Gstaad Road Bike Summit

Collection by Alain Rumpf (A Swiss With A Pulse)

Tours

24:42 h

203 mi

26,500 ft

The Gstaad Road Bike Summit is a festival of cycling taking place in the beautiful alpine region of Gstaad, Switzerland.Each day features a different event: gravel biking, mountain time trial, women only ride, granfondo. There is also a bike test and conferences are organised throughout the festival.It is possible to participate in all events as part of a stage race. This collection features the different stages.The 2022 edition will take place on Sept 1-4. More info on the event website: roadbikesummit.com/home.html

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Tours & Highlights

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King of Gravel
Expert
07:28
43.6 mi
5.8 mph
7,075 ft
7,050 ft
Expert gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
This is the route of King of Gravel, en event that is part of the Gstaad Road Bike Summit.

More details with some text (in French) and A LOT of pictures: cycliste.ch/news/king-of-gravel-le-gravel-alpin-dans-toute-sa-splendeur

Event website: roadbikesummit.com/king-of-gravel--alpine-tour.html
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The Steep mountain time trial Gstaad
Intermediate
01:17
6.34 mi
4.9 mph
2,325 ft
50 ft
Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
This is the route of The Steep, an event that is part of the Gstaad Road Bike Summit.

Photos and more info (in French) at cycliste.ch/alain-rumpf/lalp-gumm-cest-raide-mais-cest-beau-gstaad-road-bike-summit

Event website: roadbikesummit.com
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Neo Bergkönig Gran Fondo Gstaad
Expert
07:51
70.3 mi
9.0 mph
8,425 ft
8,425 ft
Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
This is the route of the Neo Bergkönig Gran Fondo, an event that is part of the Gstaad Road Bike Summit.

Event website: roadbikesummit.com
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La Reine Gran Fondo Gstaad
Expert
08:05
82.8 mi
10.2 mph
8,650 ft
8,650 ft
Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may require you to push your bike.
This is the route of La Reine, a women only event that is part of the Gstaad Road Bike Summit.

More details with some text (in French) and pictures: cycliste.ch/news/la-reine-une-cyclosportive-souveraine-pour-les-femmes-a-gstaad

Event website: roadbikesummit.com
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Traverse above Les Diablerets
Bike Touring Highlight (Segment)
Ridiculously scenic traverse above the Vallée des Ormonts with great views on the surrounding peaks. Mix of easy gravel and farm roads
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Trail along the Saane river
Bike Touring Highlight (Segment)
Fun trail , not technical - great for gravel biking
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Wispile ridge
Bike Touring Highlight (Segment)
Beautiful ridge with 360° views on surrounding peaks. The climb to get there is steep but worth it
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Steep gravel road along the Gorges du Pissot
Road Cycling Highlight (Segment)
Soul crushingly steep but oh so beautiful! Make sure you have small gears (I had a 30x40)
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Early Beck bakery
Road Cycling Highlight
Great stop for cyclists. Coffee, pastries, sandwiches and a quiet space outside to enjoy them
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Quiet climb above Château d'Oex
Road Cycling Highlight (Segment)
Leave the main road in Château d'Oex to climb this quiet road where only the cowbells will trouble the silence!
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Turbach loop
Road Cycling Highlight (Segment)
A beautiful little loop above Gstaad on quiet roads with stunning views on the mountains around
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Beautiful backroad near Gsteig
Road Cycling Highlight (Segment)
Leave the main road to take this backroad that meanders between chalets with the Massif des Diablerets in the background. Beautiful!
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Alp Gumm climb
Road Cycling Highlight (Segment)
A beautiful climb on a quiet road, which leads to a farm in the middle of nowhere. The gradient are hard, often above 12%. Highly recommended!
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