Swiss Alps route map from Aigle to Appenzell - Fondue Fury cycling challenge

The Route

975km
20,000m+
11 Cantons
4 Languages

Aigle to Grosse Scheidegg

Start to CP1

Rhône Valley scenic view

Rhône Valley

Sanetsch Pass scenic view

Sanetsch Pass

Gstaad scenic view

Gstaad

Lake Thun scenic view

Lake Thun

Grindelwald scenic view

Grindelwald

Grosse Scheidegg scenic view

Grosse Scheidegg

Grosse Scheidegg to Sonogno

CP1 to CP2

Grimsel Pass scenic view

Grimsel Pass

Furka Pass scenic view

Furka Pass

St. Gotthard Pass scenic view

St. Gotthard Pass

Verzasca Valley scenic view

Verzasca Valley

Sonogno to Oberalp Pass

CP2 to CP3

San Bernardino Pass scenic view

San Bernardino Pass

Albula Pass scenic view

Albula Pass

Flüela Pass scenic view

Flüela Pass

Disentis scenic view

Disentis

Oberalp Pass scenic view

Oberalp Pass

Oberalp Pass to Seealpsee

CP3 to Finish

Andermatt scenic view

Andermatt

Schwyz scenic view

Schwyz

Appenzell scenic view

Appenzell

Seealpsee scenic view

Seealpsee

The Route

Iconic Climbs

Sanetsch Pass

Elevation
2,252m
Distance
14.2km
Gradient
7.8%

Your first major test, offering stunning views over the Rhône Valley and a taste of what's to come.

Grosse Scheidegg

Elevation
1,962m
Distance
12.8km
Gradient
6.5%

Gateway to the Jungfrau region with iconic views of the Eiger North Face.

Grimsel Pass

Elevation
2,164m
Distance
15.1km
Gradient
7.2%

Spectacular alpine pass connecting the Bernese Oberland with the Valais region.

Furka Pass

Elevation
2,429m
Distance
16.3km
Gradient
6.2%

The highest point of the challenge, featured in James Bond's Goldfinger.

St. Gotthard Pass

Elevation
2,106m
Distance
12.9km
Gradient
7.1%

Historic cobblestone climb, the original Gotthard Pass road with 24 hairpin bends.

San Bernardino Pass

Elevation
2,065m
Distance
13.7km
Gradient
6.8%

Ancient trade route connecting Switzerland with Italy through dramatic mountain scenery.

Albula Pass

Elevation
2,312m
Distance
12.4km
Gradient
7.5%

Challenging climb through the heart of Graubünden with pristine alpine landscapes.

Flüela Pass

Elevation
2,383m
Distance
14.8km
Gradient
6.9%

High alpine pass offering breathtaking views of the Silvretta mountain range.

Kunkel Pass

Elevation
1,357m
Distance
8.3km
Gradient
8.1%

Steep and technical climb through dense forests with rewarding valley views.

Oberalp Pass

Elevation
2,044m
Distance
11.6km
Gradient
7.3%

Gateway between Uri and Graubünden, offering stunning views of the Rhine source.

Pragel Pass

Elevation
1,548m
Distance
9.7km
Gradient
6.4%

Hidden gem connecting central Switzerland with dramatic alpine meadows and lakes.

Route Characteristics

Navigation Information

The route is provided in the form of a GPX file. You can use it with your GPS device or smartphone.

Make sure you have a reliable GPS device
You must break down the route into segments

Road Surfaces & Path Types

Paved Roads
95%
Gravel Paths
5%

All surfaces suitable for road bikes

Safety Considerations

Helmet mandatory at all times
Reflective gear required for night riding
Traffic rules strictly enforced
In Switzerland the weather conditions change rapidly. You should monitor continuously
The weather in Switzerland is not to be played with. Even in the summer.

Download Resources

Complete Route GPX

GPX

File Size:2.3 MB

Challenge Manual

PDF

File Size:1.8 MB

Brevet Card

PDF

File Size:15.2 MB

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