Saanenrundfahrt / 2Pässe

Access by car and good parking opportunities at the church parking lot in Saanen. Start the tour towards Chateau d'Oex. The route is slightly downhill, making it excellent for warming up. At the roundabout in Chateau d'Oex, turn left towards les Mosses. Constant ascent to the Col des Mosses with a maximum grade of about 8%. Then a great descent towards le Sèpey. Attention: Just before Sèpey, hairpin turn left. (Pull the brake parachute☺) and shortly after turn left towards les Diablerets. Lunch at Rest. Pizzeria laCroix in les Diablerets. (good value for money, very friendly staff, and a great terrace). Continue towards Col du Pillon. The steepest climb of the tour of about 6 km with a maximum gradient of around 11%. (refreshing beer at Rest. Botta Glacier 3000 recommended) Fast descent towards Gstaad, but beware: the route invites to 'race', but caution, as there are some severe winter damages on the road, with significant unevenness !!!!!) From Öy then a slightly descending track via Gstaad back to Saanen. Conclusion of the tour with a cold beer on the terrace of the Saanerhof hotel by the train station in Saanen. Summary: Very nice circular route on main and side roads with surprisingly little traffic. (Saturday, with nice weather in September 2011) Road quality very good, with restrictions on the descent from the Col du Pillon.