29 April to 4 May 2025

Prologue

Saint-Imier

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Saint-Imier

START : Saint-Imier

Nestling in the heart of the Grand Chasseral region in the Canton of Berne, Saint-Imier is a dynamic municipality with a blend of history and modernity, tradition and innovation. Renowned for its watchmaking heritage and cultural wealth, it is a pleasant place to live for its 5,100 inhabitants. This veritable land of energy offers an environment that helps its businesses grow. Many sporting and cultural events are organised throughout the year. Surrounded by nature, Saint-Imier is also a perfect gateway to many open-air activities, such as visiting the Mont-Soleil mountain, its wind turbines and its solar power plant.

Video of the route

683.34 km in total – 13,000 meters of elevation gain

Tour de Romandie 2025

This year, the Tour de Romandie is celebrating the centenary of Swiss artist Jean Tinguely.

Born in Fribourg in 1925, the sculptor, painter and draughtsman was particularly well known for his innovative art, blending salvaged objects with motors to bring them to life. So the first stage of the Tour, from Basel to Fribourg, will highlight this avant-garde artist. 

Tinguely Museum with Schwimmwasserplastik by Jean Tinguely and Gwendolyn by Niki de Saint Phalle in the Solitude Park (view from the west side) ©2024 Tinguely Museum Basel; Photo: Daniel Spehr

Jean Tinguely, Grosse Méta-Maxi-Maxi-Utopia, 1987 ©2024 ProLitteris Zurich; Photo: Tinguely Museum Basel, Serge Hasenböhler

Jean Tinguely searching for materials, Paris, 1960. Photo: Unknown

 

Culture & Tourism

2024 winners

Overall podium

Carlos Rodriguez Cano -Aleksandr Vlasov - Florian Lipowitz

General points classification

Dorian Godon

General classification for best climber

Juri Hollmann

General classification for best young rider

Carlos Rodriguez Cano

Super combativity award

Andrea Vendrame

Best Swiss rider

Yannis Voisard

Best team

UAE Team Emirates

General classification

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