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- On 13 September 2026, the Klausen Pass will be closed to motorised vehicles from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm for the 12th Klausen Monument and open only to cyclists.
- Thousands of participants will ride free of charge; online pre-registration at klausen-monument.ch is encouraged; spectator numbers are mentioned in the text.
- Both routes feature long climbs with hairpin bends; the eastern route leads via Urnerboden, whilst the western route goes via Bürglen, Spiringen and the Schächental valley.

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- GRL PCK Rally: 800 km in 7 days from Munich to Lausanne, self-supported, with a focus on community rather than competition and rankings.  
- The women’s cycling community GRL PCK provides accessible entry points into cycling and encourages members to embark on their own bikepacking adventures.  
- Tough climbs such as San Lucio and the Nufenen Pass strengthen team spirit; many participants feel a stronger connection to women’s cycling afterwards.

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- A weekend trip by train, a gravel bike ride through the Gaistal valley, over the Fern Pass and the Hahntennjoch, including breaks to wait out thunderstorms and an overnight stay.
- On Sunday, a trail run with stunning views, a break at the Hanauer Hütte for apple strudel, followed by the cycle back to the train as a storm was brewing.
- A case for short gravel bike adventures close to home, with tips on how to get there and simple accommodation options such as camping or guesthouses.

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- On 6 September, the Albula Pass will be car-free for the 20th time, with around 8,000 participants making the most of the day for (e-)cycling and other wheeled sports.  
- The 30-kilometre route, with gradients of up to 12 per cent, winds its way through historic villages and gorges, past the Lai da Palpuogna, up to an altitude of 2,315 metres.  
- Along the route, there will be an anniversary programme featuring live music, refreshments, prize draws, an archery course and an alpine sauna at the pass.

Car-free mountain passes 2026: Anniversary celebrations at the Albula Pass

- The top five countries for gravel cycling and bikepacking are Norway, Scotland, Iceland, Switzerland and Italy, as determined by an AI analysis.
- Popular features include secluded, wild landscapes, ‘lost places’, long distances, self-catering and, in some cases, permitted wild camping as a cost-saving option.
- According to the community, high-cost countries that are largely untouched by mass tourism offer the much-sought-after adventures in almost unspoilt natural surroundings.

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- Alpenbrevet Extended: free, individual rides over seven Alpine passes around Andermatt until October; take part via Strava or Garmin.
- New for 2026: Two bonus checkpoints (Klausen Pass, Cungieri Mountain Restaurant), which partly replace traditional passes and allow for flexible route planning.
- Rewards: Status levels for 3, 5 and 7 passes, plus a prize draw for starting places in 2027, a hotel stay, VIP tickets and restaurant vouchers.

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- The 2026 Swiss cycling calendar offers various road, gravel and mountain bike events for professionals, amateurs and families.
- The Tour de Suisse will be shortened to five stages and supplemented by the "Tour de Suisse Explorer" format for everyone.
- Several established events such as the Gravel Trans Jura, Alpenbrevet, Granfondo San Gottardo and the Gravel Festival Bern will set their own priorities.

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- The Grand Gourmet Rides combine road bike and gravel routes through Switzerland with regional culinary stops and alpine landscapes.
- Pleasure tours such as the three-pass ride, Gotthard variants or Jura, Malcantone and Seetal gravel routes cover various lengths and levels of difficulty.
- Services such as bike hotels, bike transport on public transport and Eurotrek luggage transport make multi-day cycle tours with comfortable stage changes easier.

Grand Gourmet Rides Switzerland: enjoyment at every stage

- Andermatt is a centrally located high plateau with legendary Alpine passes such as Furka, Gotthard, Oberalp and Susten, ideal for racing bike tours.  
- The region offers diverse, combinable pass tours with routes steeped in history, spectacular views and well-developed infrastructure.  
- Due to heavy traffic in the high season, the period outside July and August is particularly suitable, as passes are usually open from May, sometimes later.

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- Car-free cycling days on pass roads offer panoramic views, peace and quiet from engines, a sense of community and support in the form of catering and workshop tents.  
- Important events: Stelvio Bike, Sellaronda Bike Day, Grand Colombier, Alpe d'Huez, Dolomites Bike Day, Monte Grappa and other Italian passes.  
- Dates for 2026 include numerous car-free days in Germany, France, Italy and Switzerland, some with several variants and starting points.

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Switzerland

Car-free mountain passes 2026
The final stretch at the Klausen Pass

Bikepacking
50 women cycling to the Tour de France Femmes in seven days

Packed with adventure
A gravel weekend feels just like a week’s holiday

Car-free mountain passes 2026
Anniversary celebrations at the Albula Pass

Destinations for gravel and bikepacking enthusiasts
These 5 countries are the most popular

Alpenbrevet Extended 2026
Conquering the Swiss Alps on your own

Cycling events in Switzerland
These are the cycling highlights in Switzerland in 2026

Grand Gourmet Rides Switzerland
Enjoyment at every stage

Climbing into adventure
The racing bike paradise of Andermatt

"I was ba(n)ff during the film"
Two fathers and two sons on a bikepacking tour

No engine noise
Stelvio and Co. - car-free racing bike passes 2026

TOUR readers' tours 2025
These cycle tours were special

Switzerland

Car-free mountain passes 2026The final stretch at the Klausen Pass

Bikepacking50 women cycling to the Tour de France Femmes in seven days

Packed with adventure​A gravel weekend feels just like a week’s holiday

Car-free mountain passes 2026Anniversary celebrations at the Albula Pass

Destinations for gravel and bikepacking enthusiastsThese 5 countries are the most popular

Alpenbrevet Extended 2026Conquering the Swiss Alps on your own

Cycling events in SwitzerlandThese are the cycling highlights in Switzerland in 2026

Grand Gourmet Rides SwitzerlandEnjoyment at every stage

Climbing into adventureThe racing bike paradise of Andermatt

"I was ba(n)ff during the film"Two fathers and two sons on a bikepacking tour

No engine noiseStelvio and Co. - car-free racing bike passes 2026

TOUR readers' tours 2025These cycle tours were special

Car-free mountain passes 2026
The final stretch at the Klausen Pass

Bikepacking
50 women cycling to the Tour de France Femmes in seven days

Packed with adventure
A gravel weekend feels just like a week’s holiday

Car-free mountain passes 2026
Anniversary celebrations at the Albula Pass

Destinations for gravel and bikepacking enthusiasts
These 5 countries are the most popular

Alpenbrevet Extended 2026
Conquering the Swiss Alps on your own

Cycling events in Switzerland
These are the cycling highlights in Switzerland in 2026

Grand Gourmet Rides Switzerland
Enjoyment at every stage

Climbing into adventure
The racing bike paradise of Andermatt

"I was ba(n)ff during the film"
Two fathers and two sons on a bikepacking tour

No engine noise
Stelvio and Co. - car-free racing bike passes 2026

TOUR readers' tours 2025
These cycle tours were special