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Moléson – Neirivue

Hiking trail
Time required: 3 hours 25 minutesLength: 10.80 km

Season

June, July, August, September, October

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

Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut - Between Gruyères and Intyamon

The hike begins in Plan-Francey (1,518 m) at the foot of the Moléson, the king of the Fribourg mountains which towers high above Gruyères and its castle.

The first stage of the hike follows the themed 'Botanical Trail' until the Gros-Moléson alpine hut. From there, it continues along an undulating ridge to Vudalla, which offers sweeping views of the Gruyère region. The next stage is the almost 1,000-metre descent to Neirivue. The path crosses woodland and the Les Dovalles alp, perched high on a steep clearing. From there, an all-weather road leads to the village of Neirivue. This partly tree-covered, dry and sunny slope in the Intyamon Valley is home to a wide variety of native animal and plant species, making it an important contributor to the region's biodiversity.

On the approach to Neirivue, you will pass a fish farm. In 1904, a fire destroyed most of the village. It was reconstructed and its fortunes were revived during the latter part of the 20th century thanks primarily to the timber and textile industries which remain major drivers of the local economy today.

Route-information

Route-information

Length
10.80 km
Altitude difference ascent
310 m
Altitude difference descent
1090 m
Time required
3 hours 25 minutes
Level technique
Middle
Level condition
Middle
Height profile view map

Arrival

Starting point
Plan-Francey
Arrival by public transport
Le Moléson Timetable SBB
Destination
Neirivue
Arrival by public transport
Neirivue Timetable SBB

Suitable for

The offer is suitable for

  • Adults

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Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut

Neirivue

Neirivue was almost entirely destroyed during a violent fire which ravaged the village on July 19th, 1904. The reconstruction of the village allowed for industrial development with factories and warehouses (wood, furniture, fabric) many of which have...

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