Three and a half billion viewers worldwide will get a glimpse of the Saanenland, and the region is busily preparing to make its best impression. Several changes in infrastructure have been announced, which locals and those here specifically for the race should be aware of.  There will be comprehensive, yet temporary, closures of the roads, as well as the railways, as the Simmentalstrasse would hamper the cyclers’ crossing. 

For more information, the Bern Cantonal Police has a hotline available at 031 638 6868 as well as an email address: info@tdf-bern.ch.