Family Bike Travel Camp

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1. About the trip
2. Day by day
3. The club in action
4. Trip in depth details
5. Where we stay
6. Safety & philosophy
7. What families say
8. Instagram & YouTube
9. Brochure & webinar
10. Availability

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More details

• What's included

  All inclusive: the bike (bike or e-bike for adults, bike or tandem for children), accommodation, meals, equipment, the support vehicle and the transfers from and to Geneva Airport. Optional activities are extra. Payment in instalments is possible.

• Fitness & experience level

  Families who enjoy cycling: children should be comfortable on a bike for a few hours a day, or ride a tandem with an adult. Distances are flexible, e-bikes help the adults, and the support vehicle can take anyone who needs a rest.

• Ages, group size & staff ratio

  Families with children from 8 years old. A child is anyone under 16; from 16, the adult price applies. The group rides with professional leaders and a support vehicle.

• A typical day

  Morning: a guided bike stage. Lunch: a meal together or a picnic outdoors. Afternoon: a second activity or free family time. Evening: relaxed dinners, games and shared moments.

• Meeting point & travel

  We meet at Geneva Airport and travel together to Gruyère; the camp ends with a transfer back to Geneva Airport.

• Health, medication & dietary needs

  There is no nurse on the camp, but many of our staff are trained in first aid, and someone responsible for first aid and crisis management is always with the group. If your child falls ill or is hurt, the team takes them to the nearest doctor or hospital and calls you at the first opportunity.

  • Hand any medicine to the staff on arrival, with a written note on the dose and timing.
  • Give the details of medicines, allergies and diets in the trip preparation form in your family account, so the team knows before the camp.
• Safety & insurance

  Many of our staff are trained in first aid, someone responsible for first aid and crisis management is always with the group, and our policies follow the standards of the Vaud Youth Protection Service (SPJ).

  Every participant needs:

  • Health and accident insurance covering illness and accidents during the camp, rescue costs included (ambulance or helicopter)
  • Civil liability insurance

  If your child is not covered, you can add the insurance we offer when you book.

• Cancellation & refunds

  Our terms are those of the camp contract you sign when you book.

  • Without cancellation insurance, the camp fees are not refunded or transferred, whatever the reason.
  • With cancellation insurance (CHF 210 / week), booked for each child when you register, the camp fees are refunded, minus the price of the insurance, if your child cannot come because of an illness or an accident, or the death of a parent, brother or sister, or grandparent. Tell us in writing at least 48 hours before the camp starts, with a medical certificate or a death certificate.
  • The insurance does not cover a cancellation less than 48 hours before the camp, or an illness, injury or family situation that arises during the camp.
  • There is no refund for a late arrival, an early departure or a child sent home.
  • If a visa is refused, we refund everything except CHF 250 of administrative fees, on the written decision of the Swiss consulate or embassy.
  • If we cancel a registration, everything you paid is refunded.

  Every cancellation is made in writing.

• Can we come on other dates?

  Yes. We often organise family camps on other dates and private trips in Switzerland. [Write to us]({contact}) with your dates and the ages of your children.

• Does the programme of activities change week by week?

  Yes. Most of our participants stay for two weeks or more, so the activities change every week: a child who stays several weeks does something new each week rather than the same programme again. The day-by-day programme on this page shows one typical week.