TORTOUR 250

The TORTOUR 250 is a complementary race format to the TORTOUR 1000 and TORTOUR 500 multi-day non-stop ultracycling events. The distance is at about 250 kilometers is significantly shorter and can only be driven unaccompanied. As a solo rider, it’s a pretty long individual time trial through the beautiful pre-alpine landscape and experiencing unforgettable emotions. However, since 250 kilometers alone and unaccompanied can be quite lonely, the TORTOUR 250 can also be ridden in teams of 2, 4 or 6. In this format, the teams always ride together.

All participants under 25 benefit from a 50% discount on the entry fee. For teams, all members must be U25 for the discount to apply.

Category	until 1.8	until 31.12	from 1.1
Solo	180	200	240
2er-Team	370	390	450
4er-Team	650	700	800

Provisional: Distance 1’001 km / Climbing 13’900 m

Date	Format	Check-In	Briefing	Prologue	Start time	Finisherbrunch & Ceremony
Thu. 13.08.2026	TORTOUR 250	11:00 – 13:00	13:30 – 14:00	15:00 – 18:00	15.08.26 – 08:00	16.08.2026 from 09:30

Provisional: Distance 1’001 km / Climbing 13’900 m

BACK TO THE ROOTS

KSS ice rink: perfect event location
Pasta party: for athletes and supporters
Prologue: epic experience – also for fans
Finisher brunch: the community meets up

START AND FINISH AT THE KSS ICE HALL SCHAFFHAUSEN

TORTOUR 1000 – 1 lap through Switzerland

TORTOUR 500 – pass through the KSS ice rink after 250, 450

TORTOUR 250 – pass through the KSS ice rink after 200

TORTOUR Myself – x-passages after 50, 100, 150, 200 km etc.

AN ULTRACYCLING bike race WITH TEAM-SPIRIT

TORTOUR 250: Each team member completes the entire route
TORTOUR 500: For teams of 4 and 6, at least half of the team members are always on the route
TORTOUR 1000: For teams of 4 and 6, at least two team members are always on the route
Teams are free to determine their athletes’ roles and distances and may make changes at any time
Team ride (entire team) on the first and final stage

Provisional: Distance 1’001 km / Climbing 13’900 m

Athlete’s letter (2025)

Download

Services

Timekeeping

Road safety

TORTOUR Jersey 2026

Starter Bag & Medal

Catering on- and off road

Finisher-Certificate

The TORTOUR 1000, 500 and 250 formats can also be followed via GPS tracking. All solo athletes and teams will each receive a GPS tracker. Shower facilities and refreshments will be available at the KSS ice rink in Schaffhausen. There will be refreshment facilities for the athletes at the time stations along the route.