©  (c) Région de vacances Gstaad
©  (c) Région de vacances Gstaad
©  (c) Région de vacances Gstaad
©  (c) Région de vacances Gstaad
©  (c) Région de vacances Gstaad
©  (c) Région de vacances Gstaad
©  (c) Région de vacances Gstaad
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R5 Queen South route

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Long ride to the south. 2 batteries mandatory.

  • Difficulty difficult
  • Duration 10:0 h
  • Distance 121,3 km
  • 2675 m
  • 2675 m
Tags
  • Refreshment stops available
  • Round trip
  • Scenic

Ferienregion Gstaad
Update: 24.11.2025

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The Col du Pillon and the Col de la Croix are the two well-known passes that have also been part of the routes of the Tour de Suisse and Tour de Romandie. The little-known ascent from Yvorne to Lac Hongrin (12 km, 1100 m elevation gain) demands all your strength once again.

www.strava.com/routes/1147815

  • Approach

    The Gstaad holiday region is located in the southwest of Switzerland, directly on the border to the French-speaking part of the country. The region is easily accessible by train or car from the Thun Lake region, the Geneva lake area, and the Gruyère region. Direct connections to the European high-speed train network and all international airports in Switzerland ensure a time-saving and pleasant arrival.

    On the page Arrival and public transport on 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 - Col de la Croix - Bex - Aigle - Corbeyrier - La Lécherette - Château-d'Oex - Gstaad

  • Clothing and equipment appropriate for the weather, puncture repair kit, and first aid kit.
  • Technique
  • Stamina
  • Experience
  • Landscape
  • Difficulty
Maximum altitude 1776 M
Minimum altitude 393 M