Cycling Holidays - St Moritz to Innsbruck

St Moritz to Innsbruck

Cycle from St Moritz to Innsbruck on this self-guided holiday in Switzerland and Austria. Visit picturesque Engadin and the forests of the National Park and enjoy stunning panoramas as you ride along the dedicated bike path and forest roads.

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

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Itinerary
Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in St. Moritz

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

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

Enjoy the fascinating surrounding of St. Moritz. Undertake a lake bike tour in the direction of the Inn’s source.

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

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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.

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

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.

Getting There

Getting There

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 Voyages SNCF 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 0800 755 5385 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 the listed category
- 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 based on KTM frame technology, Selle Royal saddles, Shimano components and puncture-proof tyres to ensure that you have an enjoyable cycle tour. The bikes feature modern V-brakes, aluminium frames with mudguards, comfortable saddles and a rack for a supplied waterproof pannier.

You will also receive a handlebar bag and map holder for easy navigation when riding your daily itinerary. 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)

Men's Bike (Colour may vary)

Electric 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 and please make sure that you bring along with you 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.

Gears

7 speed bikes are equipped with a Shimano Nexus gear hub and 21 speed bikes have a Shimano Alivio derailleur. We request 21 speed bikes for all cycling holidays (when available).

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 with a range of around 120 km for each full charge depending on usage.

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 +44 (0) 800 7555385.

Hotels

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 +44 (0) 800 7555385 for more information.

Please note that the hotel list is subject to change and should be used as a guide only.
We will confirm the exact hotels prior to arrival.

St. Moritz to Innsbruck	sample hotel LIST
St. Moritz	Hotel San Gian ****
	www.sangian.ch
Zernez	Hotel Spöl ***
	www.hotel-spoel.ch
Scuol	Hotel Filli ***
	www.filli-scuol.ch
Prutz/Ried	Post Prutz ***
	www.postprutz.at
Imst	Hotel Hirschen ***
	www.hirschen-imst.at
Innsbruck	Austria Trend Congress ****
	www.austria-trend.at/de/ hotels/congress-innsbruck

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.

Date & Prices

You can find out more about this cycling holiday by completing a Contact Form or call 0800 755 5385 to speak to one of the team.

2019 Cycling Holiday Prices:

Season	Date Band	Arrival Day
Season 1:	03.05.-13.06.2019 \| 30.08.-14.09.2019	Fridays
Season 2:	14.06.-29.08.2019 \| 02.09.-27.09.2019	Fridays

Category A Information:

Season	Prices per person including bike hire
Season 1:	£959
Season 2:	£1009
Single Room Supplement:	£209
Half Board Upgrade:	£229
Electric Bike Upgrade:	£99

Hotel Category Descriptions:

Category Type	Accommodation Overview
Category A:	4/3 hotels

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

Location	Price DBL/BB	Single Room Supplement SGL/BB
St. Moritz:	£119	£55
Innsbruck:	£69	£30

Date From	Date To
03 May 2019	14 September 2019

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