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Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut - This stage passes through the alpine pastures where Gruyère d'alpage PDO is made. From Tsermon, the magnificent view leads the eye to Lake Geneva. After a quiet descent into the Motélon valley, you reach Charmey via la Monse and then la Tzintre.
From Bounavau, head towards the Chalet de Tsermon. Walk down towards Le Motélon valley, first on the footpath, then on the road that runs along the Riau du Motélon. Continue for 2.5 kilometres. Just after you walk past the Chalet de La Générale, walk uphill towards La Vonderrveire. At point 1341, turn left and head towards the Gros Haut Crêt mountain farm. The hike to the Vanil de la Monse is very hilly. Walk through the Les Plans mountain farm, turn right and continue walking downhill until you reach the La Jogne river. Cross the river. The hamlet of La Tzintre is on the other side. Continue on until you reach the centre of Charmey village.
hiking shoes, picnic (and evening meal and overnight stay at Bounavau), weather-appropriate clothing (NB : mountain weather is very changeable)
The hotel-restaurant L’Etoile in the village centre of Charmay is difficult to miss. The building originates from the 17th century and has been completely restored, rustic-style and tastefully at the same time. Taste the specialities from the Gruyère
Nestling on the western slopes of the Vanil Noir, the Cabane de Bounavaux is at the heart of the nature reserve on Fribourg's highest peak. Guarded from late May to early October, it welcomes visitors every day during this period.
