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R8 Classic Gstaad route

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The classic route from Gstaad with two alpine passes, white mountain peaks, a gentle ascent to Les Voëttes, and the great descent to Château-d'Oex.

  • Difficulty moderate
  • Duration 4:45 h
  • Distance 63,6 km
  • 1139 m
  • 1139 m
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  • Refreshment stops available
  • Round trip
  • Scenic

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Just before Feutersoey, you can warm up on the bike path and admire the approaching main Alpine ridge. Afterwards, the route follows the main road up to Col du Pillon. From Gsteig, the road leads along the high peaks up to the pass summit. From afar, you can already see the Glacier 3000 cable car. After the descent to Les Diablerets, a steep side road leads to Les Voëttes at Vers-l'Église. The final descent to Chateau-d'Oex is a lot of fun. Mostly good surface and wide curves mean that the two flat sections are often ridden quickly. In Chateau-d'Oex, Rougemont, and Saanen, it is worth cycling through the villages and maybe even stopping for a coffee.

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  • Approach

    The holiday region of Gstaad is located in the southwest of Switzerland, right on the border with the French-speaking part of the country. The region is easily accessible by train or car from the Thun Lake region, the Lake Geneva area, and the Gruyère region. Direct connections to the European high-speed rail network and to all international airports in Switzerland guarantee a time-saving and pleasant journey. The main means of transport in the Gstaad region are the "MOB" (Montreux-Oberland Bernois) train and numerous post bus lines.

    Detailed travel information can be found on the Arrival and Public Transport page at gstaad.ch.

  • Gstaad train station

  • Various parking lots and parking garages are available in Gstaad.

  • Gstaad - Col du Pillon - Les Voëttes - Col des Mosses - Château-d'Oex - Gstaad

  • Caution on the descent from Col du Pillon: steep.

  • Weather-appropriate clothing and equipment, puncture repair kit, and first aid kit.

  • On weekends, with good weather, there is heavy traffic at Col du Pillon and Col des Mosses. Use the morning.

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Maximum altitude 1546 M
Minimum altitude 902 M