St. Moritz to Innsbruck
Austria, Switzerland Bike Tours
The Inn Cycle Path
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- Length7–8 days
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Overview
This bike tour in Austria and Switzerland takes you through the lush Engadin region, aptly known as "the garden of the Inn River". This region is stunningly beautiful. Its quaint villages, meadows full of wildflowers, valleys with gurgling brooks, and high rugged mountains will take your breath away.
The Inn cycle path leads through this outstanding landscape as the Engadin merges into the big forests of the Swiss National Park. Suddenly the scenery changes and the Austrian Bundesland Tyrol welcomes you with warm hospitality.
The tour ends in Innsbruck where your stay in the Olympic city is one of the highlights of the Inn cycle path.
Highlights
- St. Moritz
- Swiss Alps
- Artists' village Guarda
- The villages of Zernez, Susch, and Lavin
- Golden roof in Innsbruck
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Itinerary
8-day tour
Day 1: Arrival in St. Moritz
Day 2: St. Moritz loop, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 3: St. Moritz – Zernez, 22 mi. (35 km)
Day 4: Zernez – Scuol, 22 mi. (35 km)
Day 5: Scuol – Ried/Prutz, 34 mi. (55 km)
Day 6: Ried/Prutz – Imst, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 7: Imst – Innsbruck, 41 mi. (65 km)
Day 8: Departure from Innsbruck*All distances are approximate. The 7-day tour does not include a loop around St. Mortiz. See below for details.
Day 1: Arrival in St. Moritz
Chic, elegant and exclusive, with extremely cosmopolitan air, the resort of St. Moritz is located at an altitude of 1856 meters above sea level and surrounded by the beautiful lake landscape of the Upper Engadine. The local tourist office claims the sun shines 322 days a year. There is no welcome meeting included for this tour.Sample hotel: 4* San Gian
Day 2: St. Moritz loop
Explore the fascinating surroundings of St. Moritz and perhaps undertake a tour by bike of Lake St. Moritz, one of the several lakes in the region. The Upper Engadin lake landscape is a unique phenomenon. The wide valley basin has a string of wonderful lakes, each with its own character.Sample hotel: 4* San Gian
Day 3: St. Moritz – Zernez, 22 mi. (35 km)
You will be traversing the valley of the Upper Engadine region, the door to the Swiss National Park. Samedan is the first village today that you will cycle through. Worth seeing is the old St. Peter Parish Church with its Romanesque tower, built around 1200. Next is La Punt, a picturesque village strategically located at the sun-kissed foot of the Albula Pass, directly next to the River Inn. Beautifully adorned farmhouses and stately patrician houses from the 16th and 17th centuries stand majestically in the village. A bridge over the River Inn leads from the La Punt part of the village, to Chamues-ch. Worth visiting is the early Gothic church of San Andrea in Chamues-ch, a classic example of a Gothic mountain pilgrimage church with a slim, white tower, Romanesque door and Gothic vaulted ceiling. The nave and chancel are adorned with frescoes from 1505. Also worth seeing is the La Punt baroque church built-in 1680. Another village that you will cycle through is Zuoz, an example of a traditional Engadin village. It has many cobblestoned streets, an elegant town center and numerous beautiful old buildings. There is also the church of San Luzi with its beautiful window paintings that you will not want to miss. Continuing through the Engadine high valley, your final destination today is Zernez, gateway to the Swiss National Park, Switzerland’s biggest nature preserve, featuring a fascinating wilderness that provides a habitat for a great many Alpine animals and plants.Sample hotel: 3* Hotel Spöl
Day 4: Zernez – Scuol, 22 mi. (35 km)
After breakfast, your first stop will be the old mountain village of Lavin. The village, on a long terrace on a south-facing slope, was rebuilt in Italian style after being destroyed by fire in 1869. The late-Gothic village church escaped the flames and has valuable frescoes dating from the late-Gothic and early-Renaissance periods – one of the best-known and worth seeing art monuments in this federal state of Graubunden. Next on the agenda is the village of Guarda. Once an almost deserted place due to its remote location, it has been revived after most houses have been renovated and sold at attractive prices. Guarda is a quaint village of narrow roads with those beautifully renovated houses that preserve the traditional paintings and lovingly decorated doors and windows. Your final destination today is Scuol, an innovative holiday and spa resort– where mineral water bubbles from the village fountain and a park-like environment surrounds. Dominating the village is its majestic landmark, the Tarasp Castle. Soothe your weary muscles in the thermal spa of Bogin Engiadina.Sample hotel: 3* Hotel Bellaval
Day 5: Scuol – Ried/Prutz, 34 mi. (55 km)
Today you will cross the border into Austria, passing through the village of Martina. After Martina, the Inn River thunders through a gorge before it escapes into the Tyrol region of Austria at the eerie Finstermünz fortress bridge. You will pass through Pfunds and Tösens to Ried.Sample hotel: 3* Post Prutz
Day 6: Ried/Prutz – Imst, 25 mi. (40 km)
Through the Obere Gericht (Upper Court) from Ried, you will cycle through the little summer resort of Prutz with its old forts and parish church (remodeled in Gothic style around 1520 and then in the Baroque style in the 17th c.) On to Landeck a former fortress town that occupies a hillside above the Inn River. It huddles below the ruins of the 12 th c Schrofenstein castle, located on a ledge from where one enjoys a fantastic view. You will pass the monastery of Zams and travel through Milser Au to Imst (town of the wells). Time permitting a visit to Rosengartenschlucht (rose garden gorge) is recommended. Overnight in Imst.Sample hotel: 3* Hotel Hirschen
Day 7: Imst – Innsbruck, 41 mi (65 km)
Finally, your bicycle tour in Austria takes you through the villages of Stams, Telfs, and Inzing where you will make your journey to the Olympic city of Innsbruck a feast for your eyes. Cultural highlights of today's stage include the Zisterzienserstrift Stams (collegiate church with rose grids) and other numerous small churches and ruins you will encounter. The city of Innsbruck with its Golden Roof, a late gothic bay window created in 1500 is a must-visit on this last day of this cycling path. Situated between two impressive mountain chains, Innsbruck was the host of the Olympic Winter Games in 1964 and 1976 and to this day remains a major winter sports center. Perhaps you will want to ride the gondola up Seegrube (2000 m) to enjoy the spectacular views of the Inn Valley and surrounding mountains. Innsbruck's beauty and medieval wonders have kept it one of Austria's most marveled at cities for centuries. Along the cobblestone streets in the Altstadt (Old Town), you will come across magnificent Gothic architectureSample hotel: 4* Austria Trend Congress
Day 8: Innsbruck and individual departure
7-day tour
Day 1: Arrival in St. Moritz
Day 2: St. Moritz – Zernez, 22 mi. (35 km)
Day 3: Zernez – Scuol, 22 mi. (35 km)
Day 4: Scuol – Prutz/Ried, 34 mi. (55 km)
Day 5: Prutz/Ried – Imst, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 6: Imst – Innsbruck, 41 mi. (65 km)
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Map
Hotels & Bikes
For the majority of your tour, you will be accommodated in 3-star hotels and guest houses. In Innsbruck and St. Moritz, you will enjoy 4-star accommodations. On each day’s details, you will find the name of the preferred hotel but the final hotel list will be based on availability. If the preferred hotel is not available, your will be accommodated in an establishment of equal standard. Please note that final hotel list may not be available until 4 weeks before your tour.
Bicycles
Standard touring bike
The standard touring rental bikes are 7-speed unisex or 21-speed. There are two types of frames available for the 21-speed bike, a men's frame or a unisex frame. These bikes also feature:
- Modern V-breaks
- Aluminum rims
- Aluminum frame
- Mudguards
- Selle Royal Comfort gel saddles (seatpost diameter is 27.2)
- 28-inch puncture-resistant tires
*You must specify at time of booking which bike you would like to reserve, 7 speed unisex or 21 speed unisex or men's frame.
Accessories
- Handlebar bag
- Rear pannier
- Combination lock (one per room)
- Repair kit (one per room)
- Pump (one per room)
- Odometer
- Bike helmets, UVEX i-vo, (for sale, advanced reservation, €40)
Plus bike
The Plus bike allows for a slightly sportier sitting posture, 27 gears offer the highest flexibility and a high-quality Suntour suspension fork provides the best possible comfort across all surfaces. All accessories are also available on Rental Bike Plus.
- Hydraulic Magura Brakes
- Shimano Deore XT gearings
- Aluminum rims
- Aluminum frame
- Pannier
- Mudguards
- Handlebar bag
- Bicycle repair kit with tools, a pump, a spare inner tube, and a combination lock
- Selle Royal Esenza (seatpost diameter is 27.2)
- 28-inch puncture-resistant tires
*Availability is limited. You must specify at time of booking if you are requesting Plus Bike
Accessories
- Handlebar bag
- Pear pannier
- Combination lock (one per room)
- Repair kit (one per room)
- Pump (one per room)
- Odometer
- Bike helmets (for sale, advanced reservation, €40)
Electric bike
These pedelec bikes have an electric motor fixed on the frame with a removable battery. A pedelec's motorised assistance only engages when the rider is pedaling and cuts out once 25 km/h is reached.
- 36 volt Bosch motor
- 500 wh battery
- Shimano 8 gear Nexus hub gears with backpedaling brake hub.
- The removable battery provides a ranch of 120 to 180 kilometers.
- Weight approximately 23 kg.
Accessories
- Handlebar bag
- Rear pannier
- Combination lock (one per room)
- Repair kit (one per room)
- Pump (one per room)
- Bottle holder
- Odometer
- Bike helmets, UVEX i-vo, (for sale, advanced reservation, €40)
*It is important to reserve your electric bike at time of booking.
Children’s bikes, child trailers, child seats, & tag-alongs
Please ask us for information and pricing.
Inclusions
What’s Included
- Hotel accommodation for 6 or 7 nights depending on the length of tour chosen
- Breakfast
- Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel (maximum of 20kg per bag)
- Detailed travel documents (1 set per room). Additional sets can be ordered for €25 per set
- 7 or 21-speed city touring bike
- Bicycle protection
- App for navigation and GPS data available
What’s Not Included
- Remaining meals
- Transfer back to St. Moritz every Friday morning. See pricing.
- Local tax approx. €3 - 4 per person per night (payable upon arrival)
- Travel Insurance
Dates & Pricing
Dates
2023
8 Day Tour
Friday departures from May 5 to September 23, 2023
7 Day Tour
Saturday departures May 5 to September 23, 2023
Please Note
- Rates are per person, based on double occupancy
- Tour prices are based on the fuel costs at time prices are set, often months or years in advance. In rare cases, additional fees may apply for fuel cost increases.
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- We recommend purchasing trip insurance
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Pricing
2023
Friday Departures 8-Day Tour
Saturday Departures 7-Day Tour8 days 7 days Season 1
May 5 to May 18 | September 15 to September 23$ 2267 £ 1185 $ 1,999 € 1353 ₪ 5496 ¥ 205164 NZ$ 2449 NOK 16377 kr 16004 $ 1,472 $ 2016 £ 1054 $ 1,778 € 1203 ₪ 4887 ¥ 182418 NZ$ 2177 NOK 14562 kr 14229 $ 1,308 Season 2
May 19 to June 15 | September 1 to September 14$ 2351 £ 1229 $ 2,073 € 1403 ₪ 5700 ¥ 212746 NZ$ 2539 NOK 16983 kr 16595 $ 1,526 $ 2099 £ 1097 $ 1,852 € 1253 ₪ 5090 ¥ 190000 NZ$ 2268 NOK 15167 kr 14821 $ 1,363 Season 3
June 16 to August 31$ 2434 £ 1273 $ 2,147 € 1453 ₪ 5903 ¥ 220327 NZ$ 2630 NOK 17588 kr 17186 $ 1,580 $ 2183 £ 1141 $ 1,926 € 1303 ₪ 5293 ¥ 197582 NZ$ 2358 NOK 15772 kr 15412 $ 1,417 Single supplement $ 618 £ 323 $ 545 € 369 ₪ 1499 ¥ 55954 NZ$ 668 NOK 4467 kr 4365 $ 401 $ 467 £ 244 $ 412 € 279 ₪ 1133 ¥ 42307 NZ$ 505 NOK 3377 kr 3300 $ 303 Extra Options
Additional bike rental options
Electric bicycle rental: $ 235 £ 123 $ 207 € 140 ₪ 569 ¥ 21229 NZ$ 253 NOK 1695 kr 1656 $ 152
Rental Bike Plus: $ 101 £ 53 $ 89 € 60 ₪ 244 ¥ 9098 NZ$ 109 NOK 726 kr 710 $ 65
Bike helmets (for sale, advanced reservation): $ 67 £ 35 $ 59 € 40 ₪ 162 ¥ 6065 NZ$ 72 NOK 484 kr 473 $ 44
Ask us about children's bikes, trailers, tag-alongs, or baby seats.
Extra nights
St. Moritz: $ 209 £ 109 $ 185 € 125 ₪ 508 ¥ 18955 NZ$ 226 NOK 1513 kr 1479 $ 136
Single supplement: $ 149 £ 78 $ 132 € 89 ₪ 362 ¥ 13496 NZ$ 161 NOK 1077 kr 1053 $ 97
Innsbruck: $ 132 £ 69 $ 117 € 79 ₪ 321 ¥ 11979 NZ$ 143 NOK 956 kr 934 $ 86
Single supplement: $ 59 £ 31 $ 52 € 35 ₪ 142 ¥ 5307 NZ$ 63 NOK 424 kr 414 $ 38
Transfer
Return transfer, Innsbruck to St. Moritz, every Friday morning: $ 209 £ 109 $ 185 € 125 ₪ 508 ¥ 18955 NZ$ 226 NOK 1513 kr 1479 $ 136 Personal bike transfer included: $ 49 £ 25 $ 43 € 29 ₪ 118 ¥ 4397 NZ$ 52 NOK 351 kr 343 $ 32 *Must be paid in advance. Reservation is necessary.
Extra Info
Skill Level — Moderate
This self-guided hotel to hotel tour is rated moderate. On the 8 day tour, at the beginning of the trip, you can expect the elegant atmosphere of St. Moritz and a loop ride to the surrounding lakes. Day after day you cycle a little further towards the Tyrolean capital of Innsbruck. The daily stages are between 35 and 65 kilometers and mostly lead on designated cycling paths. There are only two to three medium climbs that are easy to master with a bit of training. This trip can also be booked as a seven-day variation, without the lake loop in the beginning.
Airport Info
The closest and largest international and probably most practical airport for both arrival and departure is Zurich International Airport for transoceanic flights. However, this could vary depending on your pre and post-tour travel plans. Other options are Bolzano or Innsbruck.
Local Travel
Train (Zug) from airport (located beneath the terminal building) to main railroad station downtown (Zurich HB), runs every 20 minutes in both directions with a travel time of 10 minutes. From Zurich HB, trains depart for all points in Switzerland. Trip to St. Moritz usually takes about 3 – 4 hours. At the conclusion of your tour, return travel will depend on your departure airport. Train travel time from Innsbruck to Zurich airport is approximately 4 hours with 1 or more transfers. Transfers are available as well back to St. Moritz every Friday for a supplement. See pricing.
Climate
Please check local conditions before arrival and do not forget your rain gear as summers in this region brings more rainfall. The wetter season lasts four months beginning in May, with a greater than 40% chance of a given day being a wet day. North of the Alps you have a moderate Central-European climate, characterized mostly by oceanic winds; south of the Alps it is rather Mediterranean. Regional climates however can vary greatly, due to geographical elements.
Remarks
Available for this tour is an app that can be downloaded to your smartphone (Apple or Android). You can request the GPX tracks by email which you can then upload into your device. The maps are available in offline mode to avoid data charges. Just ask us for a helpful PDF file with step by step instructions from downloading the app, to uploading the GPX tracks and hotel lists.
Important to know
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Extra Stay
Extra nights available in both St. Moritz and Innsbruck.
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