This information point presents 15 emblematic points of interest to visit or discover on the theme of the Park's local products. It's an opportunity to discover or rediscover new tastes and producers, 11 of whom offer products with the Produit des pa...
This information point in the L’Étivaz visitor centre is given over entirely to the alpine economy: images, texts and maps guide you through a journey into the heart of mountain farming. The accompanying brochure has details of 15 different visits to...
A selection of leaflets and brochures are available at all information points. These feature all the latest news about the Park as well as activity ideas and listings.
A selection of leaflets and brochures are available at all information points. These feature all the latest news about the Park as well as activity ideas and listings.
A selection of leaflets and brochures are available at all information points. These feature all the latest news about the Park as well as activity ideas and listings.
A selection of leaflets and brochures are available at all information points. These feature all the latest news about the Park as well as activity ideas and listings.
A selection of leaflets and brochures are available at all information points. These feature all the latest news about the Park as well as activity ideas and listings.
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.
This information point in the Les Mosses tourist office showcases 15 outstanding natural areas which bear witness to the birth of the Alps. All are within the Park’s perimeter and each one demonstrates the processes that have shaped, and continue to ...
Patrizia Piccinali, ingénieure alimentaire et spécialiste en analyse sensorielle, donne toutes les clés pour apprendre à déguster le fromage dans les règles de l’art. Après une initiation à l’analyse sensorielle, la visite des caves de L’Etivaz perme...
Une conférence pour explorer l'art de créer des écosystèmes luxuriants, diversifiés et durables, inspirés par les forêts naturelles. Un expert de l’Association Jardin-Forêt Suisse partagera ses connaissances sur la conception, la gestion et les bienf...
Via Le Gruyère AOP
The Jogne Gorge is a deep gash in the Earth sculpted by underground stream systems. The gorge links the Jogne Valley, at 800 m altitude, to the Sarine Valley, about 100 meters below. About 2 km long, the gorge is very narrow, with steep vertical side...
Capdenho, Différences Solidaires et Loisirs Pour Tous, en collaboration avec Bergbahnen Destination Gstaad AG et le Parc, s’unissent pour offrir cette journée de découverte des loisirs accessibles.
Au départ de Rougemont, valide ou en situation de ha...
Terrace in the middle of nature. Unique panoramic views of Gruyere Castle and the Moleson. Large parking lot for cars and buses.
A showcase of authenticity and local craftsmanship.
From the hamlet of L'Étivaz to the pre-Alpine resort of Les Mosses, this stage offers a panoramic view of the Pra Cornet plateau and the Vanils chain. The path allows you to appreciate the Lioson lake, before descending to the Mosses pass.
The walk begins at the storage cellars of L’Etivaz, where all the Etivaz AOP cheeses mature. Les Moulins is reached over diverse cow meadows belonging to the alpine farms, of which some produce Etivaz AOP.
La Charrière des Morts is a paved pathway which was used to carry the bodies of the dead from Neirivue, Villars-sous-Mont and Enney until 1948.
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.
Located in the small village of Les Moulins, 3 minutes from Château-d'Oex, the restaurant de la Croix d'Or offers a wide choice of menus and drinks.
Michel Perreten, surveillant des sites de protection de la faune du canton de Vaud, propose une excursion pour mieux comprendre la vie de la faune en hiver. Lors de cette randonnée, les traces laissées par les animaux pourront être observées. En effe...
Joël and Estelle Mottier rear twenty or so suckler Angus cows on their organic farm, La Ferme des Châbles, in Les Moulins. The grass fodder harvested during the summer months at La Lécherette and Les Mosses keeps the herd well fed throughout winter. ...
A young flour miller, named Maturin, regularly passed through this somber forest on his way to deliver flour to Charmey, One evening he stayed a little later then usual at the café de l’Etoile. On his especially nocturnal walk home, he was attacked b...
Organisation which brings together the Gruyères, Bulle and Charmey tourist offices.
The Maison du Gruyère is a cheese factory where you can discover all the secrets of making Gruyère AOP cheese and more. The magic of the transformation of milk into cheese happens from 9 to 11am and from 12:30 to 2:30pm. As visitors look on, the m...
This border is still lined by agricultural exploitations. The vaudois and fribourgeois pastures are still clearly outlined by ancient stone walls and fences.
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 ...
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...
Just the journey alone with the rack-railway from Montreux to the summit of the Rochers de Naye will delight those interested in culture.
Une matinée pour découvrir de manière ludique les différentes facettes de la saison d’alpage. L’activité commence par une démonstration de la fabrication traditionnelle du fromage au chalet de Vounetse où la famille Piller transmet son savoir-faire d...
From Rougemont, which was once the priory of Cluny, the trial goes over the Kirchenhügel from Château-d'Oex to the Grand Chalet of Rossinière. It goes between the rushing Saane and landscape steeped in history, moulded by the mountain farmers.
The route ascends an alpine road up to the mountain ridge underneath La Petite Chia Alp. From there the trail descends to Montbovon and the the Hongrin valley, an essential passageway for the Gruyère and Pays-d’Enhaut alpine farmers.
La Tine Bridge was built in 1785. Its twin arches over the Sarine connect local hamlets to the chemin royal (royal path) that Leurs Excellences de Berne (the excellencies of Bern) had built in 1748. Today, the bridge is located in the main artery of ...
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...
A gentle stroll through the Javro valley
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 ...
La vie au grand air ! Dans un cadre rustique, les différentes facettes du travail à l’alpage s’offrent au visiteur. Après l’installation, il est temps de partager un bon repas : une fondue suivie de meringues et crème du chalet. Après la nuit en dort...
Picture postcard Switzerland: cheese, chalets, snowy summits, cable cars, hotel aromas and scissor cuts. Away from the idyllic image, the Pays d'Enhaut and Saanenland, an impressive landscape enlivened by a VIP aura and canny mountain folk.
Picture postcard Switzerland: cheese, chalets, snowy summits, cable cars, hotel aromas and scissor cuts. Away from the idyllic image, the Pays d'Enhaut and Saanenland, an impressive landscape enlivened by a VIP aura and canny mountain folk.
Perché à 1888 m d’altitude, sans accès aux véhicules, le chalet d’alpage des Morteys est le plus haut du canton de Fribourg où l’on fabrique encore du fromage. L’association Transtrad basée à Charmey assure aujourd’hui encore le barlatage à dos de m...
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 ...
Breakfast includes fresh milk, jams, homemade yoghurt and local cheeses from a nearby village on the banks of the Sarine river.
Le Chalet is one of Château-d'Œx’s most popular tourist attractions. Its famed organic cheese, Le Chalet Bio, is made by heating milk from mountain farms in large vats over a wood fire. In the heart of the restaurant, the cheesemaker, dressed in trad...
On peut admirer sur les tombes du cimetière de Jaun des sculptures rendant hommage au défunt en le présentant dans des aspects de sa vie. Il s’agit là d’un exemple visible de la commémoration rendue aux défunts.
Ailleurs dans le canton, le 1er novemb...
From the Col des Mosses, the hiking trail cross over streams and through forests to Les Monts Chevreuils. Along the way there are several breathtaking views, such as the Sarine Valley, Château-d’Œx and Les Vanils mountain range.
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...
Entre Gros Mont et l’entrée du vallon des Morteys, explorer l’un des plus emblématique paysage de la région. Lors de la balade, Alyssa Ghirlanda, cheffe de projet Paysage au Parc, propose une lecture approfondie des différents éléments qui composent ...
From May 20th to September 30th, 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 c...
