The Gruyère Pays-d’Enhaut Regional Nature Park is a territory of mountains and valleys stretching across the Fribourg, Vaud and Bernese Pre-Alps. Its landscapes combine peaks, alpine pastures, forests, spectacular gorges and vibrant villages, with an identity deeply rooted in alpine traditions.
What makes the Park unique is its role as a link between lowlands and mountains, between human activities and natural environments, between heritage and innovation. The beating heart of the region is the alpine pasture season: every summer, herds and farming families move to higher altitudes, perpetuating a way of life shaped by cheesemaking traditions that have moulded the landscape.
The Gruyère Pays-d’Enhaut Nature Park remains a living and inhabited area, where residents, businesses and institutions work together to preserve biodiversity, pass on knowledge, develop sustainable economic activities and promote responsible tourism. It is a living laboratory where the beauty of the landscapes, cultural richness and contemporary life come together to shape a sustainable future.
The Park at a glance
• 3 cantons: Fribourg, Vaud & Bern
• 4 regions, 17 municipalities
• Area: 630 km²
• Population: 17,000, or 27 inhabitants per km²
• Elevation: from 374 m to 2,548 m
4 regions
• Jogne Valley: Châtel-sur-Montsalvens, Crésuz, Val-de-Charmey, Jaun, Abländschen (Saanen)
• Intyamon Valley: Bas-Intyamon, Grandvillard, Haut-Intyamon, Gruyères
• Pays-d’Enhaut: Château-d’Œx, Ormont-Dessous (Les Mosses), Rossinière, Rougemont
• Rochers-de-Naye: the upper areas of the municipalities of Montreux, Veytaux, Corbeyrier and Villeneuve
Its missions
The regional development project pursues three main objectives, implemented through a variety of projects and actions:
• Preserve nature and landscapes
• Support a local and sustainable economy
• Educate and raise awareness
Pascal Gertschen
Pascal Gertschen
©Pascal Gertschen
©UFT
©Charmey.ch
Activities and Awareness-Raising
Each year, the Gruyère Pays-d’Enhaut Nature Park offers a programme dedicated to nature awareness and the discovery of its territory. Activities, guided tours, hikes, lectures, experiences, as well as Park platters, packages and picnics allow everyone to discover the many facets of the region, whether individually or in groups. Discover the responsible conduct to follow in nature and protected areas.
Programme Parc à la carte 2026-2027
The Parc à la Carte activities provide opportunities to experience the Park and explore specific themes while respecting its natural and human values.
Discover the programmeGuided Outings for Schools
The Park offers a programme of activities specially designed for schools in the French part of Switzerland, mountain school classes and holiday camps.
Find a suitable offerOffers for groups and businesses
The Park offers businesses and groups the chance to enjoy unforgettable experiences, whether in small or large groups. Most of the activities on offer can be arranged on request.
ContactSlow Down and Discover
Take the time to observe the landscapes, explore the information provided, meet passionate local people and travel through the Park while enjoying the many tourism experiences offered by the Gruyère Pays-d’Enhaut Nature Park.
Good to Know
The Park invites visitors to discover various natural and cultural heritage themes throughout its territory through information panels installed in the different regions of the Park.
Getting Around the Park
Occasional initiatives are organised to make travelling within the Park easier.
The Gruyère Pays-d’Enhaut Regional Nature Park is a territory of mountains and valleys stretching across the Fribourg, Vaud and Bernese Pre-Alps.
Its landscapes combine peaks, alpine pastures, forests, spectacular gorges and vibrant villages, with an identity deeply rooted in alpine traditions.
More details about the Park and its history
What makes the Park unique is its role as a link between lowlands and mountains, between human activities and natural environments, between heritage and innovation. The beating heart of the region is the alpine pasture season: every summer, herds and farming families move to higher altitudes, perpetuating a way of life shaped by cheesemaking traditions that have moulded the landscape.
The Gruyère Pays-d’Enhaut Nature Park remains a living and inhabited area, where residents, businesses and institutions work together to preserve biodiversity, pass on knowledge, develop sustainable economic activities and promote responsible tourism. It is a living laboratory where the beauty of the landscapes, cultural richness and contemporary life come together to shape a sustainable future.
The Park at a glance
• 3 cantons: Fribourg, Vaud & Bern
• 4 regions, 17 municipalities
• Area: 630 km²
• Population: 17,000, or 27 inhabitants per km²
• Elevation: from 374 m to 2,548 m
4 regions
• Jogne Valley: Châtel-sur-Montsalvens, Crésuz, Val-de-Charmey, Jaun, Abländschen (Saanen)
• Intyamon Valley: Bas-Intyamon, Grandvillard, Haut-Intyamon, Gruyères
• Pays-d’Enhaut: Château-d’Œx, Ormont-Dessous (Les Mosses), Rossinière, Rougemont
• Rochers-de-Naye: the upper areas of the municipalities of Montreux, Veytaux, Corbeyrier and Villeneuve
Its missions
The regional development project pursues three main objectives, implemented through a variety of projects and actions:
• Preserve nature and landscapes
• Support a local and sustainable economy
• Educate and raise awareness
Pascal Gertschen
©Charmey.ch
Pascal Gertschen
©Pascal Gertschen
©UFT
Activities and Awareness-Raising
Each year, the Gruyère Pays-d’Enhaut Nature Park offers a programme dedicated to nature awareness and the discovery of its territory. Activities, guided tours, hikes, lectures, experiences, as well as Park platters, packages and picnics allow everyone to discover the many facets of the region, whether individually or in groups.
Programme Parc à la carte 2026-2027
The Parc à la Carte activities provide opportunities to experience the Park and explore specific themes while respecting its natural and human values.
Discover the programmeGuided Outings for Schools
The Park offers a programme of activities specially designed for schools in the French part of Switzerland, mountain school classes and holiday camps.
Find a suitable offerOffers for groups and businesses
The Park offers businesses and groups the chance to enjoy unforgettable experiences, whether in small or large groups. Most of the activities on offer can be arranged on request.
ContactSlow Down and Discover
Take the time to observe the landscapes, explore the information provided, meet passionate local people and travel through the Park while enjoying the many tourism experiences offered by the Gruyère Pays-d’Enhaut Nature Park.
Good to Know
The Park invites visitors to discover various natural and cultural heritage themes throughout its territory through information panels installed in the different regions of the Park.
