Vaud press trip
Vaud press trip
Collection by Alain Rumpf (A Swiss With A Pulse)
8
Tours
31:43 h
308 mi
35,600 ft
From June 18-25, I guided a press trip in the canton of Vaud ahead of the visit of the Tour de France in the region. We rode on the route of stages 8 and 9 and visited the city of Lausanne as well as the World Cycling Centre in Aigle.
On The Map
Tours & Highlights
- Expert03:3641.4 mi11.5 mph3,475 ft3,475 ftExpert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
- Expert05:5852.0 mi8.7 mph8,825 ft8,825 ftExpert road ride. Very good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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- Intermediate02:3835.7 mi13.6 mph2,375 ft3,425 ftIntermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
Final 50km of the Tour de France stage to Lausanne and then on to our hotel
- Expert04:4752.2 mi10.9 mph5,075 ft3,150 ftExpert road ride. Very good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
- Expert05:0631.0 mi6.1 mph4,800 ft4,825 ftExpert gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Recommended stops for food and drinks:
Bretaye km 14.6
Lac des Chavonnes km 16.2
Les Mazots (just above the road) km 26.2
Taveyanne km 32.0
Solalex km 40.7
- Expert06:5369.9 mi10.1 mph8,475 ft8,500 ftExpert road ride. Very good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
- Intermediate01:4311.9 mi6.9 mph1,950 ft1,975 ftIntermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
- Easy01:0114.1 mi13.9 mph625 ft650 ftEasy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
Exact route to be confirmed by our local guide!
Early Beck bakery
Road Cycling Highlight
Great stop for cyclists. Coffee, pastries, sandwiches and a quiet space outside to enjoy them
Bike path along the Rhone
Road Cycling Highlight (Segment)
Quiet road reserved for bikes along the Rhone river. You can stop at the UCI's World cycling Center for coffee and food
Col de la Croix north side
Road Cycling Highlight (Segment)
The gradient is almost constant (around 7%) on this climb which offers beautiful views on the Massif des Diablerets. Enjoy the famous tarte (cake) de Francine at the top!
UCI World Cycling Centre
Road Cycling Highlight
The World Cycling Centre is an elite level cycling training center that also hosts the headquarters of the UCI, cycling's world governing body.
The centre is open to the public. You can stop for coffee or a meal at the Vélodrome, the in-house café. You can also check out the indoor velodrome and visit the exhibition area with a Hall of Fame and a collection of vintage bicycles.
Groups can book a track cycling introduction with a coach or a guided visit of the centre.
Last but not least, kids will love the pump track located next to the center.Col des Mosses north side
Road Cycling Highlight (Segment)
A regular feature in the Tour de Romandie and Tour de Suisse, the Col des Mosses is the easiest climb of the Alpes vaudoises, with two flat sections and otherwise gentle slopes.
Col du Pillon south side
Road Cycling Highlight (Segment)
The south side of the Col du Pillon from Les Diablerets is short (5km) and offers fantastic views on the Massif des Diablerets and spectacular waterfalls.
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Collection Stats
- Tours8
- Highlights6
- Distance308 mi
- Duration31:43 h
- Elevation35,600 ft
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