A 1,000 km gravel bikepacking challenge across Switzerland

đŸšŽâ€â™‚ïž Join this free gravel challenge and explore the beauty of Switzerland!

Explore Switerland

This gravel bikepacking challenge will take you across Switzerland, across four language regions, offering spectacular landscapes and unforgettable routes.

A self-supported adventure

1,000 km and 19,000 m of climbing, to be ridden in full self-support, at your own pace — according to your experience and fitness.

A personal challenge

No fixed start, no race. Gravel Across Switzerland invites you to ride a verified route and embark on a unique self-supported bikepacking adventure.

Inspired by the Tourmagne Challenge

Following the spirit of the Tourmagne Challenge, Gravel Across Switzerland is a free adventure designed to push your limits while treating you to breathtaking scenery.

Explore the full route

An adventure at your own pace

With Gravel Across Switzerland, the journey is yours to shape. Whether you’re an ultra-distance rider or simply passionate about gravel, you set your own goals and define your own challenge. Check out our conditions for all the details.

Ride at least 98% of the track, progress a minimum of 10 km per day, and share a short story of your adventure
Riding with an e-bike (this counts only as a Finisher, and excludes any other category of success)
Completing the route in 15 days or more
Riding the route with at least 50 kilometers covered each day
Completing the route in 10 days or less, while covering at least 50 kilometers each day
Completing the route in 5 days or less, while covering at least 50 kilometers each day
Climbing over 3,500 meters of elevation along the route in a single day
Finishing among the first 10 riders to complete the challenge (a rare distinction)
Ranking among the first 10 riders to complete the route in a given year
Completing over 1,100 km — that’s 10% beyond the planned route

Take on the challenge
ride gravel across Switzerland!

☑ Explore Switzerland and its four linguistic regions.

☑ Join the challenge and share your journey with fellow gravel riders.

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Most recent rider story

  • A route finally finalized and ready to be shared

    Challenger: Eric
    ⌛Nb days: 12 | đŸšČ Min km / day: 65 km | đŸ”ïž Max D+ / day: 3’000 m

    It all started with a video I watched in 2023. A video by Mr. Phal presenting a challenge straight out of the past, appearing truly out of the ordinary: the Tourmagne Challenge. A 950 km bikepacking journey on a gravel track across France. I, who had never ridden more than 50 km on a bike…

FAQ

How do I register for the challenge?

Registering is very simple: visit the registration page, fill out the form, and you’re done. You’ll then receive a confirmation email with all the details you need for your start.

Can I participate as part of a group?

Yes. The challenge is above all about discovering Switzerland and discovering your own abilities on a 1,000 km self-supported journey. Riding with others means sharing the adventure — and finding support in tougher moments.

What is the route?

The Route page gives you an overview of your upcoming journey. However, the GPX track you’ll need to follow will be sent to you a few days before your departure, to take into account any possible detours due to trail conditions or works.

What are the participation requirements?

You can find them on the Conditions page.

How can I share my experience?

After completing the challenge, you must submit your GPS track along with a short story of your adventure through our website. We’d be happy to share your story and photos with our community.

What equipment is recommended?

Check the Practical Tips page to learn how best to prepare.

Any questions ?

Still unclear about something? Feel free to reach out — we’ll be happy to provide any extra information about the challenge.

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