The Tour de Suisse in
Gstaad
programme & arrival
Gstaad rolls ahead – women’s power at the start of the Tour de Suisse 2025
On 12 and 13 June 2025, Gstaad will be all about cycling. The first stage of the Tour de Suisse starts on Thursday 12 June. The women will start right away. Visitors will have the opportunity to watch the preparations of the TdS cycling pros and cheer them on at the start.
- From 13h00
- Opening of the Festival Village
- Skills course for young and old, watch TdS teams preparing for the event
- Food and drinks
- 13h05 Presentation of the Tour de Suisse riders and departure of the FanConvoy
- 14h15 Start of the 1st stage of the Tour de Suisse (women)
- 15h10 Primeo Energie Kids Race
- 17h30 Closing of the Festival Village
- From 10h45 Opening of the hospitality area
- 11h30 Presentation of the Tour de Suisse riders and departure of the FanConvoy
- 12h40 Start of the 2nd stage of the Tour de Suisse (women)
- 13h00 Closing of the hospitality area
From the Bern region (western and northern Switzerland, central Switzerland, Germany):
Berne – Spiez – Zweisimmen – Saanenmöser – Schönried – Gstaad
Direct ICE / EC connection from Germany to Bern/Spiez
Direct trains Bern – Zweisimmen
Direct trains Interlaken – Spiez – Zweisimmen – Gstaad – Montreux
Travel time: approx. 2 hours
From the Valais region (Italy):
Domodossola – Brig – Spiez – Zweisimmen – Saanenmöser – Schönried – Gstaad
Direct trains Spiez – Zweisimmen – Gstaad
Travel time: approx. 2h to 2h30min
From the Lausanne region (western Switzerland):
Geneva – Lausanne – Montreux – Saanen – Gstaad
Direct trains Montreux – Gstaad
Travel time: approx. 1h40min
From Gstaad railway station to the starting area of the Tour de Suisse on foot:
The railway station is only 50m from the promenade (Festival Village/start and finish area) and can be reached directly on foot.
We recommend travelling by public transport, as the road traffic and parking situation in Gstaad is very limited due to the route.
Access:
Only possible via Aigle – Les Diablerets – Col du Pillon – Gstaad
Car parking (chargeable):
Bike parking:
- Bike parking at Gstaad railway station
- Further biek parking spaces available in the village of Gstaad
come up – slow down
The holiday region of Gstaad isn’t just known for its unique atmosphere, charming chalet villages, 11,000 cows and idyllic landscape: it’s also an unsung destination for those who love being on two wheels. With varied routes, breathtaking panoramic vistas and ideal conditions for casual cyclists and ambitious athletes alike, the region offers everything you need for an unforgettable trip.
The holiday destination of Gstaad is home to more than 500 kilometres of GPS routes for mountain bikers, road cyclists and riders with or without electric assistance. The cycling region also boasts various signposted routes, an e-bike charging system, specialist bike-friendly accommodation, two pump tracks and additional services. Gstaad is a perfect choice for cyclists looking for routes of moderate technical difficulty and wanting to pair the quintessential Gstaad experience of sophisticated indulgence with sporting activity.
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