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In Switzerland, cycling after drinking alcohol has the same 50mg/100ml limit as drink-driving (the UK drink-driving limit is 80mg/100ml). If you choose to cycle after drinking and are caught you could be fined and banned from cycling, and driving, in Switzerland.

Emergencies

In the unlikely event of an accident, the standardised EU emergency phone number is 112. The entire route has mobile phone coverage. Provided you have a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) issued by your home country, medical costs for EU citizens are covered under reciprocal health insurance agreements, although you may have to pay for an ambulance and claim the cost back through insurance. Although not EU countries, Switzerland and Liechtenstein are incorporated within these arrangements.

Theft

In general, the route is safe and the risk of theft very low. However, you should always lock your cycle and watch your belongings, especially in cities.

Insurance

Travel insurance policies usually cover you when cycle touring but they do not normally cover damage to, or theft of, your bicycle. If you have a household contents policy, this may cover cycle theft, but limits may be less than the real cost of your cycle. The Cycle Touring Club (CTC) offer a policy tailored for your needs when cycle touring (www.ctc.org.uk)