Le Teysachaux - Le Moléson - Gruyères (16.5 km / 1'235m elevation)

⭐ Please read all the description below ⭐

This Sunday we will do a challenging hike starting from Les Paccots, climbing the Teysachaux (1,909m), then the Moléson (2,002m), and finally going down and finishing at the town of Gruyères. You can see the two peaks in the photo.

🏔️ HIKE DETAILS

We will meet at Les Paccots, Les Rosalys bus stop at 8:39 and start our hike. We will go all the way to the top of the Teysachaux which is a steady climb. From here we will descend through the rocky terrain and then we will go back up through the ridge to the top of the Moléson where we will have lunch.

After this we will take the cable car down to Plan-Francey and continue our hike to Gruyères (please bring CHF 14 to pay for the cable car). If we are fast enough we will be able to arrive to Gruyères by 4:00pm and enjoy some fondue and/or raclette.

As usual, we will walk at a fast/steady pace, and will be making stops for snacks, lunch and to admire the views.

Duration: 7 hours (including breaks)
Length: 16.5 km
Elevation gain: 1'235m

Click here to see the map

🥾 TECHNICAL / PHYSICAL DIFFICULTY

This hike is rated T3 as there is an exposed area just before and after the Teysachaux summit.

Please note that the hike is 16.5km long with an elevation of 1'235m up and 1'051m down. If you have done hikes of at least 1000m elevation at a steady pace this should pose no issue.

🌏 DIRECTIONS

Please note that this is a point to point hike, therefore please use public transportation. If you come by car it will be difficult to get back to the stating point.

If you come from Geneva or Lausanne, please take:

• IR15 (direction Luzern), leaving at 6:49 (Geneva) or 7:39 (Lausanne) and arriving in Palezieux at 7:59.
• From Palézieux we will take the S50 train (direction Bulle) leaving at 8:04 and arriving in Châtel St-Denis at 8:14.
• From Châtel St-Denis we will take bus 492 (direction Les Paccots, Les Rosalys) which leaves at 8:20 and arrives at 8:39.

For our way back, we will take the train from Gruyères (there are trains back at 16:07, 17:07, 18:07, and so on).

🧣 WHAT TO BRING

-Hiking shoes (no sneakers)
-Lunch and snacks
-Sufficient Water
-Cap or hat
-Sunscreen
-Sunglasses
-Jacket as it might get cold at the top

⚠️ DISCLAIMER

You agree when you sign up for this group, or any of the events, that you have read, understood, and accepted the following terms. This is not a guided tour, everyone is responsible for his/her own. You are attending at your own risk and you are responsible for your own preparedness and well-being. You are responsible for informing yourself about the event, bringing the proper equipment, and being properly insured. You waive any claim against the organizer for any loss, damage, expense, injury, or any other situation incurred or suffered as a result of your participation in the event. These terms extend and apply to, and also cover and include, all unknown, unforeseen, unanticipated and unsuspected injuries, damages, loss and liability.