Boutique motorcycle tour · 2 days · max. 5 riders per guide
Swiss Alpine Passes
Ten passes in two days
Two days of guided motorcycle touring over the great Swiss Alpine passes: Susten, Furka, Grimsel, Nufenen and the Tremola in one loop, guided by Dominik himself. We stay in a small culture hotel in the Val Medel, everyone in their own room.
Duration
2 days / 1 night
Group
max. 5 riders per guide
Meals
Full board
Distance
approx. 570 km from Neuenkirch (Lucerne)
Difficulty
Challenging
CHF 790 per rider
CHF 1,150 with a pillion
Scenes from the tour
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Some roads you know long before you’ve ridden them.
Susten, Furka, Grimsel, Nufenen, Gotthard: the great Swiss Alpine passes lie close together, yet they’re hard to string together over a weekend. We’ve done it for you. In two days we ride ten passes in one loop through seven cantons, six of them over 2,000 metres. Plus the Tremola, the old Gotthard road with its cobbles.
This tour is different from our others: more kilometres, more climbing, less else on the programme. In return, you don’t have to see to anything. The route, the order of the passes, the hotel, food and fuel are all organised. You ride, and in the evening the sauna is waiting.
Who this tour is for
- Couples where one rides pillion and both are happy with two long days
- Solo travellers who don’t want to share a room, but would rather not ride alone
- Experienced riders who’ve had the great Swiss passes on their list for years
- Visitors from abroad who don’t want to plan the loop themselves
The highlights
Six of the ten passes, by height
2,478 m
Nufenen
The highest pass that lies entirely within Switzerland.
2,429 m
Furka
The road past the Rhône Glacier, famous from Goldfinger.
2,224 m
Susten
Long runs of bends with views of the Stein Glacier.
2,164 m
Grimsel
Reservoirs and bare granite as far as the eye can see.
2,106 m
Gotthard
Up the Tremola: 24 cobbled hairpins on the old Gotthard road.
2,044 m
Oberalp
The pass at the source of the Rhine, with a lighthouse at the top.
Plus four more passes we’re keeping to ourselves for now.
Day by day
Click a day for details
We warm up on a panoramic road in the Pre-Alps, then head into the high mountains. Five passes over 2,000 metres today, plus two smaller passes in the Pre-Alps. In between: gorges, glacier views and a first detour into Ticino.
Overnight: medelina in Curaglia, a small culture hotel in the Val Medel. We eat together at long tables, with produce from the valley. If you like, there’s time for the sauna before dinner.
Sunday belongs to the classics: three more great passes, two of them new, plus the Tremola on cobblestones. In the afternoon we roll back over one last new pass in the Pre-Alps to where we started.
End of the tour: Neuenkirch (canton of Lucerne), then home under your own steam.
A riding day with us
Times are approximate. Each day follows the stage, the weather and the group.
Morning
Breakfast at the hotel.
9.00 am
At the bikes. Luggage on, a short briefing on the stage. We ride off at 9.15 am.
around 10.30 am
Coffee stop. Somewhere worth it: a viewpoint, a village, the top of a pass, a sight.
around noon
Lunch. Regional food, included. Time to talk, not just to eat.
Afternoon
The second half, at the same rhythm. Bends and, depending on the stage, a stop somewhere with a story. We tell you what lies behind it. Photos wherever the view is worth it. Just before the hotel we fill up together, fuel included, so we can head straight off in the morning.
around 5.00 pm
Arrival at the hotel. Park the bike, shower, time to yourself until dinner.
7.00 pm
Dinner, everyone at one table. We talk about the day and about tomorrow. Food and water are included; other drinks are on you.
The first and last days are different: we start at the meeting point and finish at the end point. You’ll find both in the questions below.
Is it right for your riding?
Not sure? Tell us briefly how long and how much you ride, when you last rode, your longest day in the saddle and what makes you unsure. We’ll give you an honest view of whether the tour suits you.
Relaxed
Beginners
Easy
Some experience
Moderate
Regular riders
Challenging
Experienced riders
Very challenging
Very experienced riders
Relaxed
For beginners, returning riders and those who like to take it easy. Pulling away, shifting, braking and riding normal bends safely is enough. Wide roads with good visibility, hardly any hairpins, a calm rhythm.
Easy
For riders with some routine. Riding bends cleanly and feeling relaxed in a group. More bends and the first hairpins, stress-free overall.
Moderate
For regular riders. Confident cornering including hairpins, good vision and braking control. Winding, with climbs and some narrower sections.
Challenging
For experienced riders. Taking hairpins uphill and downhill precisely, with smooth throttle and brake control. Many tight hairpins, narrower roads, long riding days.
Very challenging
For very experienced riders looking for a challenge. Technically confident even on tight, steep sections and in changing conditions. A very high density of hairpins, demanding days, little time to recover.
What to bring
Motorcycle and documents
- A motorcycle fit for touring, with servicing up to date
- Tyres with enough tread for the whole tour
- ID card or passport
- Valid driving licence
- Vehicle registration document
- Valid vehicle insurance
- Motorway vignette, if you arrive by motorway
- The Swiss motorway vignette costs CHF 40 and is valid for a year. The 2027 vignette is valid from 1 December 2026 to 31 January 2028.
Rules in Switzerland
- Filtering through traffic jams is banned and can cost you your licence.
- Unnecessary exhaust noise is banned, with fines of up to CHF 10,000.
- The limit is 80 km/h outside built-up areas and 120 km/h on motorways.
Gear
- Full protective gear is compulsory with us: helmet, motorcycle jacket, motorcycle trousers, gloves, sturdy motorcycle boots
- Also recommended: a warm layer for the tops of the passes
- Waterproofs
- First-aid kit (to DIN 13167)
Not sure your gear is up to it? Message us beforehand.
What’s included
Included
- A single room for every rider, no single supplement. With a pillion it becomes a double room.
- Full board: lunch on both days, dinner and breakfast
- Coffee stops on the way and water with meals
- Fuel for the whole tour
- One night at the medelina culture hotel in Curaglia, sauna before dinner included
- Dominik as a certified guide
- Route planned by us
Not included
- Soft drinks and alcoholic drinks
- Anything you order beyond the planned meals
- Travel to and from Neuenkirch (canton of Lucerne)
- Wear and tear and insurance for your motorcycle
- Personal travel and breakdown insurance
- Personal extras
Full board, including water with meals. The planned meals and coffee stops are paid for. Soft drinks, wine and beer, and anything else you order, go on your own bill.
For pillions
The view from the back
You see more from the back. We stop where it’s worth it: at viewpoints, for coffee, in places with a story we tell you. Culture and cuisine are half your tour. You share the double room, join every meal included in the tour price, and we know you by name, just like the riders.
What the tour costs with a pillion is shown in the price box.
On this tour
Two full riding days of around 295 and 275 kilometres, rated Challenging. Talk it over together beforehand to make sure it suits you both. There’s a sauna at the hotel before dinner.
Full protective gear is compulsory at the back too: helmet, motorcycle jacket, motorcycle trousers, gloves and sturdy motorcycle boots. Under 18, you ride with your parents’ consent. Children face a minimum age that varies by country.
What you’re paying for
Six points that make the difference
Comparing prices only makes sense if you compare like with like. Many operators quote the price for a shared double room, and a single room costs extra. With us, it’s the standard. The six points below make up the rest of the difference.
Same region, different approach
Motos & Wonders
often elsewhere
Group
Max. 5 riders per guide. We know every guest, not just their motorcycle.
Larger groups, split into subgroups depending on numbers
Guide
Dominik himself, MWZ/SAM certified
Often volunteers, paid in board and lodging
Accommodation
Small culture hotel in the Val Medel, single room at no extra cost
Booked on availability and price
Meals and fuel
Full board incl. water with meals, fuel for the whole tour
Usually half board; lunch, drinks and fuel at your own cost
Route planning
Planned by us
Each guide rides their own route, only the hotel is shared
Experience
Two full riding days, with a sauna and a dinner of regional food in between
Riding comes first, the rest is optional
Ride the passes with us
Max. 5 riders per guide. The deposit secures your place. We email you the invoice for the balance; it is paid by bank transfer up to 30 days before the tour starts. If you book after that, the full amount is due straight away.
Per rider, single room
CHF 790
With a pillion, double room
CHF 1,150
Deposit on booking
CHF 150
Single room in the culture hotel, full board, fuel and water with meals are included.
Available dates
26–27 June 2027
Runs with a minimum of 3 riders
We confirm the tour will run by 27 May 2027
Frequently asked questions
Three things. First: max. 5 riders per guide, so we know every guest, not just their motorcycle. Second: the route is ours, with the passes in an order we chose ourselves. Third: Dominik guides the tour himself.
Start and finish are at the Neuenkirch motorway services on the A2, direction Lucerne. We leave on Saturday at 08:00. Be there by 07:30 with a full tank; from then on, fuel is on us. If you’re travelling from further afield, it’s best to arrive on Friday. On Sunday we’re back in Neuenkirch at around 17:00, and everyone rides home from there.
Less than on our other tours. There are photo stops on the passes, coffee breaks and a proper lunch, but no sightseeing programme. This one is about the riding.
You need a vignette for the motorway. The limit outside built-up areas is 80 km/h, and fines are high. We’ll explain everything else before the start.
Everyone carries their own luggage on their bike. We recommend a top box, side cases or bags.
With waterproofs on, we ride as normal. In extreme conditions we adjust the day’s route or take a break. Safety comes before the plan.
Yes, and very welcome. Your single room becomes a double, and your pillion gets everything you do. With a pillion the tour costs CHF 1,150.
Coming as two on two bikes and want to share a room? Message us and we’ll sort it out personally.
Because we see the single room as part of the tour, not an extra. After more than 200 kilometres not everyone wants to share a room, and we don’t want to make that something to negotiate. The CHF 790 is the price for your own room.
German and English. In mixed groups we speak both.
What counts is the day your written cancellation reaches us:
Up to 60 days before the tour: handling fee of CHF 30, the rest is refunded
59 to 30 days before: the CHF 150 deposit
29 to 14 days before: 50% of the tour price
Less than 14 days before, or if you don’t turn up: 100% of the tour price
Instead of cancelling, you can name a replacement up to 7 days before the tour starts, provided they meet the requirements to take part (handling fee CHF 30). If we cancel the tour, we refund all payments in full within 14 days. We also recommend cancellation insurance.
The full terms are set out in our terms and conditions.
Still not sure it’s the tour for you?
Tell us what’s on your mind, whether it’s pace, ability, vehicle or programme. We’ll give you an honest answer, even if that answer is «better not this one».
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