Your Hotel:
Albergo Losone
The old manor house has been stylishly renovated with great attention to detail and is now one of the most beautiful hotels in Switzerland. Founded in 1955 as Switzerland's first motel, it is now a 4-star hotel with Caribbean charm. Over 400 palm trees provide shade in the grounds park, which also features a heated outdoor pool.
The comfortably appointed rooms are air-conditioned and have either a garden terrace or a balcony. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the building. In the morning, enjoy a buffet breakfast to fuel up for your cycling trips. In the evening, you can end the day in the bar or the bright restaurant. Ristorante Fontana serves traditional specialties prepared in a modern way.
Tour
Arrival at your hotel in Losone is on your own. Take a first short walk in the surroundings or enjoy the pool area at the Albergo Losone.
In the morning, you cycle towards Locarno. The route continues along the beach promenade to the Magadino plain. You will pass through small villages and large agricultural areas until you reach Bellinzona, the capital of the canton of Ticino. Here, many castles, hidden squares and the old city walls await your visit. After an extensive visit to this city, you return to Losone in the afternoon.
After breakfast, you cycle to Ascona. From the harbor in Ascona, take the boat to the Brissago Islands, where you can discover over 1700 plant species in the botanical garden. After visiting the island and returning to the mainland, you cycle on towards Centovalli. You cycle over a short ascent to sleepy Ticino villages and then back to the hotel in Losone.
Today you will discover the Maggia, which makes its way through the Alps for 50 km before flowing into Lake Maggiore. You cycle past the wonderful waterfall at Monte Brolla deep into this fantastic valley. Your destination for the day is the small town of Maggia with the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie. The interior of the church contains some very interesting frescoes.
You set off early in the morning by bike to Locarno, from where you take the train to Melide. Like Lake Maggiore, Lake Lugano stands for dolce vita and a Mediterranean lifestyle. The colorful villages with their typical stone church towers and even palm trees await you. After this last beautiful cycle tour of your trip, take the train from Lugano back to Locarno and end the evening relaxing by the pool or at the bar.
Unfortunately, this trip ends already today after breakfast at the hotel. We will be happy to book extra nights at the Albergo Losone for you.
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Prices / Dates
Services / Info
- 5 x accomodation incl. breakfast in 4-star Hotel Albergo Losone
- Train rides Locarno - Melide, Lugano - Locarno incl. bike
- Excursion to the Brissago Islands on day 3
- Entrance to the castles of Bellinzona
- Ticino Ticket with numerous inclusive services and discounts (on request at the hotel)
- Daily entrance to the wellness area incl. hammam
- Well-prepared itinerary
- Digital tour documents incl. navigation app
- SwitzerlandMobility-Plus subscription for one year
- 7-day service hotline
Below you will find specific information about the Lake Maggiore radial tour. If you have any further questions about the tour, simply give us a call: Tel.: 06421 - 886890.
Arrival by train
You can easily reach the train station in Locarno from all major German cities via Zurich and Bellinzona. From Locarno train station, you can reach the Hotel Albergo Losone in about 15 minutes by bus or take a cab, which will take you comfortably to the hotel.
Parking facilities
There are plenty of free parking spaces available at the Hotel Albergo Losone for the duration of your stay; it is not necessary to make a reservation.
Condition of the cycle paths
You cycle on mostly asphalted or partly gravel paths. In the town centers of Locarno and Ascona, your route will take you through pedestrian streets where, depending on the time of day, it may be advisable to push your bike. There are small to medium gradients on almost every stage, but these are also manageable for less experienced cyclists.
Available rental bikes
27-speed bikes (unisex) with low entry, derailleur gears and freewheel are available. Electric bikes (unisex) are also available. Simply state your preference when booking.
Means of payment in Switzerland
In Switzerland, it is advisable to exchange Swiss francs, although you can pay in euros. Francs can be conveniently withdrawn from ATMs by debit or credit card.
Extra costs that are not included in the travel price
Any tourist tax and charging fees for bicycle batteries are not included in the tour price and must therefore be paid at the hotel.
7-day hotline service
If your bike chain breaks, floods make it impossible to continue your journey or other nasty surprises await you: We are available for you 7 days a week and will organize help as quickly as possible.
Passport and visa requirements
For EU citizens, there are no special passport or visa requirements or health formalities to be observed for this trip.
Travel insurance
The statutory insolvency insurance is already included in the tour price. In addition, we recommend that you take out travel cancellation insurance after receiving your travel confirmation in order to protect yourself against financial disadvantages in the event of cancellation, curtailment, illness or accident.
For this trip, we recommend using digital travel documents in the spirit of sustainability. However, if you wish, you can still select printed travel documents with a cycling map during the booking process.
Please note that prices may vary depending on your selection.
Services / Info
- 5 x accomodation incl. breakfast in 4-star Hotel Albergo Losone
- Train rides Locarno - Melide, Lugano - Locarno incl. bike
- Excursion to the Brissago Islands on day 3
- Entrance to the castles of Bellinzona
- Ticino Ticket with numerous inclusive services and discounts (on request at the hotel)
- Daily entrance to the wellness area incl. hammam
- Well-prepared itinerary
- Digital tour documents incl. navigation app
- SwitzerlandMobility-Plus subscription for one year
- 7-day service hotline
Below you will find specific information about the Lake Maggiore radial tour. If you have any further questions about the tour, simply give us a call: Tel.: 06421 - 886890.
Arrival by train
You can easily reach the train station in Locarno from all major German cities via Zurich and Bellinzona. From Locarno train station, you can reach the Hotel Albergo Losone in about 15 minutes by bus or take a cab, which will take you comfortably to the hotel.
Parking facilities
There are plenty of free parking spaces available at the Hotel Albergo Losone for the duration of your stay; it is not necessary to make a reservation.
Condition of the cycle paths
You cycle on mostly asphalted or partly gravel paths. In the town centers of Locarno and Ascona, your route will take you through pedestrian streets where, depending on the time of day, it may be advisable to push your bike. There are small to medium gradients on almost every stage, but these are also manageable for less experienced cyclists.
Available rental bikes
27-speed bikes (unisex) with low entry, derailleur gears and freewheel are available. Electric bikes (unisex) are also available. Simply state your preference when booking.
Means of payment in Switzerland
In Switzerland, it is advisable to exchange Swiss francs, although you can pay in euros. Francs can be conveniently withdrawn from ATMs by debit or credit card.
Extra costs that are not included in the travel price
A possible tourist tax, which is not listed among the included services, and charging fees for bicycle batteries are also not included in the tour price and must therefore be paid at the hotel on site.
7-day hotline service
If your bike chain breaks, floods make it impossible to continue your journey or other nasty surprises await you: We are available for you 7 days a week and will organize help as quickly as possible.
Passport and visa requirements
For EU citizens, there are no special passport or visa requirements or health formalities to be observed for this trip.
Travel insurance
The statutory insolvency insurance is already included in the tour price. In addition, we recommend that you take out travel cancellation insurance after receiving your travel confirmation in order to protect yourself against financial disadvantages in the event of cancellation, curtailment, illness or accident.
For this trip, we recommend using digital travel documents in the spirit of sustainability. However, if you wish, you can still select printed travel documents with a cycling map during the booking process.
Please note that prices may vary depending on your selection.
With the 29-Days-Flex-Option, you can enjoy greater flexibility when planning your trip: You may cancel or rebook your trip free of charge up to 29 days before arrival. The option is available for a one-time fee of €39.00 per person, can only be added on the day of booking, and must be taken out for all travellers included in the booking. It is not possible to purchase the option for individual travellers only. This gives you added security and maximum flexibility when planning your holiday.
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