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La Gruyere, Switzerland Walking Holidays
A walking holiday in La Gruyère , with its beautiful lake the lac de Gruyère, the mountains of the Pre-Alps, the Moléson (2002m.) and the Vanil Noir(2400m.), is like walking through a miniature Switzerland within Switzerland. In the south is l’Intyamon -a valley of the Pre-Alps with Gruyère and Moléson as its base; in the east, the La Gruyère is a region of high mountains with deep valleys sheltering traditional wooden houses and hamlets, and offering exceptional unspoilt natural areas in the summits. On the lower slopes you find busy farms and a little further up alpine chalets covered in weatherboards, ready to face tough winters. The main sources of income of the farmers of this 700 m. high area are cattle breeding and milk production
You see many reminders of the predominantly Catholic faith of the people in the numerous churches and chapels scattered in the valleys. You will experience largely unfrequented winding paths (except for odd playful chamois or marmot) and the feeling of peace and tranquility among the timeless mountains. In the evening you will descend to the lively valleys where comfortable hotels and pretty inns await you  Walking
in La GruyereGrade: Moderate Season: Mid May-October Accommodation: Gasthäuser and small hotels Meals: Dinner & breakfast each day 8 days/7 nights Holiday ref:SLA1 Price: £550 p.p. Itinerary Length of walk: 54 mls /86.5 km Waymarking : The trails are well waymarked Start: Finish:Sciernesd'Albeuve
Day 1: Arrival Hotel de la Cascade in Jaun. The village is typically Swiss with traditional wooden chalets and surrounded by beautiful mountains and is the highest village in Gruyère at 1050m. Day 2: Jaun. Today’s walk is a splendid wild mountain circuit of la Gruyère to reach the Lac Noir, or Schwarzsee, You walk by Euschelpass 1567m ; Hinters Euschels 1442m ; the Schwartzee (lake) 1200m, where you may cool your feet in its ice crystal waters before returning to Jaun for your second night in your hotel 10.5 mls /17 km ; height gain 1070m ~ 6 hrs Day 3: Jaun to Charmey. Very pretty walk through the overhanging valley of the Jogne, to reach the 9.5 mls/15 km ; height gain 985m ~ 6 hrs Day 4: Charmey to Gruyères. You cross the Gorges de la Jogne and walk to the 7mls/11km ; height gain 170m ~ 3hrs.30 (morning walk) ~ afternoon spent exploring Gruyere Day 5: Gruyeres to Neirivue. Morning departure via the “Dairy Path” to discover the making of the famous ‘gruyère cheese’ and seeing some traditional farms before reaching the charming hamlet of Moléson with its traditional mountain dairy. The walk will then take you higher up and far from civilisation on a narrow plateau overlooking the Val de la Sarine and looking up to the summit of Moleson at 2002m. A gradual descent follows ,into the valley to the hamlet of Neirivue and your nights accommodation in the local inn. 9.5 mls/15.5 km ; height gain 930m ~ 6 hrs Day 6: Neirivue to Sciernes d’Albeuve 1356m. An easy to moderate mountain walk where you appreciate the anomaly between the stunning natural scenery and the hard life endured by the farmers in their mountain chalets. A superb walk overlooked by the famous Dent de Lys at 2004m. 9mls/15km ; height gain 1020m ~ 6 hrs Day 7: Sciernes d’Albeuve The last stage of this tour is a mountain walk under the ridge of the impressive Vanil Noir (2389m). You will experience once again the flora and fauna of the region including perhaps marmots and chamois, and glorious panoramic views before descending to the valley and into Grandvillard. 6mls/9.5km ; height gain 100m ~ 3 hrs Your last nights accommodation is at Sciernes d’Albeuve if departure is by train, or spent at Jaun if departure by car. Day 8: Depart after breakfast from Sciernes d’Albeuve. Prices & Services Walking in La Gruyere Holiday Ref: SG 1 Cost: £550 (land price only) Based on 2 people sharing a double or twin room. Single supplement - please contact us Cost includes : 7 nights, Dinner, bed & breakfast in local Hotels & Inns with ensuite (or private) facilities depending on availability; Walk Pack with maps & route notes Swiss scale 1/60000, accommodation directions, travel information to your destination ; Luggage transfer between hotels – please see check list for weight limitation on overnight luggage Not included : Travel to and from Switzerland ; lunches - provisions may be purchased in the villages on a daily basis; potential visits ie. chocolate factory ~approx 20.50 € (£13) Personal accident insurance / holiday cancellation insurance. We consider these to be essential as your deposit is not returnable, nor the balance once it has been paid 6 weeks before the start of the walk. Travel Nearest airport: Zurich or Berne By Rail: Bulle to Jaun Bus or hotel transfer bookable in advance By car: Jaun( Lausanne
motorway. You can safely leave your vehicle in the hotel car park
and come back to it at the end of the walk |
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