Switzerland North South

bonaparte · Post by **bonaparte** » 8 Jan 2009, 1:47pm

Hi,

I'm planning touring from Basel to Chiasso in August, has anyone done it and is "Route 3" well signposted and suitable for road bikes. Plan is for wife and I to fly to Basel and cycle with Panniers. Also any advice on Hostels / other accomodation on the route

Thanks in advance

megilleland · Post by **megilleland** » 8 Jan 2009, 7:21pm

Have a look at this website which appears to give you a lot of information, maps, reports and a listing of accommodation.

scottg · Post by **scottg** » 9 Jan 2009, 3:19pm

The sign posting was very good, except in town in towns were you'd have to make some educated guesses. I carried a compass and regular maps
along with cycle maps I ordered before I left on the trip.

Some of the routes are gravel or dirt with cobbles in towns.
The first trip I did used 27mm tires, second trip I went with
35mm, much better in the gravel.

Scott G.