Day tour · Sun, 9 May 2027
The Emmental by Vespa
Curves, culture and cuisine on two wheels with character.
Date
Sun, 9 May 2027
Group
max. 5 riders per guide
Distance
Langenthal – Burgdorf, 160 km
Difficulty
Relaxed
Emmental Vespa Tour
Sun 9 May 2027 · Day tour
CHF 150 per rider
CHF 250 with a pillion
Scenes from the tour
Emmental, Lüderenalp, Kemmeriboden
The Emmental was made for the Vespa.
Narrow back roads, gentle hills, farmhouses with long, low roofs and a pace that suits the scooter. Race through flat out and you haven’t seen the place.
We start at Hotel Meilenstein in Langenthal and ride around 160 kilometres to Burgdorf Castle: over the Lüderenalp with its wide view of the Bernese Alps, to Kambly in Trubschachen and down to Kemmeriboden-Bad in the far corner of the valley. Enough road for a full day, little enough to stop wherever it’s worth it.
We first ran this tour in October 2026, and it has been a fixture ever since. In 2027 it falls on Mother’s Day in Switzerland: a good reason to bring your mum along, on the pillion seat or on her own Vespa.
Who this tour is for
- Couples on one Vespa or two scooters who want a day out together
- Vespa and scooter riders who want to enjoy the Emmental at their own pace, with things to see and eat along the way
- Beginners and returning riders: the route is relaxed, nobody has to keep up
- Young riders from 16 on a 125; under 18 with parental consent
The route
Curves · Culture · Cuisine
Curves
Lüderenalp
The high point of the route, quite literally. From the top the view stretches over the Emmental hills to the Bernese Alps. The climb is twisty but never hectic. We stop for photos, and there are toilets.
Culture
Kambly, Trubschachen
The biscuit factory with its own visitor centre. We stop so you can taste and take some home. Toilets available.
Cuisine
Kemmeriboden-Bad
The end of the road, deep in the valley. Famous for its meringues, made here since 1939. Our lunch stop.
The day at a glance
From Langenthal to Burgdorf
9.00 am
Meeting point at Hotel Meilenstein, Lotzwilstrasse 66, 4900 Langenthal. Welcome, coffee, a short briefing.
9.15 am
Departure towards the Lüderenalp
around 12.30 pm
Lunch at Kemmeriboden-Bad
around 5.00 pm
Arrival at Burgdorf Castle
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
Licence and vehicle
For scooters up to 125 cc you need category A1 in Switzerland; for larger scooters at least restricted category A (35 kW), A2 in the EU. For scooters up to 125 cc a learner’s licence is enough too. A car licence (category B) on its own is not enough. Not sure what your licence covers? Ask us and we’ll look at it together.
We ride Vespas and other scooters from 125 cc.
No Vespa of your own? Hunkeler Motos GmbH in Huttwil hires out 125s and 300s. You hire directly from Hunkeler Motos GmbH.
Gear
A helmet is compulsory.
We also recommend:
Early May mornings are often cool, so dress in layers.
What’s included
Included
- Route planning and guiding by Dominik and Paulina
- Coffee at the meeting point
- Lunch at Kemmeriboden-Bad incl. water
- Photos of the tour
- Admission to sights, where applicable
Not included
- Soft drinks and alcoholic drinks
- Fuel
- Vespa hire (directly from Hunkeler Motos GmbH)
- Personal spending and extras
- Wear and tear and insurance for your vehicle
For pillions
The view from the back
You see more from the back. We stop where it’s worth it: on the Lüderenalp, at Kambly and at the Kemmeriboden-Bad. Coffee and lunch are included for you too, and we know you by name, just like the riders.
On this tour
Register them when you book, as they need a place of their own. Your vehicle must be approved to carry a passenger. If you ride on a learner’s permit, only someone who holds at least an A1 licence may ride behind you. What the tour costs with a pillion is shown in the price box.
A helmet is compulsory at the back too. We strongly recommend gloves, a jacket, long trousers and sturdy shoes. Under 18, you ride with your parents’ consent. Children face a minimum age that varies by country.
What you’re paying for
Five points that make the difference
Comparing prices only makes sense if you compare like with like. On many scooter tours you pay for your own lunch. With us, it’s included. The five 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
Always us, both MWZ/SAM certified
Often volunteers, paid in board and lodging
Meals
Coffee and lunch included
Lunch usually at your own cost
Route planning
Planned by us
Each guide rides their own route
Experience
Sights and good food built into the plan
Riding comes first, the rest is optional
Ride the Emmental with us
Max. 5 riders per guide. You pay the full amount when you book, and your place is secured.
Per rider
CHF 150
With a pillion
CHF 250
Payment on booking
full amount
Coffee, lunch and the tour photos are included. Vespa hire directly from Hunkeler Motos GmbH.
Available dates
9 May 2027
Frequently asked questions
That’s no problem. We ride in an order we agree beforehand and stop regularly. One of us rides at the front and one further back, so someone always has the whole group in view.
At a pace that’s comfortable for everyone. On a Vespa in the Emmental that rarely means more than 60 to 70 km/h. If you want to cover distance, this isn’t the tour for you.
No, category B alone is not enough. For scooters up to 125 cc you need category A1. If you hold a car licence, you get it after the basic practical training, without a test. Without a car licence, a test is required. For scooters over 125 cc you need at least restricted category A (35 kW), A2 in the EU. Ask us if you’re unsure.
From 16, with a learner’s or full category A1 licence. If you’re under 18, the registration and payment link go to your parents; by paying, they give their consent. With a learner’s licence you may only carry a pillion who holds at least an A1 licence. At 16 and 17 you may ride scooters up to 125 cc. For scooters over 125 cc you need at least restricted category A (35 kW), A2 in the EU, which is only available from 18.
You hire the Vespa directly from Hunkeler Motos GmbH in Huttwil, not through us. Numbers are limited, so get in touch with them as soon as your booking is confirmed.
Yes, pillions are welcome. Register them when you book. They need a place of their own and cost CHF 100.
With waterproofs on, we ride in the rain as long as it’s sensible. In persistent rain or cold, we decide by the evening before at the latest and let everyone who’s booked know. Our terms and conditions apply.
German and English. In mixed groups we speak both.
Up to the booking deadline you get your money back, minus a CHF 30 handling fee. Or you can switch to another tour free of charge. After the booking deadline the full amount is due, but you can always send someone in your place at no cost.
We meet at Hotel Meilenstein, Lotzwilstrasse 66, Langenthal. The tour ends at Burgdorf Castle, about 25 km from Langenthal.
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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