Tour des Stations takes place on Sat, Aug 29, 2026 in Le Châble, Switzerland. The main route is 242 km.
- Date
- Sat, Aug 29, 2026
- Start
- Le Châble 🇨🇭
- Distance
- 242 km
- Climbing
- 8,848 m
- Level
- Open to all
A premier Swiss cyclosportive event featuring multiple demanding routes through the Valais region, including the flagship Ultrafondo which challenges riders to climb the equivalent elevation of Mount Everest (8,848 m) in a single day.
Official event pageWhat this race demands
Tour des Stations requires exceptional sustained climbing strength and extreme metabolic durability to cover 242 km with 8,848 meters of elevation gain in a single day.
Climbing volume
Accumulating 8,848 meters of vertical gain over multiple ascents in the Valais region demands relentless climbing efficiency and muscular endurance.
Extended duration
Riding 242 km with extreme elevation means athletes will face a very long day in the saddle, requiring careful pacing to prevent deep fatigue.
Thermal resilience
An August event in the Swiss mountains involves prolonged exertion across varying altitudes and potential heat exposure, requiring strict thermoregulation.
Due to a duration likely exceeding ten hours, athletes must consistently consume 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain energy balance.
What would it take you?
Pick the level closest to yours for an estimate of finish time on this course and the training a solid preparation needs.
Estimated finish
14:40–17:40
Peak-week training
6–8 h/week
A model estimate from distance, climbing and level, not a promise. Conditions, drafting and pacing move it.
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