Gstaad and Chur new Host Cities of the Tour de Suisse Women & Men 2025

After having already hosted the men’s race seven times, Gstaad will be a Host City for the Tour de Suisse Women for the first time. In Chur it is the other way round. After hosting the women’s race in 2022, Switzerland’s oldest City is now a start venue for the Tour de Suisse Men.

Tour de Suisse Women

Gstaad last hosted a stage of the Tour de Suisse Men in 2021. Back then, Swiss cyclist Stefan Bissegger was the first to cross the finish line on the airfield runway. “We are delighted that Gstaad is now also hosting the women’s race,” says Tour Director Olivier Senn. The Tour de Suisse Women starts on Thursday 12th June 2025 with the program beginning on the evening before with the Team presentation.

Stage One will start and finish in Gstaad. Route architect David Loosli is not yet revealing the exact course: “The route has not yet been defined in detail. However, it can be said that it will not be an easy start with considerable elevation gain to contend with.” The second Stage will also start in Gstaad but it is not yet decided where it will finish.

The mountain village in the Bernese Oberland is known for its idyllic scenery and chalet houses. It is also a favourite destination for cycling aficionados. The region features a variety of routes with beautiful mountain panoramas to be enjoyed by cyclists of all levels and abilities.

Flurin Riedi, Director of Gstaad Saanenland Tourism, says of the Tour de Suisse Women: “The start of the biggest women’s cycling race in Switzerland marks another milestone for Gstaad as a cycling destination. We are delighted to be part of this important event, presenting the beauty of our region to a national and international audience while at the same time promoting the development and recognition of women’s sport in the area. We are looking forward to an unforgettable cycling event!”

Route of the Tour de Suisse Women

Tour de Suisse Men

Chur completes the Host Cities for the Tour de Suisse Men. The Tour returns to Switzerland’s oldest city on Friday 20th June, having already been a Host City for the women’s race three years before. “In Chur we have found the missing piece of the puzzle for the men’s Tour de Suisse 2025. As a start location it is ideally situated between the previous day’s finish in Santa Maria and the finish of the proposed day’s stage in Neuhausen am Rheinfall,” says David Loosli.

The Bike Kingdom e-bike festival in Chur will take place at the same time on 20th and 21st June. Visitors can test the latest e-bikes and explore the region on two wheels right next to the Brambrüesch cable car and the Tour de Suisse start area. “The Tour de Suisse Stage start in Chur is a highlight for our city. In combination with the e-bike festival, we can look forward to a weekend dedicated to cycling – Chur is showing itself to be an active, sustainable and sports-friendly destination,” says Organising Committee President Victor H. Zindel.

The city of Chur boasts vibrant urban living with a thriving economy and is the gateway to the Alps. With the local mountain Brambrüesch, the city offers a summer and winter sports region that is easily accessible from the city centre. On top of this, cycling in Chur and the Graubünden region has a long tradition and is extremely popular.

Route of the Tour de Suisse Men

The detailed route of all stages will be announced at the end of March 2025.