Ride 40 kilometres downhill into beautiful sunshine
On this bike tour you’ll experience the wonderful mountainscape of Ticino and an array of cultural sights spanning 800 years.
Marvel at the wooden Renaissance houses in Faido, churches and chapels in Giornico and state-of-the-art engineering structures like the impressive Biascina viaduct of the Gotthard motorway – there’s no better way to appreciate these magnificent views than while you’re cycling.
Offer
The RailAway offer
Your benefit:
- train ticket (20%), 1-day bike hire, return transport of bike (20%), free use of Suva helmets with hygienic lining
Offer valid:
1 April until 31 October 2010
Route description
Route description
- Route: Airolo railway station–Piotta–Faido–Chiggiogna–Giornico–Biasca railway station
- Distance: approx. 40 kilometres, travel time: approx. 2 to 3 hours
- Grade: For proficient cyclists, some fast downhill stretches (850-metre difference in altitude)
- Signposts: Veloland no. 3
- Suitability: Families with children aged 12 and over, companies, clubs and schools
Information
Information
- Note: Bicycles must be booked in advance; 24h online reservation service at
www.rentabike.ch or Rent a Bike Airolo, phone 091 869 14 39. Free admission to the multimedia exhibition about the NEAT construction project at Infocentro Alp Transit in Pollegio - The offer is also available for groups and schools
- Info www.rentabike.ch
Prices
Price samples in CHF and information
| 2nd class | 1/2 | 1/1 |
|---|---|---|
| Basel SBB | 79.20 |
133.60 |
| Bern | 80.80 |
136.80 |
| Luzern | 59.20 |
93.60 |
| Zürich HB | 64.00 |
103.20 |
Train tickets valid for 3 days.
With General Abonnement:
reduced-price tickets (CHF 28.80) can be purchased at station of departure
With Junior Travel Card:
reduced-price tickets (CHF 16.40) can be purchased at station of departure
Excursion ticket, article no. 5664 (Airolo and from Biasca)
Direct bookings: at the railway station or through
Rail Service 0900 300 300 (CHF 1.19/min. from the Swiss fixed-line network)
Pricing examples apply to usual routing.
According to the legal requirements the licensed carriers are liable for the damages that stand in context to their company. They cannot take any further liability.
Prices incl. VAT / prices are subject to change.
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