Moléson – excursion mountain in the Fribourg Pre-Alps
About this place
The La Gruyère region (also Greyerzerland) is known not only for the small town of Gruyères and its world-famous cheese of the same name, but also for the panoramic summit Le Moléson, visible from afar. Two modern mountain railways with panoramic windows link the village of Moléson-sur-Gruyères with the Pre-Alps summit. Once you reach 2002 m a.s.l., all of western Switzerland lies at your feet: from Lake Geneva to the famous peaks of the Bernese Oberland, from Mont-Blanc to the Jura and the Three-Lakes region. Alongside the superb panorama, a visit to Moléson is especially worthwhile for its wide range of leisure activities: Summer In summer, adventurous visitors can enjoy a fast ride on the summer toboggan run or on a mountain kart. A wide range of hiking trails invites you to explore the area on foot. Visitors without a fear of heights can tackle one of the two via ferrata routes or enjoy the spectacular views on the Trematta ridge walk. A visit to the alpine cheese dairy is worthwhile. Here, guests can experience the former daily life of the Sennen. Every day at 10:00 (May–September), the cheesemaker lifts the cheese out of the copper kettle and talks about his work. Winter In winter, Moléson is a paradise for tobogganers, skiers and snowboarders. Ski tourers and freeriders also get their money’s worth. Tip: if you’re staying in Moléson, the Passe-Moléson is worth it. Mountain railways, toboggan run, mountain kart and much more – everything is included! Altitude 2002 m a.s.l. Access Train from Bulle or Montbovon to Gruyères, bus to Moléson-sur-Gruyères, funicular to Plan-Francey and cable car to the summit of Moléson Opening hours The opening hours of the funicular and cable car vary depending on the season and require good weather conditions. Magic Pass The Magic Pass is valid for the funicular and the cable car. Food and drink Typical Greyerzerland specialities such as fondue moitié-moitié or meringues with double cream at the mountain restaurant Le Sommet, Restaurant Plan-Francey, Pierre à Catillon and the restaurant at the alpine cheese dairy Accommodation Accommodation in Moléson Groups Theatre/conference room in Moléson-sur-Gruyères: 120 people Special features On Fridays and Saturdays, evening rides from 18:00 to 23:00 to the summit station Le Sommet and down to Moléson-sur-Gruyères (summer season). During the winter season, evening rides to the mid-station Plan-Francey and down to Moléson-sur-Gruyères.