Selection of the best gourmet cycling routes

1. Tour des Crêtes and breakfast in a mountain pasture

🚴E-bike/Gravel bike 🟠Moderate 📏 34 km

Departing from Gryon, Villars or Les Diablerets, this route takes you to the summit of the Col de la Croix, Taveyanne and Lac des Chavonnes. The gourmet breakfast takes place on the Col de la Croix mountain pasture, with a splendid view of the Diablerets Massif. On the menu: mountain cheeses, homemade butter and yoghurt, fresh bread and delicious jams.

2. Col des Mosses to Leysin and typical restaurants

🚴Mountain bike 🟢Easy 📏17km

Starting from the pass, the route is initially sporty, then gentler and shadier, with two possible options for reaching Leysin. You can take a well-earned break at the Pierre du Moëllé restaurant, with a spectacular view of the famous stone, at the Fers restaurant with a splendid panorama, or at the end of the route in Leysin, at the Horizonte Café, which serves excellent muffins.

3. Monts Chevreuils with panoramic hut

🚴E-Bike/Moutain bike 🔴Difficult 📏25km

Departing from Château-d'Œx, this loop takes you to the summit of the former Monts Chevreuils ski resort, passing through the magnificent Gorges du Pissot. At the top, you can enjoy a well-earned break on the panoramic terrace of the hut, with a tasting of delicious local produce. You can also recharge your battery at the e-bike terminal during the break!

4. Lake Mayen and local produce

🚴Mountain bike 🟠Moderate 📏11km

Starting in Leysin, this route takes you via the Témeley to the pretty little Mayen refuge on the shores of the eponymous lake. En route, enjoy a typical breakfast in the mountain pastures or take a 100% local break at the Aï snack bar or the one at the Mayen refuge. And don't forget to fill your backpack with local produce!

5. The villages of the Pays-d'Enhaut and must-see stops

🚴E-bike/gravel 🟠Moderate 📏30km

Discover Rougemont, Rossinière and Château-d'Œx on this cycling tour! The route takes in the magnificent landscapes of the Pays-d'Enhaut and stops off at some unmissable gourmet spots. Artisanal ice cream at the Ferme du Berceau, fondue or a cool drink on the terrace at Le Cerf, local produce at the Chez Marie grocery shop: the day promises to be full of flavour!

6. Les Diablerets with the family and early morning feast

🚴Mountain bike 🔵Easy📏9.5km

Start your family excursion with a delicious breakfast at the Eurotel in Les Diablerets* to fill up on energy for the day! The mountain bike loop then leaves Les Diablerets, passing through Les Bovets, Le Rosex, Les Aviolats and Vers-l'Eglise before returning to your starting point.

* Schedule the gourmet breakfast for next year, as bulding work is currently underway until December 2024.