Alpine Bike

Alpine Bike (Switzerland)

A collection of 28 cycling routes.

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Alpine Bike (Switzerland)

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A legendary multi-stage ride across the Swiss Alps. Alpine Bike links the Engadine to Lake Geneva with a mix of gravel and tracks, quiet roads, and a few short links on busier tarmac. Think big climbs, high passes, balcony trails, and constant wow-factor views—glaciers, lakes, meadows, and vineyards. It’s signposted as SwitzerlandMobility Route 1, so navigation is easy. Do the whole traverse or cherry-pick stages—rail connections make logistics simple. Best season is summer to early autumn; snow can linger up high and storms roll in fast, so pack layers and check the forecast. Expect long days and real elevation gain, with plenty of villages for food, water, and coffee stops. Great for strong riders who enjoy a mix of MTB and gravel on classic Alpine terrain.

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Duration: 692 km
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Avg. speed: 32,011 m
Ascent: 31,775 m
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Alpine Bike (Switzerland)

Routes in this collection

All 28 routes in this collection can be opened on the map or in the Bikemap App for more details, where you can adjust them in the route planner, or download them as GPX or KML file. Use them as a template for planning your own rides, or let Bikemap navigate you along them directly.

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Alpine Bike - Etappe 1

Cycling route in Scuol, Grisons, Switzerland

Stage 1 rolls out of Scuol and heads into big alpine scenery on gravel and forest roads. A steady climb (about 1,300 m up) takes you toward the Swiss National Park, topping out near 2,250 m before a fun descent into Val Müstair. About 29 km all in. Start with spa-town vibes in Scuol; finish with qu…

29.5 km
Distance: 1,322 m
Ascent: 909 m
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Cycling route in Scuol, Grisons, Switzerland

Leave the spa town of Scuol and climb steadily through the Engadine to high, open terrain, topping out above 2,600 m. Then dive into Italy with a long descent to duty‑free Livigno. Around 40 km with about 2,000 m of climbing—short, punchy, and scenic. Pack layers and enjoy the views; this stage bri…

39.7 km
Distance: 2,014 m
Ascent: 1,880 m
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Cycling route in Livigno, Lombardy, Italy

Easy spin in Livigno: a short loop starting and ending in the duty-free Alpine town. Almost entirely on paved cycleway, about 2 km with barely 20 m of climbing, perfect for warming up or a relaxed roll at 1,800 m. Great if you want a quick ride between coffee stops or to stretch the legs before tac…

2 km
Distance: 18 m
Ascent: 0 m
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Cycling route in Livigno, Lombardy, Italy

Kick off in tax-free Livigno, climb high on Alpine Bike Stage 3, and hop the border into the Engadine before dropping to Pontresina. It’s ~36 km with about 950 m up and 1,000 m down, mostly on gravel tracks and trails, topping out near 2,490 m. Big Bernina views, fast descents, and plenty of photo …

36.2 km
Distance: 955 m
Ascent: 993 m
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Cycling route in Pontresina, Grisons, Switzerland

Start and finish in Pontresina for a mellow Alpine Bike stage. Expect a mix of gravel tracks and forest roads, with steady climbing (about 400 m) and sweeping views toward the Bernina range and the Morteratsch glacier. It's about 18 km, mostly on quiet trails, perfect for a half-day spin. Grab a co…

18 km
Distance: 409 m
Ascent: 375 m
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Alpine Bike: Silvaplana - St. Moritz

Cycling route in Silvaplana, Grisons, Switzerland

Short Engadin spin from Silvaplana to St. Moritz. Roll out by Lake Silvaplana, follow mostly gravel tracks and quiet roads with a steady 150 m climb and a few gentle drops. Big alpine views, larch forests, and blue lakes all the way. Finish by the chic resort and lake in St. Moritz - coffee, pastri…

4.3 km
Distance: 152 m
Ascent: 119 m
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Alpine Bike: Silvaplana Loop

Cycling route in Silvaplana, Grisons, Switzerland

Big alpine loop from Silvaplana around the Engadin. Short on distance (~35 km) but packs a punch with ~2,200 m of climbing up to about 2,325 m—expect lung-busting ramps, flowy high-alpine sections, and killer views over Lake Silvaplana and Piz Corvatsch. Roll out and finish by the lakeside in Silva…

34.9 km
Distance: 2,199 m
Ascent: 2,217 m
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Alpine Bike - Etappe 5

Cycling route in Tiefencastel, Grisons, Switzerland

Roll out from Tiefencastel in Parc Ela and climb on gravel tracks through forest and alpine meadows toward the Upper Engadin. Expect steady ups and fun descents on mostly unpaved terrain, with big views toward Piz Julier. You’ll finish by the lakes at Silvaplana, a breezy spot loved by kitesurfers …

30.5 km
Distance: 1,343 m
Ascent: 1,900 m
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Alpine Bike - Etappe 6

Cycling route in Thusis, Grisons, Switzerland

From Thusis, gateway to the Viamala Gorge, this stage climbs hard toward the Albula region before dropping to Tiefencastel. It's a compact day with big vert: expect steady grinds, a few punchy ramps, and mixed surfaces (quiet roads, farm tracks, gravel). Scenery swings from rocky gorges to Parc Ela…

24.1 km
Distance: 1,600 m
Ascent: 1,570 m
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Cycling route in Thusis, Grisons, Switzerland

Stage 6 kicks off in Thusis, gateway to the Viamala gorge. A stout 1,000 m climb in just 13 km lifts you to alpine meadows and big views near 1,800 m. Expect mostly forest roads with bits of trail, a few dips, and a steady drop back toward Thusis. Short but punchy—pace yourself, bring water and a w…

13.3 km
Distance: 1,029 m
Ascent: 622 m
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Cycling route in Vals Platz, Grisons, Switzerland

From Vals Platz, home to the Therme Vals, this stage climbs to over 2,400 m, then drops in a long, fun descent to Thusis, gateway to the Viamala Gorge. Expect mixed mountain tracks and roads, switchbacks, and big views. It’s only ~26 km but packs ~1,500 m of climbing—bring low gears and layers. Rol…

25.8 km
Distance: 1,538 m
Ascent: 1,602 m
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Cycling route in Vals Platz, Grisons, Switzerland

Start and finish in Vals Platz, the quiet Graubünden village famous for the Therme. This stage is a punchy loop: about 23.5 km with roughly 1,400 m of climbing. Expect a mix of gravel tracks and road sections, including a few busier stretches—ride alert. The long grind up pays off with sweeping val…

23.5 km
Distance: 1,416 m
Ascent: 1,272 m
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