The Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut Park

A park to experience, a park to share 

Unspoilt nature, remarkable landscapes and a still very active alpine economy - welcome to the Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut Nature Park!

Suggestions

Exploring the park in autumn

During the autumn, a number of itineraries remain accessible, allowing visitors to discover the Park's different corners and its heritage.

Jogne heritage trail

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The Jogne Heritage Trail is an opportunity to discover the living traditions and heritage of the Jogne Valley.

Cheese trails

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The Cheese trails offer great walks to enjoy the fresh air while exploring the different corners of the Park and its heritage.

Agriculture trail

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In Charmey, the agricultural trail leading up to La Valsainte provides an opportunity to learn more about the Pre-Alps landscapes shaped by farming.

good behaviour and outdoor leisure activities

The Park has compiled best practice and federal and cantonal regulations for enjoying nature-based leisure activities in accordance with the law, depending on the activities practised and the areas concerned.

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Discover the park on foot and by bike

The Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut Nature Park is promoting gentle tourism, in particular through three flagship sustainable offers. Turnkey packages are available for each.

The Grand Tour des Vanils

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11 stages around the Park on mountain trails.

The Cheese trails

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21 stops from village to village along the historic cheese transport routes.

The tour of county

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An ebike route between the Jogne, Intyamon, Pays-d'Enhaut and Saanenland.

Supporting the Park

Becoming a member of the Park means joining an association that works for sustainable regional development. Individuals, couples, businesses, or collectives—everyone can support the Park's actions.

Each member receives information from the Park and can participate in the association's decision-making bodies (assembly, general meetings). New this year, members also benefit from a 10% discount on Parc à la carte activities.

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A territory spanning 3 cantons

The Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut Regional Nature Park is one of Switzerland's 20 parks of national importance. Its 630km2 territory extends over 3 cantons (Fribourg, Vaud and Bern), between Montreux, Gstaad and Bulle.

The Park comprises 17 communes spread over 4 regions:

Jogne Valley (FR-BE)

Châtel-sur-Montsalvens, Crésuz, Val-de-Charmey, Jaun, Abländschen (commune of Saanen)

Gruyères and Intyamon Valley (FR)

Gruyères, Bas-Intyamon, Grandvillard, Haut-Intyamon

Pays-d’Enhaut - Les Mosses (VD)

Château-d’Œx, Ormont-Dessous (Les Mosses), Rossinière, Rougemont

Lemanic side (VD)

Montreux, Veytaux, Villeneuve (the upper reaches of these communes with Chillon Castle), Corbeyrier