Breathtaking landscapes, glistening lakeshores and majestic mountains - and all this on a road or gravel bike? That's exactly what awaits you in the Lake and Alps region, the Swiss Eldorado for road and gravel bike enthusiasts between Lake Constance and the Appenzell Alps. This unique region in eastern Switzerland stretches over 3,400 km² and connects six tourist destinations in four cantons.
What makes the Lake and Alps region so special?
Eastern Switzerland offers everything that makes the heart of sporty cyclists beat faster: rolling hills, winding mountain passes, breathtaking Alpine panoramas and relaxed flat sections along Lake Constance. There are also first-class catering and accommodation options as well as an excellently developed infrastructure with little traffic - perfect for extended tours on road bikes, gravel bikes or e-bikes.
This is where sporty cycling meets a lively community: the region combines varied routes with a unique event format that inspires throughout the season. Whether on tours with friends, the Adventure Days or the big season finale - at Lake and Alps you experience cycling not just for yourself, but as part of an active and passionate community.
The absolute highlight is the new Lake and Alps Main Route. 540 km and over 9,000 meters of altitude on six stages connect the entire region and include its most beautiful routes.
The Lake and Alps Adventure: Your Challenge 2025
Just in time for the start of the cycling season, from April 1 to October 31, you have the opportunity to discover the region in a fun way - and benefit from numerous advantages and rewards! These include helpful tour tips, discounted accommodation in partner hotels and special other benefits from Lake and Alps partners.
The Lake and Alps Adventure combines digital challenges with physical experiences - perfect for anyone who wants to make the most of their season and celebrate cycling in a unique region.
The aim is to collect as many points as possible - because the more points, the bigger the reward! The absolute highlight: qualifying for our big final event on November 1, where we will celebrate the adventure together and give away attractive prizes.
Whether you are from the region or just visiting for a few days - the concept is designed so that you can qualify even with a short stay!
You can register online at www.lakeandalps.ch and choose between two adventure packages. A little tip: The Ultimate package includes the CUORE Adventure Jersey 2025 - a real collector's item that is not available in stores.
Who is behind Lake and Alps?
The driving force behind Lake and Alps is Sandro Poltéra. He has been passionate about racing bikes and his home region since his childhood - with tireless commitment, he has realized his vision of a sporty cycling region in Eastern Switzerland.
Although the region has long been an insider tip among locals and professional cyclists, it has remained hidden to many until now. Together with local tourism organizations and strong partners such as CUORE, Sandro has created a platform that gets guests excited about the region and cycling.
Well-known names such as Tony Martin, who has lived here for years, and Alex Zülle also support the project and underline the importance of the region as a first-class area for sporty riders.
We at CUORE are proud to be part of this unique cycling community and look forward to seeing many cyclists in the “Lake and Alps” jersey - the merchandise is available in the Lake and Alps online store. The exclusive Adventure Jersey 2025 is only available for participants of the Lake and Alps Adventure!
