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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 since changed purpose.
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.
This chapel is the most important sanctuary dedicated to the Virgin Mary in the canton of Fribourg.
Des produits au rythme de la nature
Le Parc à la carte regroupe toutes les activités et forfaits proposés par le Parc entre mai 2026 et avril 2027.
Pascal Tercier has had a life-long passion for farming and livestock. Having worked on a series of mountain farms in his youth, the former lumberjack finally became master of his own 40-hectare farm, in Charmey, which also came with 160 hectares of mountain pastures.
Pascal uses only the most appropriate farming techniques, even if some may be considered rather unconventional. On his farm, which has been certified organic for over 15 years, he uses homeopathic medicine to treat sick cattle, bans cowbells, and includes cross-breeds in his herd.
His suckler cows calve in early winter so that the young are sufficiently strong by the time summer comes around to make the traditional ascent to the mountain pastures. Every animal spends two summers on the high-altitude farm before leaving Charmey. The meat they produce carries the bio Suisse and pasture-fed labels.
Regroups the tourist offices of Château-d'Œx, Rossinière and Rougemont.
Au bord du Javro. En traversant la rivière, arrivée à la Chartreuse de la Valsainte. Ligne de bus à la belle saison.
The Plan de l’Ouge certified organic farm deep in the La Torneresse valley of L’Etivaz is run by Maurice and Sylviane Henchoz, together with their sons Stéphane and Nicolas.
In 1997 Maurice Henchoz converted his family farm to organic, which meant abandoning the conventional practice of harvesting meadow grass for silage. In summer, the milk from his dairy cows is used to make the Alp cheese L’Etivaz AOP, while in winter it is transformed into the farmhouse’s signature Plan de l’Ouge cheese.
The herd is made up of around 50 suckler cows and 30 or so young calves. The Henchoz also sell organically reared pigs and weaned grazing calves direct from their farm.
Que ce soit pour faire découvrir les saveurs de nos régions à des amis, ou simplement pour se faire plaisir, le Parc vous propose deux planchettes de spécialités, vaudoise ou fribourgeoise.
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.
Cross through wooded pastures, then follow the trail up through the forest before arriving on the Pra-Cornet plateau and walking around it. Situated at 1670 meters, the plateau offers a stunning view of the surrounding summits.
Maurane and Malik Bajrami are famed for their delicious lamb meat products. On their sheep farm, at the entry to the Intyamon valley, the lambs are reared naturally on their mother’s milk.
Malik was 14 when he began keeping sheep. When he met his future wife Maurane, Malik found a soulmate who embraced his passion. Initially, the couple had a handful of ewes, which they also entered in agricultural shows. Over time, the couple have increased their flock.
Standing at an altitude of 800 metres, high above the village of Enney, the Prareman sheep farm is today home to 260 ewes and around 500 lambs. In summer, some 50 ewes graze on the high alpine pastures, while the rest of the flock spend their time on the grassy hills surrounding the farm. In winter, Maurane and Malik feed their sheep fodder produced on the farm.
All Prareman sheep farm products have the Terroir Fribourg and IP Suisse labels. Meat products can be ordered directly from Maurane, or from the farm’s social media
This information point in the laiterie fromagerie de Charmey visitor centre is given over entirely to the SUMMER-GRAZING SEASON
The destinations featured here will allow you to explore, at your own pace, the different facets of this age-old alpine farming tradition, as well as the Park’s landscapes and villages. Along the way, you will also discover the region’s fascinating history, rich heritage and many other traditions that are still going strong today.
Located on the premises of the Park’s partners, information points are the ideal place for visitors to familiarise themselves with the Park and everything it has to offer. These points feature interpretive panels as well as wealth of brochures, guides and leaflets in French, German and English.
Ce Relais infos présente quinze 14 offres de tourisme durable pour toute la famille qui sont mises à l'honneur. Découvrir la faune et la flore, se plonger dans l’histoire des
châteaux médiévaux, mieux comprendre les traditions, ou
simplement se détendre et partager un moment agréable
en famille, le Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d’Enhaut
est la destination idéale pour des sorties en famille. Le
Parc, les destinations touristiques et les acteurs locaux proposent ensemble une palette d’activités aussi foisonnantes
qu’attractives : sentiers thématiques, pistes de luges,
festivals, fabrication artisanale de fromage et bien d’autres
invitent à vivre des expériences au plus près de la nature et
des traditions locales.
Soucieux de promouvoir un tourisme doux et conscient des
enjeux environnementaux, les 14 activités présentées dans
ce relais sont facilement accessibles en transports
publics dont nous recommandons l’utilisation. De même,
ce choix de sorties vise à minimiser le dérangement de la
faune et à rendre les activités accessibles à toutes et tous.
Les Relais infos représentent des lieux privilégiés pour la découverte du Parc et de ses spécificités. Ils sont situés chez des partenaires. Ils proposent en trois langues (français, allemand et anglais) des informations spécifiques dans un espace didactique.
A bird's-eye view of Lake Geneva
Hongrin valley: a land of cheese and water
Fires have ravaged Rossinière three times in its history. Despite the fires, the village is still home to magnificent 17th and 18th century wooden buildings. The most well-known is the Grand Chalet, classified as a monument of national importance. This imposing 1754 log chalet was the home of the famous painter Balthus from 1976-2001. Don’t miss the the church and vicarage.
With its dozens of agricultural operations centered around dairy production, particularly L’Etivaz AOC cheese, as well as sheep and goat cheese, Rossinière is a idyllic rural community. Another highlight, is the organic farm that operates year round from the Mont alpages (alpine farms), producing goat cheese and aromatic plant cultures.
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.
This stage of the trail runs from Rossinière to the Auberge de la Croix de Fer in Allières, criss-crossing forests and the Alps along the way. There are also several opportunities to visit mountain cheese dairies.
From the Grand Chalet to the alluvial zone of the Sarine.
Rougemont gets its name from the red rocks on its northern slopes. The town was founded at the beginning of the 11th century by Cluny monks who built their priory here. Until the end of the 19th century, livestock and milk production made up most of the local economy. With the arrival of the railroad in 1905, the area opened progressively to tourism. Rougement and Flendruz are home to large groups of farms and barns with sculpted facades and religiously inspired painted inscriptions.
Tourism has become the main economy of the area. The Golden Pass takes skiers who take to the new Videmanette ski-lift, a skiable area connected to Saanen and Gstaad.
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.
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.
1200m3 Holz werden jedes Jahr gesägt, das verwendete Holz ist 100% Schweizer Holz und 80% Holz aus dem Park.
1500m3 Holz werden jedes Jahr gesägt. Das verwendete Holz ist zu 100% Schweizer Holz und zu 35% Holz aus dem Park.
The oratory, dedicated to Saint Blaise, was built in 1690. When Foot-and-mouth disease plagued the region, wiping out entire herds, the cows of Crésuz remained untouched. The chapel is a thank you for the preservation of the herds who then followed the the upper trail from the other side of the mountain (Botterens) to the Jogne valley. The only route at that time.
Placed under the protection of Sainte-Marie-Madeleine, the chapel was reconstructed in 1995 following the plans of architect Christophe Huber.
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.
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 Tâna’s water is caught and sent through turbines to produce electricity. During periods of high water levels, as in August 2005, the river can overflow its banks.
This area, with its small cave dedicated to Notre-Dame of Lourdes, converted in 1958, is also a pilgrimage site. Numerous visitors come here to pray in the fresh air.
