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.
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) |
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) |
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.
5km560m560m3h 45mTour published by:
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| Gruyères, gare (08:43) | |
| 260 (26m) | |
| Charmey (Gruyère), village (09:09) |
| Charmey (Gruyère) (télécabine) (09:14) | |
| 2042 (15m) | |
| Vounetse (09:29) |
The charm of snow-covered mountain chalets and a view over Lake Geneva make this circular walk an unmissable experience in the Pre-Alps region. The path winds through the clearing and between La Mayetta and La Vuichouda pastures before climbing up to the summit of the Corbetta.
7km400m400m3h 35mTour published by:
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| Gruyères (08:58) | |
| S50 (42m) | |
| Châtel-St-Denis (09:40) |
| Châtel-St-Denis, gare (10:23) | |
| 492 (20m) | |
| Les Paccots, Les Rosalys (10:43) |
The Schwyberg trail makes for a wonderfully decelerating experience. Peace and nature have returned to what was once a bustling ski resort. Once you have climbed the Schwyberg, a breathtaking view from the alps to the Jura rewards the hikers.
9km660m660m5h 0mTour published by:
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| Gruyères, gare (08:43) | |
| 260 (7m) | |
| Broc-Village, gare (08:50) |
| Broc-Village (09:05) | |
| RE3 (50m) | |
| Fribourg/Freiburg (09:55) |
| Fribourg/Freiburg, gare rout. (10:03) | |
| 123 (50m) | |
| Schwarzsee, Gypsera (10:53) |
Running either side of the railway, with views over the hamlet of Allières and the mountain pastures of Le Revers, this is a pleasant route in the pure air.
3km160m160m1h 35mTour published by:
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| Gruyères (08:58) | |
| S50 (42m) | |
| Châtel-St-Denis (09:40) |
| Châtel-St-Denis, gare (09:49) | |
| 213 (32m) | |
| Vevey, gare (10:21) |
| Vevey (10:30) | |
| IR95 (6m) | |
| Montreux (10:36) |
| Montreux (10:43) | |
| 30 (31m) | |
| Les Cases (11:14) |
Although it is in the Pre-Alps, walking the snowshoe trail in the Riggisalp will feel as though you are in the high mountains: the route is bordered by the Schwarzsee’s two impressive peaks, the Kaiseregg and the Spitzfluh.
4km480m40m2h 20mTour published by:
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| Gruyères, gare (08:43) | |
| 260 (7m) | |
| Broc-Village, gare (08:50) |
| Broc-Village (09:05) | |
| RE3 (50m) | |
| Fribourg/Freiburg (09:55) |
| Fribourg/Freiburg, gare rout. (10:03) | |
| 123 (50m) | |
| Schwarzsee, Gypsera (10:53) |
This lofty sport route is primarily ideal for nature lovers, offering stunning views of Lake Geneva and the surrounding peaks.
5km360m360m2h 40mTour published by:
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| Gruyères (08:58) | |
| S50 (42m) | |
| Châtel-St-Denis (09:40) |
| Châtel-St-Denis, gare (09:49) | |
| 213 (32m) | |
| Vevey, gare (10:21) |
| Vevey (10:30) | |
| IR95 (17m) | |
| Aigle (10:47) |
| Aigle (10:52) | |
| R70 (24m) | |
| Versmont (11:16) |
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 0m
Landscape: Along the water,Onto a mountain peak,With panoramic views
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| Gruyères (08:58) | |
| S50 (42m) | |
| Châtel-St-Denis (09:40) |
| Châtel-St-Denis, gare (09:49) | |
| 213 (32m) | |
| Vevey, gare (10:21) |
| Vevey (10:30) | |
| IR95 (6m) | |
| Montreux (10:36) |
| Montreux (10:43) | |
| 30 (35m) | |
| Allières (11:18) |
