Final instructions for participants 2024

(Updated on 3 June 2024 | 15:30. All changes vs. 2023 in red)

Emergency

Swiss Official Emergency Hotline:
📞 144

Director of Parcours
(only emercencies):
📞 078 824 15 11

Organizer
(only emergencies):
📞 079 217 62 04

List of participants

Event Site

Friday

Distribution of start numbers
Workshops
Get-Together
all happen at
Hotel HUUS Gstaad

Saturday

Distribution of numbers & Start
Earlybeck, Promenade Gstaad

Arrival & Finisher-Drink
Fromage & Pain, Saanen

Finisher Party & Price Giving
Hotel HUUS Gstaad

Cabins & showers

No public cabins or showers availlable.

Parking

Friday

Parking at the hotel FOR HOTEL GUESTS ONLY (so if you have booked a room at Huus you're fine)

Next public parking site:
Schönried, behind station
(Respect taxes! By bike to Huus Gstaad  about 5-7 Min)

Saturday

Start:
Parkhaus Unter-Gstaad
(Respect taxes. Walking distance < 100 m)

Finish:
Parkhaus Saanen
(Respect taxes. Just below finish line.)

Deposit of luggage

At Huus Gstaad there will be an opportunity to deposit bags/luggage. This is - however - NOT GUARDED and at the sole risk of every participant.

Workshops
Only registered participants

Riding Skills
10:15-12:15

Meeting:
10:00
Ready to ride incl. bike
Parking/Main Entry Huus Gstaad


Roadbike Servicing
13:00-15:00

Meeting:
12:45
Garden Huus Gstaad
(behind the Hotel)


Saddle Pain
15:30-16:30

Meeting:
15:15
Organisers desk
Reception Huus Gstaad


Period Power
17:00-18:00

Meeting:
15:15
Organisers desk
Reception Huus Gstaad


Travel report
Bike packing
19:45-20:30

Meeting:
19:35
Organisers desk
Reception Huus Gstaad

Aperitif & Get-Together

Friday 18:30-19:30
Free Drinks & Snacks.
For registered particiants only.
Hotel HUUS Gstaad

Distribution of race numbers & transponders

Friday:
09:30 - 10:00
12:00 - 13:00
15:00-18:30
Organizers Desk
(@ Reception Huus Gstaad)

Saturday:
06:30-09:00
Start
Gstaad pedestrian area

Mounting of race numbers

To the bike at handle bar
(ties are included)
Visibility IMPORTANT for foto service!

ATTENTION:
The transponder for timing is also attached to the start number on the handlebars. The start number must under no circumstances be bent or cut, otherwise the timing function can no longer be guaranteed.
To jersey at outer pocket
(safety pins included)

Starting times / Schedule

All Starts Saturday in the pedestrian area of Gstaad
at arch in front of Huus Gstaad.
(in front of Earlybeck)

07:00
Gran Fondo 138 "sporting"
Medio Fondo 89 "comfortable"

08:00
Gran Fondo 138 "ambitious)
Medio Fondo 89 "touring"

09:00
Medio Fondo 89 "sporting"
Medio Fondo 89 "ambitious"


Attention:
"Sporting" and "ambitious" riders who start earlyer than previewed above, risk to find catering stations still closed.
Check the schedules below with opening hours of timed sections and catering stations.

Parcours

Attention: last modification 12 June 24
Attention: last modification 12 June 24

Change of parcours
89 km / 138 km

You can still decide during the ride for one or another.

This is also valid for the racing category. The timing system will prepare classification based on the parcours that has effectively been ridden.

Attention Gran Fondo:

If you have not arrived
- to first junction Broc before 11:00
- to second junction Montbovon before 14:00

please switch to Medio Fondo.

You would most probably not be able to finish the Gran Fondo parcours before the broom wagon. Means, you might find yourself without signs or catering stations.

Toilets on parcours

All official catering stations (including start/finish) have toilets at disposal.

In addition we have marked on the maps public toilets along the parcours (subject to correction).

Gran Fondo:
Markers 5, 10, 11, 14, 16

Medio Fondo:
Markers 5, 7, 8, 12

Signposting
Direction
20cm x 20cm
Wrong Road!
(missed junction)
20cm x 20cm
Preannouncement
Start Timed Section
40cm x 40cm
Start Timed Section
40cm x 40cm
End of Timed Section
40cm x 40cm
Preannouncement Catering Station
20cm x 20cm
Catering Station
40cm x 40cm
Junction of Parcours
84cm x 118cm

Attention: no Danger warnings!!!

On the parcours you will find dangerous situations all over, like gravel sections, potholes, dirt, roadworks and so on. Some of these are even unexpectedly behind corners, in dark wood sections, fast descents or similar.

NONE OF THESE DANGERS WILL BE MARKED!!!

It is in the full personal responsibility of every single participant to be always prepared for dangerous situations and to match the speed to circumstances.

We remind you that the roads are NOT CLOSED. You might always meet other road users ... even for example huge tractors behind corners in fast downhill passages on narrow roads.

Classification
(Racing category)

Final classification is based on the ridden times in the timed sections.

The times of the 2 sections (Medio Fondo 89 km) respectively 3 sections (Gran Fondo 138 km) are cumulated. Winner is the lowest total time.

Start of the timed section is rolling and automatic. You DON'T HAVE TO STOP on the startline and there will be nobody to control.

Timing on the second. Identical times will be classified ex-aequo.

There will be seperate final classifications each for Medio Fondo and Gran Fondo. But there are NO CLASSES (age etc.).

Final classification to be published AFTER CLOSURE of timed sections.

Total riding time from start to finish will NOT BE TAKEN, NOR CLASSIFIED. So you better enjoy your rides, the great views and the catering stations.

Equipment

Approved are Road Bikes and Gravel Bikes.

Tarmac on mountain roads is often rough. We recommend tires at least 28 wide.

Wearing a helmet during the rides is mandatory!

Waste

Every single piece of waste - even small pieces like gel packaging etc. - needs to be carried by the participant to the next official waste deposit. There will be waste bags at catering stations. Illegal disposal on the road or in the nature will be punished by immediate disqualification.

Finisherparty

Hotel Huus Gstaad
Saturday 16:30 - 19:15

Risotto with porcino

Beer & Wine

Water and Apple-Soda

Prices & Ceremony

The price giving ceremony happens during the finisher party.

The first 10 riders of each of the 2 categories Gran Fondo and Medio Fondo winn a small trophy.

Attendance to ceremony and applauding are a question of honour.

Catering Stations

We serve real food and real drinks. No chemical gels and bars and so on. You can see the full offer of every catering station on the map. Click the relevant marker and a window will open with description in English.

5 Catering Stations on
89 km parcours:
Markers No.: 1, 4, 6, 11, 13

6 Catering Station on
138 km parcours:
Markers No. 1, 4, 6, 9, 15, 17

Servicecars / Payment

During the rides 3 service cars will assist in case of trouble (check time schedule). Their work will be free of charge. However, parts needed (tubes, tires, components etc.) need to be paid immediately during reparation on spot.

Please make sure to carry enough cash or have a mobile payment solution (Twint / Applepay). Credit Cards ARE NOT ACCEPTED.

Photos | Finisherpix

Finisherpix will be present in three positions: 2x on parcours, 1x on the finish line.

Every participant will receive at least 3 pictures.

Pictures will be ready shortly after the event here: