Switzerland
with Ryan Sommerville

Trans Swiss Thomson trip

2025 Ryan Sommerville Private Trip

A magnificent loop through the very best of Switzerland

It’s really hard to match Switzerland for it’s incredible scenery, unique charm and the sheer volume of iconic and challenging climbs. An absolute must for any avid cyclist who loves to climb.

Overview

Details

Next Departure

September 10th 2025

From

USD $6,095

Duration

9 days / 8 nights

Non-Rider Friendly

No

Rental Bike

USD $550

Ride Program

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Overview

Nowhere are the Alps more stunning than in Switzerland, and our trip captures the very best of the Swiss Alps.

Ride the incredible St Gotthardpass – one of the few cobbled passes in Europe – and Grosse Scheidegg – with its views of the famous Eiger, one of the most dramatic climbs in Europe. In addition to these 2 unique climbs, you’ll also conquer the Sustenpass, Furkapass, Nufenenpass, Grimselpass, Oberalppass, Col de Crans-Montana and the incredible Col du Sanetsch!

Few trips are blessed with such an impressive list of famous, breathtakingly beautiful – and challenging climbs!

Join Ryan and the usual Thomson staff for this stunning ride across arguably Europe’s most spectacular and most picturesque country.


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Itinerary

Day Description Distance Elevation Hotel
01 Bienvenue en Suisse! Radisson Blu Hotel Andermatt
02 St Gotthard Pass - on cobbles! Radisson Blu Hotel Andermatt
03 Sustenpass & Grimselpass DESIGN Hotel Christania
04 Col de Crans-Montana Hotel des Vignes
05 Col du Sanetsch Hotel D Bulle
06 Recovery Day in Gruyère Hotel D Bulle
07 Through the Gantrisch Natural Park Hotel Kemmeriboden Bad
08 Grosse Scheidegg Hotel Dakota
09 End of the journey
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Day 1

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Bienvenue en Suisse!

Your trip starts at Zurich Airport where our staff will be there to meet you before the transfer to your hotel in Andermatt in the Swiss Alps.

After lunch, orientation meeting and bike build-up, you’ll head out for your first ride in Switzerland.

Day 2

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St Gotthard Pass - on cobbles!

First big day in the Swiss Alps and an amazing loop over 3 Hors-Categorie climbs. Highlight of the day is, without a doubt, the cobbled Saint Gotthardpass. Only the Swiss could maintain such perfect cobbles, painstakingly repairing the road every spring. There are 2 other roads that lead to the summit, so you can enjoy the old, cobbled road without any traffic. In addition to the Saint Gotthard you’ll also conquer the Furkapass and the Nufenenpass, both of which rise to over 2,400m (7,900ft).

Day 3

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Sustenpass & Grimselpass

The  journey through the Swiss Alps continues with this magnificent ride across 2 giant climbs, the Sustenpass and the Grimselpass. Leaving the hotel in Andermatt, enjoy the fast 10km descent to Wassen, there’s a lot of climbing to do from there. Both the Susten and the Grimsel reach heights of 2200m, and they’re long – 18km and 28km. After conquering these 2 giants, you’ll have a nice gentle ride along the valley to your next hotel in Fiesch.

Day 4

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Col de Crans-Montana

After yesterday’s huge ride,  you’ll start of the day with a relatively gentle ride along the Rhone river valley until you reach the village of Getwing after 46km. The 5km climb to Bratsch, at an average of 8.8%, starts from teh village square and provides some stunning views 500m above the Rhone valley. The climb also provides a good warm-up for the main challenge of the day, the hors-categorie Col de Crans-Montana, which features as the final climb in the 3-day Haute Route race.

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Day 5

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Col du Sanetsch

Today’s highlight is no doubt the magnificent Col du Sanetsch, a hidden gem known for its dramatic views and serene alpine lakes.

Riding from the hotel, you’ll immediately start climbing with the 14km climb to Anzère, often included in the Haute-Route Crans Montana event. A short descent from Anzère will take you to Savièse and the start of the climb to the Sanetsch. With a total elevation gain of 1500m over 20km, this is one to settle in to a steady pace and enjoy the spectacular scenery that surrounds this climb. At the summit, continue to the Lac de Sènin where you’ll jump on the cable car that descends to Gsteig, and the continuation of the ride over the Mittelberg to Bulle in the heart of the Gruyères region..

Day 6

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Recovery Day in Gruyère

After 5 days of challenging rides, let’s have a short ride and recover for the final 2 days that lie ahead. Bulle is in the heart of the famous Gruyères region and today’s ride will explore the rolling fields and hills of this beautiful area. Towards the end of the ride you’ll head in to the village of Gruyères, a picture-perfect medieval village with it’s 13th century castle, cobblestones, chocolate and of course cheese.

Day 7

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Through the Gantrisch Natural Park

A beautiful ride today through the Gantrisch Natural Park. No huge mountains to contend with but a series of rolling hills and the climb to the Gurnigel ski station make for a tough day in the saddle. This is your quintessential Swiss ride through immaculate Swiss mountain villages, rolling hills with spectacular mountain back-drops and Lindt cows in every field.

Day 8

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Grosse Scheidegg

We’ve saved the stunning climb to Grosse Scheidegg for your final ride. This remarkable climb winds its way through some of the highest peaks in Europe including the famous north face of the Eiger. Ask any cyclist who’s had the good fortune to ride this climb and they will no doubt tell you that it’s in their list of Top 10 climbs in Europe – it’s that good!

Day 9

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End of the journey

Unfortunately, your trip across Switzerland has come to an end.

Our shuttle will drop you off at Zurich Airport.

Map & Profile

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8.1% HC
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7.4% HC
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6.4% HC
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5.4% 3
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5% 2
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7.5% HC
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Climbs

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Climbs

Category Climb Day Difficulty Length Ele. Gain Av. Grade
2 Oberalppass (from Andermatt) 01 59 5.8%
1 Furkapass (from Hospental) 02 76 5.5%
HC Nufenenpass (from Ulrichen) 02 124 8.1%
1 St Gotthardpass (from Airolo) 02 96 7.2%
HC Sustenpass (from Wassen) 03 127 7.4%
HC Grimselpass (from Innertkirchen) 03 133 6.4%
1 Bratsch from (Getwing) 04 75 8.8%
HC Col de Crans-Montana (from Sierre) 04 136 8.2%
HC Anzère (from St Leonard) 05 111 7.7%
HC Col du Sanetsch ( From Savièse) 05 147 8%
1 Mittelberg (from Gstaad) 05 65 6.6%
2 Gurnigel (from Sangernboden) 07 58 5.5%
3 Schallenberg (from Suderen) 07 36 5.4%
2 Glaubenbielenpass (from Fluhli) 08 58 5%
HC Grosse Scheidegg (from Meirengen) 08 132 7.5%
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Dates & Prices

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2025
Sep 10 - 18
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USD $6,095
USD $670
USD $1,210
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    Trip Hotels

    Radisson Blu Hotel Andermatt

    DESIGN Hotel Christania

    Hotel des Vignes

    Hotel D Bulle

    Hotel Kemmeriboden Bad

    Hotel Dakota


    What's Included

    What's Included What's Not Included
      Accommodations & Meals arrow
    • 9 days / 8 nights fully accompanied trip
    • All accommodations
    • All breakfasts
    • 1 sit-down lunch (Day 1)
    • Picnic lunches during the rides
    • All but 1 dinner (Day 6)
    • Transportation arrow
    • Pick-up at Zurich Airport
    • Drop-off at Zurich Airport
    • All transportation during the trip
    • All luggage & bike box transfers
    • Cycling Support arrow
    • 1 x Support Van & 1 x Ride Leader per 8 guests (approx.)
    • Experienced bike mechanic
    • Park Tools Toolkit
    • Daily ride gpx files provided
    • Nutrition during the ride arrow
    • Energy bars, gels and sports drink
    • Variety of snacks and local specialties for picnic lunches
    • Bottled water
    • Post-ride recovery food
    • Airfare
    • Travel and personal insurance
    • Additional hotel expenses i.e. phone charges, mini-bar, gratuities
    • Staff gratuities
    What's Included
      Accommodations & Meals arrow
    • 9 days / 8 nights fully accompanied trip
    • All accommodations
    • All breakfasts
    • 1 sit-down lunch (Day 1)
    • Picnic lunches during the rides
    • All but 1 dinner (Day 6)
    • Transportation arrow
    • Pick-up at Zurich Airport
    • Drop-off at Zurich Airport
    • All transportation during the trip
    • All luggage & bike box transfers
    • Cycling Support arrow
    • 1 x Support Van & 1 x Ride Leader per 8 guests (approx.)
    • Experienced bike mechanic
    • Park Tools Toolkit
    • Daily ride gpx files provided
    • Nutrition during the ride arrow
    • Energy bars, gels and sports drink
    • Variety of snacks and local specialties for picnic lunches
    • Bottled water
    • Post-ride recovery food
    What's Not Included
    • Airfare
    • Travel and personal insurance
    • Additional hotel expenses i.e. phone charges, mini-bar, gratuities
    • Staff gratuities

    Travel details - airport departures

    Pick-up/Drop-off Info

    Arrival

    Pickup Location Time

    Zurich Airport

    10:00am

    OR

    Hyatt Regency Zurich Airport Circle

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    10:00am

    Departure

    Drop Off Location Time

    Zurich Airport

    9:00am


    Rental Bikes

    Specialized Aethos Expert

    Frame

    Aethos FACT 10r Carbon

    Groupset

    Di2 Shimano Ultegra

    Weight

    699g (size 56)

    Wheels

    Roval C38

    Chainrings

    52/36T

    Cassette

    11-34t (12-speed)

    Sizes

    49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61

    USD $550

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    2025 Ryan Sommerville Private Trip