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Parc régional Chasseral - The Bison Ranch is a unique place in the region... It features a park with real American bison, as well as a restaurant with a Far West atmosphere offering a range of specialities including sausages and terrines made from bison meat. You can also stay in tipis, western cabins or dormitories... The Bison Ranch is open all year round.
Located in Les Près-d'Orvin, at an altitude of 1196 metres, right next to Forest Jump, the Bison Ranch will delight nature lovers and thrill-seekers alike. The farm's main activities are bison breeding, horse summering and rural tourism. You'll see wild boar, bison and horses.
At the inn, you can also discover the unique taste of bison meat.
A tree climbing course, Forest Jump, is available for the more adventurous! Archery is also available.
- Altitude : 1'196 m
- Number of indoor seats : 50
- Number of outdoor seats : 60
- Accomodation : 2 dormitories, 21 beds. Western huts (6x4 pers. - 24 beds). Tepees may-oct. (2x10 + 2x4 pers.)
- Access by car : Orvin; Les Prés-d’Ovin
- Time on foot till the nearest bus station : 1h
Since July 2023, the farm restaurants of the Grand Chasseral have been part of Switzerland's living traditions.
A relatively gentle but continuous uphill hike from Les Prés-d'Orvin to the summit of the Chasseral following the ridge and through typical forests and wooded pastures. Panoramic views, alpine flora and the Chasseral antenna are on the menu.
