The best of Switzerland in a single circular itinerary of 1600 km, to be covered in its entirety or in stages
In Switzerland a new tourist itinerary has just been born: the Gran Tour of Switzerland. A journey of 1600 kilometers which brings together the most representative attractions and the most evocative routes to reach them. In fact, the Switzerland, in a very small space, offers a richness and great variety of experiences. All super concentrated.
The itinerary winds up streets full of charm through 44 tourist attractions, 22 lakes, 11 Unesco sites, 5 Alpine passes that exceed 2.000 meters and 2 biospheres.
Combines cities and villages, places of cultural interest and natural beauty. Three introductory routes start from the border towns of Basel, Geneva e Chiasso. They are not just access points, but already itineraries to get to know some attractive locations: Mendrisio and Monte San Giorgio, a UNESCO heritage site for its fossiliferous deposits; Geneva, with its lakeside; Basel, cultural capital of Switzerland with its 40 museums and its cutting-edge buildings.
Il Grand Tour continues clockwise in four linguistic regions, but those who travel it can customize the itinerary based on their interests and the time they have available.
The Grand Tour develops predominantly on secondary roads. The tremola, ancient road crossing the Gotthard Pass, it is one of the road masterpieces of the 2.109th century. It climbs up to XNUMX meters turning on itself. Even today it is paved with granite pebbles on the Ticino side. Equally spectacular is driving along the Furka Pass which connects the Canton of Uri to the Canton of Valais and from which you can enjoy a magnificent view of the Rhone glacier. From Thusis to Spluga, along the cantonal road, you pass through the Viamala with its gorges shaped by the Rhine.
Another dream route is the one that runs along the Lucerne lake from Greppen to Gersau passing through the villages of Weggis and Vitznau, at the foot of Mount Rigi.
For those who don't want to drive, the Grand Tour can be done on the train. With a single ticket, the Swiss Travel Pass, they can be combined eight panoramic routes over 1200 km. Passengers can depart from any point by choosing between the full itinerary and the three four-day options. The recommended period to best enjoy the Grand Tour is from April to October.
