20.9.10

Zermatt

This is the last ride in Switzerland, taking the train to Zermatt (1600m) via Visp by train. Then up towards Gornergrat (3000+m) but only halfway due to the unridable and extreme terrains.










From Visp the MGB continues the journey towards Zermatt, a very beautiful resort where there were no cars allowed. The transport inside Zermatt is done by electric vehicles.










From Zermatt the Matterhorn, a famous and deadly alpine peak, is clearly visible and looks majestic. From there I took the road up in the direction of Gornegrat which normally taken by train. The road soon became narrow gravel track - first rideable then impossible.










Some photos of the more rideable section. At this stage I had reached halfway and about 2000+m. It was very tiring to ride at this altitude.










There is a restaurant in the middle of nowhere and mainly serving hikers and occasional mountain bikers. The view from the table was amazing and food was great.

19.9.10

Lausanne to Vevey via Lavaux - Mt. Pelerin

An easy 30 km ride from Lausanne to Mount Pelerin, via the beautiful winery region of Lavaux. This was the route taken.










At Lavaux and meeting the Lavaux Express taking the tourists for a view which I rode before.










Beautiful Villette.










Towards the left of Chexbres the view is Swiss Alps, to the right it's Lausanne.










Nearing Mt. Pelerin and the famous Vevey-Mt. Pelerin Furniculaire. I had a Rivella drink then rode downhill to Vevey and took the train home.