Two cyclists on a winding mountain road above Villars-sur-Ollon
Villars-sur-Ollon · Swiss Alps · 1253m

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with us

A cycling club shaped by altitude, passion, and the spirit of the Alps. Villars Cycling Club brings together riders on the finest roads in Switzerland.

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Col de la Croix · 1 778m
Col des Mosses · 1 445m
Col du Pillon · 1 546m
UCI World Cycling Centre · Aigle
Villars Cycling Club · Swiss Alps
Col de la Croix · 1 778m
Col des Mosses · 1 445m
Col du Pillon · 1 546m
UCI World Cycling Centre · Aigle
Villars Cycling Club · Swiss Alps
This Sunday

TdS Challenge
crew ride

This Sunday we ride the Villars TdS Challenge loop as a crew. Meet at the Villars Palace gate at 8:15, rolling at 8:30. Bring nutrition and water -- few stops on this one. Let's ride the challenge together.

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When
Sunday 6 Sep / Meet 8:15 / Roll 8:30
Where
Villars Palace gate
Route
TdS loop / 50 km / Col de la Croix
Updates
Strava & Instagram
Calendar 2026

upcoming events

4–26
July 2026
Tour de France Month
Ride when you want, then gather at the Villars Palace lounge to watch the race. Three weeks of cycling at its best.
Flagship
Sat 4
July 2026
Majestic Medio Gran Fondo Recon
A reconnaissance ride of the Majestic Medio Gran Fondo route. Come preview the course and arrive on race day with full confidence.
Recon Ride Join on Strava →
Sat 11
July 2026
The Majestics Gran Fondo Switzerland
UCI Gran Fondo World Series qualifier through the Vaudoise Alps. Medio Fondo 100km, Gran Fondo 150km. Start from Villars Centre des Sports at 8:00am.
UCI Qualifier themajestics.ch →
Sun 2
Aug 2026
Tour de France Femmes - Start in Aigle
The race starts in Aigle at 2:20pm. A rare chance to see the world's best women cyclists right on our doorstep.
Watch Party granddepartsuisse.ch →
1 Sep
31 Oct
2026
Villars Tour de Suisse Challenge
Ride the loop raced by the pros during the 2026 Tour de Suisse final stage. Set your fastest time each month on Strava. Two months, two winners. Prize: an exclusive alpine cycling weekend. All participants get 20% off at Villars Palace with code VPxGTPxStrava.
Challenge Details View on Strava VCC x GTP x VP
Sept
2026
Grand Tours Project in Villars
Two experiences with Grand Tours Project: Women's Cycling Camp (18–21 Sept) and Discover French Switzerland (20–24 Sept).
Women's Camp French Switzerland
Dec
2026
2027 Season Preview
An exclusive gathering at Villars Palace to preview the 2027 calendar and welcome the winter season.
By Invitation
Our Story

riding
high in the alps

Villars Cycling Club was born from a simple conviction: that the world's finest cycling should meet one of Switzerland's most beautiful mountain destinations. From alpine cols to the shores of Lake Leman and the fabulous vineyards of the Lavaux, our roads wind through some of Europe's most breathtaking scenery.

Local residents and visitors come together here, sharing a passion for cycling on roads worthy of the peloton.

1253m
Altitude
3
Iconic Cols
Club Motto
the alps are our playground
Col de la Croix Col du Pillon Col des Mosses UCI WCC · Aigle Lake Leman Lavaux Vineyards
Collaborations

our partners

Anchor Partner
Villars Palace
The legendary 5-star hotel at the heart of everything Villars Cycling Club does, our base camp, our inspiration, and our host.
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Official Project Partner
Grand Tours Project
The pioneering cycling experience company behind our events programme, coaching camps, and athlete partnerships.
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