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Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut - This community is located on the slopes above Montslavens Lake, with an unobstructed view from its some 910 meters elevation. In the 17th century the village was completely destroyed by a fire. In 1667, the vicarage was the only building that escaped the flames. The Saint-Francois of Assisi Church was one of the first buildings rebuilt after the fire. It was constructed in late baroque style which is still visible today in the two interesting lateral altars found inside. The name Crésuz is from the latin cresta, meaning crest or hill. Today the municipality benefits from the development of regional tourism. Homes have sprung up in residential neighborhoods attracting population from the city of Bulle, not to mention a number of secondary residences.
The trail connects the two villages Charmey and Crésuz. It gives the walker a wonderful panorama view of the Jaunbach valley and the valley of Javroz.
The trials leads to Châtel-sur-Montsalvens in a superb course that is listed in the inventory of historical traffic routes in Switzerland. Afterwards the trail descends to the Broc chocolate factory and to Gruyère.
From the middle of the village the trail descends to the Lac de Montsalvens, then along the lake to the dam of Châtel-sur-Montsalvens - the first arch dam in Europe. The trail then leads to the little town of Gruyère.
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