Winter 
Begin of tour: Château d’Oex railway station
End of tour: Saanen railway station
Access starting point: By train to Château d’Oex
Access point of arrival: By train from Saanen
Technical requirements: easy
Physical fitness: easy
Total altitude meters: 100 m
Hiking time: 3 h 15 min
Season: January to March
Gastronomy: Château d'Oex, Rougemont, Saanen
Overnight: Château d'Oex, Rougemont, Saanen
Various: The trail between Rougemont and the Vanel Bridge is not always cleared meaning that it may be difficult to find in very snowy weather.
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Leap over the language divide in fur-lined boots
Château d'Oex
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This winter hike takes you from Château d’Oex in French-speaking Switzerland up to Saanen in the Bernese Oberland. The route follows the river Saane and crosses two suspension bridges, one of which – the Pont Turrian just below Château d’Oex – is thought to be the oldest suspension bridge in the Suisse Romande. The mountains all around provide an impressive backdrop and the hike itself enables you to cross the language divide on foot! The only part of the tour that does not follow an official trail is the so-called “Röstigraben” – the invisible dividing line between French-speaking and German-speaking Switzerland.
Château d'Oex - Rougemont - Saanen
At the railway station in Château d’Oex, set off through the village in the direction of Les Moulins and Point Turrian. After the bridge, turn left and continue to Gérignoz. From there, follow the signs to Rougemont and at the valley station of the Videmanette cable car, take the trail leading up to Saanen. After turning left again on the hill and passing the Vanel bridge, you will arrive at Saanen railway station.
Pictures: tourenguide.ch
At the railway station in Château d’Oex, set off through the village in the direction of Les Moulins and Point Turrian. After the bridge, turn left and continue to Gérignoz. From there, follow the signs to Rougemont and at the valley station of the Videmanette cable car, take the trail leading up to Saanen. After turning left again on the hill and passing the Vanel bridge, you will arrive at Saanen railway station.
Pictures: tourenguide.ch
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- Château-d'Oex Tourisme
La Place
Case postale 103
1660 Château-d'Oex
Tel. +41 (0)26 924 25 25
Fax +41 (0)26 924 25 26
info@chateau-doex.ch
www.chateau-doex.ch