Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut - This stage of the trail offers an array of pre-alpine landscapes through the Petit Mont and Gros Mont valleys. The final ascent takes you through the Vallon des Morteys. The arrival point, the Les Marindes refuge is the ideal spot to observe wildlife
Starting from the Chalet du Soldat, take the path heading south towards the Stierenritz mountain farm, at the foot of the Wandflue. Continue walking down into the Petit Mont valley, past the Le Lapé forest reserve. The path continues gently to the La Gueyre chalet, passing the La Fregima à Tena mountain farm on the left (point 1543). Walk down to the Riau du Gros Mont at the bottom of the eponymous valley. After two kilometres of flat terrain, the path climbs to the Vallon des Morteys and the Les Marindes cabin at the foot of the Vanil Noir.
hiking shoes, picnic, weather-appropriate clothing (mountain weather is very changeable)
The conservation area of Vanil Noir lies in the middle of the Freiburg foothills and belongs to the municipalities of Charmey and Grandvillard. The area is of particular beauty and is of great scientific interest on account of its high biodiversity.
