Gravel Across Switzerland is a project to create a public challenge to discover the country by gravel bikepacking. After a year of designing and testing routes, I’m now on the final reconnaissance: 5 days, 450 km, 9,500 m of climbing to finalize the trace.
This fourth day was the main course. It started with a majestic section: a descent along the mountainside, passing through tunnels — pure joy.
Then came the first pass at 2,000 m altitude — brutally steep and seemingly endless. Thankfully, not too much gravel except towards the end. The scenery, though, was absolutely breathtaking.
And to finish things off: the climb up the San Bernardino, with 2,000 meters of elevation gain already in the legs.
by LedByPassion