Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut
Chalet de la Place
Started in 1661, this symmetric, duplex chalet was completed in 1664. The south façade features rich carved and painted decoration. Finishing work (doors, windows, iron-work, pictorial decoration) followed and was completed in 1670.
Named for the Ma...
Historical building
Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut
Chalet de l’Etambeau
It still has its original kitchen with hearth and open chimney, its wood-beam rooms, as well as a vast cheese cellar. The Etambeau chalet, located at 1000m altitude, was the permanent home of a farmer; a large barn/stable still shelters cows in wint...
Culture experience
Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut
Chalet du Soldat
Located in the commune of Jaun, the Chalet du Soldat serves as a guesthouse with half-board options and also offers an à la carte menu. Nestled in the heart of a stunning mountain setting, the chalet is accessible on foot during summer.
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Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut
Chalet du Soldat – Cabane des Marindes
This stage of the trail offers an array of pre-alpine landscapes through the Petit Mont and Gros Mont valleys. The final ascent takes you through the Vallon des Morteys. The arrival point, the Les Marindes refuge is the ideal spot to observe wildlife
Hiking trail
Time required: 4 hours 30 minutesLength: 12.00km
Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut
Charmey
Nesting in the center of the Jogne valley, Charmey is a subalpine village at about 900 meters elevation. Its population (more than 1800 people) is growing: its location is prized for its high quality of life. Living traditions, beautifully preserved...
Site
Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut
Charmey - Brecca
This stage of the trail takes in the scenic Breccaschlund (Brecca gorge), home to an incredible variety of wild flora and fauna and offering magnificent views of the surrounding landscapes, some of which appear in the Federal Inventory of Landscapes
Hiking trail
Time required: 5 hours 45 minutesLength: 16.00km
Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut
Charmey - Crésuz
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.
Theme trailHiking trailOther routes
Time required: 1 hour 15 minutesLength: 4.30km
Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut
Charmey - Jaun
This trail, proposed by the Parc Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut and the communes of Châtel-sur-Montsalvens, Crésuz, Val-de-Charmey and Jaun, showcases the valley's built heritage and living traditions.
Theme trail
Time required: 2 hours 50 minutesLength: 11.00km
Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut
Charmey - La Valsainte
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Theme trailHiking trail
Time required: 1 hour 30 minutesLength: 5.20km
Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut
Charmey - La Valsainte Landscape Stop
This hiking trail showcases the important contribution of farming to this pre-Alpine landscape.
The agriculture trail has two signposted routes to choose from. The first leaves from Charmey museum, the second from the Charterhouse of La Valsainte.
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