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Charmey - La Valsainte

Theme trailHiking trail
Time required: 1 hour 30 minutesLength: 5.20 km

Season

All season

Contact

Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut
Place du Village 6
1660 Château-d'Œx
Tel. +41 (0)848 110 888

www.gruyerepaysdenhaut.ch

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The route follows the road linking Charmey to the Ciernes, passing by Saint Anne Chapel, before forking right on a path that crosses pastures while offering splendid views of the Moleson to the southwest. The route passes several isolated farms that showcase the traditional agricultural landscape of the region- with numerous wood features (hedges, isolated trees, groves, forest edges), before briefly joining the road. A path then gently falls to the valley floor. Cross the Javroz by way of a pretty covered foot bridge, then climb to the monastic site of the Valsainte.

Route-information

Route-information

Length
5.20 km
Altitude difference ascent
237 m
Altitude difference descent
95 m
Time required
1 hour 30 minutes
Level technique
Easy
Level condition
Easy
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Details

Suitable for experienced or occasional walkers as well as families with young
children, they can be followed without a smartphone – all the information (maps, descriptions, route profiles) is available on the Activities and Pursuits in the Park page on www.gruyerepaysdenhaut.ch.

Arrival

Starting point
Musée de Charmey
Arrival by public transport
Charmey (Gruyère) (télécabine) Timetable SBB
Destination
La Valsainte
Arrival by public transport
La Valsainte, Couvent Timetable SBB

Suitable for

The offer is suitable for

  • Adults
  • Children from 7-12 years
  • Children >12 years
  • Families

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Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut

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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