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G5 Gstaad - Col des Mosses - Col du Pillon - Gstaad

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The circular route over the 2 passes is especially a classic for road cyclists. But there are also options for gravel bikers to tackle the passes away from the heavily trafficked roads.

  • Difficulty difficult
  • Duration 6:10 h
  • Distance 63,7 km
  • 1461 m
  • 1478 m
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  • Refreshment stops available
  • Round trip
  • Scenic

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Update: 20.10.2025

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From Gstaad, the first section follows the Saane River to Saanen and then continues mostly on gravel paths to Rougemont. From there, it goes via side roads and single trails to Les Moulins. This is where the first ascent begins. About 700 meters of elevation gain must be mastered until you reach "Les Mossettes." This is followed by a descent via the Col de Sonlomont down to the shore of the Lac de l’Hongrin. From there, it is only a few kilometers to the Col des Mosses. At the pass, turn left, and continue climbing via Les Crosérins and Darbéla to the Oudiou point. Here you will descend before the last ascent starts to below the mountain station of the former Isenau railway. From there, it goes into the descent, and shortly after, you reach Lake Retaud. An ideal place for a well-deserved rest before the last, mostly descending and flat section via the Col du Pillon, Gsteig, and Grund back to Gstaad is tackled.

  • Approach

    The holiday region of Gstaad is located in the southwest of Switzerland, right on the border with the French-speaking part of the country. The region is conveniently reachable by train or car from the Thun lake region, the Lake Geneva area, and the Greyerz region. Direct connections to the European high-speed train network and to all international airports in Switzerland guarantee a time-saving and pleasant arrival. The main means of transport in the Gstaad region are the MOB (Montreux-Oberland Bernois) train and numerous postal bus lines.

    Detailed travel information can be found on the Arrival and Public Transport page at gstaad.ch.

  • Gstaad, train station

  • Parking Unter-Gstaad

  • Gstaad – Saanen – Unterbort – Rougemont – Les Crétels – Les Moulins – Col de Sonlomont – Col des Mosses – Col du Pillon – Gsteig – Grund – Gstaad

  • Gravel bike, clothing and equipment appropriate for the weather, puncture kit, and first aid kit.
  • Technique
  • Stamina
  • Experience
  • Landscape
  • Difficulty
Maximum altitude 1727 M
Minimum altitude 882 M