INFORMATION
Number withdrawal
VILLARS │ Centre des Sports
Friday, July 10 :
- 2:30 - 4:00 pm: CLM only
(subject to arriving 1 hour before the start) - 17h00-20h00: All races
Saturday, July 11 :
- 06:00-07:45: Late withdrawals from GRAN FONDO races
- 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm: GRAVEL race withdrawals
AIGLE │ World Cycling Center
Sunday, July 12 :
- 06:00-07:45: Late check-out for GRAVEL races
Departures
VILLARS │ Sports Center
Friday, July 10 (CLM):
- 4:00 pm: CLM start (every 30 seconds)
Saturday, July 11 (GRAN FONDO) :
- 07:30: Granfondo start
- 08h00 : Mediofondo departure
AIGLE │ World Cycling Center
Sunday, July 12 (GRAVEL) :
- 7:30 a.m. Start of The Summit (7:30 a.m. elite men – 7:31 a.m. elite women – 7:45 a.m. start)
- 8:30a.m.Departure from The Ridge (all categories)
Village finisher
VILLARS │ Centre des Sports
Friday, July 10 :
- 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm : Exhibitors' village and catering
- 7:00 pm: CLM podiums
Saturday, July 11 :
- 10h00-18h00 : Exhibitors' village and catering
- 15h00 GRAN FONDO podiums
Sunday, July 12 :
- 10:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. : Exhibitors' village and catering
- 15h00 GRAVEL podiums
Regulations
Roadbook
Transport
VILLARS IN THE HEART OFEUROPEonly 3 hours by car by car or train from Lyon, Milan and Zurich, and quickly connected to Geneva, Milan and Zurich airports !
By train
Find timetables for your public transport connections at
Switzerland on SBB.ch
- From Lausanne, about 1 hour 45 minutes
- From Geneva, about 2 h 30 travel time
- From Sion, about 1 h 55 travel time
- From Zurich, approx. 4 h 20 travel time
- From Paris, approx. 5 h 20 (TGV Lyria)
Mandatory changeover to Aigle or Bex.
- From Aigle station, connection to Villars by bus (TPC)
- From Bex, connection to Gryon and Villars by BVB train (TPC)
By bus
In summer, numerous inter-station transport services link Villars, Gryon and Les Diablerets to all the region's major attractions.
Many of these of these services are included in the Carte Bienvenue free of charge to every guest in our resorts (if subject to subject to tourist tax).
By car
FromA9, exit " Aigle "or " Bex / St Triphon ", follow signs for Ollon-Villars. Several free and paid parking lots available in the resort. station.
All practical details (timetables, parking, shuttles) will be in the roadbook published two weeks before the event.
Electriccar charging stations
Two electric car charging stations have been installed in the commune of Ollon. The first is at the Centenaire parking lot in Villars, the second in Ollon. For further information, please visit the Villars website.
Lodgings
Are you looking for a hotel or youth hostel where you can get the best possible night's sleep before and after The Majestics?
Villars and the Vaud Alps are ideal for all participants and accompanying persons wishing to make the most of the region before and after the race. The region offers a wide range of accommodation options: hotels, apartments, B&Bs, cabins or camping - we're sure you'll find what you're looking for.
Find all accommodation options on the Alpes Vaudoises website. Alpes Vaudoises.
RV
Parking for RVs is permitted only in the lower section of Place du Rendez-vous.
Restrooms will be available for people parking in this area.
A tourist tax of CHF 3.80 per night per adult (ages 16 and older) and CHF 1.90 per night per child ages 6 to 15 is charged.There are two ways to pay the tourist tax:
- Please check in directly at the Tourist Information Office, located in the center of the village
- Send an email to info@villars.ch and include the following information:– Dates of stay– Number of adults (ages 16 and up)– Number of children (ages 6 to 15)
When you pay the visitor’s tax, you automatically receive the “Bienvenue” card, which gives you access to numerous benefits and included activities. With this card, you can enjoy free access to the swimming pool, ice rink, and outdoor tennis courts in Villars. It also entitles you to a 20% discount on the gondola rides and the Villars–Bretaye train.A great opportunity to explore the region and make the most of your stay!
For more information: www.alpesvaudoises.ch – Welcome card.
Pitch reservations are not available. Spots are assigned on a “first-come, first-served” basis. If you’re looking for more comfort or want to guarantee your spot, the Gryon campground is an excellent alternative.
Volunteers
Contribute to the 1st edition of The Majestics by becoming a volunteer!
More than a dozen different sites along the route, a great atmosphere and of course gifts and dinner to thank you for your commitment.
There will be something for everyone from Thursday, July 9 to Monday, July 13, 2026, with a variety of tasks and schedules.