Snowshoe trekking

Parcours de l’Intermédiaire
Charmey, La Chaudalla–Charmey, La Chaudalla

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Parcours de l’Intermédiaire
Charmey, La Chaudalla–Charmey, La Chaudalla
The snowshoe trail «Parcours de l’Intermédiaire», which begins above Charmey, offers a route in the heart of the mountains through forests, rivers and clearings. From the path, you can admire the Dents Vertes, which overlook the Charmey ski area.
This easy snowshoe loop hike begins above Charmey in the La Chaudalla district. Take the route that crosses the field and head up to the Les Pâquiers chalet. It is also possible to start at the midway cable car station in Charmey. There you take the route that crosses the forest and heads down to the Les Pâquiers chalet. This place offers a magnificent view over the village of Charmey and the valley. Climb back up towards the La Chéta chalet. Just after you leave the forest, turn left and head towards the Chalet des Vieilles Ciernes.
From the path, you can admire the Dents Vertes, which overlook the Charmey ski area. Then walk to the final chalet on the route, the Gros Ganet. Cross the ski run and follow the route. The path is more undulating in this section. Walk alongside the ski run and to the cable car station. Near the Chalet Les Pâquiers the trail turns and then returns the same way back to the starting point.
This is an ideal path for people who want to walk in snowshoes without necessarily taking the high mountain paths or getting too far from civilisation. The route offers a magnificent view over the Dents Vertes massif.
From the path, you can admire the Dents Vertes, which overlook the Charmey ski area. Then walk to the final chalet on the route, the Gros Ganet. Cross the ski run and follow the route. The path is more undulating in this section. Walk alongside the ski run and to the cable car station. Near the Chalet Les Pâquiers the trail turns and then returns the same way back to the starting point.
This is an ideal path for people who want to walk in snowshoes without necessarily taking the high mountain paths or getting too far from civilisation. The route offers a magnificent view over the Dents Vertes massif.
The snowshoe trail «Parcours de l’Intermédiaire», which begins above Charmey, offers a route in the heart of the mountains through forests, rivers and clearings. From the path, you can admire the Dents Vertes, which overlook the Charmey ski area.
This easy snowshoe loop hike begins above Charmey in the La Chaudalla district. Take the route that crosses the field and head up to the Les Pâquiers chalet. It is also possible to start at the midway cable car station in Charmey. There you take the route that crosses the forest and heads down to the Les Pâquiers chalet. This place offers a magnificent view over the village of Charmey and the valley. Climb back up towards the La Chéta chalet. Just after you leave the forest, turn left and head towards the Chalet des Vieilles Ciernes.
From the path, you can admire the Dents Vertes, which overlook the Charmey ski area. Then walk to the final chalet on the route, the Gros Ganet. Cross the ski run and follow the route. The path is more undulating in this section. Walk alongside the ski run and to the cable car station. Near the Chalet Les Pâquiers the trail turns and then returns the same way back to the starting point.
This is an ideal path for people who want to walk in snowshoes without necessarily taking the high mountain paths or getting too far from civilisation. The route offers a magnificent view over the Dents Vertes massif.
From the path, you can admire the Dents Vertes, which overlook the Charmey ski area. Then walk to the final chalet on the route, the Gros Ganet. Cross the ski run and follow the route. The path is more undulating in this section. Walk alongside the ski run and to the cable car station. Near the Chalet Les Pâquiers the trail turns and then returns the same way back to the starting point.
This is an ideal path for people who want to walk in snowshoes without necessarily taking the high mountain paths or getting too far from civilisation. The route offers a magnificent view over the Dents Vertes massif.
Length | Number of stages
4 km
| 1 Stage
Ascent | Descent
340 m | 340 m
Hiking time
2 h 30 min
Fitness level
medium
Arrival | return travel
Season
Winter season
The winter season is usually from 15th of December to 15th of March (depending on snow levels).
Signalization
Routing
Due to snow conditions, the locally signposted route may differ from that shown on the SwitzerlandMobility web map. If in doubt, follow the local signs.
Arrival | return travel
Walk to trail
Reason
Other
There is an approx. 1.6 km footpath between the bus stop Charmey (Gruyère), Le Chêne and the start of the trail.
Data source: SwitzerlandMobility / Cantonal office
Hints
Snowshoe hire
Snowshoes can be hired locally at the Luthy sports store in Charmey.
www.luthy-sport.ch
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Connection to Vounetse
Rail, bus, boat recommendation
Charmey, télécabine Vounetse–Charmey, Ganet d'Avau (station intermédiaire Vounetse)
Charmey, télécabine Vounetse–Charmey, Ganet d'Avau (station intermédiaire Vounetse)
Reason: access to route.
Timetable: Website mountain transport
Contact
La Gruyère Tourisme
Place des Alpes 26
1630 Bulle
Tel. +41 (0)848 424 424
www.la-gruyere.ch/raquettes
Place des Alpes 26
1630 Bulle
Tel. +41 (0)848 424 424
www.la-gruyere.ch/raquettes