Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut - La Pierreuse, green pastures, and limestone slopes
The precipitous limestone slopes of La Pierreuse dominate the landscape of Les Granges-Gérignoz. The highest mountain in the range, the Gummfluh, surges skyward like an arrowhead.
The trail begins here in the Gérine valley. The first stage leads downhill to the hamlet of Gérignoz before climbing to an altitude of over 2,000 metres up to the grassy plateau of Plan de la Douve.
The ascent, which first passes through forests and then pastureland, runs along the imposing jagged rock faces that bear more than a passing resemblance to the Dolomites. This is where eagles, falcons, chamoix and ibex reign supreme. The trail continues past the Col de Base, over scree, through La Case, and further uphill to Plan de la Douve. Surefootedness and hiking poles will make the steep descent to L'Etivaz easier. The Hôtel du Chamois is the perfect spot to catch your breath. Next door is the Maison de l'Etivaz and its cheese ripening cellars where you can discover the secrets of the iconic L'Etivaz AOP. The PostBus stop is conveniently located in front of the cellars.
Looking for a cosy, authentic hotel for your next trip to the region? The Hôtel du Chamois has it all. Located on the Via Alpina route, this hotel is all about tradition, family atmosphere and character!
The wood buildings of L’Etivaz, some of which date to the 16th century, bare witness to a rich architectural heritage. Spreading over 7 km in the Torneresse valley, you will find this charming hamlet of very old homes, in a pastoral setting.
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Located in the Prealps, south of Château-d'Œx on the left bank of the Sarine river, La Pierreuse reserve encompasses 34 square kilometers of mid-mountain terrain. It extends from the Gummfluh mountain range to the Pic Chaussy range. La Pierreuse is ...
This information point in the L’Étivaz visitor centre is given over entirely to the alpine economy: images, texts and maps guide you through a journey into the heart of mountain farming. The accompanying brochure has details of 15 different visits to...
