G7 Le Fou
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Ferienregion Gstaad
Update: 20.10.2025
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The route starts in Gstaad and leads over small roads via Schönried and Saanenmöser to Zweisimmen. Here follows a 4-kilometer climb to Eggi and a subsequent descent back to the valley floor. After a short rest, another climb already follows to the legendary Jaun Pass - accompanied by a beautiful panorama of the Bernese Alps and the Gastlosen. During the long descent towards Jaun, it's time to recover before tackling the next climb from Abländschen to Mittelberg. Down through the Grischbach valley to Saanen. Here, follow the Saane on small roads and cross the entire Pays d'Enhaut.
In Montbovon, make a sharp left and climb along the Hongrin through meadows and past alpine pastures to the Hongrin reservoir. Circumventing it provides a short rest before it gets truly alpine: the challenging climb to Col du Moëlle. Here it is worth enjoying the fantastic views on both sides before the technically demanding descent. Before reaching the village of La Comballaz, turn right onto an attractive stretch with short ramps and descents to Leysin. After passing through the village, a fast descent to Le Sepey follows.
We cross Le Sepey and set out for a tough climb to La Forclaz, a beautifully charming small chalet village in the Leysin region. After crossing the village, continue on very small roads to the well-known ski resort Les Diablerets.
It is worth gathering all remaining strength here because now comes the steep climb of over 7 km with an average gradient of 8% to Isenau - the steepest (short) section here has no less than 21%! Once again, high alpine atmosphere and breathtaking views of the Diablerets massif await. Here there are several gravel sections, the longest just over one kilometer.
At the top in Isenau, the hard part is done; now it’s time to let yourself go, past the picturesque Lac Retaud down to the pass summit of Col de Pillon. Now follow the footsteps of Koblet from the 1950 Tour de Suisse stage over the only significant stretch of main road in the round down to Gsteig, where the route leaves the main road and returns to the finish in Gstaad via small roads alternating on both sides of the Saane.
The route is part of the program of the Swiss Vintage Cycling Festival "Bergkönig". More information at: https://www.bergkoenig.cc/index.html