Jura Swiss Mountains bike tour
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The wavy ridges of the Jura stretch from Basel to the Lake of Geneva – the mysterious, isolated from the big routes, landscapes that pull any traveller in. When one thinks of the Jura, they think about fir forest, lonely plateaus, grasing horses and spectacular view points. Other parts of the Jura include the granary of Ajoie, the valley of the Doubs with the jewel St. Ursanne, La Chaux-de-Fonds with its checker board street pattern, the busy Val de Travers, the caves of Vallorbe, the enchanting Lac de Joux, the world of luxury watch makers in the “Watch Valley” and finally the glorious vineyards along the Lake of Geneva.
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The Jura Mountains Cycle Tour from Basel
Day 1 Saturday: Basel – Individual arrival
Individual arrival in Basel
Day 2: Cycling Basel – Miécourt – 51 km / 32 miles
With the bustle of Basel still in your ears, climb the first Jura heights, find your stride along the richly wooded waters of La Lucelle, the Swiss-French border, and dive into the gently rolling Ajoie countryside.
Day 3: Cycling Miécourt – Saignelégier – 46 km / 29 miles
On the side of the next Jura chain, medieval St. Ursanne awaits on the banks of the mysterious Doubs. Another sweat-inducing climb to the high Freiberge, wide, peaceful countryside with pastures, pine trees and grazing cattle and horses.
Day 4: Cycling Saignelégier – Travers/Couvet – 45 – 75 km / 28 – 47 miles
Optional train ride to La Cibourg and then a ride into the centre of La Chaux-de-Fonds. The lively metropolis of measuring time is a UNESCO world heritage site. From here, your path leads through the moor of Les Ponts-des-Martel to Travers or Couvet.
Day 5: Travers/Couvet – Ste-Croix 30 km / 19 miles
A short train ride to Le Butte and along the trail of the Green Fairy through the Val-de-Travers. Ste-Croix and L’Auberson are known for making beautiful jukeboxes, music boxes and artificial puppetiers. After the steep ascent, you ride back down into the plain of Vallorbe and onwards tot he Lac de Joux.
Day 6: Ste-Croix – Vallée de Joux 45 km / 28 miles
You continue your ride along the trail of the Green Fairy through the Val-de-Travers. Ste-Croix and L’Auberson are known for making beautiful jukeboxes, music boxes and artificial puppeteers.
Day 7: Vallée de Joux – Nyon 45 km / 28 miles
Up to Col du Marchairuz. Here you will find hundreds of ant hills and artistically placed stone walls in the tranquil Parc jurassien vaudoise. Finally, you can relax and gently rolldown into the serenity of Lay Léman.
8th day Saturday: Nyon – End of tour departure or extension
After the breakfast individual departure or extension.
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Dates & Prices for Season 2019 per person
- Season 1: 4 May – 24 | 28 September – 13 October
- Season 2: 17 August – 27 September
- Season 3: 25 May – 16 August
3 and 4-star hotels, all rooms with shower/WC
Every Saturday from May 4th to October 13 7 Nights / 8 Days Adults season 1 double room breakfast inc. 925€ Adults season 2 double room breakfast inc. 959€ Adults season 3 double room breakfast inc. 795€ Single supplement 245€ Bike rental 99€ E-Bike rental 215€
WHAT´S INCLUDED IN THE SELF-GUIDED TRIP FROM HOTEL TO HOTEL?
Duration - 8 days / 7 nights starting on Saturdays
Included services - 7 nights in 3 and 4* accommodation including breakfast
- Daily luggage transport 1 piece of luggage per person
- Guide book, one per room
- Detailed tour documentation
- GPS-data available
- 7-day Helpline
- Ticket for the watch museum in la Chaux-de-Fonds
Additional Services - Parking in Basel is very expensive! Details here. Cheaper alternative: Parking at the Airport Basel-Mulhouse with direct bus connection to the Basel SBB train station, approx. 30 min Return journey by train from Nyon to Basel, approx. 2¾ h, Swiss railways
Extra nights - Basel: 89€ per person in double room / 129€ p.p. single room, breakfast included, these rates apply to all 3 seasons
- Vallée de Joux: 85€ per person in a double room, 125€ single room including breakfast
Cancellation fees - We strongly recommend to buy a travel cancellation insurance through Bravo Bike
- Up to 28 days prior to the commencement of travel: 20% of the travel price (= invoice amount), minimum EUR 50
- From the 27th to the 14th day prior to the commencement of travel: 30% of the travel price
- From the 13th to the 8th day prior to the commencement of travel: 50% of the travel price
- From the 7th to the 4th day prior to the commencement of travel: 70% of the travel price
- From the 3rd day prior to the commencement of travel and “no show”: 90% of the travel price
- Upon travel interruption 100% of the travel price
How to book this tour and payment? - 50% deposit per person upon reservation, final payment 6 weeks before tour departure. CC payments Visa or Master card do have an additional increase of 2%. All reservations will have a cost of 25€ per tour.
Dificulty: 
- Price: from 925 €/person
- Type of trip: self-guided bike route
- Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
- Starting point: Basel on Saturdays
- Final destination: Nyon
- Total distance: 290 km / 181 miles
- Bike type: See under “Additional Info”
