From Charmey, there's a beautiful walk along the Blancs Ruz hedges, crossing the Javroz by the wooden footbridge. The chapel can be visited.
The charterhouse, in the heart of the valleys of the Javroz and the Jogne, was founded in 1295 by Girard I, lord of Corbières. Carthusian monks have lived in the La Valsainte monastery and in the Part Dieu monastery in the region of Bulle for over 700 years.
The trail starts on a road then on a hiking trail from La Charrière. No difficulties.
Tips: Possibility to hike both ways using the Postbus line La Valsainte - Cerniat - Charmey.
Accessible by public transport: yes | Nearest bus or train stop: Charmey, village or La Valsainte, Couvent
Accessible by car: yes
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Information
La Gruyère Tourisme
Centre commercial Velâdzo (rez inférieur)
Place de la Gare 3
1630 Bulle
Properties of the itinerarie
Duration: 01:30
Distance: 5 km
Ascent/Descent: +246m / -101m
Altitude min./max.: 873m / 1024m