK TOURThis morning we have another hundred meters of climbing to reach the summit and then it’s a long 1000 meter hairpin descent to the town of Monthey and the valley below.
You’re back in Switzerland and will soon be in Aigle, the home to the UCI (Union Cycliste Internationale), the world's governing body for cycling. The mountains here are the playground to many elite athletes that come to visit.
You’ve now got our second toughest climb of the trip. Aigle is at 415 meters and within the next hour or so will be ascending to 1500 meters ! You will likely see other cyclists, a few shepherds and the occasional Swiss soldier on patrol.
You will eventually come to civilization. The village of Monbovon is the first in a string dedicated to dairy farming and the manufacturing of Gruyère cheese.
You’ll see the medieval village of Gruyère in the distance and continue to have great views from the comfort of your hotel room. You should take time to walk through the old town, visit the castle, follow the castle ramparts. Finish the evening with a fondue…the best in the world are served here in town.