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©  (c) Région de vacances Gstaad
©  (c) Région de vacances Gstaad
©  (c) Région de vacances Gstaad
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V5 Saanen - Gstaad - Gsteig - Col du Pillon - Lac Retaud

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  • Difficulty moderate
  • Duration 2:0 h
  • Distance 22,5 km
  • 676 m
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  • Scenic

Ferienregion Gstaad
Update: 04.08.2025

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From Feutersoey continue on the street to Gsteig and follow the mountain pass to
Col du Pillon. From the top of the pass, there is a final significant climb of about 150 metres up to the Lake Retaud (swimming is possible). The area is the perfect place for a picnic.

  • Approach

    The holiday region Gstaad is located in the south-west of Switzerland right on the border to the French-speaking part of the country. The region is easily accessed by rail or car from the regions around Lake Thun and Lake Geneva and the Gruyere region Direct connections to the European high-speed rail network and all international airports in Switzerland guarantee a time-saving and pleasant journey. The main means of transport in the region Gstaad are the "MOB" (Montreux-Oberland Bernois) train and numerous post bus lines.

    More information on gstaad.ch: Travelling the relaxed and easy way | Gstaad holiday region

  • Saanen station

  • There are several parking facilities in the village of Saanen:

    Parking Zentrum, Bahnhofplatz, Märetplatz, Pfrundmätteli or Floraplatz.

  • Saanen - Gstaad - Gsteig - Col du Pillon - Lac Retaud

  • Clothing and equipment appropriate to the weather, tool kit and first aid kit.

  • Possibility to charge the bike's battery with your own device: hotel-restaurant Bären Gsteig; restaurant du Col du Pillon.
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Maximum altitude 1686 M
Minimum altitude 1010 M