The region
Portrait of the region :
At 900 m of altitude at Charmey, surrounded by an exceptional panorama, the "Bains de la Gruyère" offer a splendid view at the mountains of "la Gruyère". The Moléson, the Gastlosen, Dents Vertes, Hochmatt , Brenleire, Folliéran, La Berra suround the village. As the seasons change, they seduce every visitor.
Let yourself be beguiled by the charm of the mountains. Charmey, in the heart of La Gruyère, can give you holidays in a unique setting, in tune with nature and with local traditions.
While on a walk, several restaurants and terasses invite you to enjoy a degustation of the true regional foods like the "Gruyère" and the "Vacherin" cheese, the "Crème Double" with the "meringues" as well as typical products of "la bénichon", a traditional autumnal festival, marking the "désalpe", the procession of the cow herds down from the mountains.
The wide range of activities for families, lovers of sports and culture in combination with the various hotels and motels make this traditional mountain village a popular hollyday destination in summer and winter.
For further information : www.charmey.ch
