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Safety and emergencies

Weather

Oberalppass closed by snow in April (Stage 1)

Most of the route is subject to a continental climate typified by warm, dry summers interspersed with short periods of heavy rain, and cold winters. However, the further you progress the greater the influence of Atlantic weather systems, with cooler summers, milder winters and more frequent but lighter periods of precipitation carried by a prevailing westerly wind. The first few stages are exposed to mountain weather with heavy winter snowfall. At lower altitudes this will have melted by April, but on the Oberalppass (Stage 1) snow may remain until May. Fresh snow may fall here at any time of year, although it is unusual in July and August. In the unlikely event that this stage is impassable, a train service connects Oberalppass with Disentis/Mustér, Ilanz and Chur.

Road safety

Throughout the route, cycling is on the right side of the road. Even if you have never cycled on the right before you will quickly adapt, but roundabouts may prove challenging. You are most prone to mistakes when setting off in the morning. In France the general rule is to allow priority to traffic coming from your right, unless otherwise indicated. One-way streets often have signs permitting contra-flow cycling.