LES ALPES FRIBOURGEOISES
June 21, 2026
Across our Alps through three cantons. Plus meringues.
We are taking you on a small adventure. Across our Alps through three cantons. Not the classic Grimsel Furka Susten loop, where you also pass through three cantons with Bern, Valais and Uri. No, that would be too easy. We start in the canton of Fribourg. In Gruyères. Just as easy to reach by car or train as Interlaken, where we started last year’s legendary CMW ride over the Grosse Scheidegg. From Gruyères we climb up to Lac de l’Hongrin in Vaud. An absolute insider tip. Then we descend the Col des Mosses to Saanen in Bern and climb up to Jaun, back in Fribourg. Important: we do not ride up the Jaun on the main road. No. Our route leads us along small, quiet roads over the Mittelberg. From there we return to Gruyères, where the best meringues with double cream are waiting for us.
How to get to the starting point from Bern:
Car
About 45 minutes
Train
About 1 hour with a direct connection without stops to Bulle. From there it is about 5 km to the meeting point. Just a few minutes by bike.
Travel to and from the start is individual. Whether you choose train, car or bike is up to you. Your choice determines the scope of your personal ride.
The number of participants is limited to 60.
Registration via our website is mandatory for this ride. The registration form will be available about one month before the ride.
Photos: Niels Oberson
PROGRAM
Our Schedule
08.30 to 08.45 Arrival
08.45 to 09.00 Briefing
09.00 to 12.30 Gruyères to Saanen
12.30 to 13.30 Break in Saanen
13.30 to 16.00 Saanen to Gruyères
16.00 Meringues with double cream
Meeting point
Route
Cost
Participation in the ride is free. Food and drinks along the way, and any finisher beer after the ride, are at your own expense.
Equipment
A racing bike, helmet, weather-appropriate clothing, a good mood, money for food along the way and for a finisher beer. The tour takes place regardless of the weather.