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Rossinière-Rougemont 

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Stage info

Anyone arriving at Rossinière train station cannot fail to see the majestic Grand Chalet, where the famous painter Balthus (1908–2001) spent his final years. Today, it is still home to his family, his art studio and the Balthus foundation.

The trail passes by the old wooden houses around the village square and gently climbs through the pastures above Rossinière towards Pâquier au Lièvre and Château-d'Œx. After crossing the Turrian bridge, the oldest suspension bridge in Switzerland still in use today (1883), the trail runs along an alluvial zone of national importance which is vital to safeguarding the natural dynamics of the river and its flora and fauna. The Ramaclé waterfall is a particularly lovely sight.

After a brief climb to the hamlet of Gérignoz, the trail crosses the Sarine again. From there, it is a short walk to Les Combes. Cross the cantonal road and take the path that leads up to the Buvette des Serpenteys, which is open during the summer months. From here, the trail runs through the small valley of Les Ciernes Picat to Rougemont. On the final descent, it is worth slowing down to admire the village's centuries-old wooden chalets, many of which feature pretty carvings, paintings and inscriptions.

At a glance

Distance
17.3 km
Duration
5:30
Elevation change
+ 900 m
- 780 m

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Road conditions

In Château-d'Œx, the footpath between the STEP and the Ramaclé waterfall is closed until further notice.  The condition of the paths may vary at any time. Please consult SwitzerlandMobility before setting off on your hike.
 

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Fermeture chemin Pont Turrian - Swisstopo
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Points of interest

Balthus Chapel
Balthus Chapel
Located at the heart of Rossinière, Balthus Chapel is a space dedicated to the memory of the artist. A rich exhibition invites connoisseurs and novices alike on a journey into the universe of one of the 20th century’s most important figurative painters.
1658 Rossinière
Turrian Bridge
Turrian Bridge
The Turrian Bridge is the oldest suspension bridge in French-speaking Switzerland. It crosses the Sarine with a view of the Ramaclé alluvial zone, classified as a site of national importance.
Le Berceau
1660 Château-d'Oex
Le Grand Chalet
Le Grand Chalet
The Grand Chalet, formerly the Grande Maison, was built in 1754 for two families. On the lower ground floor an immense cheese cellar can be found. Jean-David Henchoz, the general contractor, attempted to make this a cheese commerce center. From 1857 to 1976, the building was converted into a hotel, where Victor Hugo once spent time. The painter, Balthus bought the building in 1977. He lived and worked there until the end of his life in 2001.
Le Borjoz
1658 Rossinière
Relais infos - Rougemont
Relais infos - Rougemont
Ce Relais info, situé dans l’office du tourisme de Rougemont, et met à l’honneur le patrimoine sacré. Le Parc possède un nombre impressionnant de temples, d’églises, de chapelles, de croix de chemins ou de missions, sans oublier les objets majeurs que sont le site clunisien de Rougemont et la Chartreuse de la Valsainte à Cerniat. Grâce à une carte interactive, Cet espace permet la découverte de ce patrimoine avec des propositions d’excursions et de visites. Les Relais infos représentent des lieux privilégiés pour la découverte du Parc et de ses spécificités. Ils sont situés chez des partenaires. Ils proposent en trois langues (français, allemand et anglais) des informations spécifiques dans un espace didactique.
1659 Rougemont
Rossinière
Rossinière
Fires have ravaged Rossinière three times in its history. Despite the fires, the village is still home to magnificent 17th and 18th century wooden buildings. The most well-known is the Grand Chalet, classified as a monument of national importance. This imposing 1754 log chalet was the home of the famous painter Balthus from 1976-2001. Don’t miss the the church and vicarage. With its dozens of agricultural operations centered around dairy production, particularly L’Etivaz AOC cheese, as well as sheep and goat cheese, Rossinière is a idyllic rural community. Another highlight, is the organic farm that operates year round from the Mont alpages (alpine farms), producing goat cheese and aromatic plant cultures.
1658 Rossinière
Rougemont
Rougemont
Rougemont gets its name from the red rocks on its northern slopes. The town was founded at the beginning of the 11th century by Cluny monks who built their priory here. Until the end of the 19th century, livestock and milk production made up most of the local economy. With the arrival of the railroad in 1905, the area opened progressively to tourism. Rougement and Flendruz are home to large groups of farms and barns with sculpted facades and religiously inspired painted inscriptions. Tourism has become the main economy of the area. The Golden Pass takes skiers who take to the new Videmanette ski-lift, a skiable area connected to Saanen and Gstaad.
1659 Rougemont
Also worth discovering...
Restaurant and cheese dairy
Le Chalet, Château-d'Œx
Serpenteys bar, Flendruz

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Cette randonnée se déroule dans un environnement préalpin marqué par un patrimoine naturel exceptionnel, une richesse paysagère et une prépondérance de l’économie alpestre qui exigent un comportement exemplaire.

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