MySwitzerland
"Coop Ride the Alps"— a spectacular cycling experience
Road Cycling Collection by MySwitzerland
10
Tours
35:32 h
279 mi
52,425 ft
Swiss roads are famous for leading you through breathtaking mountain landscapes and over mythical Alpine passes. And the "Coop Ride the Alps" event offers some of the best Swiss cycling possible, with numerous roads and passes being reserved exclusively for cyclists on selected dates.
The Coop Ride the Alps event consists is a 10-day cycling celebration spread over the summer season. On each of these days, a selected route belongs entirely to cyclists. The tracks are closed to cars, allowing you to properly enjoy this beautiful mountain world in its original tranquillity together with many like-minded people. And there is something for everyone: Some events, such as the "Unicef - Cycling for Children" offer a more relaxed experience, which is just right for enjoying the Swiss Alps with the whole family. On other days, you'll find ample opportunity to test your mettle: Compete in the "Granfondo San Gottardo" or the "Chasing Cancellara", and go up against cycling pro Fabian Cancellara. At the "Challenge Davos Festival," the whole city is completely dedicated to cycling.
Whatever you choose, you are guaranteed to get your money's worth.
By the way: You can also enjoy cycling in the Swiss Alps outside of this event series. Information about routes, cities, accommodations—as well as innumerable tips—can be found here: myswitzerland.com/de-de/rennrad.html
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Tours & Highlights
- 02:5617.7 mi6.0 mph5,550 ft225 ftExpertExpert road ride. Very good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
Swiss roads lead through breathtaking mountain landscapes and over mythical Alpine passes. The event series "Coop Ride the Alps" (ridethealps.ch) offers a first class cycling experience: on selected dates, pass roads are reserved exclusively for cyclists. On May 26, 2018, the "Coop Ride the Alps Susten…
- 06:3851.8 mi7.8 mph8,225 ft5,450 ftExpertExpert road ride. Very good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
Swiss roads lead through breathtaking mountain landscapes and over mythical Alpine passes. The event series "Coop Ride the Alps" (ridethealps.ch) offers a first class cycling experience: on selected dates, pass roads are reserved exclusively for cyclists. On July 1, 2018, the "Coop Ride the Alps vaudoises…
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- 02:0920.2 mi9.4 mph3,225 ft2,200 ftExpertExpert road ride. Very good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may require you to push your bike.
The Oberalp Pass connects the Surselva in Graubünden with the canton of Uri in central Switzerland. Just a few decades ago, a stretch of the old Oberalpweg was called "Via Romana" (Roman route).
The small, mystical Tomasee is located near the Oberalp Pass. Here is the source of the Rhine, one of the most…
- 01:3611.1 mi6.9 mph2,800 ft75 ftIntermediateIntermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
The Challenge Davos Festival from 15.-16. September 2018 is a highlight of the season for the Swiss triathlon and multi-sports season and, at the same time, its glamorous finale. All races take place in the context of "Coop Ride the Alps" (ridethealps.ch) on the Flüelapass, which is completely closed…
- 04:5433.8 mi6.9 mph7,325 ft4,075 ftExpertExpert road ride. Very good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
Swiss roads lead through breathtaking mountain landscapes and over mythical Alpine passes. The event series "Coop Ride the Alps" (ridethealps.ch) "offers a first-class cycling experience: on selected dates, pass roads are reserved exclusively for cyclists. On August 11, 2018, the "Coop Ride the Alps…
- 01:2212.1 mi8.9 mph1,875 ft1,825 ftIntermediateIntermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
Located on the sunny high plateau high above the Rhone Valley, the two neighboring towns of Crans and Montana at 1500 meters above sea level provide a magnificent backdrop. The track, which is also run by professionals for training, is surrounded by an impressive summit parade from the Matterhorn to…
- 03:1125.4 mi8.0 mph3,800 ft3,800 ftExpertExpert road ride. Very good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may require you to push your bike.
Swiss roads lead through breathtaking mountain landscapes and over mythical Alpine passes. The event series "Coop Ride the Alps" (ridethealps.ch) offers a first class cycling experience: on selected dates, pass roads are reserved exclusively for cyclists. On July 22, 2018 starts the "Granfondo San Gottardo…
- 03:3320.2 mi5.7 mph6,550 ft1,650 ftExpertExpert road ride. Very good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may require you to push your bike.
Swiss roads lead through breathtaking mountain landscapes and over mythical Alpine passes. The event series "Coop Ride the Alps" (ridethealps.ch) offers a first class cycling experience: on selected dates, pass roads are reserved exclusively for cyclists. On September 16, 2018, the "La Désalpe Reichenbach…
- 07:4779.3 mi10.2 mph10,250 ft10,250 ftExpertExpert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
Swiss roads lead through breathtaking mountain landscapes and over mythical Alpine passes. The event series "Coop Ride the Alps" (ridethealps.ch) offers a first class cycling experience: on selected dates, pass roads are reserved exclusively for cyclists. On the 22nd and 23rd of September 2018 the "FreiPass…
- 01:257.68 mi5.4 mph2,875 ft100 ftIntermediateIntermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
Swiss roads lead through breathtaking mountain landscapes and over mythical Alpine passes. The event series "Coop Ride the Alps" (ridethealps.ch) offers a first class cycling experience: on selected dates, pass roads are reserved exclusively for cyclists. On August 25, 2018, the "Coop Ride the Alps IAM…
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Collection Stats
- Tours10
- Distance279 mi
- Duration35:32 h
- Elevation52,425 ft
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