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.
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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.
9 km
220 m
70 m
3h 30mTour published by:
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| 260 (28m) | |
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».
10 km380 m950 m4h 50mTour published by:
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| 260 (37m) | |
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.
6 km160 m160 m2h 25mTour published by:
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| R39 (41m) | |
During this circular hike, you will see the alpine chalets: Les Féguelenets, la Guisolanda or la Grosse Raynauda. Auta Chia offers you a magnificent panoramic view of La Gruyère and the peaks of the Fribourg Pre-Alps, before a pleasant descent into the forest.
14 km660 m660 m6h 20mTour published by:
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| 260 (23m) | |
| 290 (13m) | |
A circular walk, the ideal itinerary for people who enjoy peace and nature. The trail leads you through a "wild" valley, to Les Reposoirs and the Pré de l'Essert. Interesting buildings on the way: The site of the Chartreuse de la Valsainte at the starting point and the highest farm in the canton of Fribourg.
9 km400 m400 m4h 0mTour published by:
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This trail takes you to the top of Vounetse. From the midway station on the cable car, the route crosses the mountain pastures and the ski area before reaching the summit. The second part offers a beautiful panoramic view with the mountain Berra, the Vanil Noir and the Moléson.
5 km560 m560 m3h 45mTour published by:
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| 260 (26m) | |
| 2042 (12m) | |
This varied circular tour follows the Jaunbach stream and offers a nice view of the impressive jagged peaks of the Gastlosen mountain range.
4 km260 m260 m2h 10mTour published by:
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| 260 (44m) | |
A pass hike with panorama: Trudging through the versatile landscapes at the foot of Bäderhorn, you gaze into Niedersimmental and the Bernese Alps. Especially impressive: the rugged spikes of Gastlosen.
8 km260 m260 m3h 15mTour published by:
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| 260 (44m) | |
| 259 (11m) | |
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.
5 km190 m190 m2h 5mTour published by:
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| S50 (8m) | |
| 234 (21m) | |
| 234 (1m) | |
| 235 (6m) | |
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.
6 km740 m130 m3h 45m
Landscape: Along the water,With panoramic views,Onto a mountain peak
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| S50 (8m) | |
| 234 (21m) | |
| 234 (1m) | |
| 235 (10m) | |
