Cycling in Verbier: number one by a mile
I start this article with a bold conclusion: Verbier is without a doubt one of the best MTB and cycling destinations in the Alps. While most people will know this village in Valais as a renowned ski resort, in summer it is transformed into a true cycling paradise with great infrastructure. After all, the lifts are there [...]
Gravel in the Alpes Vaudoises: a fantastic Swiss Adventure
Known as the cycling paradise par excellence, Switzerland offers more than just the classic cycling routes. Anyone who frequents the Cycling Destination website knows that Switzerland's most beautiful climbs, breathtaking views, and grass-green alpine meadows often feature. And with an extensive network of superbly marked cycling routes, including nine national routes spread over several stages , there is [...]
Why you should cycle the Alpine Brevet in Switzerland
Seven thousand altimeters, in two hundred and sixty-seven kilometres. In Switzerland, you can then (only) be over five mountain passes. By bike. In one day! But why should you? Because you can then add the ´platinum Alpine Brevet´ in the shoebox? Nice, but a real why. Why should you cycle the Alpine Brevet in Switzerland? Text and photos: Erwin [...]
Cycling Destination Approved - Centre Mondial du Cyclisme Aigle
When you think of Switzerland, you think of beautiful mountains, stunning views, sleek roads. You probably also immediately think of watches, chocolate and cheese fondue. Switzerland is also home to lots of international sports federations. UEFA, FIFA, the IOC and, of course, the UCI. Where most federations are hermetic fortresses, where you can enter without an invitation and [...]
Why you should cycle the Alpine Panorama Route in Switzerland
There you are by the pool. Still recovering from that 60 km solo MTB tour in 38 degrees. Enjoying some shade with your wife. Time to read a book. Or a cycling magazine, of course. Suddenly three words catch my eye. Alpine. Panorama. Route. Each word makes me instantly [...]
Cycling Destination Approved: Alaïa Lodge in Crans Montana
In the Cycling Destination Approved category, you will find catering establishments (yes, hotels too 😉 that are labelled 'Cycling Destination Approved' by us. That means they meet a number of standards and are therefore high on our list when booking a cycling holiday or adventure. Also when creating a route [...]
Barrage de Moiry: mighty fine climbing around Crans-Montana
Actually, it should be a challenge, or perhaps a cycling passport for Crans-Montana and the surrounding area. Ticking off all the dams or 'barrages' around the Swiss spa town. The variations are many and each dam has its own beauty. Earlier, we drove up to Lac de Tseuzier. You could call this the [...]
Cycling route to discover Crans-Montana: start quietly with the climb to the village
Driving the car up to the hotel Alaia Lodge in Crans-Montana, it really does feel like coming home again. Also on our previous trip to the ski and outdoor sports village in the Swiss canton of Valais-Wallis, we stayed at this hotel. A lovely, relaxing place. Very centrally located in the village, with a good breakfast, [...]
Switzerland launches 100% women cycling initiative
With the 100% Women cycling initiative, Switzerland Tourism (ST) aims to inspire more women to take up outdoor sports and encourage them to try new ones. For the past two years, 100% Women focused on hiking and mountaineering. This year, the campaign focuses on cycling. The campaign includes a gravel challenge, sporting challenges for national and [...]
Col du Grand Saint Bernard: a real classic
Classic rides. Climbs or routes that you actually want to have done once in your cycling life. Where the name leads to a look of recognition. From Alpe d'Huez to Mont Ventoux, from Stelvio to Furka Pass. What we are doing with Cycling Destination is not only making the unknown known, but also having an eye for the classics. [...]
