KOM Albinen

KOM Albinen

Altitude: 1’546 metres Length: 7 kilometres Average gradient: 5.2% Close to the finish, the last mountain classification of the day awaits in Albinen, before the final descent leads to the ultimate climb to...
Vineyards in Lower Valais

Vineyards in Lower Valais

With around 5000 hectares of vines, Valais is Switzerland’s most prolific wine growing canton. The landscape of the Rhône valley and the favourable climate in the Lower Valais – sunny and dry – are conducive to the cultivation of up to 60 different...
Aigle

Aigle

This year’s Tour de Suisse enters the canton of Valais via Aigle. On the way it passes the headquarters of the UCI, an important highlight for every cycling enthusiast. In addition to its impressive vineyards, the town of Aigle boasts an old town steeped in...
KOM Col du Pillon

KOM Col du Pillon

Altitude: 1’546 metres Length: 7 kilometres Average gradient: 5.2% The Col du Pillon is a pass in the canton of Vaud. It is located between Les Diablerets and Gsteig. The pass is the first major hurdle of the 5th stage at 1546 metres above sea...