Price per person in a double room
bookable from Mid-april until the end of October 2022 (depends on the snow conditions on the Jaun pass - probably without the stage Chamrey - Gstaad).
Travel by yourself by train as far as Bulle an then take the post bus to the HOTEL CAILLER. If you have enough time we recommend you to visit the Swiss chocolate factory museum Maison Cailler in Broc or the Swiss cheese factory museum Maison Gruyère in Gruyère.
A beautiful bike ride through the region La Gruyère and its nature parc. After about 3 hours you arrive in Gstaad-Schönried - a charming village with lots of typical Swiss Chalets. Relax in the spacious wellness area of the Hotel ERMITAGE and enjoy a delicious mulit-course dinner in the evening.
Fully replenished, you’ll be ready for the third stage of the Lakes Route. The Simmen Valley runs the length of the river Simme, through tens of dozens of quaintly decorated wooden houses and down towards Spiez. We suggest a stop-off in the Diemtig valley, a 16km-long oasis of pure natural beauty. Diemtig has been awarded the Wakker Prize for its perfectly preserved, beautiful wooden houses. Further on, Port Wimmis is also worth visiting, featuring one of the oldest bridges of the Bernese Oberland.
After you arrive at the HOTEL EDEN SPIEZ, set in a beautiful location with views out over Lake Thun, you can relax in the Wellness and Spa facilities. And to finish off, you’ll be spoiled with a multicourse menu in the hotel restaurant.
Programme:
• Hearty breakfast buffet at the ERMITAGE Wellness- & Spa-Hotel in Gstaad-Schönried
• Bike ride to Spiez
• Check-In at the Hotel Eden Spiez
• Free entry to the Wellness and sauna facilities
• Multi-course fine-dining and overnight accommodation at the Hotel Eden Spiez
Fully recovered, you’ll embark on the hardest but most spectacular stage. First, you’ll ride the length of Lake Thun as far as Interlaken. Then you’ll continue along the crystal-clear Lake Brienz as far as Meiringen. After that, the crossing of the Brunig Pass awaits you and with the assistance of your E-bike it won’t take long and before you know it, you’ll have the next breath-taking mountain lake in view – Lake Lungern. In case you haven’t already found a perfect spot to get your breath back, the lakeside is an ideal place to relax. Not far to go now until you see the outline of Lake Sarnen with your destination, the SEEHOTEL WILERBAD SEMINAR & SPA, situated close by. After arriving in Wilen, take a well-deserved muscle relaxing session within the lavish Wellness oasis at the hotel. After that, the hotel’s restaurant will spoil you with an exquisite evening dinner.
Programme:
• Hearty breakfast buffet at the Hotel Eden in Spiez
• E-Bike ride to Wilen am Sarnersee
• Check-In at the Seehotel Wilerbad
• Free entry to the Wellness facilities
• Gourmet menu and overnight accommodation at the Seehotel Wilerbad
After a hearty breakfast from the buffet, it’s back in the saddle for the final day’s stage. After passing by Lake Sarnen, it’s not long before Lake Lucerne, with its magnificent mountain backdrop, awaits you. After a short while you’ll arrive in Hergiswil where Switzerland’s famous Glasi glass factory is definitely worth a visit. When you’ve finished marvelling at the glassblowers, it’s time to carry on to Lucerne. There, the landmark Chapel bridge bridge takes you over the Reuss and over to the charming old town which is a perfect place to stop for a coffee in one of the delightful cafés. Its only a few meteres to the HOTEL SCHWEIZERHOF LUCERNE from the old town. There you can round off your journey at the Wellness facilities and you’ll be treated to a 5-course evening dinner with a choice of dishes.
You can finish your bike tour at Lucerne or you can continue from Lucerne to Weggis to the Wellness Hotels Alexander & Gerbi****S. The ride on the Lucerne Hinterland route takes approx. 1.5 hours more and offers breathtaking views of Lake Lucerne and the foothills of the Alps in Central Switzerland. At the Wellness Hotels Alexander & Gerbi****S you are offered a massage of 25 minutes per person to end you bike tour fully relaxed.
Programme:
Treat yourself to a hearty breakfast from the sumptuous buffet at the Hotel Schweizerhof Lucerne or the Wellness Hotels Alexander & Gerbi. If you have enough time we recommend you to spend some time on a boat on Lake Lucerne. One lake which unites 4 cantons and where the mountain panorama is picturesquely reflected in the water like a mirror.
The offer can be booked for 4 or 5 nights:
4 nights: Charmey - Gstaad - Spiez - Wilen at Lake Sarnen
5 nights: Charmey - Gstaad - Spiez - Wilen at Lake Sarnen - LUCERNE (Schweizerhof)
5 nights: Charmey - Gstaad - Spiez - Wilen at Lake Sarnen - WEGGIS (Alexander & Gerbi)
Surcharge for a higher double room category from CHF 220.- to 255.- per person for 4/5 nights.
Surcharge arrivals on saturdays: CHF 54.- per person in a double room nord / CHF 74.- per person in a double room south.
Surcharge for a single room on request.
Surcharge for an additional night at the hotel Eden for one day of relaxation on request.
Here you can find the map overview including elevation profile, detailed route plan and GPX file.