Travel Camp

Bike tour camp: cycling through the alps

A travel camp for teens

A life changing adventure. To explore, learn and have fun.

Key points of the Trip:

Dates and ages:

Session 1 (6.07.25 – 13.07.25). Session 2 (27.07.25 – 3.08.25). Ages: 11 – 16.

Camp Location:

This is a travel camp, where we sleep in several locations in the Alpine region of Les Diablerets, Gstaad and Interlaken.

Price:

From CHF 1,100 per week. 10% group discount for 2 or more bookings

Activities included:

Climbing, Football, MTB, Water Sports, Paddleboarding, Camping, Mountain Refuge, Survival Workshop, Boat Building… and much more!

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Summer camp Switzerland: FREE PRE-REGISTRATION

Book a place in the camps for free! 10% discount if you register 2 or more participants.

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The Summer Bike Camp In a nutshell:

Camp Voyage à Vélo: À Travers les Alpes à Vélo is a dynamic camp that combines exploration, learning and fun. For two (or one) weeks, participants cycle through breathtaking alpine landscapes, while taking part in a variety of activities including hikes, outdoor challenges and cultural discoveries. With a program designed to encourage personal development and collaboration, this camp offers a bilingual and multicultural experience.

If you are between 15 and 18 years old?Leadership Program!

A Unique Travel Bicycle Camp

Discover the scenic beauty of the regions where the cantons of Bern, Vaud and Fribourg meet.
During this itinerant bike camp, we will move through unique landscapes filled with adrenaline options.
This two-week trip takes you through stunning alpine landscapes, with stops to explore local villages, cultural sites, and to enjoy Swiss nature.
The camp moves every other day (usually), offering a renewed adventure at each stage, but keeping the comfort.

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A balanced program

The Bike Trip through the Alps is much more than just a bike camp: it is a varied adventure that combines cycling with hikes, team challenges, cultural discoveries and activities focused on personal development. Participants explore spectacular landscapes while experiencing unique moments, such as convivial evenings around the fire and enriching workshops.

Our Philosophy

A program rich in learning

Building confidence and skills:
Our camp is not limited to physical activities; It’s a platform for personal growth.
Campers learn how to overcome challenges, build confidence, and develop leadership skills.
A safe and supportive environment:
Safety is our priority.
All activities are supervised by experienced instructors and we ensure that every camper feels supported and encouraged throughout their journey.

Our Philosophy
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Bilingual and International: English and French

The Young Explorers Club summer camp welcomes international and Swiss participants in a bilingual, multicultural environment. Our activities take place mainly in English, but French is also integrated, enabling all children to feel included.

Our team speaks multiple languages (English, French, German and others), creating a supportive environment, whether your child is fluent in English or is just starting to learn it.

Our Philosophy

Swiss Participants

CHF

1100

/ 1 week

Inscriptions
  • Group discount (2+): 10% OFF.
  • All Inclusive: Activities, Accommodation, Food, Tours, etc.
  • Payment in installments available
  • Professional and multilingual supervision included.
  • Meals with flexible options.
  • Flexible participation dates. (Starting Days and Departures).
  • Not Included: Bike and helmet. (Possibility to rent for a small fee).

International Participants

CHF

1500

/ 1 week

Inscriptions
  • Group discount (2+): 10% OFF.
  • All Inclusive: Activities, Accommodation, Food, Tours, etc.
  • Airport Shuttle: Transport from / to GENEVA AIRPORT Included.
  • Payment in installments available
  • Professional and multilingual supervision included.
  • Meals with flexible options.
  • Flexible participation dates. (Starting Days and Departures)
  • Included: Bike and Helmet. Not Included: Bike clothes and bottle.

Camp Voyage à Vélo: PRE-REGISTRATION FOR CAMPS (NO CHARGE)

Book a place in the camps for free! 10% discount if you register 2 or more participants.

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More info:

Dates:
 
Session 1. (1 Week 6.07.25 – 13.07.25)
Session 2 (1 week (27.07.25 – 3.08.25)
 

Participants may arrive or leave the camp on slightly different dates (depending on logistics and location), contact us for more information.
Attendees can participate in one or more consecutive sessions.
And for those who want longer camps, we have other camps too (participation in several sessions is possible).

Price:

  • Price participant resident in Switzerland: 1100CHF**
  • International participant price: 1500CHF**


More info:
 
**Thanks to the help of our local sponsors, we are able to provide a discounted price to all Swiss nationals.
The mentioned price includes all the participant’s expenses during the camp period, i.e. any public or private transportation during the camp, food, accommodation costs, and any common group equipment (tents and any other equipment related to the activities, harnesses and climbing equipment). Not included: Bike and bike bags (possibility to rent with us at a very reduced price: Price mentioned on the online registration form (approx. 190CHF)) transport to and from the meeting point and possible personal equipment (sleeping bag (contact us if you need it), clothes and other personal expenses).
 
FAMILY/GROUP DISCOUNTS: In order to promote the camp to more families (who might also share our values), we are able to offer a 10% discount on all bookings if they join a friend or family member.
This means that if you register two or more participants, each of those registrations will be 10% cheaper.

For Swiss participants, the meeting point for all the different sessions of the camp is at Lausanne Gare.
From Lausanne, transport is organized until the departure of the camp in Les Diablerets for 1 day of multi-activities before the start of the camp.
Another meeting point will be organized from Geneva airport for international participants.
Transport will also be arranged from there.

We offer this camp for 11* – 16 year olds (itinerary and activities adapted to needs). For participants aged 15 to 18 who wish to take part in the camp, they can with our innovative, youth-friendly leadership program, offering a unique blend of camp participation and a specialized program. This program is designed to foster the development of technical and soft skills through a series of activities, workshops, and hands-on leadership opportunities. We believe in bringing together an international community, which is why the languages spoken at the camp are French and English, which is what we have seen from our past experience and the huge benefit of mixing Francophones and Anglophones and learning from both groups.
*Under 11? At our discretion, and if participants are particularly fit and motivated, we allow age exceptions. Please contact us for more information.

Learn more about the Leadership Program (15-18 years old)

Program 2025: Under construction.

EXAMPLE: The 2024 program:
 
Day 1 (July 28): Arrived in Schwarzsee, Fribourg from Lausanne – In a chalet. Description: Arrival and installation at the camp. Activities: Introduction to safety rules, first exploration of the surroundings.
Team games, from the cottage to the lake by bike.
 
Day 2 (July 29th) and Day 3 (July 30th): Schwarzsee – In a chalet. Description : Day by the lake. Activities: Water sports such as kayaking and paddle boarding.
Explore a cave near the lake.
 
Day 4 (July 31st): Schwarzsee -> Lake Gruyéres – In a tent. Description: Start of the bike route. Activities: Bike ride through mountainous landscapes, nature photography.
 
Day 5 (August 1st): Lake Gruyére – In a tent. Description: A route through one of the highest plateaus of the Fribourg Prealps, a pass that ends in a beautiful lake. Activities: Team games. Rock Climbing. Bike ride through mountainous landscapes, nature photography.
Day 6 (August 2nd): Walopsee -> Jaun – In Chalet.
Description: After two days in the mountains, we arrived at the magnificent chalet of Jaun, the very small and last village in Fribourg, which speaks Swiss German.
Activities: Climbing and hiking in the surrounding mountains. Team games and activities around the chalet.
Day 7 (August 3rd): Jaun – In a chalet. (END FOR PARTICIPANTS in 1 week (July 28 – August 3)) Description: Full day around the gastlosen! Waterfalls, sun, Climbing and local cheeses! Activities: Climbing and hiking in the surrounding mountains.
Day 8 (August 4): Jaun (Chalet Unter-Moos). Activities : Rock Climbing, camping, observation of local flora and fauna, games. Optional: Crossing the Gastlosen massif by bike.
 
Day 9 (August 5): Jaun (Chalet Unter-Moos) -> Rougemont (Chalet La Planche) by bike. After-cycling activities: Games in the forest, exploration of local waterfalls.
 
Day 10 (August 6): Rougemont (Chalet La Planche). Activities : Survival lessons, wildlife observation, cabin building, boat building.
 
Day 11 (August 7): Rougemont – Schönried by bike (Chalet Kuonolf). After-cycling activities: Adventure activities, climbing.
 
Day 12 (August 8): Schönried (Chalet Kuonolf). Activities : Visit Lake Hongrin. Lakeside activities, campfire, games.
 
Day 13 (August 9): Schönried (Chalet Kuonolf). Activities : Scenic bike route. Local volunteer activity. Lakeside activities, campfire, games. Discovery of the surrounding area, evening of local tales and legends.
 
Day 14 (August 10): Schönried (Chalet Kuonolf). Activities : Closure of the camp.
End of camp ceremony, graduation and final farewells.
 
This route offers a balanced combination of sport, culture, and relaxation, ideal for an immersive experience surrounded by nature.

7:00 am – Wake up and have breakfast at camp.
8:00 am – Camp preparation and start the bike trip
12:00 pm – Stop for lunch (sandwich, crackers, fruit, etc.)
14:00 – Camp set up for the night
15:00 – Explore the surroundings and schedule activities.
6:00 p.m. – Cook dinner (freeze-dried meal, soup, etc.)
7:00 p.m. – Campfire and socialization, educational program (astronomy, team game).
9:00 p.m. – Lights off

Note: This is only a sample itinerary and activities can be adjusted according to the needs and preferences of the group.

Some Moments from the Camp:
– Theme Nights: Entertaining evenings with themes such as “Night of the Superheroes” or “Camp Olympics”, encouraging creativity and camaraderie.
– Campfire Sessions: Engaging discussions, storytelling and reflections to strengthen the bonds formed during the week.
– Adventure Journal: Campers will keep an adventure journal to document their experiences, thoughts, and personal growth throughout the week.

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We believe in human-to-human interaction: write to us via our contact methods (https://youngexplorersclub.ch/contact/) and schedule a call or meeting with one of our employees.
We will be happy to answer any doubts or questions you may have. Or find the list of all frequently asked questions on FAQs.

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