Montsalvens Lake

Location
Charmey canton of Fribourg on the Jaun Pass road

Descriptif
very easy hike. Ideal for accustoming young children to the pleasure of walking.
Very beautiful landscape and during the beautiful days, many places to organize a picnic. Also possibility to frequent the thermal baths of Gruyère in Charmey after walking.

Total length
about 9 km

Walking time
about 3 hours

Elevation + et –
approx. 360 meters

National hiking map 1:50’000
252 Bulle

Best period
practically all year

Difficulty
T1
Useful information
Itinerary
From the place called “Motélon” (Route de Motélon) follow the route “tour du lac”. Can be done in both directions. It is more interesting to start in the direction “La Monse”.