Route Overview
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About this Tour
1,600 kilometers through Switzerland. The Grand Tour connects the highlights: From the palm trees in Ticino to the glaciers in Valais, from the urban Zurich to the historic Bern. A journey through four language regions.
Your Journey in Detail
🌊Zurich & Northeast
Start in the metropolis of Zurich. Visit the Rhine Falls near Schaffhausen and the library in St. Gallen.
🏰Alps & South
Over the Flüela Pass into the Engadin, then south to Ticino. Mediterranean flair in Lugano/Locarno. Over the St. Gotthard back north.
🏔️Valais & West
To Zermatt (train from Täsch!) for the Matterhorn. Along Lake Geneva through the vineyards of Lavaux to Bern.
💡Practical Tips
- ✓The Grand Tour fits best for small campervans (many passes!).
- ✓Tolls: Only vignette needed (40 CHF), no extra pass tolls on this route usually.
- ✓Camping remains expensive – wild camping is strictly forbidden!
At a Glance
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Duration
5-7 Tage
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Distance
450 km
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Difficulty
Moderate
Highlights
- ⭐Matterhorn (Zermatt)
- ⭐Lake Lucerne
- ⭐Rhine Falls
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