Bike Tour Reviews: Swiss Lakes By E-bike Lake Geneva To Lake Lucerne (page 2)

★★★★★ (5/5) apitzer October 19, 2017

I went on a portion of this tour as a BikeTours.com staff member from Geneva to Lausanne and Vevey. The Lavaux Vineyards, on the Swiss side of Lake Geneva, are a stunning UNESCO World Heritage site. The wine has been produced in this region since the 11th century. Alpine views and the stunning, clear Lake Geneva are other highlights. This level 2 tour is relatively flat with a few hilly sections up by the vineyards. You can experience Switzerland without having to pedal up mountains, and an e-bike makes the journey even more accessible for all. The Schweiz Mobil national network of cycling paths is well-maintained and clearly marked. In my 8 days of cycling, we were confused about signage only a handful of times. Be sure to plan for lunch or attractions before you begin cycling, as restaurants are generally only open from about 11:30 - 2:00 for lunch and they may not be able to serve lunch at 2:00. We had to do a lot of research ourselves about site-seeing, lunch stops, and directions to each point of interest along the way. Don't miss the Old City in Geneva, the Promenade du Lac with the famous Jet d'Eau (Jet of Water), the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, or Charlie Chaplin's estate in Vevey. The combination of the lake, vineyards, mountains, French-inspired cuisine and culture, and well-marked bike route make this tour a wonderful first tour in Switzerland.

What was the date of your tour?
September 3, 2017
How many tours have you completed?
This was my first!
Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
As expected
Do you recommend this tour?
Yes
- 5/5 Value
- 5/5 Bikes + equipment
- 5/5 Hotels or boat
- 5/5 Scenery
- 4/5 Ease of navigation
- 4/5 Tour documents
- 5/5 Local tour company services
- 5/5 Route selection