Parc naturel régional Gruyère-Pays d'Enhaut

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Château-d'Oex–Col-des-Mosses

Here everything revolves around cheese: world-famous Le Gruyère and fruity L’Etivaz. Scenic paths lead through the landscapes that are home to the precious dairy herds.

Overview

Leisure walk, Pays-d'Enhaut

Discover the Pays-d'Enhaut (highlands) between the village of Rossinière and the hamlet of Les Combes. Take advantage of your trip in the Nature Park to familiarise yourself with the typical gastronomy in one of the restaurants known for their region.

Route: Rossinière–Les Combes
Hiking time 2-4 hrs.
Length 10.5 km
Level technique / condition Medium
Altitude difference ascent 530 m
Altitude difference descent 435 m
Signalization From the railway station in the direction of Rossinière village up to the church. Then turn right.  Follow the path along the river. After a couple of metres on the road take the path through the meadows. Once more on the road, follow the path in the direction of Les Chenolettes via Pâquier au Lièvre. Descend in the direction of Château-d’Œx to the middle of the village. Further to the lowest point of the valley through which the river Saane winds. After the Turrian bridge follow the path along the pasture landscape of Le Ramaclé. After reaching the road, go through Gérignoz and then turn left. Continue to follow the path which then crosses the Saane until the station in Les Combes is reached.

Additional information

Points of interest along the trail:

  1. Grand Chalet
  2. Balthus chapel
  3. Church in Château-d’Œx
  4. Turrian bridge

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Travel dates/Validity

Route open all year
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Contact details

Parc naturel régional Gruyère-Pays d'Enhaut
Place du Village 6
1660 Château-d'Œx

Telephone
+41 26 924 76 93

E-mail
info@gruyerepaysdenhaut.ch

Internet
www.gruyerepaysdenhaut.ch

Bicycle transport

Bicycle transport fixtures in/on the vehicle are available from 15 Mayto 15 October. For reservations call +41 58 341 24 00.

Wheelchair accessibility

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Vanil Noir

A worthwhile mountain tour without reaching a summit in the Freiburg-Vaud border area goes from Fang/La Villette in the Jaun valley to the MOB railway station Les Granges a little east of Château-d’Oex in the Pays d’Enhaut.
www.paerke.ch/Vanil Noir

Route: Im Fang-Les Granges bei Château-d'Oex
Hiking time > 4 hrs.
Length 21.5 km
Level technique / condition Medium
Altitude difference ascent 1335 m
Altitude difference descent 1260 m

Contact details

Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut
Place du Village 6
1660 Château-d'Œx

Church of Château-d'Œx

The 15th century church of Château-d'Œx sits majestically throned on a rock (La Motte) at the entrance to the village and is a landmark of the region. Inside one can marvel at the beautiful stained glass from the middle of the 20th century.
www.paerke.ch/Church of Château-d'Œx

Contact details

Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut
Place du Village 6
1660 Château-d'Œx

Valsainte Carthusian monastery

La Valsainte Carthusian monastery lies near Cerniat, embedded in the Javro valley. It is the last Carthusian monastery in Switzerland. The chapel can be viewed. There is also a small souvenir shop.
www.paerke.ch/Valsainte Carthusian monastery

Contact details

Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut
Place du Village 6
1660 Château-d'Œx

Turrian bridge

The Turrian bridge built in 1883 is not only one of the only suspension bridges in West Switzerland, but also the oldest. It crosses the river Saane and offers a wonderful view of the pasture landscape of Le Ramaclé, which is on national importance.
www.paerke.ch/Turrian bridge

Contact details

Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut
Place du Village 6
1660 Château-d'Œx