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The Moléson botanical trail

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Stage info

At an altitude of 1,500 metres, the Moléson botanical trail delves into the rich vegetation of the subalpine limestone environment. From June to September, nearly 250 plants are labelled by volunteers from the Amicale Botanique. The trail starts at Plan-Francey – accessible on foot or by funicular – and then crosses scree slopes and valleys at the foot of Moléson. Once you reach the Gros-Moléson chalet, you can descend via the Albeuve valley towards Moléson-Village. This leaflet lists 56 plants in alphabetical order by their French names. Each panel has a QR code that links to content in English and German.

At a glance

Distance
0.92 km
Duration
0:19
Elevation change
+ 61 m
- 42 m

Itinerary

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Flora and habitats

Nearly 250 labelled plants can be discovered along the trail, as well as five interpretive panels presenting the different habitats found there: alpine pasture, alpine grassland, scree, open woodland and tall-herb community. A selection of around 70 flowers is also listed in a brochure, which specifies the habitats in which they grow and their flowering periods.

Points of interest

Nearly 250 labelled plants.