Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut
Charmey Tourist Office
Information point for Charmey, the villages of the Jogne Valley, and the region in general.
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Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut
Tourist Office, Gruyères
The city, preserved throughout time in its sumptuous setting, offers a walk through history. Each year, almost 1.2 million visitors explore the pedestrian city with its fortified, hilltop castle dominating majestically over the region. Artist and cr...
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La Cierne
Separate entrance, one room with double bed, one room with twin beds, bathroom with bathtub, kitchen. Possible to rent for several days as a vacation apartment. Patio. No pets.
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Hostellerie Saint-Georges
Located at the very heart of the fairytale city of Gruyères, The Hostellerie Saint-Georges offers guests traditional meals in a typical, friendly environment. Traditional building of exquisite charm, we invite you to enjoy a banquet, wedding, birthd...
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Hôtel de Gruyères
At the foot of the Pre-alps, the city of Gruyères seduces visitors with its charm and picturesque architecture. The region and its savory cheese were named after the city. Discover this gem, preserved throughout the ages, in sumptuous surroundings...
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Restaurant le Chalet
Emblematic Gruyère establishment at the very heart of the medieval city, the Chalet offers authentic alpine decor with its woodwork, cowbells (made of thin, plated sheet metal), and "bottes-culs" (one-legged stools used when milking cows) hanging fro...
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La Pinte de Lys
In a village of 120 inhabitants, located along the Montreux–Zweisimmen panoramic MOB train route. Tranquility and nature are on the menu. The terrace and all the rooms have a magnificent view of the Pre-alps. A small den is open to guests, as well a...
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Balthus Chapel
Located at the heart of Rossinière, Balthus Chapel is a space dedicated to the memory of the artist. A rich exhibition invites connoisseurs and novices alike on a journey into the universe of one of the 20th century’s most important figurative painte...
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Lessoc Fountain
The fountain consists of an octagonal limestone basin with a central pillar holding an obelisk. It was built in 1796 by the mason, Jacques Vicarino and the blacksmith, Noé Both. Its eight-sided dome is said to be in imperial style. It was a gift fro...
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Le Grand Chalet
The Grand Chalet, formerly the Grande Maison, was built in 1754 for two families. On the lower ground floor an immense cheese cellar can be found. Jean-David Henchoz, the general contractor, attempted to make this a cheese commerce center. From 185...
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La Valsainte Carthusian Charterhouse
La Valsainte is tucked into the Javro Valley, in the municipality of Cerniat.
The Valsainte was founded in 1294, following a donation from Girard 1st of Corbières. Until the 16th century, only the church was of solid stone construction. The conventua...
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Temple de Château-d’Œx
Majestueusement perché sur un rocher (la Motte) à l’entrée du village depuis le 15e siècle, le temple de Château-d’Œx est aujourd’hui un lieu emblématique de la région. A l’intérieur, on observe également de beaux vitraux du milieu du 20e siècle.
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Banneret House
Built in 1666, this house was restored in 1962. It is one of the most well preserved homes in the Intyamon.
Its magnificient cermonial façade has remarkably sculpted embracing window and door frames. The interior features a beautiful 1664 molasse w...
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Les Serpenteys
Located between Château-d’Œx and Flendruz (take the road across from Des Combes train station). On the menu are fondue, croûte au fromage (open-faced grilled cheese sandwich), cold dishes and by reservation, chalet macaroni with roasted ham. For dess...
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Au Relais
At the heart of the village of Château-d'Œx the "Ristorante Gianluca" offers a varied menu of Italian specialities, fresh homemade pastas, homemade charcuterie, Parma charcuteries, homemade desserts, and Italian wines. Each week, Gianluca offers five...
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Musée du Pays-d’Enhaut
From artisan crafts to everyday objects, this museum of popular art offers visitors the opportunity to dive into the past. The highlight is the unrivaled collection of fabulous découpages, a celebrated typical art form of the Pays-d’Enhaut.
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Grand Hôtel des Avants « Le Châtelard »
Built by Jean-Louis Dufour between 1873 and 1874 in Les Avants, the Grand Hôtel opened its doors to clients in 1877. Several famous guests have been known to stay here, notably Ernest Hemingway, who references Les Avants in his book Farewell to Arms....
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Eglise et cure de L’Etivaz
This architectural gem is tucked into the Coumatta forest. The forest has been protected from logging since the 17th century because of its role stabilizing the land and protecting against avalanches. The church, in its current form, dates to 1589, ...
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L’Etivaz
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.
The h...
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Funiculaire Les Avants-Sonloup
On July 8th, 1910 the idea for the funicular was born. Working at a frantic pace, civil workers completed the funicular in just 5 months. The track runs for 531 meters at an impressive slope of 54.5%. To make all this possible three works of art we...
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Eglise Saint-Nicolas de Myre
Rougemont's Saint-Nicolas Church was built by Cluny monks in the late 11th century. The church's architecture has elements of Romanesque architecture (classical model Cluny Latin cross), as well as the Reformation and the Bernese presence (shortened...
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Montsalvens Dam
This dam, located along the Jogne river, is responsible for Montsalvens lake. Built between 1918 and 1921 by engineer Heinrich Eduard Gruner, it was the first arch dam in Europe with both horizontal et vertical curves. 52m high and 110m long, its con...
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Dâ Chapel
It is thanks to Jean-François Jaquet whose son miraculously survived an avalanche, that this chapel was constructed. The interior is decorated in immaculate neoclassic style. It evokes striped fabric with friezes and organic decoration and a faux arc...
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Buth Chapel
This chapel is also known as Notre-Dame-des-Neiges (our lady of the snow) chapel because according to legend, the Virgin Mary herself chose the spot for this chapel by making snow flakes fall here in August. Built in 1684, the chapel has an octagonal...
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Combes Chapel
Built in 1897, the chapel is an example of neo-gothic architecture. Its decorative murals are of the same origin as it solid oak altar. The Virgin and Child still sit here today, surrounded by Saint Philomène and Saint Elisabeth.
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The painted or carved facades of Rougemont
These buildings all share a common characteristic: their façades are either carved or painted. At the summit of each home, you will see its date of construction, a text which is often biblical, as well as the name of the owners and the carpenter. Th...
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Musée de Charmey
Thanks in no small part to the export of Gruyère cheese to Lyon market, alpine farming in Charmey flourished right up until the French Revolution. Many of the buildings and the surviving woodcraft tradition bear witness to the region’s former prosper...
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Les Mosses – La Lécherette Tourist Office
In our office, you will find various informative brochures about Col des Mosses and the region, as well as a personable welcoming committee who will gladly help you plan your visit. Specific suggestions will help you choose the activities that best s...
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Hôtel de la Gare
Discover the region of Gruyère, just 40 minutes from Montreux, between the city of Gruyères and Château-d'Œx. Rooms for one to three people, with shared or private bathroom. Free parking and wi-fi. Meals à la carte or half-board by reservation only. ...
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Pontet Bridge
It can already be observed on a map from 1578. Threatening to crumble and fall, the bridge was restored 1993. During this restoration work the original paving was rediscovered revealing ruts characteristic of horse-drawn cart passage.
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Belles Combes Dessus
From June 1st to July 5th, when the herd are in their mountain pastures, each morning the cheese-maker himself makes cheese over a wood fire. Then the cheese is aged for several months in the L'Etivaz cheese cellars, under the careful watch of the L'...
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Béviau d’en Haut
From June 20th to September 4th, when cows graze the mountain pastures, the cheese-maker himself/herself can be found making cheese over a wood fire each morning. The cheese is then aged for several months in the L'Etivaz cheese cellars, under the ca...
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Alpage Chalet de Pierre
In summer, when cows graze the mountain pastures, the cheese-maker himself/herself can be found making cheese over a wood fire each morning . The cheese is then aged for several months in the L'Etivaz cheese cellars, under the careful watch of the L'...
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Alpage de La Chia
In summer, when cows graze the mountain pastures, the cheese-maker himself/herself can be found making cheese over a wood fire each morning . The cheese is then aged for several months in the L'Etivaz cheese cellars, under the careful watch of the L'...
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Alpage Les Chargiaux
From May 10th to May 30th, June 30th to July 15th and September 10th to October 5th, when cows graze the mountain pastures, the cheese-maker himself/herself can be found making cheese over a wood fire each morning. The cheese is then aged for severa...
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Cheneaux Rouges Dessus
In summer, when cows graze the mountain pastures, the cheese-maker himself/herself can be found making cheese over a wood fire each morning . The cheese is then aged for several months in the L'Etivaz cheese cellars, under the careful watch of the L'...
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Alpage Pâquier Gétaz
From June 10th to June 31st and from September 15th to October 10th, when cows graze the mountain pastures, the cheese-maker himself/herself can be found making cheese over a wood fire each morning. The cheese is then aged for several months in the L...
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Alpage Le Blancsex
In summer, when cows graze the mountain pastures, the cheese-maker himself/herself can be found making cheese over a wood fire each morning . The cheese is then aged for several months in the L'Etivaz cheese cellars, under the careful watch of the L'...
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Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut
Alpage Le Creux
In summer, when cows graze the mountain pastures, the cheese-maker himself/herself can be found making cheese over a wood fire each morning. The cheese is then aged for several months in the Tsintre cheese cellars in Charmey, under the careful watch ...
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Tâna Waterfall and Cave
Just above the village of Grandvillard, the Tâna stream traverses layers of vertical limestone rock before falling dozens of meters. This spectacular waterfall continues to wear away at the rock, which sometimes causes rock slides. A portion of the ...
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Cerniat
Cerniat is a typical agricultural mountain village with scattered structures (farms). The village was partially reconstructed at the end of the 19th century : the school and hotel in Heimatstil style (multi-faceted roofs and outdoor mural paintings)....
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Charmey
Nesting in the center of the Jogne valley, Charmey is a subalpine village at about 900 meters elevation. Its population (more than 1800 people) is growing: its location is prized for its high quality of life. Living traditions, beautifully preserved...
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Châtel-sur-Montsalvens
In the Jogne valley, at 900 meters altitude, Chatel-sur-Montsalvens enjoys an ideal geographical location, resting on the hillside like a balcony overlooking the valley and man-made lake of the same name. It also has an outstanding view of the Dent...
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Montbovon
Cited as early as 1255, Montbovon has long been a busy crossroads. Located along the Sarine, it is the junction of the roads of three worlds: the Gruyère, the Pays-d’Enhaut, and the Lake Geneva basin. This crossroads is also emphasized by the meetin...
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Gruyères
The history of the town of Gruyères is intimately tied to that of the family of counts of the same name. Mentioned for the first time in the 12th century, they distinguish themselves by their title (very few held this title amongst the counts of Sav...
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Le Belluard
It is known as the Belluard (meaning boulevard) passageway and fortifications. Two Gruérien warriors are depicted on the fortified gate. These warriors, Claremboz et Bras de Fer ("Iron Arms"), fought off the first assault of the Oberland Everdes war ...
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Grandvillard
Located on the right bank of the Sarine, a strong pastoral economy and highly developed cheese market contributed to the wealth of Grandvillard. The result is a strongly urbanized village of narrow streets, with many opulent-looking buildings, stone ...
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Crésuz
This community is located on the slopes above Montslavens Lake, with an unobstructed view from its some 910 meters elevation. In the 17th century the village was completely destroyed by a fire. In 1667, the vicarage was the only building that escape...
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Gruyères Castle
Nesting in the Fribourg Pre-alps, the medieval city of Gruyères is the ideal jump off point for hikers. The castle dominates a green hill at the foot of the Moléson and at the junction of the Jogne and Intyamon Valleys. Its walls swim in legends, its...
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La Pierreuse
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 ...
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