Summits of Cycling offers you everything you need for your gravel adventure. Quiet valleys. Sweeping views. Gravel crunching under your tyres. Whether you’re planning your first gravel ride or have been riding off-road for ages: amongst the mountains, you’ll find trails that suit your pace. Rugged, peaceful and authentic. We’ll show you the routes. You just ride.
Andermatt and the surrounding region offer ideal conditions for gravel enthusiasts and lovers of alpine landscapes. It is therefore fitting that the Octopus Gravel, the largest and most famous gravel event in the Alps, has found its home here. The seven spectacular dead-end climbs can be combined flexibly, allowing both beginners and world-class athletes to experience the appeal of this sport in all its facets.
Janosch Wintermantel
— Founder and organizer of Octopus Gravel
Tours
Discover a variety of gravel routes through spectacular landscapes and over impressive Alpine passes - from leisurely to challenging. You can find all tours including descriptions, maps and GPX data to download here.
Infrastructure
Workshop, hire shop, wash points? In our region, you'll find the right infrastructure for your cycling adventure - whether it's repairs, hire or a thorough clean after your tour.
After your tour, cosy restaurants, mountain huts and cafés invite you to linger - the perfect place for refreshments, a cool drink and a chat with like-minded people.
Between May and October - depending on snow conditions. The months of June to September are particularly pleasant with dry trails and more stable weather.
The routes vary from well-maintained forest tracks to alpine trails. A gravel bike with tread tyres is ideal - rain can make the route more challenging.
Yes, from relaxed valley tours to challenging high-altitude routes, there is something for everyone. You are free to choose the difficulty and distance.
The region is well served by public transport. Bicycles can be transported on the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway (bike ticket required) and by PostBus (reservation + bike ticket required).
Summits of Cycling
Freedom on two wheels, whether road, gravel or mountain bike.
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