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We have redesigned our SFIDA Switzerland trip.
If you like climbing amazing mountain climbs on a bike, then Switzerland is your next trip with SFIDA Cycling. This is one of the top cycling destinations, and with great hospitality and our top-notch support, it is time to start ticking off those bucket list climbs.
Starting in Ulrichen, a strategic town on SFIDA terms, at the base of the Grimsel and Nufenen passes.
Next will be a couple of nights in Andermatt, which allows us to ride one of the most epic rides in the Alps, the Susten, Grimsel and Furka loop. This is a magnificent day on the bike.
The Lago del Naret climb is one of the new additions to the amazing SFIDA climbs list. The second part of the trip will take us to the San Bernardino and Splugen passes before getting into the Italian town of Chiavenna.
The Maloja and Bernina climbs are a great way to get to Livigno before the final day, when we are climbing the highest climb of the trip: Passo Umbrail, and continue to the top of the Stelvio.
Another epic trip not to be missed.
| Destination | Switzerland |
| Duration | 8 Days |
| Dates 2026 | 26 July-2 Aug |
| Hotels | 3-4 Stars |
| Meals | All meals included |
| Arrival | Milano (MXP) |
| Departure | Milano (MXP) |
| Non-Rider | 10% discount |
| Rental Bike | Available |
| Rental E-Bike | Available |
| Price | €4,550.00 |
Total Distance: 787km
Daily average distance: 98km
Total Climbing: 19,000m
Daily average climbing: 2,380m
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PRICES:
TWIN room: 4,550 Euros pp
SINGLE Supplement: 850 Euros
Rental bike: 750 Euros
Rental e-bike: 800 Euros
Own Bike fee: 200 Euros. Given the numerous incidents with our clients bringing their bikes, most of the time with poor maintenance. These situations have become difficult to handle, since our mechanics and staff end up spending a lot of their valuable time fixing those bikes. From this year, we are charging an Own bike fee.
PAYMENT TERMS:
800 Euros when making the booking. Balance to be paid 120 days before the trip starts.
INCLUDED:
8 nights of accommodation between 3 – 4 Stars.
1 SFIDA Cycling jersey. You can order a pair of bib shorts ahead of the trip for 100 Euros.
ALL MEALS INCLUDED.
8 breakfasts.
8 lunches during the rides, some picnic style.
8 dinners, including wine.
NOT INCLUDED:
International flights.
Travel insurance.
Hotel extras: mini-bar, spa, massage.
Tips for the staff.
SUPPORT:
We will have ride leaders and at least one mechanic on our trip.
Our staff/client ratio is 1:4.
Our passenger vans come fully equipped with all the necessary equipment to give the best support during the rides.
We carry gels, energy bars, powder mix, water, fruit, riding food, tools, pumps, spare tubes and tyres to ensure our first-class support helps you through the trip.
Professional first aid kit.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Adapting to the changes in international travel after the COVID-19 pandemic, we are adjusting our cancellation policy accordingly as follows:
120 days before the trip starts – the return of your deposit minus any expenses that we may not be able to reimburse.
90 days before the trip starts – partial refund of the amount of the trip less the 500 Euros cancellation fee, plus any amount that we can’t recover from Hotels and other costs that we may have already incurred in the trip preparation.
If you need to cancel the trip less than 60 days before the trip starts, no amount will be refunded. We will, however, try to credit as much as possible towards a future trip. This depends on the amount that we can get back from the hotels and other costs that we have already incurred in the trip preparation.
We highly recommend contracting travel insurance as soon as you pay the deposit and buy your international flights.
Make sure your travel insurance covers:
- Refund of the amounts paid in case you need to cancel for any reason.
- Covers the cost of possible damages to your rental bike. Check our T&C for this.
For these reasons, we won’t be holding any spots until the full deposit has been paid.
Hotels are now more strict with how many rooms they are willing to have on hold for groups, so until deposit payments are made, we won’t be able to confirm your spot.
Itinerary
After pick up at Milano Malpensa Airport, we will drive to Ulrichen, our first destination.
Once we arrive at our hotel, we will have lunch and prepare our bikes.
In the early afternoon, we will head on a short and spectacular ride up to the Grimsel pass and Oberaarsee.
46km/1,200m.
Climbs: Grimsel Pass and Oberaarsee.
Hotel: Hotel Astoria.
Today, we are climbing another couple of iconic and high passes.
Right from the start, outside our hotel, we have the Nufenen Pass, which is a great way to start!
Next is the historical Sankt Ghottard Pass, this road has been used since Roman times. The Tremola section, which consists of 6km uphill and 3km downhill on cobbles, is one of the most fascinating roads you can ride in Switzerland.
We will end our ride in the tourist town of Andermatt, where we will stay for a couple of nights.
62km/2,120m.
Climbs: Nufenen and Sankt Gotthard.
Hotel: Hotel Sonne Andermatt.
Today's ride is one of the most epic rides you will ever do.
In this order, we will climb the Susten, Grimsel, and Furka passes.
Make sure we take pictures of you at the iconic Belvedere Hotel in the Furka pass. This abandoned building has become a very popular Instagram spot.
120km/3,700m.
Climbs: Susten, Grimsel and Furka.
Hotel: Hotel Sonne Andermatt.
We are riding from Andermatt to Locarno.
The first climb is the gentle Oberalp Pass, starting right in Andermatt.
Next is the Lukmanier Pass, this mountain pass will bring us to the Italian-speaking region of Ticino.
From the top of the Lukmanier, it is a long ride, mostly downhill, to Bellinzona, the capital of Ticino.
After we reach Bellinzona, we will head towards the beautiful town of Locarno, on the shore of Lago Maggiore, where we will spend the next couple of nights.
133km/1,950m.
Climbs: Oberalp and Lukmanier Passes.
Hotel: Hotel du Lac Locarno.
At SFIDA Cycling, we are always exploring new climbs and checking if they can fit in our trips.
Lago del Naret has all the requirements to make it on this trip.
From Locarno, it is a 60km ride to the top of this stunning climb at 2,300m.
We can't say it will be easy, but it will be beautiful at the top for sure.
122km/2,500m.
Climb: Lago del Naret.
Hotel: Hotel du Lac Locarno.
It is a long way from Locarno to the top of the Paso del San Bernardino, another beautiful climb, the closer you get to the top.
Once we reach the top, we will descend to Splugen and climb the Splugen Pass, at the top is the border with Italy.
It is a thrilling descent to Chiavenna, where we are staying for the night.
133km/2,800m.
Climbs: San Bernardino and Splugen Passes.
Hotel: Hotel San Lorenzo.
Soon after we leave Chiavenna, we will enter back into Switzerland and ride up the Paso del Maloja. This climb has some iconic switchbacks close to the top.
After we reach the top, is a mostly flat ride along a couple of beautiful lakes in the Silvaplana region.
Near Sankt Moritz, we will start climbing the Bernina Pass and the Forcola Livigno, this last climb will bring us back into Italy.
Livigno, our final destination today, is an all-year tourist destination. It is also the chosen place for some professionals to do training altitude camps.
92km/2,685m.
Climbs: Passo del Maloja, Bernina Pass, Forcola Livigno.
Hotel: Paradise Lodge.
Our last ride for the trip will start with a short ride to the end of the Lago di Livigno, where there is the entrance of the tunnel that will take us back into Switzerland.
We will have a short transfer across the tunnel and start climbing up the Ofenpass.
The next and last climb of the trip is also the highest. To start, we will go up the Umbrail pass, and once we are back into Italy, we will ride the last 3km up the Passo dello Stelvio.
Once we enjoy the summit of the Stelvio, we will descend to Bormio, here is where this epic trip ends.
77km/2,265m.
Climbs: Ofen Pass, Umbrail Pass to Stelvio.
Hotel: Hotel Baita dei Pini.
After breakfast, we will depart by van to Milano Malpensa Airport.
We will arrive at MXP at around noon. Please plan your onward travel plans accordingly.