4.5
(3735)
56,875
riders
50,704
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Last updated: October 16, 2025
4.7
(1719)
24,625
riders
37.9km
02:14
240m
240m
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.8
(1982)
9,785
riders
41.7km
02:49
410m
410m
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
(2076)
9,495
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27.5km
02:06
270m
270m
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.7
(1203)
7,270
riders
69.0km
04:00
260m
260m
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.6
(1630)
8,568
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29.4km
01:48
180m
180m
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.6
(1607)
8,413
riders
28.5km
01:43
140m
140m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.7
(921)
4,688
riders
42.9km
02:25
210m
510m
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.8
(1080)
5,589
riders
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.8
(834)
5,737
riders
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.8
(857)
4,254
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Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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The heady highs and lovely lows
Cycle routes in the Alps have a reputation for some of the most fantastic views in the world, complete with unbelievable sweeping bends, switchbacks and exquisite lunch spots. Of course, there are no descents without their opposites. When you go riding in the Alps though, the climbs are just as beautiful and skilled riders will get so much reward for the effort.
To balance out the stunning high trails found on bike rides in the Alps, you can cycle through glorious valleys, filled with grazing animals, wildflowers and rushing mountain rivers. The lakes throughout the Alps are spectacular and circular routes around them make for perfect day rides. There’s nothing better than dipping your toes in a glacial lake while you take a well-earned break.
Refreshments and accommodation
One of the reasons cycling in the Alps is so cherished is its sheer accessibility. In each country you’ll find innumerable settlements from sleepy villages to thriving towns, all welcoming of cyclists.
Inns, lodges, mountain huts, B&Bs, hotels and campsites can all be found easily throughout the Alps. You can choose from a large price range too, allowing you to plan an adventure that suits you on every level.
Cycling here is hungry work but there’s no shortage of food stops in the valleys and even higher up. From isolated mountain cafes with breathtaking views to villages chock full of restaurants, your stomach won’t suffer here. If anything, the food from France to Slovenia is so incredible that it might slow you down as you dawdle in front of bakeries.
Riding in alpine weather
Well-equipped with everything from public toilets to mountaintop cafes, cycling in the Alps is an absolute dream. The weather throughout the range is highly changeable though, with extraordinary sunshine liable to change at the click of a finger. As a result, planning for everything from hot sun to freezing rain is sensible in the shoulder seasons at least and expect occasional wet weather in the summer.
The higher you climb, the cooler and more changeable weather but don’t disregard the UV levels, which can be harsh. Descents can also lead to significant cooling after a climb so be careful to add layers when necessary.
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