Once the cows are in their 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'Etiva...
When Steeve Daenzer took over the family dairy farm in 2016, he decided to shift its core business to rearing suckler cows. He had long entertained the idea of offering customers a pasture-to-plate experience. In 2017, Steeve and his wife Caroline be...
Fabrice Isoz runs his dairy farm, La Ferme de la Sciaz, in La Lécherette situated at a lofty altitude of 1,450 metres in the commune of Château-d’Œx. Twenty or so cows provide the milk needed to make his speciality, Le Piat, a soft, washed-rind farmh...
Le Parc anime un stand avec différents jeux qui permettent de reconnaître les traces et empreintes des animaux, les sons qu’ils produisent ou encore leurs besoins pour se déplacer dans la nature. L’odorat, le goût et le toucher seront aussi mis en év...
From Gros Mont to Charmey, via La Monse
From the Gros Mont to the Intyamon
Les forêts rendent de multiples services, dont la protection contre les dangers naturels, la préservation de la biodiversité ou l’approvisionnement en matériaux de qualité. Lors de cette conférence, Frédéric Blum, directeur du Groupement forestier du...
L’odeur du pain cuit au feu de bois ! André Isenegger, artisan passionné, propose une initiation à la boulangerie selon d’anciens savoir-faire : des pains confectionnés sur la base d’une fermentation lente au levain naturel. Après des démonstrations,...
Avec Anne Savary et Véronique Gumy, animatrices de Hors du Temps, relever le défi de construire un four en pierre dans la nature. Vivre une expérience unique et partager des mets audacieux et délicieux sans laisser de trace de son passage.
Le repas...
An important group of crosses marking missions (spiritual retreat destinations and pilgrimages) and summits is located in Gruyère. Throughout the region, all villages and their surroundings are dotted with crosses, despite the fact the fact that in ...
Every year, the Jaun cheese dairy transforms almost 2.3 million kilos of milk, all sourced from local farms in Jaun, Im Fang and Ablänschen, into an extensive range of products. Behind this impressive feat are Jean-Jacques Clément and his dedicated t...
The Delacombaz family, artisanal cheese-makers, run both the cheese factory and Montbovon grocery store which features local dairy products. Our cheese operation works with about 1 million kilos of milk from 9 community dairy farmers per year. This m...
In 1988, Michel Béroud and his wife Hélène took over the running of the Fleurette cheese dairy and, with it, the production of its signature product, the Tomme Fleurette. This soft rind cheese cemented its fine reputation when it was named best bloom...
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...
Vertical north faces and sculpted south-facing slopes
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....
The Grand Tour des Vanils is divided into 11 stages around the Park. The tour can be done in its entirety, in stages or by combining them over several days.
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 ...
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.
The architecture of Grandvillard, which dates predominately from the 17th to 19th century, bears witness to the major contribution that cheesemaking made to the local alpine economy. Today, this remarkable stone and timber architectural ensemble is n...
From one side of the Gastlosen to the other, via the Col du Loup
Via Col du Loup and Grubenberghütte
From Gros Mont to Pays-d'Enhaut
Also called the Pettolaz home for François Pettolaz its owner from 1731-1806. François Pettolaz was one of the most important cheese merchants of his time. In 1787, the home was adopted into the Fribourg patrimony.
En hiver, les Gastlosen sont la scène d'un spectacle surprenant. Le Grossmutterloch, littéralement trou de la grand-mère, laisse passer les rayons du soleil à travers une fissure créée dans la roche, à l’image d’une boule de feu.
Selon la légende, c...
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...
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.
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...
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.
Located in center of Crésuz village, this Guesthouse offers a two-bedroom (4 bed) apartment with living room, kitchen and bathroom. The price is 60.- per person, per night with breakfast. Tourist tax included. No pets please.
Allières with its inn (former cabaret), is located on the Jaman Pass mule trail.
Several groupings of homes along the old path linking the Pays-d’Enhaut to the Intyamon Valley via the La Petite Chia pass. The La Tine Bridge was built in 1785. Its two archs span the Sarine, connecting the hamlets to the le chemin royal ("royal pa...
The philosophy of Herbolanne (the patois word for medicinal plants, flowers, leaves and roots) can be summed up in three words: artisan, local and natural. This small family-run business, based between Rossinière and the hamlet of La Tine, produces e...
Fanny et Sébastien Henchoz, agriculteurs de montagne, présentent leurs activités autour des fleurs et des herbes aromatiques. Dans un champ cultivé avec soin, les plantes se côtoient dans les meilleures conditions biologiques. Après la visite des jar...
Explorer la sensation de liberté et l’évasion que procure les sports de montagne tout en minimisant l’impact sur la vie sauvage, c’est ce que propose le film Hors-piste, sensible et sauvage, réalisé par Guillaume Collombet. Le film emmène le spectate...
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...
The perfect place for a wellness break in the Fribourg Pre-Alps.
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...
Sleep in straw, guest rooms and restaurant
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. ...
Discover the town hall of Rossinière, entirely renovated in 2009, this hotel now offers the possibility to stay in peace.
This hotel is situated in the heart of the village and a 3 minute walk from the train station.
Well situated in the heights of Rossinière and in a quiet area, the Elite Hotel opens its doors and welcomes you with its 10 rooms in a warm atmosphere.
Discover the Hotel Le Chamois on the Via Alpina route and let yourself be satisfied by the quality service in a family environment.
Nestled in the heart of the Pays-d'Enhaut valley, in the village of Château-d'Oex.
Tradition and comfort at the foot of the Gastlosen.
An idyllic and perfect place to unwind.
Les huiles essentielles et hydrolats Herbolanne sont issus de plantes de montagne de culture biologique ou de cueillette sauvage et distillées par extraction à la vapeur d’eau et au feu de bois. Découvrir le processus de distillation et le fonctionne...
