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

★★★★★ (5/5) CarleyC November 16, 2018

Outstanding!

I didn't know how much I would fall in love with a trip by bike. In fact, I hadn't even been on a bike in years, but when your friend says "come to Switzerland and bike with me," you go. This region of Switzerland is so very beautiful, it wowed me at every turn. And if I was worried about biking over the ALPS, well, e-bike for the win. An electrically-assisted bike really made this trip for me, since I am not in biking shape. I was able to fly right up those alps with ~almost~ no problems at all (some are pretty steep). I am absolutely in love with the pace of a bike trip. Wind in your face and views all around, but can stop for a scenic vista or a cup of coffee whenever you like. I cannot recommend this route enough. If you are even considering it, just go. You will not regret it.
Having your luggage transported for you every day is great! You just take what you need with you for the day, and when you arrive at your hotel on the other end, your stuff is waiting for you. Also, we had one bad weather day, and we were able to send our bikes with the luggage with no problems, which was a treat. I highly recommend downloading the app of the route, it was very helpful for figuring out where we were at times. All in all, a stellar trip, and I would do the exact same trip again right now.

What was the date of your tour?
September 30th
How many tours have you completed?
This was my first!
Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
As expected
Who is this tour suitable for?
First-time bike tourists
Do you recommend this tour?
Yes
- 5/5 Value
- 5/5 Included meals
- 5/5 Bikes + equipment
- 5/5 Hotels or boat
- 5/5 Scenery
- 5/5 Ease of navigation
- 3/5 Tour documents
- 5/5 Local tour company services
- 5/5 Route selection

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★★★★★ (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