Discover ten stunning hikes accessible by public transport from Château-d'Oex, the charming hot air balloon capital of the Swiss Alps. From the scenic Tour des Alpes Vaudoises to the challenging Via Alpina stages, these trails offer diverse experiences through picturesque valleys, alpine pastures, and historic paths. Enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding peaks, cross ancient bridges, and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of regions like Gstaad, Gruyères, and the Bernese Oberland.
The hikes are listed in order of travel time from Château-d'Oex, making it easy to plan your adventure. Check out the map to explore thousands of destinations and activities, reachable from any starting point in Switzerland.
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In a gentle descent, the route follows the «La Torneresse» wild stream for several kilometres until the valley narrows at the Gorges du Pissot. This is where the scenery reveals views of the wide valley of the Pays-d’Enhaut. After Châteaux-d’Oex, the trail descends to Rossinière.
14 km
320 m
580 m
3h 40m
Landscape: Along the waterTour published by:
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From vineyards through Alpine pastures to ancient mountain villages, alp dairies with tasty raw-milk cheese, lonely mountain lakes, sweeping views and deep gorges. The 8-day round tour combines the most beautiful highlights of the Canton Vaud Alps.
130 km7400 m7400 mLandscape: Onto an alp, With panoramic viewsTour published by:
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The Via Alpina crosses 14 of the most beautiful Alpine passes. Straight through seven Swiss cantons with a vast variety of culture, geology and topography. Wide roads end in high ridge trails. The route is lined with one of the world’s most diverse variety of flora and fauna.
390 km23500 m24800 mLandscape: Onto a mountain peak, Over a pass, With panoramic viewsTour published by:
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Once you set off from the Col des Mosses pass, you will pass through expansive meadow landscapes. Surrounded by magnificent views of the Gummfluh and other peaks, this leg ends in Château-d’Oex, the main settlement in the Pays d’Enhaut district and a hub for hot air balloons.
15 km400 m880 m4h 15mTour published by:
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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.
14 km360 m460 m3h 50mLandscape: With panoramic viewsTour published by:
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The Freiburger Vorlalpenweg leads in five one-day stages from the medieval town of Fribourg past picturesque Schwarzsee, into the Gruyère region, then along the Gastlosen chain to verdant Pays d’Enhaut and down to the balloonists’ Mecca of Château-d’Oex.
73 km3700 m3400 mLandscape: With panoramic viewsTour published by:
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Setting off from the Chalet du Soldat in its magnificent surroundings, you will head through the first pass into the valley of Les Morteys. Beneath the peak of the Vanil Noir and featuring glorious views of the Vaud mountains, there follows a lengthy and sunny descent to Château-d’Oex.
24 km1050 m1850 m7h 50mLandscape: Onto an alp, With panoramic viewsTour published by:
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Setting off from the hot air balloon Mecca of Château-d’Oex, you will walk along the river Saane to Gérignoz. There is a steep climb up to the nature conservation area of La Pierreuse. Surrounded by eroded mountain peaks, you will walk to the highest point at 2,000 metres. After that comes a steep descent to L’Etivaz.
14 km1200 m1000 m5h 30mLandscape: Through a Swiss Park, With panoramic viewsTour published by:
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From the Grand Chalet de Rossinière to the Auberge de la Croix de Fer in Allières, this walk through forests and the alpine pastures that ultimately produce cheese offers a panoramic view over the surround-ing peaks: the Dent de Corjon, the Vanils and the Gummfluh.
13 km820 m700 m4h 30mLandscape: Onto an alp, Through a Swiss ParkTour published by:
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From Rossinière via a bridge dating back to 1650 to the Col de Solomon. After the descent to the Hongrin Valley, the ascent to the Col de Chaude with superb views of Lake Geneva awaits. From there, the route continues uphill to the intermediate station of the Rochers de Naye cogwheel railway.
19 km1850 m800 m7h 30mLandscape: Onto a mountain peak, Over a pass, With panoramic viewsTour published by:
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