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La Gruyère – paradise for hikers!

Fribourg Region

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Gruyères castle and village, Pays de Fribourg

Out and about in La Gruyère and the Three Lakes Region.

Only the cows are black and white around here – the rest is vibrant colour. The mountains, lakes, people and specialities. The wide open countryside is especially beautiful – pause for a moment and take a deep breath. You have arrived.
Voilà! Gruyère – a region, village, castle and cheese await you!

From green hills to high peaks

In the south of the Fribourg Region, discover crystal-clear lakes, gentle rolling hills and mediaeval towns and villages – and the unique combination of French nonchalance and Swiss charm. Admire the deep blue Lake Greyerz and the fantastic views from the 2,000 m high Moléson, reached by funicular and cable car; further east is the small town of Broc, home to the Cailler-Nestlé chocolate factory. And the mighty Jaunbach gorge and the peaceful Lake Montsalvens also merit a visit. From the lake, take the small path to the picturesque village of Charmey, while those aiming higher should take the Rapido Sky cable car up to Vounetz at 1,630 m, or find out more about the countryside and history of Charmey by following the two themed trails on foot.

A fairytale castle and village

The car-free village of Gruyères with its 800-year-old castle houses the treasures of the former Counts of Gruyères, as well as the museum of the creator of “Alien”, H.R. Giger.

What a cheese!

Enjoy the many regional culinary delights while staying with us – Including, of course, the world-famous Gruyère cheese, the original and incomparable traditional cheese fondue, and the legendary meringues with double cream.
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Fribourg Region

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  • Mediaeval village and castle of Gruyères
  • Watch traditional cheese-making over the fire in Moléson and visit the cheese factory “La Maison du Gruyère” in Pringy, with its interactive exhibition
  • Cailler factory in Broc – Switzerland’s first chocolate factory
  • Les Bains de la Gruyère: wellness complex in Charmey
  • The mountain Moléson, with via ferrata climbing trail, sledge
  • Exhibition dedicated to the creator of “Alien”, H.R. Giger, in Gruyères
  • Further info: La Gruyère Tourisme, CH-1630 Bulle, Tel. +41 (0)848 424 424, www.la-gruyere.ch
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