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Cycling in Switzerland

Andermatt is situated in the Urseren Valley, one of the most impressive high-altitude valleys in Switzerland. It is the crossroads of the mountain pass routes from north to south and from west to east.

Oberwald is the highest village in the Goms holiday region and thus upper starting point of the upper Goms cross-country ski network. Start of the Furka base railway tunnel. Nearby Gletsch is the starting point for ascents over the Furka and Grimsel Passes.

Most villages in the Goms valley are noted for sun-browned wooden houses, but the heart of Obergesteln (1355 m) consists of stone-built houses, the result of a disastrous fire in 1868. Despite being tiny, the village has a wide range of leisure options.

Ulrichen in Obergoms not only on the route of the Glacier Express but also on the ancient trading route over the Griespass. Today the sunny village is a destination or a place en route for hikers and bikers, and in winter for cross-country skiers.

Münster is the main village in the Goms Valley. Sun-browned timber houses make a vivid contrast to the dazzling white of the churches and chapels. The area is well-known as a cross-country skiing paradise and for thrilling river rafting tours in summer.

Blitzingen in the sun-soaked Upper Valais, high valley of Goms is a starting point for mountain tours, hikes, wildlife watching and bike tours, and also has Switzerland’s longest natural Kneipp path. Goms also offers attractive cross-country ski runs in winter.

The town of Brig with its historic old quarter and the Stockalper Palace lies in the sunny Upper Valais at the foot of the Simplon Pass. Situated at an important junction, Brig is an ideal starting point for excursions. It is close to hiking and ski regions on the Lötschberg and Simplon, and in the Aletsch. It also has its own thermal baths, making it an attractive holiday resort.

Often called ‘the Valais in pocket format’, ‘Rund um Visp’ is a very diverse holiday region with authentic mountain villages and five small skiing areas. Thanks to its central location in the Rhone Valley, the little town of Visp is an ideal starting point for excursions in the Valais.

The opening of the Lonza works transformed Gampel into the first industrial municipality in Canton Valais. Gampel has lots of unspoilt natural beauty and diversity to offer.

Leuk is a town with a lengthy history, which can be explored through its historic buildings. The nearby Pfynwald Natural Park has a water-meadow landscape of European importance and the largest pine forest in the Alps.

Siders (French: Sierre), situated on a number of hills and nestling among vineyards, is a small town in the Valais blessed with a great deal of sunshine. Wine-growing and culture are both of great importance here. Many artists have fallen in love with the location and culture of the town. Thanks to its central position, Siders is also an ideal starting point for lots of excursions.

Sion (or Sitten), the bilingual capital of the Canton of Valais, is Switzerland's sunniest town and a centre of wine-growing. Thanks to its central location, this small town with its rich culture is also an ideal starting point for exploring summer and winter destinations in the nearby side valleys.

The small holiday and health resort of Ovronnaz is located in the French-speaking part of the Valais on a south-facing sun terrace. The three 32 to 35 degree Celsius thermal pools - two of which in the open air - are well-known. Summer holidaymakers and winter sports enthusiasts alike enjoy the panorama view of the Rhone Valley.

Picturesque Saillon is a well-preserved medieval village with a lively present and a fascinating past. The southern feel to the climate allows vineyards, almond and fig trees to flourish.

The small town of Martigny located on the Rhone elbow in the Lower Valais is the hub of the pass routes across the Simplon, Great St. Bernard and Forclaz. Its cultural heritage from the Celtic and Roman periods and Mediterranean flair and tasty gastronomy are its winning features.

The historic buildings in the listed village centre of St. Maurice are evidence of an unsettled past. The town also offers a rich cultural life and is surrounded by an attractive, landscape with an unspoilt natural world.

Monthey’s privileged position on the Rhone between Lac Léman and the mountains attracted Celts and Romans. Today the town is a centre of industry, culture and tourism.

Authors Victor Hugo and Lord Byron and painter Oskar Kokoschka took up residence here. The lakeside town of Villeneuve, at the upper end of the Vaud Riviera, combines the advantages of Lac Léman with the attractions offered by the Vaud Alps.

The town of Montreux nestles in a sheltered Lake Geneva bay, surrounded by vineyards and against the breathtaking backdrop of snow-covered Alps. The Montreux Jazz Festival, which takes place in June/July and features concerts on a variety of stages and parks is very famous.

Vevey is one of the “Pearls of the Swiss Riviera”. Its lakeside location with breathtaking views of the Alpine panorama, its extraordinarily mild climate, the vineyards, numerous excursion destinations in the region and proud paddlewheel steamers on the lake characterise this town by Lake Geneva.