A coachman who rode the now legendary Gotthard stagecoach over the 2100-metre-high Alpine pass in the wind and weather around 1850 was one of the bravest types. Not only because of the wind and weather, but also because of the rather poor brakes of the carriages with wooden wheels. The descent was often more adventurous than many a trail descent on a mountain bike.

Today, crossing the pass in a Postbus is still considered an experience, but one that is significantly more comfortable. The participants of the Postauto-Tour, who ride over the Gotthard, Furka, Grimsel and Nufenen Alpine passes as part of the three-day Ride Camp, are particularly comfortable. The convertible Postbus takes you up the mountain and down the single trails, only to hop back on the Post Shuttle at the bottom to ride to the next trailhead. It's not the ascents that are challenging at the Postbus camp, but the long and numerous singletrail descents.

The program of the three-day camp includes well-known classics such as the Urseren High Trail, the triple Grimsel descent and the ride through the Bedretto Valley, as well as some less frequented trails. Overnight stays will be at the Hotel Handeck on the north side of the Grimsel Pass and at the Bed and Bike Tremola San Gottardo in Airolo. At the camp from 14 to 16 July 2023, Jonas Spöring will be the guide responsible for the route, which will be individually tailored to the small group of up to eight participants. Support will be provided by the unique convertible post bus with driver and bike trailer, which will be available exclusively for the group for all three days.

To register for the camp: ride.ch/camps