Pre-TORTOUR Camp 2020

RIDE EAT SLEEP REPEAT – Monday 13.7.20 – Friday 17.7.20

5 days, 588 km, the route of the TORTOUR Challenge 2020 with the TORTOUR guides Martin Elmiger and Karsten Kreis – the exclusive Pre-TORTOUR training camp.

Stage plan

Day 1

Zurich-Glarus-Klausenpass-Unterschächen
118 km, 1900 hm

Day 2

Unterschächen-Andermatt-OberalppassDisentis-Lukmanierpass-Olivone
107 km, 2600 hm

Day 3

Olivone-Biasca-San Bernardino-Thusis
140 km, 2500 hm

Day 4

Thusis-(possibly via Lenzerheide) Chur-Arosa
60 km (70 km), 1800 hm (2600 hm)

Day 5

Arosa-Chur-Walensee-LachenSchönenberg-Sihlbrugg-Sihlcity
164 km, 1500 hm

Included services

  • Exclusive group of participants of max. 20 people
  • TORTOUR Guides Martin Elmiger and Karsten Kreis
  • 4 hotel nights in a double room incl. Breakfast and 3-course dinner without drinks (predetermined menu, allergies / vegetarian menu must be registered in advance)
  • Hotel Alpina Unterschächen / Campra Alpine Lodge&Spa Olivone / Hotel Weiss Kreuz Thusis / Hof Maran Arosa
  • Baggage
  • Meals with Winforce products
  • Support on the track (in case of defect or other needs) Optional services
  • 4 hotel nights in a single room instead of a double room
  • Daily massages


Important notes

  • Program changes due to weather conditions, construction sites, etc. are reserved.
  • All participants must always adhere to the traffic rules and are responsible for themselves.
  • Disclaimer and responsibility for the condition of your own material.
  • Liability, accident and health insurance are the responsibility of the participants.
  • Registration is valid for the entire duration of 5 days, costs for a shorter participation remain unchanged.
  • Participation is binding, costs will not be refunded in case of cancellation.
  • Minimum number of participants 14 people (if the minimum number is not reached, the event cannot be held).

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