Charmey, a region in the heart of the Fribourg Pre-Alps, offers a diverse landscape ideal for outdoor activities. Its geography features a blend of authentic alpine charm, preserved nature, and varied terrain, including valleys, pre-alpine peaks, and a striking man-made lake. This setting provides a natural playground for several sports like hiking, jogging, mountain biking, road cycling, and more.
Charmey provides a wide array of outdoor activities and routes for all levels. With more than…
126
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4.5
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Average rating
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4.5
(185)
1,031
hikers
9.32km
02:42
230m
230m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(89)
607
hikers
14.4km
04:38
610m
610m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(20)
140
hikers
11.2km
03:06
150m
290m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(14)
185
hikers
15.4km
05:38
810m
810m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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5.0
(5)
171
runners
9.26km
01:10
220m
220m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
143
runners
9.78km
01:41
740m
740m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
88
runners
13.6km
01:51
570m
570m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

4.0
(1)
11
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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4.6
(79)
456
riders
37.4km
03:47
1,190m
1,190m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.6
(14)
99
riders
57.0km
04:46
1,400m
1,400m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5.0
(6)
94
riders
30.5km
03:01
950m
950m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5.0
(3)
36
riders
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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117
riders
42.0km
02:38
630m
630m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
(3)
107
riders
35.3km
02:00
580m
580m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.6
(5)
106
riders
29.8km
01:44
350m
350m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
(1)
88
riders
40.0km
02:35
610m
610m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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3.0
(2)
112
riders
36.1km
03:12
1,170m
1,170m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

81
riders
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(3)
61
riders
49.1km
04:09
1,380m
1,380m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.8
(5)
37
riders
18.9km
01:32
450m
450m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.6
(7)
92
riders
45.3km
03:10
700m
700m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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23
riders
37.2km
03:18
1,250m
1,240m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(1)
27
riders
36.6km
03:21
1,180m
1,180m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

16
riders
78.9km
06:05
1,970m
1,970m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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5.0
(1)
16
hikers
15.1km
06:48
1,070m
1,070m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

5.0
(1)
10
hikers
13.9km
06:25
1,070m
1,070m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

5.0
(1)
9
hikers
9.70km
04:20
730m
730m
Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

3.0
(1)
10
hikers
5.58km
02:52
500m
500m
Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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Charmey offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Jogging, Mountain biking, Road cycling, Touring cycling, Gravel biking, and Mountaineering. The region features 161 routes with an average rating of 4.57 stars from komoot users.
Popular hiking trails include the panoramic circular route around Vounetz, the 6-mile [9.7 km] Tour du Lac de Montsalvens, and trails like La Chéta and La Dent de Vounetz. More details can be found in the Hiking around Charmey guide.
Yes, Charmey has numerous mountain biking trails with varying difficulty levels. Routes include loops from Charmey to Euschel Pass and the Panorama Trail Singletracks to Vounetz Summit. Explore these in the MTB Trails around Charmey guide.
Charmey provides options for road cycling, touring cycling, and gravel biking, with many trails suitable for e-biking. Guides like Road Cycling Routes around Charmey and Gravel biking around Charmey offer specific routes.
Charmey offers family-friendly options such as the 6-mile [9.7 km] Tour du Lac de Montsalvens. The Vounetz leisure mountain provides adventure activities like ziplines, a ropes park, and a toboggan trail.
Easy hiking trails include the panoramic circular route around the Vounetz summit and the Tour du Lac de Montsalvens. These routes are suitable for various activity levels and offer scenic views.
Charmey features the Vounetz leisure mountain, Lac de Montsalvens, and the Jogne Gorge with its dramatic limestone formations. Panoramic views are available from Dent de Vounetz (1,812 meters), offering vistas of the Gruyère region and the Alps.
Beyond outdoor activities, Charmey is known for Les Bains de la Gruyère thermal baths, the Charmey Museum, and its rich traditions. The Vounetz leisure mountain also offers adventure activities like ziplines and a ropes park.
Charmey is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 46,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The region's routes have an average rating of 4.57 out of 5 stars.
Komoot offers several guides for Charmey, including Hiking around Charmey, MTB Trails around Charmey, and Running Trails around Charmey. Additional guides cover various cycling disciplines and mountaineering.
For inquiries, Charmey tourism can be contacted via their official website at www.charmey.ch or by phone at +41 26 927 55 20.

