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Intro

This four-hour circular walk starting in Les Paccots offers magnificent panoramic views – between the sky and the land. The route provides a breathtaking view over the Alps, the pastures and slopes of the Fribourg Alps, while in the distance, the blue of the sky seems to merge into Lake Geneva.

Description

From Les Paccots (1,106 m of height), you will reach the Lac des Joncs and the inn of the same name (1,230 m of height) after around half an hour of walking. This deep mountain lake, dating back over 5,000 years, is an important breeding ground for frogs and toads as well as a very popular destination. Rare animal and plant species such as pyg my water lily or the leaf rosoli round, have made it a protected habitat.

The main part of the walk starts at this point. The route climbs through a pleasant series of meadows and forests, with picture-postcard landscapes culminating with the view on Lake Geneva. An information panel in the small forest reserve in Le Barlattey explains why it is such an ecologically rich site. Admire the yellow and purple gentian along the path as you walk.

You will then leave the freshness of the forest to continue your adventure, facing the summit of the Moléson, at the foot of the Dent de Lys until you reach the mountain restaurant covered with shingles known as «La Saletta» (1,499 m of height). You have now completed the climb and can relax and contemplate the magnificent panoramic view opening out before you from the terrace. You can also enjoy the typically Fribourg culture of the Alpine restaurant – in the company of local walkers – for example at the Buvette Le Vuipay, which you will reach after half an hour of walking. The return to the valley is through pastures and along forest paths.

Gourmet trail
This hike is also a gourmet trail. There are two mountain restaurants and two mountain huts to welcome hikers for a well-earned break along the way, with local specialities to enjoy. You can find further information here.

An enjoyable tour includes the careful planning of the same. Please inform yourself in advance at the local information center about the route and weather conditions. Depending on the season and weather conditions, this route may be blocked or interrupted

Technical information

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Start location
Les Paccots, Les Rosalys
Destination
Les Paccots, Les Rosalys
Direction
Round trip
Ascent
720 m
Descent
720 m
Distance
13 km
Duration
4 h 10 min
Duration back
4 h 10 min
Technical requirements
Easy
Physical requirements
Medium
Season
April - October
Theme
With panoramic view
Signalization
Signalisation in both directions
More information https://www.schweizmobil.ch/en/wanderland/route266...

Map

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Contact

Office du Tourisme Châtel-St-Denis, Les Paccots et la Région
Place d'Armes 15
1618  Châtel-St-Denis

Phone  +41 (0)21 948 84 56
info@les-paccots.ch
les-paccots.ch

Quick Facts

Route number

No. 266

Distance

13 km

Duration

4 h 10 min

Ascent

720 m

Travel information: Les Paccots

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