Road Cycling Routes near Airolo

This scenic road cycling route from Airolo climbs the famous Tremola road towards the Gotthard Pass before continuing to Lai da Curnera. The route combines historic cobbled hairpins with beautiful Alpine scenery and returns to Airolo on a similar route.

This scenic road cycling route from Airolo climbs the Oberalp Pass and continues over the Lukmanier Pass. The route passes the deep blue Lai da Sontga Maria reservoir and winds through peaceful Alpine landscapes and fragrant stone pine forests. The Lukmanier is a steady, scenic climb and a great way to explore the quieter side of the Alps.

This challenging Alpine loop combines the Furka Pass, Nufenen Pass and the historic Tremola road to the Gotthard Pass. The route features steep climbs, spectacular mountain scenery and a long descent through the Val Bedretto before tackling the cobbled Tremola. A true classic for experienced road cyclists.

Four passes, more than 160 kilometers and over 5,000 vertical meters. This is one of the classic big days in the Swiss Alps, and it asks for strong climbing legs. It will undoubtedly become one of your most unforgettable rides. From Andermatt, you start with a descent through the narrow Schöllenen Gorge down to Wassen. Here you turn into the Meiental for the first climb: 17 kilometers and more than 1,300 vertical meters up to the Susten Pass. The descent to Innertkirchen twists through tight bends and tunnels. At the bottom, the Grimsel Pass begins, the longest climb of the day. The gradient stays steady, so you can take in the landscape as it turns barer and rockier with every kilometer. You drop into Upper Valais and head straight for the Nufenen Pass. At 2,478 meters, it’s one of the highest paved passes in Switzerland. Pace yourself here, because there’s still one climb to come. After the descent through Val Bedretto to Airolo, the Gotthard Pass waits. Take the Tremola, the legendary cobbled road that winds up the mountain in a stack of hairpins. From the top, it’s an easy roll back down to Andermatt.