Day two greeted riders with sunshine and clear skies – at least until the evening. Spirits were high as they rolled into the heart of the Alps.
Markus and Rüdiger spent the night in Les Diablerets and kicked off the day with a steady climb to Col des Mosses (1,445 m), gaining about 350 meters of elevation over 8 km. A good warm-up before tackling the more demanding Mittenberg climb: 700 vertical meters over 11 km on a narrow, winding road that snakes through dense forest almost all the way to the summit.
The descent from Mittenberg brought them into Jaun, a unique village tucked into the Fribourg Alps. Jaun stands out as the only German-speaking village in the otherwise French-speaking canton of Fribourg, offering a fascinating cultural blend. Near the village entrance, the Jaun Waterfall tumbles directly out of the mountain rock – a stunning natural sight and a perfect place to pause.
From Jaun, the route transitions into gentler, rolling hills as it approaches the foot of the Jura range, offering a welcome break from steep alpine ascents.
The front riders reached the Jura Mountains, a range often underestimated but hiding tough, relentless climbs. Among them was Martin, who sadly had to stop at Col du Chasseral due to a mechanical issue. A failed gear shifter left him stuck between his highest and lowest gears, making further progress on this rugged terrain impossible.
Photos: Around Col des Mosses and Mittenberg.
Riders: Markus and Rüdiger
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