Parcours de la Monse
Overview
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Distance 3 km
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Duration 1 h 30 min
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Ascent 190 m
Intro
Close to the village, «La Monse» snowshoe trail is accessible to most people. A short walk with no major difficulties, it offers a beautiful panoramic view of the village of Charmey.
Description
Starting at «Lodzetta» (Charmey's waste reception centre), follow the waymarking that starts next to the picnic area. Stretch your legs with a short climb that takes you to the Monse valley.
At this point, the path becomes flatter. Walk as far as La Monse chapel with its magnificent roof made from wood shingles, which dates back to 1614. The mountain chalet alongside is the oldest one still in operation in Fribourg canton. It is a cube made of wooden beams, topped with a tall, pyramid-shaped roof made of wooden shingles. The timber work dates back to 1618. Continue your walk towards a telecommunications mast. Then cross the valley to return to your starting point, walking on the other side of the valley. As you pass, you can admire a remarkable dry-stone wall, which provides a home for numerous insect and reptile species during the winter.
This walk is accessible to all and does not present any particular difficulties. The route can be walked in either direction.
An enjoyable tour includes the careful planning of the same. Please inform yourself in advance at the local information center about the route and weather conditions. Depending on the season and weather conditions, this route may be blocked or interrupted
| Start location |
Charmey, Lodzetta
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| Destination |
Charmey, Lodzetta
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| Ascent |
190 m
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| Descent |
190 m
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| Distance |
3 km
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| Duration |
1 h 30 min
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| Physical requirements |
Easy
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| Signalization |
Signalisation in both directions
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La Gruyère Tourisme
Place des Alpes 26
1630
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