Pointe de Cray
Route Information
Description
Hiking through the Choucas to Pointe de Cray
Your starting point is the tourist office in Château-d'Œx. From there, head for the most impressive terrace in the region: the terrace of the Cabane des Choucas! Then follow in the footsteps of the Choucas trail where the path becomes steeper. Climb the ladders and walk along the rock faces before arriving at the famous Cabane des Choucas. This is the ideal place to get your strength back for the rest of the route. From the terrace you can admire the Gummfluh mountain range. Continue on to the pastures of the Merils. In summer, the sheep love to enjoy the fresh mountain grass here before heading back down to the village. But be careful, this flock is guarded by guard dogs. The animals are divided into 5 different enclosures, the path to the Pointe de Cray is mostly safe. Once you reach the Cray Dessus mountain pasture, the last climb is ahead of you! The summit of the Pointe de Cray offers a panoramic view of the surrounding mountains, the Lac du Vernex and the Fribourg region. The descent is then made through the pastures on the heights of Rossinière before bringing you back to the centre of the village of Château-d'Œx.
Practical Information
GUARD DOGS The dogs' job is to protect their flock from any threat. During the summer, the sheep are stationed in 5 different pens and are moved regularly. When pen 4 is occupied, this route is strongly discouraged! Contact us for more information. RECOMMENDATIONS - suitable for good hikers - dogs not recommended because of guard dogs ACCESS - by car: unlimited parking is available in the centre of the village. - by train : via the MOB line from Montreux or Zweisimmen (stop "Gare de Château-d'Œx) - by bus : via the CarPostal line from the Col des Mosses (stop "Gare de Château-d'Œx) CABANE DES CHOUCAS The hut is open during the summer and autumn. It is possible to have a drink or to stay overnight (reservation required).
Hiking through the Choucas to Pointe de Cray
Your starting point is the tourist office in Château-d'Œx. From there, head for the most impressive terrace in the region: the terrace of the Cabane des Choucas! Then follow in the footsteps of the Choucas trail where the path becomes steeper. Climb the ladders and walk along the rock faces before arriving at the famous Cabane des Choucas. This is the ideal place to get your strength back for the rest of the route. From the terrace you can admire the Gummfluh mountain range. Continue on to the pastures of the Merils. In summer, the sheep love to enjoy the fresh mountain grass here before heading back down to the village. But be careful, this flock is guarded by guard dogs. The animals are divided into 5 different enclosures, the path to the Pointe de Cray is mostly safe. Once you reach the Cray Dessus mountain pasture, the last climb is ahead of you! The summit of the Pointe de Cray offers a panoramic view of the surrounding mountains, the Lac du Vernex and the Fribourg region. The descent is then made through the pastures on the heights of Rossinière before bringing you back to the centre of the village of Château-d'Œx.
Practical Information
GUARD DOGS The dogs' job is to protect their flock from any threat. During the summer, the sheep are stationed in 5 different pens and are moved regularly. When pen 4 is occupied, this route is strongly discouraged! Contact us for more information. RECOMMENDATIONS - suitable for good hikers - dogs not recommended because of guard dogs ACCESS - by car: unlimited parking is available in the centre of the village. - by train : via the MOB line from Montreux or Zweisimmen (stop "Gare de Château-d'Œx) - by bus : via the CarPostal line from the Col des Mosses (stop "Gare de Château-d'Œx) CABANE DES CHOUCAS The hut is open during the summer and autumn. It is possible to have a drink or to stay overnight (reservation required).