World Cycling Centre — Attraction in Aigle

If you’re into cycling—whether you’re a casual rider, a triathlete, or just love the sport—the UCI World Cycling Centre in Aigle is definitely worth a visit. We went hoping to get a glimpse of the Velodrome, and to our surprise, it was no problem walking in and checking it out. Parking was easy right in front of the building in the designated visitor area.

The Velodrome itself is impressive—massive and incredibly dynamic once the cyclists get going. We were lucky enough to catch some athletes training, zooming around the track at speeds that were honestly thrilling to watch. One moment that stood out: a trainer on a motorbike pacing a cyclist—the coordination and intensity were just incredible.

There’s also a small exhibit area with different types of racing bikes, from road to Olympic-level track bikes, and a merchandise corner with UCI gear. They offer intro classes and summer camps as well—on the day we visited, a group of students (looked like teens or young adults) were there for what seemed like a training camp for BMX bikers.

We had hoped to grab a bite at the café on-site, but it was already closed before 2 p.m.—so do plan accordingly if you want to eat there.

Honestly, even if you’re not super into cycling, it’s a fascinating stop. The structure itself is impressive, the atmosphere is sporty and welcoming, and you get a real sense of how much cycling culture lives in this part of Switzerland.

For anyone who enjoys riding, races, or just exploring niche global sports centers, this place is...

We booked an introductory class for 8 people and nothing could've prepared us for what we experienced. The instructor was very friendly, funny and incredibly knowledgeable. He inspired confidence in us and allowed us to move freely as he saw we were skilled enough.

The infrastructure is great, the loan bikes are amazing and the experience was undescribable.

The feeling of rolling on the embankment cannot be conveyed in words, it has to be experienced.

I'd definitely recommend booking an introduction. You don't need to be an experienced cyclist, just be brave enough to carry...

Nous y sommes venus un dimanche pour une initiation au cyclisme sur piste. Le processus de réservation est facile comme tout. Ma compagne amatrice de ce sport, moi juste curieux. Ce fut une excellente expérience ! Notre encadrant, Pascal, est extrêmement sympa, efficace, nous explique tout clairement et nous met en confiance. Le reste des protagonistes partageant l'expérience avec nous contribue aussi à rendre l'expérience agréable : on est tous là pour découvrir en s'amusant. On enchaîne les tours, on appréhende la pente de 47° qui au final se monte plus facilement qu'attendu, et on prend du plaisir à enchaîner les tours, les sprints, montées, descentes, même pour un néophyte du deux roues comme moi. L'expérience vaut le coup, on a vécu un super moment. Et encore un énorme merci à Pascal pour sa convivialité et son...