Alpine Panoramic Walking Tour in unspoilt country

Arrival at Schwarzsee

Settle in to your hotel

Schwarzsee-Jaun approx. 14km 4.5hrs | +715 m -770 m

From charming Schwarzsee to Breccaschlund and into the jagged limestone landscape of the Greyerzer Alps, over the relatively low Euschelspass, carved out by glaciers, to Jaun, the only German -speaking village in the Gruyère region.

Jaun-Gruyères approx. 23.5km 6.5hrs | +570 m -775 m

A valley hike alongside the babbling Jaunbach crossing the language boundary to Charmey, following Lac de Montsalvens, with its many coves, to the dam and the spectacular Jaun-Schlucht gorge down to Broc and the famous Gruyère Castle. After a visit of the chocolate production in Maison Cailler you continue to the famous village of Gruyères.

Gruyères-Les Paccots approx. 17km 5hrs | +925 m -670 m

With the mighty Moléson in view and the town of Gruyère left behind, you climb to the middle cableway station at Plan Francey. Then hike along the north-west flank of the Moléson and descend to the richly-forested pre-Alpine landscape of Les Paccots.

Les Paccots–Montreux approx. 14km 4hrs | +435 m -940 m

The hallmarks of Les Pléiades are a white carpet of narcissi in May and fantastic, all-year-round views of Lac Léman and the surrounding Alps. The steep ascent to Blonay can be eased by taking the cogwheel railway.

Montreux–Lausanne approx. 19km 5hrs | +380 m -440 m

A pleasant hike through the steep Lavaux vineyards, a UNESCO World Heritage since 2007. Along the way you meet the old traditional wine villages of St-Saphorin, Rivaz and Epesses, and the lovely little towns of Cully and Lutry on Lac Léman.

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