Le Moléson

Le Moléson
Le Moléson is a family-friendly ski resort in Moléson-sur-Gruyères in the Gruyère region of Switzerland, reached by funicular and cable car. It offers around 30 km of ski and snowboard slopes for all levels, a snowpark, a 4 km sledging run and a ski school. The summit at 2002 m provides panoramic views of the Alps, Lake Geneva and the Pre-Alps.

Families and Kids

Moléson offers a ski school with courses for children aged 4 to 15, including Christmas, New Year and carnival courses, weekly lessons and pampers courses for 2 to 3 year olds. There is a 4 km sledging run, a beginner 'first steps' snowpark on the Gros-Plané slope, and a playground with a wooden castle, slides and ropes. In summer, children can enjoy bouncy castles, minigolf and a summer sledge.

Food and drinks

Moléson has several dining options, including Restaurant Le Sommet at 2002 m with self-service food and a terrace, the mountain restaurant-hotel Plan-Francey at 1520 m serving homemade dishes, and the restaurant-guesthouse La Pierre à Catillon at 1100 m. The alpine cheese dairy also has a restaurant in a 17th-century chalet offering local, seasonal cuisine.
9.0 km3

Status

Information

  • Easy slopes: 5 km
  • Intermediate slopes: 1.4 km
  • Advanced slopes: 2.4 km
    • Number of snowparks: 2
    • Night skiing: Yes
    • Ski school: Yes
    • Free entrance: No
    • Children activities: Children ski lessons, Sledging, Snow play area

Opening hours

Opening hours unknown.

Admission fees

Moléson is part of the Magic Pass, which gives access to the mountain lifts and ski lifts in winter and is valid all year round from 1st May until 30th April of the following year. A Passe-Moléson all-inclusive summer package is also available, offering unlimited leisure activities, with reduced rates for Magic Pass holders.

Contact

Webpage
moleson.ch
Email
info@moleson.ch
Address
Place de l'Aigle 6, 1663 Moléson-sur-Gruyères

Access

Nearby stops

  • Plan-Francey0 meters walking distance
  • Plan-Francey (téléphérique)0 meters walking distance
  • Le Moléson50 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Bern
1h 56m
Lausanne
2h 16m
Thun
2h 31m
Olten
2h 36m
Neuchâtel
2h 48m

FAQ

  • Is the Moléson ski area included in the Magic Pass?
    Yes, Moléson is part of the Magic Pass, which opens the doors to over 100 resorts. In winter the pass gives access to the mountain lifts and ski lifts of the Moléson ski resort, and it is valid all year round from 1st May until 30th April of the following year.
  • Is there a ski school at Moléson?
    Yes, Moléson has a ski school offering courses for children aged 4 to 15, including Christmas, New Year and carnival courses, weekly Wednesday-Saturday-Sunday lessons, women-only courses from 18 years, pampers courses for 2 to 3 year olds, private lessons and an introduction to ski touring.
  • Can you go sledging at Moléson and how long is the run?
    Yes, there is a 4 km sledging run available day and night. Sledges can be hired at the funicular cash desk for 10.00 CHF per sledge, and sledges must be returned before 4:30 pm.
  • Is night skiing possible at Moléson?
    Yes, on Friday evenings the whole Moléson skiing area is open for night skiing from 5:00 pm to 10:30 pm as part of the Remontées Mécaniques des Alpes Fribourgeoises evening programme. On other evenings the slopes are closed due to snow grooming.
  • What is there to do at Moléson besides skiing?
    Moléson offers a snowpark for freestyle, ski touring, a 4 km sledging run, an alpine cheese dairy where you can watch cheese being made over a wood fire, and several restaurants including Le Sommet at 2002 m and Plan-Francey at 1520 m. In summer there is also a bike park, via ferrata, summer sledge, devalkart, minigolf and bouncy castles.

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