Chocolate, Rhine and wine. Rhine 1. stage: Alpine Rhine, Chur Constance TOUR DESCRIPTION

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1 Rhine 1. stage: Alpine Rhine, Chur Constance TOUR DESCRIPTION Chocolate, Rhine and wine Discover the three Alpine countries of Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Austria on this easy tour through the mountains. Cycle through the wine villages nestled in the beautiful Bündner Herrschaft countryside, famous for their excellent red wines and because of the Heidi books. Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere here, where the Rhine River is on holiday. Mostly dedicated cycle paths and quiet side roads, sometimes hilly, sometimes level ground. Especially on the first section often unpaved. A basic level of fitness is recommended.

2 1. day Arrival in Chur Chur is the oldest city in Switzerland. Its history can be tracked back over years. Stroll through the small alleys in the old town. 2. day Day trip to Disentis 65 km + train ride The train takes you to Disentis from where you cycle along the Anterior Rhine through the Rhaeto-Romanic Rhine valley. You will catch an impressive view of the Ruinaulta from above before you get back to Chur.

3 3. day Chur - Feldkirch 65 km You will soon cross the Principality of Liechtenstein and get to the Austrian medieval town of Feldkirch. 4. day Feldkirch - St. Gallen 45 km + train ride Along the Rhine to Altstätten and from there by rack railway to Gais in the Appenzell region. You cycle along picture-book mountain pastures with happy cows to St. Gallen. 5. day St. Gallen - Constance 45 km Downhill to Arbon where you reach Lake Constance. You cycle through the Canton of Thurgau with its huge apple orchards. The route takes you through small villages back to Constance. 6. day Constance departure If you wish, it is possible to extend your bike trip along the rhine.

4 WORTH KNOWING Worth knowing about the bike tour source of the Rhine - Constance Please find more information about the the bike tour source of the Rhine - Constance below. If you have any further questions feel free to contact us by phone: (0) Arrival by train Chur is accessible from all major cities in Germany by train. We recommend to take a taxi from the station to get to our partner hotels in Chur. Current schedule information and price information can be found at: Train schedule information Parking facilities Parking spaces at the hotel in Chur on request. Alternatively you find different parking facilities in the surroundings, liable to costs. Parking Detailed information on parking at your hotel, you will receive together with the detailed travel documents two weeks prior to departure. Condition of cycle paths The route runs mostly on asphaltic roads, but partly on gravel paths as well. On your first three sections you have to overcome a few steeper climbs. After reaching St. Gallen you mostly cycle on flat and well built cycle paths. Available rental bikes We provide 24-speed gear shift and freewheel unisex bikes or 30-speed gear shift Mountain Bikes. Each bicycle is equipped with a tachometer Electric bikes (Flyer) are available as well. Currencies in Switzerland For Switzerland, we recommend to exchange Swiss franc. Although you can pay in Euros. Franken can easily be lifted by debit or credit card at an ATM. Kurtaxe Eine möglicherweise anfallende Kurtaxe ist nicht Bestandteil des Reisepreises und daher im Hotel vor Ort zu zahlen. 7 days hotline service Just in case the bike chain is broken, flooding makes it impossible to continue your tour or any other nasty surprise: you can reach us seven days a week and we will do anything to help you as fast as possible.

5 PRICES & SERVICES TOUR Rhine 1. stage: Alpine Rhine, Chur Constance tour: tour type: individual duration: 6 days dates of arrival: daily level: moderate Velociped-Partner-Tour TRAVEL SERVICES accomodation in 3* hotels and family-run guest houses train ticket Chur - Disentis incl. bike train ticket Altstätten - Gais incl. bike entrance Rosgartenmusem Constance incl. 1 cup of coffee All-carefree service: accommodation incl. breakfast room with shower/bath/wc luggage transport map of bike trails with marked route detailed route description tips for tour preparation touristic information 7 days hotline service

6 Powered by TCPDF ( PRICES 2019 Prices are per person. SEASON Cat. A SEASON Cat. A SEASON Cat. A 499,00 599,00 649,00 629,00 729,00 779,00 CYCLES tourer 75,00 electric bike 175,00 BOOKABLE ADDITIONAL NIGHTS Konstanz Category A 65,00 90,00 BOOKABLE ADDITIONAL SERVICES Radmiete Mountainbike 100,00