Self-guided cycling holidays in Switzerland are a real joy. Switzerland has in recent years developed a national network of long distance cycle routes which take in the best and most scenic areas of this beautiful country. Each route is largely traffic-free with the rest being mainly on quiet lanes. Average daily distances are between 25 and 35 miles ie 3 to 5 hours of cycling. In spite of the mountainous nature of Switzerland, and hence its beauty, climbs on these cycle routes tend to be nothing like so steep as in England as they are designed for gradual ascents and descents. All routes are extremely well signposted so that navigation is not a problem.