Road tripping around Switzerland
With exquisite scenic views and cultural jewels, from palm-lined lakeshores to sparkling glaciers, Medieval villages to buzzing boutique-sized cities.
Grand Tour Deluxe
Traversing four language regions, five Alpine passes, 13 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, two biospheres and 22 lakes, the Grand Tour of Switzerland is one exceptional road trip. This 1,643-kilometre journey weaves its way across the mountainous country. It has 8 unique stages and four themes to choose from – Art, Museums & Boutique Cities; Alpine Mountain Passes; UNESCO World Heritage Sites. And Wellness, Spas & Water.
There is even an app to create your own road trip adventure.
Grand Tour Deluxe
As if that isn’t grand enough, Switzerland has elevated the experience with the new Grand Tour Deluxe. By day, breathtaking panoramas unfold, complemented by fine food and wine, cheese, chocolate and boutique shopping. Each evening, you’ll relax in your choice of luxury hotels. All offering elegant architecture, state-of-the-art facilities, classic Swiss tradition and charm. Plus, the highest levels of service and hospitality.
Furka Pass, Swiss Alps
Best known for its role in the iconic car chase from Goldfinger, this is one of the highest paved roads in Switzerland. At an incredible 2,429 metres above sea level. The Furka Pass winds its way through 22.5 kilometres of the Swiss Alps, with alpine lakes and towering peaks surrounding you along the way. Stop at the Rhone Glacier Ice Grotto. This tunnel has been carved into the Rhone Glacier every year since the 1870s, and watch the ice chamber glow in fine shades of blue. For those who want to reenact their James Bond dreams, companies such as Colcorsa and Leo Trippi offer multi-day supercar tours through the Alps. Due to the altitude, the road is usually only open from June to October, so plan accordingly.
Wellness, Spas & Water
Starts in Basel and stretches 1,750 kilometres split into leisurely driving days. The first four days roll from Basel (take a dip in the Rhine River) followed by the glamorous alpine retreat of Gstaad. Then on to Interlaken before reaching Bern, the historic and elegant Swiss capital.
Then travel from Bern’s River Aare to Hallwyl – home to one of Europe’s most important moated castles – and Lake Lucerne, with its historic paddlesteamers. Before skimming the lakeside town of Vitznau, your final destination on day five.