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TIER 2 ROAD

Tour de Romandie Cyclosportive

Lausanne, Switzerland · 2026: April 28

VERDICT Pro-caliber road suffering in postcard Switzerland—pure gran fondo gold.

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The Ratings

Course verdict

Hilly road sportive emulating the Tour de Romandie's punchy Jura and Alpine foothills, featuring rolling terrain, steep kicks, and lake views culminating near Lausanne.[1]

Course Profile ratings for this race. Select a point for its explanation. LOGISTICS4/5LENGTH4/5TECHNICAL3/5ELEVATION4/5CLIMATE3/5ALTITUDE4/5ADVENTURE3/5 25/35
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Course Overview

100 mi
Distance
8,500 ft
Elevation
Lausanne, Switzerland
Location
April 28, 2026
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Field Size
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Entry Cost
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The Course

Hilly road sportive emulating the Tour de Romandie's punchy Jura and Alpine foothills, featuring rolling terrain, steep kicks, and lake views culminating near Lausanne.

Signature challenge: The 'Romandie Rollercoaster': 8500ft over 100 miles of Swiss climbs, blending endurance with explosive efforts akin to pro Queen stages.

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Jura Foothills
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Training

April 28, 2026 TOUR DE ROMANDIE CYCLOSPORTIVE
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RACE DEMAND PROFILE

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Climbing
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VO2 Power
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Threshold
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Technical
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Heat
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Altitude
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Race Specificity
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Race Logistics

Parking
Designated lots at Lausanne Olympic stadium start/finish; secure bike parking available.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Held April 28-May 3, 2026, in Romandie, late spring weather risks rain near Lake Geneva and chilly winds on Jura passes, as seen in the variable conditions of the 2025 edition.[2][4]

The 2026 route starts with a prologue in Villars-sur-Glâne, progresses through Martigny and Vucherens, and ends in Leysin, with team presentations at Place Centrale.[2][3]

Riders tackle the rugged Jura mountains and Alpine ranges of western Switzerland, with the 2026 finale featuring a punishing 14 km climb to Leysin ski resort at 6% gradient.[2]

Founded in 1947 for Swiss Cycling's 50th anniversary and UCI WorldTour since 2011, the event's legacy elevates the sportive, though not matching Tour de France status.[1][3]

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Sources & Citations

Research sources used to build this race profile. Always verify details with official race sources before making travel or registration decisions.

  1. Reference Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tour_de_Romandie
  2. Official Official Websitewww.tourderomandie.ch/en/
  3. Other Sources Cyclingnewswww.cyclingnews.com/tour-de-romandie/
  4. Reference Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Tour_de_Romandie
  5. Official Official Websitewww.tourderomandie.ch/en/about-tdr/

Last updated September 2026