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Winter hike: skiing and snowshoeing

Responsible visitor behavior

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Some areas of the Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut Regional Nature Park are more vulnerable than others. Special rules are in place to protect the wildlife in these areas and their habitats. We kindly ask you to follow these rules and all other regulations and adapt your behaviour accordingly.

Behaving responsibly lets you fully indulge your passion for winter sports while helping the wildlife survive the stressful winter months.
 

Legal restrictions

Stay on the official paths or tracks when in the federal game reserves, nature reserves and wildlife quiet areas (cf. map opposite).

You will find the official paths and tracks on the cross-country skiing and snowshoeing maps (swisstopo) and at SwitzerlandMobility.

Recommendations

During ski touring or snowshoe outings, please make sure to:

  • Respect the Park's protected areas (see map).
  • Stay on the official/signposted paths, especially in forested areas (see map).
  • Stay away from the forest edge and snow-free terrain.
  • Avoid snowshoeing at sunrise and sunset.
  • Do not leave rubbish behind.
  • Keep your dog under control at all times. When in forested areas, keep your dog on a lead.
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REspect to protect

In winter, the particularly challenging conditions for wildlife create increased responsibility for those moving through the landscape:

  • follow marked and frequently used routes
  • avoid forest edges and snow-free areas
  • avoid moving around at dawn or dusk
  • keep dogs on a leash, especially in forests
  • respect quiet zones and protected sites
Bâche Respecter c'est protéger

The Park is a partner of the national campaign Respect to Protect.

Within the Park’s perimeter, several marked snowshoe routes are available. These can be used without particular concerns regarding avalanche risk or disturbance to wildlife.

The main starting points are accessible by public transport: Allières, Charmey, Chateau-d’Oex, La Lécherette, La Valsainte, Les Mosses, Les Avants, Les Moulins, Les Sciernes-d’Albeuve and Rougemont.