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R8 Tour de Gstaad classique

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Two Alpine passes, white mountain peaks, a lesser-known ascent to Les Voëttes and a rapid descent to Château-d'Oex - the Tour de Gstaad classique has all the ingredients that make a true classic.

  • Difficulty moderate
  • Duration 3:45 h
  • Distance 63,6 km
  • 1169 m
  • 1169 m
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  • Refreshment stops available
  • Round trip
  • Scenic

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Update: 15.04.2026

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The start of the route is in Gstaad. You follow the paved cycle path until just before Feutersoey - the perfect section to warm up and admire the impressive main Alpine ridge. Afterwards, continue on the main road up to Col du Pillon. The road leads along the high peaks up to the pass height at 1,546 meters above sea level.

It then rapidly goes downhill to Les Diablerets. Caution is advised on the steep descent. Next follows in Vers-l'Église the steep side road uphill to Les Voëttes. The final descent to Château-d'Oex promises real fun. Mostly good road surface and wide curves mean that often the two flat sections are ridden with a lot of pressure on the pedals.

On the main road, continue via Rougemont and Saanen back to the starting point in Gstaad.

  • Approach

    The Gstaad holiday region is located in the southwest of Switzerland, directly on the border with the French-speaking part of the country. The region is easily accessible by train or car from the Lake Thun region, the Lake Geneva area and the Gruyère region. Direct connections to the European high-speed train 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" railway (Montreux-Oberland Bernois) and numerous post bus lines.

    On the Arrival and Public Transport page at gstaad.ch you will find detailed arrival information.

  • 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

  • On weekends with good weather there is heavy traffic at Col du Pillon and Col des Mosses. We therefore recommend using the morning.

    Caution: The descent from Col du Pillon is steep.

  • Road bike, weather-appropriate clothing and equipment, puncture repair kit and first aid kit.

  • In Château-d'Oex, Rougemont and Saanen it is worth cycling through the beautiful villages, which repeatedly invite you to stop and rest.
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Maximum altitude 1546 M
Minimum altitude 902 M