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rossinière-Allières 

Between the Pays-d'Enhaut and la Gruyère

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Stage info

The walk starts in the village of Rossinière. The path crosses the Sarine river and follows the left shore of the Lac du Vernex before ascending gently to the Chalet du Carra. From here, the slope becomes steeper as it climbs towards the Crau Dessous mountain farm, where the delicious Le Sapalet cheeses are made. The trail crosses the Torrent des Riz before continuing underneath the majestic Dent de Corjon. It eventually passes two mountain farms: first, the Dent de Corjon and then Les Châtelards. From here, it is a short walk down to Pierra Derrey, then Pierra Devant. The path crosses the L’Hongrin river and another short walk leads to the Auberge de la Croix de Fer in Allières. The train station is 500 metres downhill from there.

At a glance

Distance
12.6 km
Duration
4:45
4:30
Lowest point
810 m
Highest point
1597 m
Elevation change
+ 810 m
- 724 m

Itinerary

Herding dogs

This route crosses pastures protected by herding dogs. Consult the interactive map before setting off and browse the page on responsible behaviour.  All the information on guard dogs
 

All the information on guard dogs

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In Rossinière

In Allières

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Road conditions

Road conditions may vary at any time. Please consult SwitzerlandMobility before setting off on your hike. Check the Hiking in Switzerland box to see which paths are passable and which are closed.

Points of interest

Also worth discovering...
The contrast between the V-shaped Hongrin valley and the U-shaped Sarine valley
The Sapalet cheese dairy
The alpine chalets: Banaudon (production of Gruyère AOP), Les Châtelards, Corjon (production of L'Etivaz AOP)
 
Grand Tour des Vanils étiquette

Signage

The eleven stages of the Grand Tour des Vanils are fully signposted. They are indicated by green SwitzerlandMobility stickers placed on yellow hiking signs.

Randonneur col des combes

Respect

The Grand Tour des Vanils takes place in a pre-Alpine environment with an exceptional natural heritage, a rich landscape and a predominantly alpine economy, all of which demand exemplary behaviour.

Hikers' charter

safety

prepare your hike

Carte KF-3617x2713

Being well-prepared is the first essential step to a successful tour. Have you thought of everything? Here are a few things to help you get ready.

Tips for my walk

Guard Dogs

Chien de troupeau

The route of your walk may cross a pasture protected by one or more guard dogs. Here are a few tips to help you prepare for encounters with patous during your walk.

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The Cheese trails

Hikes for all ages along the old cheese transport routes

One-day excursions

Cross-country tours with TP stops at the beginning and end of the route.