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Gare de Gruyères walks
Gruyères - Les Paccots
Visorando Member 
12.13 mi
+4,347 ft
-3,284 ft
9h 20
Difficult
Departure from Gruyères (Canton de Fribourg) (Canton of Fribourg)
From Gruyères, you will have your eyes fixed on the imposing Moléson. As you make your way towards the summit, the village of Gruyères will remain behind you until you reach Plan Francey. You will temporarily leave trail no. 3, the Alpenpanorama Weg, to climb the Moléson, the highest point of this trek. Back on trail no. 3, at Villard Dessus, you will reach Les Paccots via a descent through the forest.
From Schwarzsee to Vevey
Visorando Member 
47.37 mi
+9,633 ft
-11,781 ft
4 days
Difficult
Departure from Plaffeien (Canton of Fribourg)
This four-day itinerary follows the Alpenpanorama Weg trail (No. 3). You will start at a charming lake in German-speaking Switzerland and end up on the shores of Lake Geneva in French-speaking Switzerland. This route combines nature, culture and gastronomy and is sure to delight you. This mini trek can be summed up as follows: Schwarzsee and the mountain pastures to Jaun, the Jogne Gorge, the village of Gruyères with its medieval castle, the Moléson, Lake Geneva, Gruyères cheeses, and the Cailler and Nestlé chocolate factories.
Walks near Gare de Gruyères
Les Paccots - Vevey
Visorando Member
13.66 mi
+1,657 ft
-4,098 ft
7h 45
Difficult
Departure from Châtel-Saint-Denis (Canton of Fribourg)
This last stage will take you to the shores of Lake Geneva in Vevey. From Les Paccots, a forest trail will lead you to the Fégire footbridge, where the Veveyse de Fégire marks the border between the cantons of Fribourg and Vaud. When you arrive at Laly and from the Pléiades trail, you can admire Lake Geneva and the surrounding Alpine peaks. You will pass through a few vineyards before arriving in Vevey.
Jaun - Gruyères
Visorando Member 
13.16 mi
+1,509 ft
-2,172 ft
7h 20
Difficult
Departure from Jaun (Canton of Fribourg)
Please note: the section between (10) and (11) is closed for works until the end of 2025. For more information, visit: La-Gruyere/Randonnees-pedestres. See also the "Practical information" section
During thissecond stage, the Jaunbach will be your companion for a long time. After Im Fang, it becomes the Jogne, which will then lead you to Lake Montsalavens and the dam. You will follow the path through the wild gorges of the Jogne. In Broc, you will pass by the famous Cailler chocolate factory. Your route will also take you past the chapel of Notre-Dame des Marches. You will arrive in Gruyères via its medieval castle. Don't miss out on tasting the moitié-moitié fondue.
Crossing the Pléiades from Blonay
Visorando Member 
6.58 mi
+1,762 ft
-2,480 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Blonay (Vaud)
A classic destination in the region offering magnificent views of Lake Geneva and the surrounding mountains. The route is particularly recommended in spring and autumn. In summer, this largely shaded route limits excessive exposure to the sun. The hike is ideal for family activities, including a visit to the AstroPléiades educational site.
Schwarzsee - Jaun
Visorando Member 
8.42 mi
+2,119 ft
-2,228 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Plaffeien (Canton of Fribourg)
For thisfirst stage, you will walk along the pleasant Black Lake, then look down on it from the Hubel Rippa mountain pasture. The landscapes are varied, you will cross numerous mountain pastures and also the karst plain of Breccaschlund. The Euschels Pass will take you across pastures to the village of Jaun, the only German-speaking village in the district of Gruyère. In Jaun, don't miss the chance to cool off at the waterfall located 350 metres from the hotel.