April 30:  Arrive in Geneva – Transfer to your hotel
Arrive in Geneva where we’ll greet you and transfer you to your hotel. Due to the fact that we are based in Geneva (actually right across the border), we will organize as many transfers as needed. Just give us your arrival time! No need to wait. Our business-style hotel located half-way between the airport and the center of town is ideal for tomorrow’s loop.

Those arriving in the morning will be driven to the Athletica facilities in the afternoon where they will be tested.

May 1:  Jura Loop
After a hearty breakfast, we will head north and up through the “Pays de Gex” in the foothills of the Jura mountain range. Our ride takes us through the classic Tour de France climb, “Col de la Faucille“. We will return to Switzerland through the small village of La Cure and down the scenic “Col de la Givrine” before riding along Lake Geneva and back to our hotel. 

- This loop will be offered in the morning and in the afternoon, allowing riders who arrived late the day before to perform their tests at the Athletica facilities.

- In the evening, an Athletica coach will join us for dinner to deliver your personal 6-week training programme.

May 2:  Ride to Montreux 
Today’s ride follows Lake Geneva and at times heads inland through the foothills of the Jura. We will pass through Lausanne/Ouchy before heading on to the very scenic “Corniche de Lavaux”, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and cycling on to Montreux. Our support vehicle will be around at all times and will provide drinks and snacks. In Montreux, our hotel is located on the lake.

May 3:  Montreux Loop
Our itinerary goes along the Lake and down the valley to Bex, where we’ll start our 24-km climb to Col de la Croix culminating at 1776 m (a 1,350 m climb). Needless to say, with highlights such as the small resort of Les Diablerets and the castle of Aigle, the rest of the ride is very scenic. We’ll stop in Aigle to check out the UCI World Cycling Track and facilities. The last few miles will take place along the Lake as we head back towards our hotel in Montreux. 

May 4:  Montreux - Lausanne
Today’s route brings us on a challenging road through the vineyards to Lausanne. It is a very scenic ride with “WOW!” views over the Lake. We’ll be in Lausanne in time to view the finish of the final stage of the pro-cycling race, Tour de Romandie. We will return to our hotel along the Lake. Dinner at our hotel in Montreux.

May 5:  Montreux - Geneva
Our early ride will take us back to Geneva along the French side of the Lake, via Evian and Thonon, and the medieval village of Yvoire. Our destination is Cyclomundo’s office where showers are available and bikes can be disassembled and packed. We’ll then drive you back to the airport for your departure.