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motorhomes, wild camping and bivouacking 

Responsible visitor behavior

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Nights in camper vans or motorhomes, wild camping, bivouacking – these practices offer meaningful experiences in nature, but they require genuine respect for the environment. In the Gruyère Pays-d’Enhaut Regional Nature Park, some areas are particularly sensitive and benefit from specific protection, especially regarding these activities. 

Thank you for respecting the law and following the recommendations below.

Legal restrictions:
Camping sauvage et bivouac

Brown zones: Federal game reserves

  • No camping

Green hatched areas: Nature reserves

  • No camping
  • No dogs (Pierreuse and Vanil Noir)
  • No off-track walking (Vanil Noir)
  • No campfires

Please also comply with the following local regulations:

  • Commune of Château-d’Œx: Camping is prohibited in the alluvial zone of the Sarine and on public land unless officially designated as a campground.
  • Commune of Corbeyrier: Camping is prohibited on public land unless authorised by the communal council.
  • If camping on private land, you must seek permission from the owner if you wish to stay for more than four days.

Download the information sheet

Wildcamping and bivouacking

Legal restrictions:
Motorhomes and campervans

Brown zones: Federal game reserves

  • No camping

Green hatched areas: Nature reserves

  • No camping
  • No dogs (Pierreuse and Vanil Noir)
  • No off-track walking (Vanil Noir)
  • No campfires

Château-d’Œx (commune)

  • Stopovers in public areas are prohibited except on local authority-approved sites.

Download the information sheet

Motorhomes and campers and caravans

Recommendations

During your nights in camper vans or motorhomes, or while wild camping or bivouacking, PLEASE:

  • Avoid vulnerable natural habitats (marshlands, alluvial zones, upper forest lines etc.).
  • Be aware of and keep your distance from natural hazards (falling rocks, high waters, flooded areas etc.).
  • Check with the landowner/operator first.
  • Do not approach wild animals.
  • Do not disturb the peace.
  • Do not disturb the wildlife and keep noise to a minimum.
  • Do not enter cattle pens and always close pasture gates behind you.
  • Do not wash dishes in natural water courses.
  • Keep your dog on a lead (especially at night, dawn and dusk).
  • Leave no trace. Take your rubbish home.
  • Light campfires only in purpose-built fireplaces/pits and extinguish before leaving the site.
  • Pay the visitor’s tax at the tourist office.
  • Respect protected and ‘no camping’ zones.
  • Respect protected areas and 'no camping' signs.
  • Seek permission first from the landowner/site operator.
  • Set up camp only on official or private sites (nomady.ch)

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