Freewheel - St Moritz to Innsbruck

St Moritz to Innsbruck

Cycle from St Moritz to Innsbruck on this self-guided holiday in Switzerland and Austria. Visit the stunning Engadin Region and the forests of the National Park. Take in breat-taking panoramic views as you ride along the dedicated bike path and forest roads.

Pass through pretty villages and take the chance to visit many cultural attractions as you head into Austria. Visit ancient castles and churches and end your tour in the Olympic city of Innsbruck, which you will have plenty of time to explore.

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Itinerary
Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in St. Moritz

You can either come directly into St. Moritz, or drive to Innsbruck and then take a bus into the town.

Day 2: Loop tour St. Moritz approx. 40 km

Enjoy the fascinating and beautiful surroundings of St. Moritz. Your first lakeside bike tour will take you in the direction of the source of the River Inn.

Day 3: St. Moritz – Zernez approx. 35 km

Today you will cycle via Samedan (Old Tower), La Punt (San Andrea Early Gothic church with frescos) and Zuoz (window paintings in the church San Luzi) to Zernez. You will ride your bike through the valley of Upper Engadin. Zernez is the gateway to the national park (national park house).

Day 4: Zernez – Scuol approx. 35 km

First, you will cycle to Lavin, which still looks like an old mountain village. The place name of the pretty village Guarda (“Look!“) derives from the splendid views, which can be enjoyed here. Today’s destination is Scuol, with the adventure water park “Bogn Engiadina” and the castle Tarasp, which is the majestic symbol of Engadin.

Day 5: Scuol –Ried/Prutz approx. 55 km

From Scoul you will cycle via Martina until you reach the border and from there you will continue via Pfunds and Tösens to Ried. Following the river Inn, you will get to the famous gorge Finstermünster Schlucht. The town centres of Stuben and Pfunds in Tyrol are noteworthy.

Day 6: Ried/Prutz – Imst approx. 40 km

On the sixth day, you will ride your bike through the “Oberes Gericht“ from Ried via Prutz down to Landeck (castle with museum, ruin Schrofenstein, Gerberbrücke, showplace of the Tyrolean fights for freedom). Then you will cycle past the monastery Zams and through the protected Mils Au (floodplain) to Imst (city of fountains, numerous churches and chapels). The gorge Rosengartenschlucht is worth a visit.

Day 7: Imst – Innsbruck approx. 65 km

Small villages are located on the Inn cycle path. The cultural highlight of today’s route is the Cistercian monastery of Stams (collegiate church with rose grids). Numerous churches and ruins are located above the Inn valley. Cycling along the Martinswand (mountain face) you will get to Innsbruck with its well-kept old town (Golden Roof, City Tower, Imperial Palace, Hofgarten Park, Heblinghaus).

Day 8: Departure or extension

Route Overview

Difficulty: Medium

You cycle to and from the bakery, but only when the sun is shining. Cycling has to be fun and is not a method of fitness in your eyes. Nevertheless, gentle hills or longer sections on gravel tracks don’t pose any problems for you. You pedal along enjoying the lovely views in the countryside as you go.

You will cycle on many bike paths and on some forest and gravel roads which are in good condition. The route is slightly hilly and you will cycle up two to three moderate climbs and down many smooth descents.

Total distance cycled: 270 km

Route Map (For guidance only):

Routes maybe subject to change or alteration. All route notes, maps and day-by-day information will be given to you upon arrival at the first hotel or at the welcome meeting. GPS/GPX Files are available for most our the cycling holidays we offer. Please ask us for details.

Starting point of the cycling holiday: St.Moritz

Route Overview (For guidance only):

Stage	Kilometres	Special notes regarding the route
Loop tour St. Moritz	40 km	Cycle along Oberengadiner Lakes to Maloja and return via the same route. To Maloja a number of small climbs have to be managed. You cycle on very good gravel roads. From Lake Sils (Silsersee) you have to use the main road (to Maloja approx. 6km).
St. Moritz –Zernez	35 km	You mainly cycle on very good gravel roads. After leaving St. Moritz there are a number of short but steep climbs. Afterwards the surface is mainly flat, the last 8km before Zernez are undulating.
Zernez – Scuol	35 km	To Guarda you mainly cycle on very good gravel roads, after Guarda you are almost always on tarmac roads to Scuol. Undulating route today, longer climbs before Guarda and to Ardez, from Ftan to Scuol long descent.
Scuol – Prutz/Ried	55 km	Today you cycle mainly on good gravel roads until just before Martina, afterwards to Prutz you continue mainly on tarmac roads. A number of short climbs, but mainly downhill cycling today. From Martina you have to cycle along the main road for approx. 5km – take care, traffic to be expected and there are many tunnels. (New cycle path is currently in construction).
Prutz/Ried – Imst	40 km	Today you cycle mainly on flat roads, only the last 3km from the Inn River to Imst are gently uphill. Mainly on tarmac roads.
Imst – Innsbruck	65 km	If you choose to cycle on the northern Inn riverbank after Imst, it is more attractive, yet goes a lot more uphill. Otherwise, the total stage is flat and easy to ride. Mostly on tarmac surfaces.

Travel Info

Travel Information

We recommend flying to Innsbruck or Zurich airport to reach the starting point of this cycling holiday.

Flights are available with a number of airlines to your required airport or you can travel to the start using alternative methods such as rail or road.

By train:

Hotel San Gian is approx. 2 km from St. Moritz station, taxi fare is approx. 16 CHF. Hotel Soldanella is approx. 1 km from St. Moritz station, taxi fare is approx. 13 CHF.

By plane:

Innsbruck and Bolzano airports.

We recommend using Skyscanner to find the best flight prices by date or Rail Europe for European rail travel. There is customer car parking available at most hotels for a supplement. Please contact us for more details.

Please use local transport to arrive at the starting point or call us on 0161 703 8161 for more specific travel advice.

You do not need to go back to the starting point of the cycling holiday as all hire bikes are left at the final hotel.

Important: Please book your flights only after the cycling holiday has been confirmed by invoice or email. Flights and transfers are not included in the advertised holiday price.
What's Included?
What's Included?

The St Moritz to Innsbruck cycling holiday includes the daily transfer of luggage to the next hotel and local support if required.

Included Services (Subject to confirmation)
- Overnight stays in 3/4 * Hotels
- Breakfast buffet
- If half board is booked: 3-course dinner (Supplement Payable)
- Luggage transfer between hotels
- Detailed travel information (route maps or overview maps, route description, tourist attractions, important telephone numbers)
- Well planned routes
- Service hotline for the duration of the tour
Not Included
- Flights to/from the start and finish
- Evening meals (unless stated)
- Local daily taxes (Payable at the hotel)
- Helmets
- Water Bottles
- Travel Insurance
- Bike Insurance (unless stated)
- Welcome Meetings (unless stated)
- Transfers (unless included)
Bike Hire

Bike Hire

About the Rental Bikes

This cycling holiday uses quality crossbar and unisex hybrid bikes. Quality Shimano components and puncture-proof tyres are among the components that will ensure you have an enjoyable cycle tour.

You will also receive a handlebar bag and map holder for easy navigation while. Prices advertised on the website include standard bike hire (unless stated). Colour and specification may vary from the image shown.

Unisex Bike (Colour may vary)

Rental Bike PLUS

E - Bike (Colour may vary)

Accessories

If you would like GPX files for a suitable device, please request them at the time of booking. Devices are not provided. Please ensure you bring any fittings required to attach the Garmin (or similar) to the handlebars. You might want to download maps onto your phone to avoid data charges when roaming.

All bikes are provided with standard flat pedals. You can bring your own cycling pedals but ensure that you have the correct tools to remove the pedals if the tour does not have a welcome meeting. You may also not be able to travel through airports with the tools if you are carrying hand luggage only.

You can rent a men's bike with a crossbar, unisex/female bike with a sloping tube or an electric bike for a supplement.

Gearing information available on request.

Frame Sizing

When you make a booking with us, we take your height(s) and the appropriate bike size is matched up accordingly. Unisex frame 21-gears with freewheel. Sizes: 56 / 51 / 46 / 43 cm. Unisex 7-gears-bikes with back pedalling brake. Sizes: 56 / 51 / 46 cm. Men’s speed bikes 21-gears with free wheel and crossbar. Sizes: 64 / 60 / 56 "sloping" cm. Helmets are not provided, and you will need to bring your own to use.

We always recommend wearing a helmet when on your cycling holiday!

Bike Hire Insurance

This cycle tour benefits from bike insurance against rental bike theft and damage in the holiday price. Please make sure you lock up the bike, leave it where told by the hotel, and treat your hire bicycle as if the bike was your own. Any negligent treatment of the bike will exempt you from cover. We advise you to ensure that you have adequate travel insurance for your cycling holiday prior to arrival.

Electric Bike Hire

Why not upgrade your cycling experience to an E-Bike (Electric Bike)? Using a power assisted bike is a great way to go on a cycling holiday and will help you smooth out inclines or longer days in the saddle. Each E-Bike features an LCD display, removable batteries for easy charging, and assistance up to 25 km/h. They have a range of around 120 km for each full charge.

E-Bike upgrade prices vary per tour, but if you require any more information about bike hire and electric bikes, please get in-touch with us on 0161 703 8161.
Accommodation

Accommodation

This cycling holiday stays in good quality hotels with private facilities carefully selected for their proximity to your cycle route and comfort. If you wish to know specific information about the hotel facilities, Wi-Fi and upgrades used on the holidays, please contact us on 0161 703 8161 for more information.

We will confirm the exact hotels prior to arrival.

You will receive your final hotel list approximately 4 weeks prior to your arrival date detailing the hotels used on your cycling holiday. If you wish to know more about the hotels prior to completing a booking form, please contact our Customer Services team via email or by phone.

Pricing & Availability

You can find out more about this cycling holiday by completing a Contact Form or call 0161 703 8161 to speak to one of the team.

2022 Cycling Holiday Dates & Prices:

Season	Date	Prices per person	Arrival Day
Season 1:	06.05. – 19.05. \| 16.09. – 24.09	£960	Friday
Season 2:	20.05. – 16.06. \| 26.08. – 15.09	£995	Friday
Season 3:	17.06. – 25.08	£1020	Friday
Single Room Supplement:	All	£290
Half Board Supplement:	All	£215

Bike Hire per person:

Bike Type	Price
Rental Bike:	£85
Rental Bike PLUS:	£135
Electric Bike Upgrade:	£190

EXTRA NIGHT PER PERSON PER NIGHT PRICES (YOU WILL STAY IN THE SAME HOTEL AS PER THE CYCLE TOUR):

Location	Price DBL/BB	Single Supplement Price SGL/BB
St Moritz:	£115	£195
Innsbruck:	£65	£100

Reference: EB22

Date From	Date To	Price
06 May 2022	24 September 2022	£0

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