Travel information Switzerland for motorcycle tours
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Season
Best time to travel in Switzerland
The Swiss Alpine passes are usually snow-free from May to September.
Best season: May to September
| Jan | Feb | Mär | Apr | Mai | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Okt | Nov | Dez |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan: Not rideable | Feb: Not rideable | Mär: Not rideable | Apr: Rideable, with limits | Mai: Best riding window | Jun: Best riding window | Jul: Best riding window | Aug: Best riding window | Sep: Best riding window | Okt: Rideable, with limits | Nov: Not rideable | Dez: Not rideable |
- Best riding window
- Rideable, with limits
- Not rideable
Spring (Apr–May)
- Conditions
- Valley routes rideable, high passes sometimes still closed
- Recommended for
- Central Switzerland
Summer (Jun–Aug)
- Conditions
- All Alpine passes open
- Recommended for
- All regions
Autumn (Sep–Oct)
- Conditions
- Stable weather, clear views
- Recommended for
- Central Switzerland
Winter (Nov–Mar)
- Conditions
- Alpine passes closed
- Recommended for
- Not recommended
| Season | Conditions | Recommended for |
|---|---|---|
| Spring (Apr–May) | Valley routes rideable, high passes sometimes still closed | Central Switzerland |
| Summer (Jun–Aug) | All Alpine passes open | All regions |
| Autumn (Sep–Oct) | Stable weather, clear views | Central Switzerland |
| Winter (Nov–Mar) | Alpine passes closed | Not recommended |
The Swiss Alpine passes are usually snow-free from May to September. Outside this window many high passes remain closed.
Motorcycle tours in Switzerland
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