Discover a winter wonderland on these snowshoe hikes, all easily reachable from Gruyères by public transport. Snow-covered forests, wide alpine plateaus, and scenic routes offer memorable experiences in the heart of the Alps.
To make planning easier, the hikes below are sorted by travel time from Gruyères. Explore the map to find all snowshoe hikes and thousands of other outdoor activities accessible from anywhere in Switzerland.
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The snowshoe trail «Charmey–Jaun» links the villages of Charmey and Jaun. The route offers a pleasant walk along the Jogne. The path ends at the foot of the Cantorama and the Jaun waterfall.
9km
220m
70m
3h 30mTour published by:
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| Gruyères, gare (08:43) | |
| 260 (28m) | |
| Charmey (Gruyère),La Fulateyre (09:11) |
The trail runs from the high Musersbergli station to the panoramic viewing area. Through the forest you reach the «Soldatenhaus» at the foot of the Gastlosen mountains. If you arrive at the right place, at the right time, you can admire the dazzling sun filtering through the «Grossmutterloch».
10km380m950m4h 50mTour published by:
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| Gruyères, gare (08:43) | |
| 260 (37m) | |
| Jaun, Dorf (09:20) |
Starting from Château-d’Oex, a family resort in the Vaud Alps, this all-ability trail runs along the Sarine across a suspension bridge and past an icefall, returning through spectacular snow-covered pastures to the site of the International Air Balloon Festival.
6km160m160m2h 25mTour published by:
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| Gruyères (08:57) | |
| R39 (22m) | |
| Montbovon (09:19) |
| Montbovon (09:21) | |
| R39 (17m) | |
| Château-d'Oex (09:38) |
This varied circular tour follows the Jaunbach stream and offers a nice view of the impressive jagged peaks of the Gastlosen mountain range.
4km260m260m2h 10mTour published by:
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| Gruyères, gare (08:43) | |
| 260 (44m) | |
| Jaun, Bergbahnen (09:27) |
When the Monts-Chevreuils ski area closed, the runs became fantastic winter trails. The Monts-Chevreuils hut at the top welcomes snowshoers for a well-deserved rest.
6km760m760m5h 0mTour published by:
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| Gruyères (08:57) | |
| R39 (22m) | |
| Montbovon (09:19) |
| Montbovon (09:21) | |
| R39 (8m) | |
| Rossinière (09:29) |
| Rossinière (09:47) | |
| 30 (1m) | |
| La Chaudanne-Les Moulins (09:48) |
This family walk is suitable for all and takes you to Montsoflo aux Fornis, where you can savour the views over the Lac de la Gruyère, the Gibloux, the Swiss Plateau and the Jura mountain range in the distance.
5km190m190m2h 5mTour published by:
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| Gruyères (08:58) | |
| S50 (8m) | |
| Bulle (09:06) |
| Bulle, gare routière (09:32) | |
| 234 (21m) | |
| La Roche FR, village (09:53) |
| La Roche FR, village (10:05) | |
| 234 (1m) | |
| La Roche FR, Le Stoutz (10:06) |
| La Roche FR, Le Stoutz (10:10) | |
| 235 (6m) | |
| La Roche FR, Montsoflo (10:16) |
Do you fancy an energetic walk with a unique view? This route takes you through forests and clearings to the Cousimbert. The view alone is worth the walk: from the Lac de la Gruyère, the Swiss Plateau and the Jura mountain range can be seen along with the Chasseral.
6km740m130m3h 45m
Landscape: Along the water,Onto a mountain peak,With panoramic views
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| Gruyères (08:58) | |
| S50 (8m) | |
| Bulle (09:06) |
| Bulle, gare routière (09:32) | |
| 234 (21m) | |
| La Roche FR, village (09:53) |
| La Roche FR, village (10:05) | |
| 234 (1m) | |
| La Roche FR, Le Stoutz (10:06) |
| La Roche FR, Le Stoutz (10:10) | |
| 235 (10m) | |
| La Roche FR, La Berra (10:20) |
From the starting point at Les Sciernes d’Albeuve as far as the Prés d’Albeuve, enjoy the spectacular view of the circle of peaks from the Dent de Lys to the tops of the Vanil. Savour the charm and tranquillity of the region, where you might discover one of the bridges covered with timber shingles so typical of Intyamon or, if you are lucky, a wild animal in search of some dried grass.
7km400m400m3h 25mTour published by:
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| Gruyères (08:57) | |
| R39 (22m) | |
| Montbovon (09:19) |
| Montbovon (09:21) | |
| R39 (8m) | |
| Rossinière (09:29) |
| Rossinière (10:09) | |
| 30 (19m) | |
| Les Sciernes (10:28) |
This trail links the village of La Lécherette to the Monts-Chevreuils hut, a spectacular route with stunning views of Lake Hongrin and the Pays-d’Enhaut valley.
9km480m480m4h 25mLandscape: Onto a mountain peak,With panoramic views
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| Gruyères (08:57) | |
| R39 (22m) | |
| Montbovon (09:19) |
| Montbovon (09:21) | |
| R39 (17m) | |
| Château-d'Oex (09:38) |
| Château-d'Oex, gare (10:05) | |
| 175 (26m) | |
| La Lécherette, village (10:31) |
Winding through the upper reaches and along the right and left bank of the Hongrin as well as a protected natural area, the path offers a breathtaking view of the Cases valley and the jagged summits of the Cape aux Moines and the Vanil des Artses.
7km280m280m3h 0mLandscape: Along the water,Onto a mountain peak,With panoramic views
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| Gruyères (08:57) | |
| R39 (22m) | |
| Montbovon (09:19) |
| Montbovon (09:21) | |
| R39 (8m) | |
| Rossinière (09:29) |
| Rossinière (10:09) | |
| 30 (25m) | |
| Allières (10:34) |
