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Gravel Pre-Alps Bern - Thun

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Description

Experience a 3-day gravel cycling adventure between the cities of Fribourg and Bern, then through the Pre-Alps, on varied and traffic-free paths. Crossing idyllic landscapes and offering breathtaking panoramas of plateaus, lakes, and mountains, this trip provides a rare diversity of scenery.

Designed to combine the pleasure of cycling, comfort, and exploration, this trip is accessible by both traditional gravel bike and e-bike. For added convenience, e-bikes can be rented for an additional fee.

✨ An ideal format to fully enjoy the region

  • Approximately 80 km per day
  • Elevation gain: 1000 to 1700 m D+ per day
  • Suggested speed: 18 km/h
  • Touring with luggage transport
  • Comfortable group accommodation (dormitories or shared rooms)
  • Lunch included every day on the course
  • Verified GPX tracks and detailed roadbook with points of interest

You travel light, carrying only your day's essentials, while the organizers take care of the logistics.

Detailed program

Day 1

Departure from Fribourg train station. (recommended train, parking available).

Welcome coffee offered at Mahalo Fribourg

Route: Fribourg, Laupen, Bern, Thun. 80 km, 1000 m elevation gain. Along the Sarine and Aare rivers. Swimming opportunities.

Accommodation and meals: Thun

Day 2

Breakfast at the accommodation or in a cafe

Route: Thun – Wimmis – Zweisimmen – Gstaad – Château d'Oex. 80 km, 1700 m D+. Through the Simmental and Pays d'En-Haut.

Accommodation and meals: Château d'Oex region. Fondue dinner.

Day 3

Breakfast at the accommodation

Route: Gruyères – Bulle – Mont Gibloux – Fribourg. 85 km, 1300 m elevation gain. Through the Intyamon region, the town of Gruyères and on the heights overlooking Lake Gruyère.

Arrival at Fribourg station at the end of the day. Individual return by train or personal means of transport.

Accessible en e-bike

This trip is entirely doable by e-bike, an ideal option for:

  • to manage the elevation change more easily,
  • to harmonize the levels within a group,
  • Enjoy the scenery to the fullest without any constraints.

👉 E-bike rental available at an additional cost (limited quantities).

Why choose this KM0 stay?

  • A carefully planned route, far from the main roads
  • Turnkey logistics for traveling light
  • An experience accessible by gravel bike or e-bike
  • The KM0 spirit: adventure, simplicity, conviviality and preserved territories

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GRAVEL – E-BIKE
SHORT BIKE TRIP WITH LUGGAGE TRANSPORT
3 days of gravel cycling touring between Fribourg, Bern and the Pays d'En Haut