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This trail links the village of La Lécherette to the Monts-Chevreuils hut, a spectacular route with stunning views of Lake Hongrin and the Pays-d’Enhaut valley.

Description

This snowshoe trail starts at the village of La Lécherette and climbs to the top of Les Monts-Chevreuils at 1,749 metres. It’s a tranquil climb on a groomed trail, allowing the time to admire the gorgeous scenery around you. At the halfway point, Lake Hongrin and its imposing dam come into view before the final ascent.

Then, below, the Monts-Chevreuils hut offers a splendid view of the villages of Les Moulins and Château-d’Oex, where you can see the famous Le Temple hill. A meeting point for winter sports enthusiasts, this hut is a very popular place for sharing anecdotes and experiences.

From the hut, the trail leads across alpine pastures, past snow-covered farms back to the starting point. For a great adventure, try it out at night on a full moon with a head lamp.

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

Technical information

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Start location
La Lécherette
Destination
La Lécherette
Ascent
480 m
Descent
480 m
Distance
9 km
Duration
4 h 25 min
Physical requirements
Difficult
Theme
To a mountain peak, With panoramic view
Signalization
Signalisation in one direction
More information https://schweizmobil.ch/en/snowshoe-trekking/route...

Map

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Contact

Pays-d’Enhaut Tourisme
Place du Village 6
1660  Château-d’Oex

Phone  +41 (0)26 924 25 25
info@chateau-doex.ch
chateau-doex.ch

Quick Facts

Route number

No. 460

Distance

9 km

Duration

4 h 25 min

Ascent

480 m

Travel information: La Lécherette

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