You can find the detailed schedule for the event here.

Thursday13:00-14:00 Promenade 16:30-17:30 Promenade (Start Social Ride)Friday:08:30-10:00 Promenade (Start Prologue)13:30-19:00 Huus GstaadSaturday:06:15-07:15 Promenade (Start LA REINE)You can find your personal starting number on the starting list on our website here.Please remember your number for bib number collection. The bib numbers are sorted numerically, NOT alphabetically by name. Anyone at the desk who doesn't know their number will be sent back to look it up on the notice board and will then have to queue again.

HUUS HotelFor: Bib number distribution, workshops, get-together, finisher partyParking spaces at Hotel Huus are for hotel guests only.Nearest public parking lot:Schönried, behind the train station(Please note fees. Departure to Huus Gstaad by bicycle approx. 5-7 min)promenadeFor: Start Social Ride, Start Prologue, Start LA REINEUnter-Gstaad parking garageParking Belair Street(Please note fees apply. Walking distance < 100 m)Goal:Saanen parking garage(Please note fees. Directly below the target area)

The Social Ride marks the relaxed beginning of LA REINE Gstaad and offers the perfect opportunity to ride your first kilometres together, meet fellow participants and immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of the weekend.BIB NUMBER COLLECTIONA valid bib number is required to participate in the Social Ride.Bib numbers can be collected either:13:00–14:00at Promenade Gstaad (pedestrian area in front of Earlybeck)or16:30–17:30directly at the Social Ride start area in GstaadParticipation without a bib number is not possible.MEETING POINTMeeting Time: 17:30Location: Pedestrian zone, Gstaad, in front of EarlybeckROUTEDistance: approx. 23 kmElevation Gain: approx. 320 mThe route follows quiet roads around Gstaad and is suitable for riders of all categories.GROUPS & SAFETYParticipants will be divided into groups of approximately 20 riders.The groups will start at intervals of a few minutes and ride together in a closed formation at a moderate pace.Each group is led by a LA REINE Tour Guide. Guides can be identified by their white LA REINE TOUR GUIDE jersey.In addition, each group will be accompanied by a motorcycle responsible for route safety.Instructions given by the Tour Guides and motorcycle riders must be followed at all times.APÉROFollowing the Social Ride, all participants are invited to join a shared apéro.An opportunity to round off the first evening of LA REINE Gstaad together, meet fellow riders and look ahead to the days to come.

The LA REINE Prologue is a mountain time trial to Alp Vordereggli.The timed section covers 7.5 kilometres and 610 metres of elevation gain. In addition, a 2.5-kilometre neutralised approach leads from the start in the pedestrian zone of Gstaad to the beginning of the timed climb.Short, steep and uncompromising: the road to Alp Vordereggli is one of the most demanding climbs of the entire weekend. While a shorter section in the middle offers a brief opportunity to recover, the steepest ramps reach gradients of up to 20 percent.ROUTEStart: Kapälliplatz, GstaadBeginning of Time Measurement: Rübeldorf / Foot of the ClimbFinish: Alp VordereggliNeutralised Approach: 2.5 kmTimed Section: 7.5 km / 610 mThe first 2.5 kilometres serve as a warm-up and are not timed. Timing starts automatically when crossing the timing line at the foot of the actual climb.START PROCEDUREThe Prologue is contested as an individual time trial.Riders start at one-minute intervals. To ensure that as many participants as possible can enjoy time together at the finish on Alp Vordereggli, riders start according to category:1) Joy Ride2) Fun Ride Relaxed3) Fun Ride Sportive4) RaceThe first participant starts at 10:00.Please refer to the separate start list (published at 08:00 on race day). The effective start order does not correspond to the chronological order of bib numbers.BIB NUMBER COLLECTIONA valid bib number is required to participate in the Prologue.Bib numbers can either be collected on Thursday according to the official programme or on Friday between 08:30 and 09:45 directly at the Prologue start area.Participation without a bib number is not possible.PERSONAL BAGAs the finish is located at approximately 1,650 metres above sea level, we recommend bringing additional clothing for your stay at the finish area.Between 08:30 and 09:45, participants may hand in a personal bag containing items such as a jacket, shoes or spare clothing at bib number collection.The bags will be transported by LA REINE to Alp Vordereggli and can be collected there.Transport is entirely at the participant's own risk. LA REINE accepts no liability for loss, damage or theft of any items handed in.CATEGORIESJoy RideWithout timing. Without rankings.The focus is on the experience, the landscape and the shared ride to Alp Vordereggli.Fun Ride RelaxedRegularity challenge.The target time is 1 hour 20 minutes.The winner is the rider whose finishing time is closest to the target time. Every second above or below the target time counts as a penalty second.The target time is based on a relaxed climbing pace and is slightly slower than Komoot's estimated riding time for the setting "Moderate".Fun Ride SportiveRegularity challenge.The target time is 1 hour.The winner is the rider whose finishing time is closest to the target time. Every second above or below the target time counts as a penalty second.The target time corresponds approximately to Komoot's estimated riding time for the setting "Fast".RaceClassic mountain time trial.The result is determined by the actual riding time on the timed section. The fastest rider wins.AWARDSThe winners of the Fun Ride Relaxed, Fun Ride Sportive and Race categories receive a small commemorative statuette. Each statuette is a unique piece created by a regional artist.FINISH · ALP VORDEREGGLIAlp Vordereggli offers one of the most unusual finish areas of the entire weekend.While other riders continue their ascent, those who have already finished can enjoy the view, regional specialities and the unique atmosphere of this remote alpine location.Take your time.Enjoy the moment.And celebrate the beginning of LA REINE Gstaad together with the other riders.

La Reine has two routes:Gran Fondo, 140km / 3000m elevation gainMedio Fondo, 90km / 1800m elevation gain

The Gran Fondo route, with its 140 km and 3000 m of elevation gain, is very demanding. It's roughly equivalent to the queen stage of the Tour de France Femmes. Please don't be misled by the raw numbers. Finishers need excellent fitness, experience with long climbs, a competitive average speed, and good road bike handling skills.The Medio Fondo route is less challenging, but it's no walk in the park either. Most of the elevation gain occurs in the first few kilometers before the first aid station. The rest of the route is relatively easy. This makes the Medio Fondo manageable even for beginners (provided they have a good general fitness level); just take your time.

When registering, you must choose one of the two routes. This helps us plan the Culinary Stops with as little food waste as possible.The route choice is NOT binding. You can decide during the ride whether you want to ride the Medio Fondo or the longer Gran Fondo, depending on your fitness level, the weather, etc.This also applies to the race category: the timing system recognizes which route you actually drove.Attention Gran Fondo: If you DO NOT REACH BY THE LATEST- 11:00 am at the junction in Broc- 14:00 at the junction in MontbovonOnce you arrive, you probably won't be able to cover the long distance before the support vehicle arrives . This means you'll suddenly have NO signs and NO aid stations. In this case, we strongly recommend that you switch to the Medio Fondo route.

The route schedules, including the exact opening and closing times of all Culinary Stops and timing points, are on the page "Routes"

The routes are fully signposted (see "Route Signposting" in this Rider Manual). We provide GPS/GPX data, but the route signposting is ALWAYS authoritative.The official GPS/GPX data for both routes will only be posted on this website on the eve of the event.This is not possible beforehand, as there may be minor discrepancies at the last minute due to short-term construction work, etc. We will only post the data after the signage is complete to prevent participants from having conflicting information.Anyone who wants to preview/train on the route in advance can independently generate/download gpx data from our Komoot route descriptions - as mentioned, these are not binding.

There are several Culinary Stops along the way. All food is vegetarian and artisanal; we do not serve any industrial products (no gels/isotonic drinks).Here is the menu for 2025:

The classification is based on the times driven in the timed sectors. The times of the 2 special stages (Medio Fondo) or 3 special stages (Gran Fondo) are added together.The timing starts automatically as the vehicle rolls through (therefore, it is NOT necessary to stop).There is a separate ranking for the Medio Fondo 90 km route and the Gran Fondo 140 km route (no class rankings based on age or similar).The final standings will be published after the race has finished.The total time traveled from start to finish is NEITHER MEASURED NOR VALUED (so it is worthwhile to really enjoy the refreshment stations, beautiful views, etc. outside of the timed sections).The top 10 in each category will receive a trophy. The trophies will be presented in person at the awards ceremony. Post-event delivery of trophies is not possible.

Anyone who decides to abandon the race - for whatever reason (fatigue, injury, breakdown, etc.) is responsible for arranging suitable transportation back to their starting point.From Jaun to Saanen/Gstaad, the route is relatively well served by public transport: route planner for bus, postal bus, trainTaxis are available in Bulle and in GstaadOne of our service vehicles or the support vehicle might also offer a ride. However, a) this is not guaranteed and b) a very slow return journey (several hours) should be expected, as both the service and support vehicles will continue to carry out their normal duties.The organizers will under no circumstances arrange for the individual repatriation of any single participant.

Three neutral service vehicles will be deployed along the routes to assist participants with technical problems. This is an exceptional service provided by LA REINE, one not typically offered at road cycling events.The service vehicles can be requested by telephone from the operations manager: 📞 078 824 15 11. However, due to the very different speeds of the participants and the long distance, waiting times (sometimes longer) must be expected.The service vehicle is free of charge. Any spare parts must be paid for on site (cash or Twint only).Private service vehicles of individual participants are PROHIBITED on the routes.

There will be no medical service at the event.In an emergency, be sure to dial the official emergency number 144.All refreshment stations, our three service vehicles and the support vehicle have a small pharmacy (some bandages, disinfectant) where minor injuries can be treated.

Official emergency number:📞 144Route Manager (Emergencies & Breakdowns):📞 078 824 15 11

Start and bib number distribution Saturday:Earlybeck, Promenade GstaadFinish line & finisher's drink:Fromage & Pain, SaanenFinisher party:Hotel HUUS Gstaad

You can find the exact locations in the detailed schedule. Clicking on the locations will show you their position in Google Maps. Here you can find the schedule.

The Friday evening aperitif/get-together is one of LA REINE's highlights. Enjoy free drinks, snacks, a DJ, and a great atmosphere. Connect with like-minded people and make new friends.The aperitif will take place on Friday at 6:30 pm at the Hotel HUUS GstaadATTENTION: A wristband is required for participation. You will receive this when you pick up your race number. Therefore, you must collect your race number BEFORE the aperitif.

It will take place as part of the finisher's party on Saturday, around 6:30 pm at the Hotel HUUS Gstaad.In the ranking of both routes, the top ten finishers in each category will be honored with a trophy.

The finisher's party with the awards ceremony will take place on Saturday from 4:30 pm to 7:15 pm at the Hotel HUUS Gstaad . Risotto, drinks, a DJ, and a party will be provided free of charge.A wristband is required for participation. Unfortunately, accompanying persons are not permitted this year, as the venue's capacity has been reached with the number of participants.

The aperitif and finisher's party are free for participants (only with a wristband, which can be obtained at bib number pick-up). Unfortunately, accompanying persons are not permitted this year, as the venue's capacity is already fully booked with participants.

All participants receive a complimentary set of high-quality digital photographs captured by professional photographers at multiple locations along the route.The photographs can be downloaded free of charge here.

On Friday during the prologue, we will transport luggage from the start to the finish (change of clothes, etc. - the finish line and finisher's party are outdoors at 1700 meters above sea level). Luggage can be left in our transport vehicle at the start at your own risk and retrieved from there at the finish.On Saturday, participants can leave their bags or luggage at the Hotel HUUS Gstaad during the ride. This is unsupervised and is done entirely at the participants' own risk.

Our participant list is automatically updated with each registration. You can find it here.

The event will take place regardless of the weather (including rain, snowfall, etc.).Please note that the weather in the mountains can change very quickly and that the route passes through three to four different weather zones. Forecasts: Gstaad , Jaun , Bulle , Les Mosses .Please make sure you have appropriate clothing.Especially downhill sections on small, often somewhat dirty mountain roads can pose a particular challenge in the rain (braking and slipping). Prepare for this situation in your training for LA REINE.

You can find the schedule and locations for the workshops here .You can find detailed descriptions of the workshops in our "Progress" section.