Discover the Pays-d'Enhaut (highlands) between the village of Rossinière and the hamlet of Les Combes. Take advantage of your trip in the Nature Park to familiarise yourself with the typical gastronomy in one of the restaurants known for their region
The trail connects the two villages Charmey and Crésuz. It gives the walker a wonderful panorama view of the Jaunbach valley and the valley of Javroz.
The trials leads to Châtel-sur-Montsalvens in a superb course that is listed in the inventory of historical traffic routes in Switzerland. Afterwards the trail descends to the Broc chocolate factory and to Gruyère.
From the middle of the village the trail descends to the Lac de Montsalvens, then along the lake to the dam of Châtel-sur-Montsalvens - the first arch dam in Europe. The trail then leads to the little town of Gruyère.
The trail leads from the little town of Gruyère past the Maison du Gruyère and then further in the direction of the Saane valley. Then it ascends again between forest and meadows to the village of Estavannens.
The trail connects the two villages Estavannens and Grandvillard. In the latter the house of Banneret is located, which was built in 1666.
The trail leads out of Grandvillard , then over the stream of Les Marais to below the waterfall and to the grotto, which is a place of Gruyère pilgrimage . In the village centre there is a well with its imposing cupola.
Starting at the Lessoc well (1796), whose cupola was a gift of a cheese merchant from Lyon, the trail leads to Montbovon.
The trail leads from the village of Neirivue through fields and woods to the hamlet of Sciernes d'Albeuve and then descends again to Montbovon.
From Montbovon the trail ascends on the left side of the valley into a pretty little valley. This historical trail leads as far as the Pont du Pontet, one of the oldest bridges in the Canton of Freiburg (17th century).
The trail starts with the ascent to the Col de Jaman. It leads up over alpine meadows. The alpine huts have traditional shingle roofs. The trail then descends again to the village of Les Avants.
The walk begins at the storage cellars of L’Etivaz, where all the Etivaz AOP cheeses mature. Les Moulins is reached over diverse cow meadows belonging to the alpine farms, of which some produce Etivaz AOP.
In Rougemont, formerly a Cluniac location, a church built at the end of the 11th century can be admired with its wooden façade and magnificent paintings. The trail leads along the banks of the River Saane to the hamlet of Les Combes.
Starting in Les Combes, the trail leads over meadows and pastures down to the Saane river and crosses it. The trial then goes over an old suspension bridge before one arrives in the village centre of Château-d'Oex.
Terrace in the middle of nature. Unique panoramic views of Gruyere Castle and the Moleson. Large parking lot for cars and buses.
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From the village of Rougemont the trail ascend to the hamlet of Ciernes Picat. The walk leads past several alpine farms that produce Etivaz AOP up to the saddle, and then it descends again to Château-d'Oex.
From Château-d'Oex, one proceeds along the railway track and the stream, over meadows and pastures, until the village of Les Moulins is reached, where BIO Gruyère cheese is produced.
The walk goes over pastures on the floor of Les Moulins valley to the bank of the River Saane. It continues to the old transit road, that in former day connected the Riviera or the Gruyère country with the Pays-d’Enhaut and Saanenland.
From Rossinière the trail follows the old historical road on the left bank of the River Saane; it is shady and wooded. From 1840, stagecoaches travelled along the route to La Tine.
The route ascends an alpine road up to the mountain ridge underneath La Petite Chia Alp. From there the trail descends to Montbovon and the the Hongrin valley, an essential passageway for the Gruyère and Pays-d’Enhaut alpine farmers.
Rooms in a farmhouse nestled in the magnificient Gruyère valley. Tranquillity and rural life. Hiking trails for all levels at your doorstep.
Breakfast of regional products. Calm with plenty of green space.
The walks starts with an ascent to the Col de Jaman. The trail leads over meadows with cairns and past alpine huts with shingle roofs. The trail then descends to the village of Les Avants.
The trail leads from the little town of Gruyère past the Maison du Gruyère and then further in the direction of the Saane valley. Then it ascends again over meadows to the village of Neirivue.
Just the journey alone with the rack-railway from Montreux to the summit of the Rochers de Naye will delight those interested in culture.
The magical landscape of the Intyamon valley awaits you for this moderately severe snow-shoe trail starting at the station in Allières.
Le Relais infos de la Maison de L’Étivaz, inauguré en 2011, décline le thème de l’économie alpestre : images, textes et cartes conduisent sur le chemin des alpages où l’on fabrique du fromage.
Trains to Montreux or Rougemont
Placed under the protection of Sainte-Marie-Madeleine, the chapel was reconstructed in 1995 following the plans of architect Christophe Huber.
Picture postcard Switzerland: cheese, chalets, snowy summits, cable cars, hotel aromas and scissor cuts. Away from the idyllic image, the Pays d'Enhaut and Saanenland, an impressive landscape enlivened by a VIP aura and canny mountain folk.
EPF Grandjean Sàrl compte plusieurs domaines d’activité tels que le déchiquetage de bois, la vente de plaquettes, le commerce de bois, la vente de pellets, de copeaux de jardin, l'abattage, etc.
1200m3 Holz werden jedes Jahr gesägt, das verwendete Holz ist 100% Schweizer Holz und 80% Holz aus dem Park.
La scierie communale des Avants fournit différents produits sciés nécessaires aux besoins communaux, principalement les alpages, et le service de la voirie et des espaces verts. La scierie offre également ses services aux communes avoisinantes.
Allières with its inn (former cabaret), is located on the Jaman Pass mule trail.
If the bridge doesn’t wobble any longer, it’s because the wood structure was reinforced with a metal frame in 1982.
Built between 1619 and 1633, it was restored in 1999. Its rococo style high altar was created by artisan Charles Pidoux with the paintings by Gottfried Locher.
The electric factory allowed the industrial development of Montbovon village with a carbide factoy tannery and foundry.
Cycling, particularly on an eBike, is a relaxing and pleasant way to explore the Park in the summer months.
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.
Above Villeneuve at around 1600 metres lies the Alp Col de Chaude. In the alpine season over 60 cows are put to summer pasture at any one time. Observe how the dairymen milk the cows and produce the L'Etivaz AOP cheese over the wood fire. Overnight s
The hotel-restaurant L’Etoile in the village centre of Charmay is difficult to miss. The building originates from the 17th century and has been completely restored, rustic-style and tastefully at the same time. Taste the specialities from the Gruyère
This stage will take you to the “Col des Mosses” on a leisurely and varied mountain path. Walk through the damp high plateau close to Monts Chevreuil and walk back down into the Sannetal.
