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Switzerland
Vaud
Riviera-Pays-d’Enhaut
Château-d'Oex

Breitling Orbiter I Capsule – Steep gravel section loop from Château-d'Oex

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Bike touring routes & trails
Switzerland
Vaud
Riviera-Pays-d’Enhaut
Château-d'Oex

Breitling Orbiter I Capsule – Steep gravel section loop from Château-d'Oex

Hard

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Breitling Orbiter I Capsule – Steep gravel section loop from Château-d'Oex

02:26

24.5km

920m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 2, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 22.8 km for 17 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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363 m

Breitling Orbiter I Capsule

Highlight • Monument

From Château-d'Oex, Brian Jones and Bertrand Piccard completed the first balloon circumnavigation of the world. Three attempts were required. The Breitling Orbiter I capsule, on display in the heart of …

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894 m

Church of Château-d'Oex

Highlight • Religious Site

The bell tower was rebuilt in 1802 after the third major fire in the village of Château-d'Oex and contains four bells. The organ was completely renovated in 2012.

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6.09 km

Steep gravel section

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Steep sections with gradients of up to 25 percent in places. Wide gravel road, technically easy. Uphill very tough.

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14.6 km

Col de Sonlomont

Highlight • Mountain Pass

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14.7 km

Wonderful view of the lake and the French Alps.

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14.8 km

Col de Sonlomont

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Sonlomont pass is located between the Hongrin and Joux valleys, and offers a breathtaking view of the Hongrin lake and the Rochers de Naye. Enjoy the fresh air and alpine beauty of Col de Sonlomont!

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24.5 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.84 km

7.44 km

4.61 km

2.42 km

1.02 km

124 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.7 km

7.15 km

4.29 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,610 m)

Lowest point (900 m)

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Monday 25 May

24°C

9°C

22 %

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